Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Claire Tuohy- Portlaoise/Portarlington

The death has occurred of Claire Tuohy (nee Kelly) Beladd, Portlaoise. Died April 22nd . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Una, sister Roselean and brother Noel. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jim, sister Hillary, uncle, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, special friends Mary and Jim Dwane, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 7:30pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Peter Bennett- Vicarstown

The death has occurred of Peter Bennett Askea House, Vicarstown. Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise on April 22, 2024. Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Bridget, brother Bill and sister Cathy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Adrian, brother Anthony, sister Lizzie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10:10am arriving The Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown (eircode R32 N803) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.

House Strictly Private, Please.

Alice Fitzpatrick- Cullohill

The death has occurred of Alice Fitzpatrick (nee Kinane) (Florist Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny), Ballynevin, Cullohill, Co. Laois and formerly Toureen, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary April 23rd. 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James's Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Ellen, sister Margaret and sisters-in-law Joan and Marian. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, Kieran, Michelle (Kenny) and Kevin, son-in-law Edmond, her adoring grandchildren Freda, Oliver, William and Albert, brothers and sisters Michael, Gerard, Mary, Sèan, Patricia and Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncle Fr William Kinane (Sacramento), extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.Rest in Peace

Reposing at St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 EV76) on Wednesday evening, April 24th. from 4 o'clock until 7 o'clock with prayers at 7.30. Requiem mass on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill followed by interment in The Church of Jesus Christ Our Saviour graveyard, Rossmore, Co. Tipperary at approximately 1 o'clock.

Sean Keyes - Rathdowney

The death took place on Sunday, April 21 of Sean Keyes, Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois,

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Johanna and sisters Chrissie and Peggy.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Noreen, adoring family John, Willie, Caroline, Patrick and Marian, son-in-law Bobby, daughter-in-law Michelle, much cherished grandchildren Caitríona, David, Shauna, Laura, Claudia, Kathlyn, Jack, Lily and Julianne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening, April 23 rd. from 4 o'clock until 8 o'clock pausing for prayers at 6 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the Local Cemetery, Rathdowney.

Patrick Lawlor - Mountmellick

The death took place on Saturday, April 20 of Patrick (Paddy) Lawlor, Wolf Tone Court and formerly of Chapel St. Mountmellick, passed away unexpectedly.

Retired member of Mountmellick Fire Brigade and staff of Forrestal Nissan Central Garage.

He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Nora and sisters Noreen and Brenda. He is survived by his daughter Emma and son Liam, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing Moloney's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Reposing on Wednesday from 10am until Removal at 10.45am to St.Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph's Cemetery.

Family flowers only but if people wish to make a contribution, to the heart foundation Ireland.

The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Eithne Burns - Mountmellick

The death took place on Saturday, April 20 of Eithne Burns. Retired Postmistress, ‘Mountmellick Post Office’.

Died at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Much loved Aunt & Sister of the late Joan, Iris, Florence, Hilda, Sam & Ann.

She will be greatly missed by all her Nieces, Nephews, Friends, Neighbours & all at Oakdale Nursing Home who cared for her so well in recent years.

Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick from 11.45am Wed. 24th April followed by removal to Mountmellick Methodist Church for funeral service at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Paul's Church graveyard.

The cortège will assemble at The old Post Office at 12.50pm on route to The Church.

‘Family Flowers only’

Sheila Ramsbottom - Graiguecullen

The death took place on Friday, April 19 of Sheila Ramsbottom (née Dowling) of 188 Sleaty St. and formerly of Whitney Place and New Oak Estate, Carlow.

Passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Michelle, Keith and Lisa and adored grandmother of Lauren, Corey, Georgi, Lexi, Libbi and Robin and cherished sister of Larry, John, Mary, Geraldine and the late Nancy and Jim.

She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Shane, Lisa’s partner Paul, Keith’s partner Ewelina, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home, 188 Sleaty St, Graiguecullen, Carlow (EirCode R93 R763) on Tuesday April 23rd, from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.

The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time.

Helen Nash - Graiguecullen

The death took place on April 19 of Helen Nash of 9 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, (former employee of Shaws, Carlow) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 19th, 2024, at The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow,

Much loved sister of the late Gerry and May (Geoghegan)

She will be sadly missed by her loving brother-in-law Eamon, aunt Mary Buggy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposed at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 ET80) on Sunday, April 21, from 5pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed by burial afterwards in Doonane Cemetery, Co Laois.

Doris McCourt - Mountrath

The death has taken place of Doris McCourt, Crannagh, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Passed away at Kitwood Nursing Home Cheshire, UK, aged 94 years.

Predeceased by her parents George and Emma, her beloved sisters Ethel, Nancy and Pat and her much loved brother Sammy.

Doris will be sadly missed by her nephew Denis and her nieces Moira and Oonagh and their partners Marcia, William and Anthony, her grand nephews Declan, Darrin, Ryan and her great niece Tammy.

The funeral will take place in Davenham, Cheshire, U.K.

Her cremated remains will be returned for burial in the family grave in St John The Baptist Churchyard, Ballyfin.

Patrick Flynn - Clonaslee

The death took place on April 3 of Patrick (Paddy) Flynn, 60 Aylesbury Avenue, Neasden, London N.W.9, and formerly of Garryheather, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.

Died peacefully.

Dearly loved husband of Kitty (nee O'Shea, Annascaul, Co. Kerry) and loving father of Antoinette and Billy.

Paddy will be very sadly missed by his brother John, sister Essie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 24, in The English Martyrs Church, Blackbird Hill, London N.W.9, followed by cremation at Kensal Green Crematorium.

Paddy's family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. 

Mary Fitzpatrick - Portlaoise

The death took place on April 19 of Mary Fitzpatrick (nee Timmons), The Hermitage Portlaoise.

Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Julie, sons Mark (Mountrath) and William, brothers Michael, Danny, Liam and Thomas, sisters Margaret and Ann, daughters in law Mary and Elaine, grandchildren Craig, Colin, Emma and Amy whom she loved to the moon and back, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence on Sunday evening April 21st from 5pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise on Monday for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.