Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, October 31, 2024

Rev. Michael Moore C.S.Sp. - Gurteen

The death occurred of Rev. Michael Moore C.S.Sp. Rev. Michael Moore C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Rockwell and late of Gurteen, Co. Laois, on Monday, October 28.

Missionary in Ireland, Nigeria and the USA. Son of the late Norah (née Phelan) and Rody Moore. Predeceased by his brothers Fintan, Jimmy, Peter and Fr Pat C.S.Sp. and sisters Maisie (Nolan), Bridgie, Teresa (Delaney) and Philomena (Brown). Deeply regretted by his nephew Fr John Brown C.S.Sp., nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and fellow Spiritans.

Reposing in St Joseph’s Chapel, Rockwell, Co. Tipperary on Saturday (Nov 2nd) arriving approximately 4pm for prayers. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Sunday morning followed by burial in the Rockwell community cemetery.

Lt. Col Patrick McCann- Ballybrittas

The death has occurred of the late Lt Col Patrick McCann, 2 The Avenue Graigavern Lodge, Ballybrittas, Laois / Kildare / Kilkenny.

Patrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Joan (Cogley) Sadly missed by his loving wife Nelly Bolanos Hernández, Daughters Catraoine, Noelle, Son Stephen, Sons in law, Paul, David, daughter in law Caroline, and grandchildren Ciarán, Joe, Muirenn, Roisín, Mai, Ethan, Ellie, Brothers Brendan, Noel and sister Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and friends in Ireland and Costa Rica. May Patrick Rest In Peace.

Patrick will repose at his daughter's residence (R32 KT04) Ballybrittas on Friday at 5pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm.Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directorson Saturday the 2nd of November at 1:15pm to arrive to the Saint Brigid's church in The Curragh Camp (R56 H317) for 2 o’clock Requiem Mass.

Private cremation to follow at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in leu to The Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in church. Sympathisers can extend their sympathies on the online Condolence facilities below. The McCann Family would like to thank you for your support during this sensitive and difficult time.

Ann (Nancy) Conroy (née Barry)- The Downs, Portlaoise

Ann (Nancy) Conroy (nee Barry) late of Portlaoise, Co Laois and Belmont Nursing Home, Dublin. Died peacefully after a short illness and in the loving care of St Vincent’s hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Frank and her brother Sean. Sadly missed by her loving family, Brian, Declan, Aiden and Kevin, their spouses, Martina, Perla, Julie and Olive, her grandchildren Aoife, Dearbhla, Jason, Declan, Sarah, Evan, Shane, Cathal and Cian, her sisters Mary and Imelda and a large circle of relatives and friends. May her soul rest in peace.

Nancy will repose at her family home, The Downs, Portlaoise, R32 FX0X on Thursday, 31st October, from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday, 1st November, at 11.45am to arrive at St Peter and Paul's Church for 12.30pm requiem mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, please support Laois Hospice. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Anne O'Reilly (née Delaney)- Portlaoise

Anne O'Reilly. (nee Delaney) Lakeglen Portlaoise and late of Church St Kingcourt Co. Cavan. 28th October 2024. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother to Margaret and Christine, and Séan. Predeceased by her husband John O`Reilly and her daughter Deirdre. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter-in-law Debbie, sons-in-law, Jamie and Martin . grandchildren Sharleen, Kevin, Mitchell and Emmalee, great-grandchild Casey, sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 6.30. Removal on Thursday to Kiernans Funeral Home, Kingscourt, Cavan. Reposing from 6.30 until 7.30. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception for 10 am Mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.