Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, April 11, 2023


Mary Howard - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, April 11 of Mary Howard (née Guilfoyle) of Kildoon, Nurney, Kildare, and formerlly of Pallas, Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the care of the staff at CloverLodge Nursing Home, Athy, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Matthew, son Paul, daughter Jane, son-in-law Kevin, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Cliona, Lorna, Sinead , Claire, Caoimhe, Anne and James, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her family home (R56 ET99) from 3pm on Wednesday with Rosary at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Thursday to arrive at The Church of The Sacred Heart, Nurney for Requiem Mass at 2:30pm. Burial afterwards in St. Brigids Cemetery, Nurney.
Jo Rice - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, April 9 of Jo Rice of Drummin Village and Lisboney, Nenagh, Tipperary and late of Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise.
Suddenly at home. Will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Chloe and parents Clement and Suzan, sisters Debbie and Samantha and brothers Damien, Carl and Colin, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Ryans Funeral Home, Nenagh this Thursday from 6pm to 7pm. Her remains will arrive at St.Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh on Friday for her Requiem mass at 11am. Livestream of this Mass can be viewed on nenaghparish.ie followed by private Cremation.
David Brown - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, April 9 of David Brown of Heathfields, Dublin Road, Portlaoise.
Died tragically following an accident on Easter Sunday. Aged 15. Deeply regretted by his devastated and heartbroken parents, James and Carmel (nee Maloney Vicarstown), big brother Conor, and little sister Princess Sarah, uncles, aunts, cousins and his many friends in Portlaoise GAA, Laois GAA, St Marys CBS and The Heath National School. David will repose at home.
Reposing at his residence, 5 Heathfields, Dublin Road, Portlaoise R32 KN9F Wednesday and Thursday from 3pm to 8pm. Recital of the Rosary on Thursday at 8pm. Removal to Sts Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Friday morning at 11.15 am for 12pm Requiem Mass. May be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Burial afterwards in Sts Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.House private on Friday morning please Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Trexo for Jamie
James Jnr. Nicholl - Portarlington
The death took place on Friday, April 7 of James Jnr. Nicholl of The Glen, Kilnacourt Wood, Portarlington, and late of Brownstown, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
Sadly missed by his loving family; his parents Noreen and Jimmy, sisters and brother and extended family.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Brendan Rogers - Donaghmore
The death took place on Sunday, April 9 of Brendan Rogers of Gortnalee, Donaghmore.
Peacefully in the care of the nurses and staff at Tullamore Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and sister Ann. Sadly missed by his loving children Samantha, Alex and Murray, brothers Michael and Dermot, sister Ina, sister-in-law Hillary, brother-in-law Livo, nephews, nieces and many wonderful friends.
Reposing on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9pm at his home Whitebeam Lodge R32 F5X6. Funeral Mass on Wednesday the 12th April at 11am in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) followed by burial in Bealady cemetery.
Maureen Linehan - Shanahoe
The death took place on Friday, March 10 of Maureen Linehan (née Kirwan) of Canada and formerly of Shanahoe.
Predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth, nephew Enda. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her son Eamonn, daughter Deirdre, sister Betty (Cashin), brother Liam, aunt Annie kirwan, son in law, daughter in law, two grandchildren, brother in law Tom, sister in law Vivienne, niece, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Maureen's memorial Mass will be on Sunday, April 16 at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church Shanahoe.