Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Thomas Dooley - Clonaslee
The death took place on Monday, March 13 of Thomas Dooley of Clonaslee, and formerly of Castletown and Mountrath.
Peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary, son William, brothers Liam and Pat and sisters Nancy and Mai. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Teresa, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren Hazel, Gavin & Dylan, brother Joe, sisters-in-law Sal, brother-in-law Jim, nieces Colette and Patricia, nephew Alan, grand niece & nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Thomas's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Annette Gardner - Mountmellick
The death took place on Monday, March 13 of Annette Gardner (née Fitzgerald) of School Cottage, Barnashrone, Mountmellick.
Peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by her family after a short illness. Predeceased by her son Kenneth. Annette will be forever loved by her husband Michael, children Barbara, Michael and Debbie. Also by her grandchildren, partners and her extended family.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Brigid Conroy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, March 12 of Brigid Conroy (née Bracken) of Craydon Court, Portlaoise.
At Naas General Hospital. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jack and dearly loved mother to Kay, Anne, John, Mary, Breeda and Gabrielle. Predeceased by her brothers Joe, Paddy and Tom, and son in law Dominic Reid. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law Andy, Francis, Kieran and John, her cherished 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and great neighbours, and great close friends.
Reposing at her family home on Monday with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Please observe Covid precautions.
Aisling Nolan McDonald - Graiguecullen
The death took place on Sunday, March 12 of Aisling Nolan McDonald (née Nolan) of Graiguealug, Fighting Cocks and late of Leighlin Rd., Graiguecullen.
Peacefully, after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by her heartbroken family, in the loving and compassionate care of the nurses, doctor and staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved mother of Jack, Des and Kate, much loved daughter of Margaret and the late Joe (Josser), cherished sister of Marcella, Dessie and Gillian. She will be sadly missed by her loving children and their father John, brother, sisters, Jack’s partner Laura, mother-in-law Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, her many colleagues in St. Fiacc’s National School and her many friends.
Reposing at her former home, “Mount Close”, Leighlin Road, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 C9X3) on Tuesday, March 14th, and Wednesday, March 15th, from 1pm both days, concluding with prayers at 8.30pm both evenings. Removal on Thursday, March 16th, at 11am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards, walking from St Clare’s Church, to St Fiacc’s National School, before driving to Newlands Cross Crematorium, arriving for Cremation Service at 3pm.
Aisling’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service
https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Mary McConn - Portarlington
The death took place on Saturday, March 11 of Mary McConn (née Hanley) of Portarlington, and late of Cappanargid, Rathangan, County Kildare and Ballybride, Roscommon.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the care of the staff of Naas Hospital and previously in the care of the staff of Beechpark Nursing Home Kildare. Beloved wife of the late James. Sadly missed by her loving children James, Brian, Cora, Daniel, Eamon and Niall, their partners and daughter-in-law Tanya, brothers Sonny and Michael, sister Theresa, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.