Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Paddy Ramsbottom - Stradbally

The death took place on Monday, August 21 of Paddy Ramsbottom of 52 Ashville, Athy, Kildare and formerly of Main Street, Stradbally.

Retired publican. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Birdie, sister Imelda and brother Joe.  Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lorraine, daughter Ciara, son Patrick, Ciara's partner Pat, brothers Har, John and James, sisters Mairead and Ena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his two adoring grandsons Tom and Dan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Tuesday evening (August 22nd) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.  Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ratheniska Cemetery.

Mary Farrell - Portlaoise

The death took place on Monday, August 21 of Mary Farrell (née Maher) of 20 Mountain View, Portlaoise, and formerly Kilpatrick, Stradbally and Cappakeel, Emo.

Unexpectedly at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her husband Pat, daughters Martina and partner David, Mary, Sheila and partner Reggie, her dear grandchildren James, Nicole, David, Luke, John and Charlie brother Joe, nephews, nieces, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Vincent Coffey - Clough

The death took place on Sunday, August 20 of Vincent Coffey of Oldcourt, Clough. 

Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his wife Pauline (nee Moore) and his brothers and sisters (Coffey and Kenehan families). Sadly mourned by his loving family, sons P.J., Anthony and Kevin and his daughter Linda, sadly missed by his seven adored grandchildren Shane, Cian, Caoimhe, Darragh, Ava, Polly and Michéal, daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Vicky, son-in-law Fint,  brothers Denis and Tony and sister Angela, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his daughter Linda's residence (R32 YOX3) on Tuesday evening from 4pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Canice's Church, Clough at 12 noon on Wednesday, 23rd August, followed by burial in Clough Cemetery. 

Eddie May - Ballacolla

The death took place on Saturday, August 19 of Eddie May of Ballacolla and formerly of Ballymun and Portmarnock Dublin.

Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by Sally (Gibbons), mother Mary May, brother Michael, sister Imelda, grandchild Katie. Sadly missed by his loving family Edward, Ciaran, Tony and Tara and their partners Elaine, Celine and Claire, grandchildren Andrew, Nicole, Ryan, Stephen Mollie, Mia, Sophie, Ella, Aeisha, Nyan, Adison and Nate, great-grandchild Lottie, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening, 22nd August, from 7pm until 8pm. 

A Celebration of Eddie's life will take place in Dardistown Crematorium on Wednesday, 23rd August, at 12:30pm which can be viewed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html. Cremation to follow afterwards. 

Declan Daly - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, August 18 of Declan Daly of 44 Rathgailine, Portlaoise, and formerly of Killucan Co. Westmeath.

Peacefully, at Tullamore Regional Hospital. Retired Irish Prison Service. Predeceased by his wife Carmel. Deeply regretted by his sons Declan and Derek, daughters-in-law Jen and Gráinne, his grandsons Rian, Tiernan, Fionn, Kai and Kayden. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Ena and Carrie, brother Ciaran, relatives and friends.   

Reposing at Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday evening from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial after in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Michael Ryan - Mountmellick

The death took place on Friday, August 18 of Micheal "the bike man" Ryan of The Commons, Mountmellick and formerly of Timahoe Donadea, Co. Kildare and Coill Dubh, Naas.

Peacefully in Portlaoise General Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Deeply missed and loved by his wife Valerie, sons Kevin and Justin, son-in-law Matthew, brother Sean, sister Mary, loving grandsons Paul and Michael, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, this Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Reposing Tuesday from 12 noon until removal at 1pm to Newlands Crematorium for Cremation Service at 2.30pm.

Kathleen O'Grady - Graiguecullen and Crettyard

The death took place on Friday, August 18 of Kathleen O'Grady (née Donnelly) formerly of Oakley Crescent, Graiguecullen, Carlow and London and originally Farnans, Crettyard.

In the care of  Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge in her 95th year. Sadly missed by her loving son John, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Thursday (August 24th) at 10am in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane (R93 AT86) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.