Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Bridget Nolan - Ballylinan

The death took place on Monday, July 17 of Bridget (Bridie) Nolan (née Brennan), Oldcourt, Ballylinan / Ballinakill, Laois / Athy, Kildare.

Formerly of The Buildings, Knock, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.  In her 94th year.  Wife of the late Christopher.  Deeply regretted by her loving children Maura, Bernadette, Anne, Angela and Liam, sons-in-law Ignatius and Joe, Liam's partner Helene, sister-in-law Nora, grandchildren James, Kevin, Teresa, Edel and Colm, great-grandchildren Maebh, Róisín and Ned, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her daughter Bernadette's  residence (R14 V250 , Graigue, Ballylinan) on Wednesday afternoon, July 19th, from 2pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. House private on Thursday please. Removal on Thursday afternoon to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Ballylinan, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery.

Barbara Michalec - Mountmellick

The death took place on Sunday, July 16 of Barbara Michalec, of Mountmellick, Co Laois and formerly of Frydman, Poland.

Peacefully in the presence of her loving husband at Tallaght University Hospital. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Stan, children Agata and Jakub, parents, sisters, brothers, niece, extended family, close friends and neighbours.

The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to all the staff at Tallaght University Hospital who cared for their beloved Barbara throughout her illness.

Barbara will be laid to rest in her hometown of Frydman. Arrangements for a requiem mass will be announced.

Robert Armitage - Ballyfin

The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Robert Armitage, Clonygowan, Ballyfin / Ballylusk, Ballyfin, Co.Laois.

Died unexpectedly, predeceased by his father Austin, sister Eithne, nephew Adam, and cousin Leslie.

Sadly missed by wife Liz, stepchildren Finbarr, Hazel, Noel, Alan, Stephen and Robert, his 8 step grandchildren, mother Frances, brother Austin, sisters Gloria and Olivia, uncle Herbert, aunt Helen, sister-in-law Stephanie, brothers-in-law Robert and Paul, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Liam Styles - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Liam Styles, No 1 Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois.

Predeceased by his Parents Elizabeth and George, brothers George and Paddy, sisters Nell and Elizabeth.

After a long illness bravely borne. Surrounded by his loving family and the amazing staff of St Vincent's hospital, Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, brothers Joe, John & Noel, sisters Margaret, Brigid & Mary, nieces & nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing Monday at his brother John's residence, No 5 New Road, Portlaoise (R32 RFXF) with rosary recital at 8.00pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.30am to St Peter & Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by private cremation. 

No flowers please, donations if desired to St Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick. Donation box in church.

Patrick Wynne - Clonaslee

The death took place on Friday, July 14 of Patrick (Pat) Wynne, Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois / late of Cloolnahinch, Ferbane, Offaly.

Pat died after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, at Tallaght Hospital. He was a native of  Coolnahinch, Ferbane, and was predeceased by his beloved father Andrew.

Pat will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving son, Andrew, mother Elizabeth, sisters Mary Slevin (Rosemount) and Pauline Bracken (Moyclare), brother Sean (Boora), brothers-in-law John and Ian, sister-in-law Elaine, uncle, aunts, Carmel, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Liam Galvin - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, July 15 of Liam Galvin, Gort Na Rí, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Grattan Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at Ennis Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kay, children Mark, Stephen and Netty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Aidan, Brian and Alan, son-in-law Ed, daughters-in-law Sue and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Reposed at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis on Sunday 16th July from 4.30 pm with removal at 5.30 pm to Ennis Cathedral. Funeral Mass on Monday 17th July at 10 am, followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 12 noon. No flowers please, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society or St. Vincent De Paul.