Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Seamus Dunne- Mountrath

The death has occurred of Seamus Dunne, Hackney, London,  formerly of Trumera, Mountrath Co Laois, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024 at St Joseph’s Hospice, Hackney in his 90th year.

Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved Dad of Vincent, Catherine and James and Grandad to Joshua and Brenna. Predeceased by his brothers William, James, Har, Peter, Fintan and Martin and sisters Mai, Bridie, Margaret, Kathleen and Josie. He will be sadly be missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral 17/1/2024 at 11 am in St John the Baptist Church, King Edward Road, Hackney, London.

Family flowers only please - donations, if desired, to St Joseph’s Hospice in memory of Seamus Dunne.

Oliver Peter Delaney - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Oliver Peter Delaney, (Ballincollig, Co. Cork & formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) on December 15, 2024. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Oliver Delaney, cherished husband of the late Nuala, and beloved father of Gerard, Trevor, Emlyn and Gavin. A wonderful grandfather to Mark, Emma, Rebecca, Christian, Maria, Carl, David, Adam, Seán, Sam and Charlie, and a great-grandfather to Pippa, Ciarán and Ronan. Treasured father-in-law to Maureen, Jean, Julieann and Anne-Marie. He will be fondly missed by his brother PJ, his sisters-in-law Ann and Susan, brother-in-law Tom, and his many nieces and nephews. His lifelong, loyal friends will forever hold him in their hearts and memories.

Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig (Eircode P31 W982) on Wednesday (18th) from 6pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 12.30pm Thursday (19th) in the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stmjballincollig. Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery. Oliver is finally reunited in Heaven with his adored wife Nuala, following many brave years of separation.

Requiesce in pace cum dilecta tua in amplexu divino Dei.

Zita Hayes- Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Zita Hayes (née White) The Grove, Abbeyleix, Laois on December 15, 2024.  Peacefully, in the care of Marymount Care Centre Lucan. Predeceased by her husband Eddie, brothers Reggie and Pat, brothers-in-law Gerry and Padraig and sister-in-law Angela. Deeply regretted by her sons Ian and Padraig, sister Monica, sisters-in-law Mary and Jo, granddaughters Emma, Megan, Maggie and Devon, daughters -in-law Liz and Monica, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews who were a big part of Zita's life and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral arrangements later

Annie Kelly- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Annie Kelly (née Gorman) of "St. Martins", Acargar, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 VR60 / Tullamore, Offaly on December 15, 2024.  Late of Clonminch, Tullamore. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Anthony Oliver. Annie will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family Martin, Marie (Quinn), Ann (Lowbridge), Imelda (Donovan) and Rita (Conroy), daughter in law Margaret, sons in law Martin, John and Pat, her 13 adored grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, brother in law Eddie, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her home on Monday from 5pm until 8pm and on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Laois-Offaly Palliative care teams.

House Private On Wednesday Morning

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Sally Delaney- Borris-in-Ossory

The death has occurred of Sally Delaney (née Thompson), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly of Clonghil, Coolrain, Co. Laois. Died December 15th 2024. Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her brother Joe. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, her children Mark, Catherine and Jody, her grandchildren Jake, Niall, David, Kevin and Kate, her siblings Hannah, Frances, Tessie and Maura, daughter in law Bernie, son in law Declan, aunt Hannah, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May Sally Rest in Peace”

Reposing at her home (Eircode R32T264), Monday (Dec 16th) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday (Dec 17th) to arrive at St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Cathal Morrin -  Mountrath

The death has occurred of Cathal Morrin of  Ardreigh, Kilcullen, Kildare / Mountrath, Laois. Cathal passed away on the 14th December 2024 at General Hospital Naas. Predeceased by his parents Ann (Flood) and Paddy, aunts Mai, Ann, Lilly, and Frances, uncles Larry and Joe. Sadly missed by his loving sister Niamh, uncles Sean Og, Seamus, aunts Kathleen and Phyllis, extended family, relatives and friends. May Cathal Rest In Peace

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (December 17th) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 18th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Cathal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Geraldine Silano- Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Silano Geraldine (née Gibbons), Lynn Heights, late of Irvington, NJ and Rathdowney, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar on December 15, 2024.

Predeceased by her husband Gene, parents David and Ellie, siblings Maeve (Wallis), Jim,Sr., Rita, Loly (Patterson), Haul and David. Deeply regretted by her sisters Helen (O’Sullivan), Rose (MacHugh), Claire (Donohue), brother Noel, son Eugene O’Connor, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing in Newbrook Chapel on Wednesday morning from 9 o'clock to 10.o'clock. Funeral Mass in St. Mathews Church, Milltown, Rathconrath at 11 o'clock with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

It is Geraldine’s wish that bright colours be worn to her funeral.