Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Kathleen Lee - Errill

The death has occurred of Kathleen Lee (née Kennedy) of Gallows Hill, Ennis, Co. Clare & formerly of Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois - Feb. 2nd. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff in University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her husband Dr. Vivian Lee, brothers Mick, Fr. Jim, Joe & Seán, sisters Ann, Nellie & May

Sadly missed by her children; daughters Rachal, Ann & Lorna, sons John & George, sons-in-law Shaun, Declan & Michael, daughter-in-law Libby, grandchildren Katie, Jack, Enda, Nancy, Emily, Lily May, Declan, Cole & Vivien, brother Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends neighbours & her wide circle of friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing on Tuesday in Daly's Mortuary Chapel, Francis St., Ennis from 6 o'clock to 7 o'clock with removal to Ss Peter & Paul Cathedral Ennis. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 o'clock followed by burial in Bothermore Cemetery Galway. House private please

For those who wish to attend, but cannot, Kathleen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/

Messages of condolence can be left by email to [email protected] or post to Joseph Daly & Sons Funeral Directors, Francis St., Ennis V95AE63.

Jackie O'Neill - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Jackie O'Neill (née Farrell) of  Parkside, Portlaoise, Laois / The Curragh, Kildare.  Passed away peacefully on the 1st of February 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Arthur, dearly loved mother to Samantha, Billie-jean and JoAnn, predeceased by her daughter baby Sharon. Cherished grandmother to Jade, Nicole, and Carolina and great grandmother to Aiden.

Deeply regretted by her brothers Brian and Edward. Sons in law Jason and Eddie. Life long friends Geraldine, Anne, Mary, sisters in law Brenda and Fiona. Nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegans funeral home, Portlaoise on Monday the 3rd of February from 6 pm until 7.30 pm. Removal on Tuesday to St Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Private cremation will follow.

Olga Moody - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Olga Moody (née Worrell) of  Clongarrett house, Clonbullogue, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois.  In her 90th year. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Loving wife of the late Harrold. Deeply regretted by her loving family; Mavis, Henry, Harrold, Norman and Neville, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Olga will repose at her daughter Mavis's home (Eircode R32 CD40) Portnahinch, Portarlington, this Monday from 12 noon. Olga's Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday at 2 o'clock in St. Kevin's Church Clonbullogue, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations to Oakdale Activities Day Room if desired. 

House Private Tuesday Morning Please.

Sr. de Sales Egan- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Sr. de Sales Egan Presentation Sisters, Mountmellick, Laois. Sr. de Sales (Lil) Egan of Presentation Sisters Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of ClonasleeCo. Laois. On the 2nd February 2025, peacefully, in the tender care of the Staff of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her parents Mary and Andrew, her sisters, Srs. Raphael (Sheila) Ita (Brigid) PVBM Srs. Maureen and Christine SJC, her brothers John and Joe PJ (Brother Raphael FSC}, Michael (Bro. Gabriel FSC). Deeply regretted by her special cousins, Presentation Sisters, her past pupils and many friends.

Reposing at Presentation Convent Mountmellick on Tuesday from 3pm to 5.30. Removal to St. Joseph’s Parish Church for Evening Prayer at 6pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Arcagar Mountmellick.

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

Brendan Oakley - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Brendan Oakley,  Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, family Patrick, Leona and Brenda, granddaughters Megan and Rachel, sons-in-law Jock and Brian, daughter-in-law Maire, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 Y640) on Monday afternoon from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

George A Wellwood- Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of George A Wellwood of  Bay Cottage, Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois. 

George died peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 96th year on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Martha and his brother Allan. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Kathleen (Whiteford), nieces Phyllis, Olive and Beatrice, nephews Thomas, Kenneth and Henry, extended family and friends. "The Lord is my Shepherd "

Funeral arriving to St. Michael and All Angels Church, Abbeyleix on Tuesday 4th February for Service at 2pm. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Portlaoise Hospital, the Residence Portlaoise and a large circle of neighbours and friends for their kindness to George.

Emily (Frances) Humphreys (née Bradish) - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Emily (Frances) Humphreys (née Bradish) Mountmellick, Laois on January 30.

A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Humphreys. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughter Sandra, son-in-law George, grandchildren Austin, Graham and Lorna, and siblings, wider family and friends.

Funeral service on Tuesday 4th February at 2pm in St. Pauls Church of Ireland, Mountmellick. Burial immediately afterwards.

Family flowers only.