Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Maurice Bates - Coolrain
The death took place on Monday, November 13 of Maurice Bates, Laurel Hill, Coolrain, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 13th November 2023 peacefully, at his home after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary, and his brother Paul. Sadly missed by his sons Paul and Fergal, daughters Mary and Frances, his 8 grandchildren, brother John, sister Maureen, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Maurice Rest In Peace
Reposing at Burke's Funeral Home Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Tuesday, 14th November, from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 9.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning from his home (Laurel Hill) to St. Fergal’s Church Camross (eircode R32VY79), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society
Family home private on Wednesday morning please.
Michael Hogan - Clonaslee
Of Knockowen Road, Tullamore, Offaly / Clonaslee. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, brothers Johnny and Francis. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Teresa, son Mark, daughter Amanda, daughter in law Shanice, son in law Bradley, grandchildren Sophia and Sienna, brothers Gerry and Kevin, sisters Julie and Mary, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace
Reposed at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore, on Monday from 4pm until Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning at 9.30am to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Patrick Purcell-Crettyard
Of Lakeside Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Crettyard died on November 12, 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Josie, children Adrian, Ray, Damien, John, Alan, Yvonne, Caroline, Graham, Amy, Lynsey, Nigel and Lydia, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, his adored grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, friends and army colleagues. May Patrick Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Maura (née Clarke) Leavy- Portarlington
Of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jackie, son Raymond, grandson Stephen and sister Aileen. Deeply regretted by her loving family Rosaleen, John and Donal, brothers Paddy and John, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Jo and Jennifer, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 W300) on Tuesday from 4pm and Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am arriving at St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Maura's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Slieve Bloom Medical Ward Portlaoise Hospital. (Donation Box at her residence and in the Church).
House Private on Thursday Morning, Please.
Shirley (née Keenan) Foran
Of Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580 / Laois / Offaly. Predeceased by her father Mike. Beloved wife of Derek and much loved mother of Conor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, mother Ber, brother Declan, sister Carole, brother in law, Shay, nieces Chloe & Claudia, nephew Danny, extended family, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 12 midday to 7pm with Rosary recital at 7. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Peter and Paul's Church, Monasterevin followed by burial in St Evins Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donation, if desired, to the Cuisle Center. House strictly private on Wednesday morning please.