Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
JJ Treacy - Emo
The death has taken place of JJ Treacy of Morette, Emo. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024, peacefully, but unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Paula and sister Mary.
Very sadly missed by his loving children Carol, Deirdre, John, Fiona (Kearney), Justin, Catherine (Punch) and Eimear. He will be also sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Caroline and Vivienne, sons-in-law James and Donie, and Deirdre’s partner Mark, brothers Frank, Paddy and Tony, and sisters-in-law, and his adoring grandchildren Grace, Kate, Laura, Ava, Dan, Luke, Jack, Tristan, Alison and Oscar, and wide circle of friends. R.I.P.
JJ is being waked in his house (R32 XY23) on Wednesday, January 10 from 5pm to 8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Paul’s Church, Emo. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.
Peter Redmond- Mountrath
The death has taken place of Peter Redmond of Redcastle, Mountrath. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his dear wife Mary, and infant daughter, sisters Maureen, Peggy, Gertie, Sally and Bridie, brother Kevin. Deeply regretted by his loving family Margaret, Carmel, Donal, Nuala and Peter, grandchildren Conor, Seán, Róisín, Dearbhla, Brain, Enda and Edel, great-grandson Aidan, brother Bernie, sisters Rose, Sheila and Joan, sons-in-law Ger, Joseph and Lar, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Peter Rest in Peace
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Wednesday, January 10, from 6 0’Clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 0’Clock.
Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10 0’Clock, followed by burial in Clonenagh Cemetery.
Bernard O'Rourke- Ballyfin
The death has taken place of Bernard O'Rourke of Rosewood Drive, Mount Pleasant, Waterford/ Ballyfin, Laois and formerly of Raytex and the Tower Hotel Waterford. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Much loved husband of Evelyn and father of David and Nigel. Will be sadly missed by his grand daughter Nicole and her mother Leanne, his sister Sarah, daughters-in-law Marie and Orla, brother-in-law Christy, sister-in-law Eily, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Bernard Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, January 11 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 12 in St. Joseph and Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford at 10.30am, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
Judy Brophy (née Dunphy)- Cullohill
The death has taken place of Judy Brophy of Aughmacart, Cullohill and formerly No.1 Citric Road, Dublin. Died peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 8, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Stephen, daughter Mary, brothers Joe, Tom, Stephen, Ned and Brian, sisters Kitty, Nancy and Molly.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Shay, Kay, Ber and Steve, daughter in law Theresa sons in law Barney and Vinnie, grandchildren Molly, Aoife, Jim, Una, Lucy and Orla, sister in law Nell, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May Judy Rest In Peace
Reposing at her residence (R32WD35) on Wednesday, January 10 from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday, January 11 to St. Tighernach's church, Cullohill for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in Durrow cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Laois hospice home care team.
Niall Coffey- Mountrath
The death took place of Niall Coffey of Old Church Avenue, Mountrath on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Tallaght Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances, and his loving family.
May Niall Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32K297) on Thursday, January 11 from 4 0’Clock. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’Clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Niall’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Niall's family would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and the caring staff who looked after Niall in Tallaght and at home in Mountrath.
Peter Culbert - Portlaoise / Portarlington
The death took place on January 6 of Peter Culbert, Portarlington and late of Dr Murphy Place, Portlaoise, Laois.
Died peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. After a short illness.
Surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Elizabeth and Patrick Culbert. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Chrissie, Angela, and brother Billy. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters. Julie, Patsy, Josie, Martin, Noel, Charlie, Kate, Jimmy, Paul, Joe, Elizabeth, Martina and Joan, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces. relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Monday evening, from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary recital at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Removal afterwards to Newlands Crematorium. For service at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only.
Michael Conroy - Rosenallis
The death took place on January 4 of Michael (Mike) Conroy, Castleknock, Dublin 15 / Charleville, Co. Cork and formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Dorothy and much-loved father of Debbie and James and brother of the late Anne (Ryan); Mike will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Mark, Emma, Sarah, Ruth and Laura, son-in-law Maurice, daughter-in-law Kelly, brothers John and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown (D15 XR76) on Wednesday evening (January 10th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (January 11th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Brigid’ Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Ena O'Connell Deegan - Ballybrittas
The death took place on January 5 of Ena O'Connell Deegan, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois, Formerly of Coolroe, Ballybrittas.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her loving husband Stan and her adored brothers Thomas and George. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Bernadette (Bernie), son-in-law John Walsh, her brother John Joe O'Connell, and sisters-in-law.
Ena was much loved and will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposed at her home in Fisherstown, Ballybrittas County Laois (eircode R32 D2E9) on Sunday evening 7th January from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning 8th January at 11:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church Rath (Ballybrittas) (eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo.
Kathleen Hassett - Errill
The death took place on January 1 of Kathleen Hassett (nee Meehan), Lisduff, Errill, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 100th year.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her parents Michael and Mary and brother Denis.
Sadly missed by her adoring family, Michael, Tom, Marian (Shanahan), Denis, Breeda (Harty), Pat-Joe and Seamus, sons-in-law Liam and Pat, daughters-in-law Mary-Ann, Ann, Julie, Linda and Jacqui, her 17 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, her dear neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 DDP8) on Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening from 4 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm both evenings. Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church Errill, arriving for Requiem mass at 11 o'clock followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery Templetouhy.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice. House private on Thursday morning please.