Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, September 14, 2023
Margaret Duggan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, September 13 of Margaret Duggan (née McEvoy) of Dublin rd., Portlaoise, and formerly of Kilcoke, Ballybrophy.
Peacefully in the presence of her family and in the care of the staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Dearly loved wife of Dan. Cherished mam to Ann, John (R.I.P), Liam, Cyril and Noeleen. Lovingly missed by sons-in-law Eamonn and Barry, daughters in law Anna, Marie and Angela, her beloved grandchildren; Eoghan, Kevin, Shane, Darragh, Erica, Ronan, Emma, Cian, Caoimhe, Ríona, Cathal, Róisín, Sinéad and great grandchild Arthur. Also sadly missed by her brother and sister in law Fintan and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, her former colleagues in St. Fintan’s Hospital and her many friends.
Predeceased by her loving son John, her brothers Billy and Seán, sisters Mollie, Judy and Bridie.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on this Friday evening from 5.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence at 11.30 a.m. Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise.
John Kenny - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, September 12 of John (Jack) Kenny of Station Road, Portarlington, and formerly of Cloghan, County Offaly.
Ex E.S.B. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff of St Brigid's Hospital Shaen, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Mary (Cissie), son Noel grandchildren Aoife, Emer and Joshua and sister Marion Doyle (Kilcormac County Offaly). Deeply missed and loved by his wife Ethna, daughters Jacqueline, Anne, Tina, Terri and Fiona, sons, Tony, Sean, Seamus and Pat, stepdaughters Fiona and Aisling, brother Peter (Lumcloon Cloghan County Offaly), his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 E958) on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11:10am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Jack's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Marcel Gajdok - Rathdowney
The death took place on Friday, September 8 of Marcel Gajdok of Conoboro Road, Rathdowney, and formerly The Czech Republic.
Suddenly at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving family both here in Ireland and The Czech Republic, neighbours, extended family and his work colleagues at the Bacon factory Roscrea.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Private Cremation takes place on Thursday.