Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Mick McDonald
The death has occurred of Mick McDonald of “St Jude's”, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise on April 15, 2024, peacefully passed away, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Affectionately known as “The Gateaux Man”. Beloved husband of Mary and father of Stephen and David and the late Matthew. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Anthony, daughter in law Valerie, son in law Ben, grandchildren Roisin and Simon, great-grandchildren Ezra and Kai, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private, please.
John Kelly - Portarlington
The death took place on Monday, April 15 of John Kelly (Jack), Arlington, Portarlington, Co. Laois & late of Morristown Billar, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his mam and dad Kathleen and Paddy, sisters Peg and Ann, and brother Pat. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Nora, Kathleen, Bernadette and Assumpta, brothers Jimmy, Joe, Paul, Noel and Peter, his partner Kathleen and family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Cill Mhuire, Newbridge for Mass at 11am. Mass will be live streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-churchFuneral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in Church or donate online https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate
Liam Adams - Portlaoise
The death took place on April 14 of Liam Adams M.P.S.I., Glenlahan, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, and late of Adams Pharmacy, Portlaoise and Tullamore.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Róisín and dearly loved father of Niamh, Dónal and Róisín. Adored Grandad of Sorcha, Aoibhín, Órnaith, Alice and Nora. Loving son of Eithne and the late Billy. Dear brother of Gerald, Aislinn, Kevin, Helen and Michael. He will be very sadly missed by sons-in-law Terence and Diarmuid, daughter-in-law Jane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and customers.
Reposing at his family residence (R32YWOC) from 2pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Frances Cripps - Portlaoise
The death took place on April 14 of Frances Cripps, Triogue Court, New Rd., Portlaoise.
Peacefully at Drominin Nursing Home. Stradbally. Predeceased by her daughter Kathleen. Dearly loved mother to Geraldine, Frances, Cecilia, Catherine, Joe, Ciaran and George. Cherished grandmother to her many adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Paddy, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm Rosary will be recited at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise to arrive for 2 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.