Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Jimmy Murphy-Portarlington
The death occurred of Jimmy Murphy of Crow Lane, Portarlington on Monday, July 15, 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the tender care of the staff of the Emo Court Ward at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Lil and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dolores, sisters Liz and Cathy, brothers Tommy and Eddie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephew, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 11:10am (travelling via St Michael's Park and Foxcroft Street) arriving at St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Jimmy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
House Private, Please. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Niall (Cornelius) Dunne of Beechfield ,and formerly of Cill Sileach, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise (Fondly known to his workmates as The Big Fridge). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of St.James's Hospital on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary, and devoted father of Shane, Darragh, Neala and Eoghain. Niall was a cherished grandfather to Ella, Lorna, Odhran, Moya, Laoise, Hugh, Brian, Conor and Fiadh. Dear brother to Eamonn and is now united with his late brothers Tony, Camillus and Declan. He will be deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Aiveen, Eithne and Aoife, son-in-law Frank, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, friends and colleagues from the Prison Service. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday (July 17th) from 5pm to 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home in Beechfield on Thursday, to arrive at SS.Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 2pm Requiem Mass. House private on Thursday Morning, please. Interment afterwards in SS.Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Funeral may be streamed live on the Portlaoise Parish webcam. In lieu of flowers, Niall requested that bright colours be worn to celebrate his vibrant spirit and joyful life. Donations, if desired, to The Cuisle Center.
Grace Donnelly- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Grace Donnelly Kilminchy, Portlaoise. Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Friday, July 12, 2024. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Betty Blewitt. Formerly of Wallsend, UK, and Graceful Flowers, Main St., Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her sister Jackie Chadkirk, and sadly missed by her niece, Angela, her extended family, relatives, good friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.
Grace's funeral will arrive to SS.Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 Noon Requiem Mass on Thursday next (July 18th), which may be streamed live on the Portlaoise Parish webcam.
Cremation will follow at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.
Mary Carroll - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Mary Carroll (nee Cuddy), Main St. Borrisoleigh, formerly Roundwood, Mountrath. July 15th Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Alice and her sister Sheila. Sadly missed by her daughters Alice (Hayes), Kathryn (Cullen), Denise and Helen (Dunne), sons Michael and Sean, grandchildren Rachel, Diarmuid, Daire, Jack, Cloda, K.J., Molly, Eva and Ivan, sisters Esther and Geraldine, brothers Sean and Stephen, sons-in-law Pat, Graham and Ken, daughter-in-law Aine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace
Reposing at Kennedy's Funeral Home Borrisoleigh (E41 VX81) on Wednesday July 17th from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church Borrisoleigh on Thursday for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Ileigh cemetery.
Mary's Mass will be live streamed on https://churchcamlive.ie/borrisoleighparish/
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. https://milfordcarecentre.ie/
House Private on Thursday morning please.
Elizabeth Kinsella - Ballyroan
The death took place on Monday, July 15 of Elizabeth (Lilly) Kinsella (née Walsh), Ballinlough, Ballyroan, Laois
Lilly passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Lilly was the beloved wife of John, loving mother of Marie and Ray, adored granny to Ethan, Luke, Sage and Beau and mother-in-law of Aidan and Ciara.
Dearly loved sister of Mary and Anthony Costello, Kathleen and Pat Ramsbottom, Ann Dignam, Paddy and Jackie Walsh, Tommy and Kathleen Walsh, Jim and Adrienne Walsh.
Reposing at her home at Ballinlough (R32DX36) on Thursday 18th July from 2pm and concluding at 7pm with Rosary. Requiem Mass Friday 19th at 12pm in St.Patrick's Church, Ballyroan followed by burial in St.Patrick's Cemetery afterwards. House private Friday morning.
The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society.
Liam Kelly - Cullohill
It is with great sadness that the Kelly family announces that Liam Kelly formerly of Cullohill has passed peacefully after a short illness on the 1st of July 2024 in London. Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
David Tobin - Mountrath
The death took place, unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 13 of David (Davy) Tobin, St. Fintan’s Terrace, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his mother, father and brothers. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his brother Paul and Doreen’s residence, Woodbrook, Mountrath (eircode R32Y897), on Tuesday afternoon (16th July) from 2.0’Clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (17th July) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Davy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Elizabeth Kennedy - Clonaslee
The death took place on Saturday, July 13 of Elizabeth (Liz) Kennedy (nee Cummins), 1 Slieve Bloom Park, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and formerly of Inch, Borris, Co. Carlow.
Passed away on the 13th of July 2024, suddenly but peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Martin and her two infant sons. Beloved mother of Liz, Jim and Martin.
Liz will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her daughters-in-law Mary and Lorrie, her 9 adoring grandchildren Katelyn, Tiffany, Dylan, Michelle, Tara, Amy, Clodiagh, Riagain and Cliodhna, her nephew James, and her niece Anne McCusker, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Tuesday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Liz's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
As a celebration of Liz's life please wear colourful clothing.
Liz’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. House Strictly Private on Wednesday morning Please.