Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Oleksandr Dubrovin - Abbeyleix

Oleksandr formerly from Odessa, Ukraine and Ballymaddock, Abbeyleix and Dublin, sadly passed away on 17th November 2024 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of the medical staff of Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by his son Victor. Oleksandr is deeply regretted by his loving wife Nina, his son Vasyl and his daughter Natalia, his brother Vasyl, his grandchildren Oleksandr, Maksym, Ivan and Victoria, daughter in law Yuliia, son in law Yurii, his extended family and large circle of friends both here in Ireland and the Ukraine. May he Rest in Peace

Reposing on Friday 22nd November 2024 in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Co Laois (R32 TN84). An Eastern Orthodox Service will take place at 10am with removal immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. 

The Dubrovin family would like to acknowledge their appreciation for the outstanding care and support received by Oleksandr from all the medical staff during his admissions to the different hospitals here in Ireland while his was battling his illness. They are extremely grateful for the respect and dignity shown not only to Oleksandr but also to them in this very difficult time in their lives.

They would also like to sincerely thank the Irish people and the Irish Government for allowing them to come here to Ireland. They are so grateful for protecting them and supporting them with accommodation, medical services and food but also for the kindness they have been shown by everyone since they arrived here Ireland.

Vera Sheppard- Borris-in-Ossory

The death occurred of Vera Sheppard (née Moynan) Kellysgrove, Ballinasloe, Galway / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois on November 17, 2024.  Vera passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of University Hospital Galway. She is predeceased by her parents Har and Essie Moynan, her sister Louise Moynan and brother in law Liam Drennan. Vera will be sadly missed by her loving husband Richard, daughter Gwen (Austin), sons Richie, Brian and Tony, her eleven loving grandchildren, son in law Gareth, daughters in law, sister Harriet (Drennan), brother Abe, brothers in law, sisters in laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing in St. Catherine's Community Hall, Aughrim (H53 D9F4) on Wednesday, 20th November, from 5.30 pm with removal at 7.30 pm to St. John's Church, Ballinasloe. Funeral service on Thursday at 11 am. Committal Prayers in Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm which may be viewed online at www.shannoncrematorium.com (Password SVS14 - Follow the link for live streaming on the main page, enter the password, the link will go live at 13.55 pm). Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Merlin Park Hospital Dialysis Patient Comfort Fund.

Vera Fogarty- Durrow

The death has occurred of Vera Fogarty(née Coss) of  Derreen, Durrow, Laois, R32 V6X4.  Vera passed away peacefully on the 18th November 2024 surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the medical staff of the Community Hospital, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her brother Anthony. Much loved mother of Elizabeth, Marie, Patricia, Bridget, Jim and Ray, cherished sister of Francis, Sarah and Anne. Vera will be forever loved and sadly missed by all her family her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sisters in law, brothers in law, daughters in law, her extended family, her dear neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at her residence, Derreen, Durrow, Co Laois R32 X6X4 on Wednesday, 20th November 2024, at 2pm concluding with recital of Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, 21st November 2024, at 11am in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co. Laois (R32 CK11) with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Mental Health Association, Erkina House, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

June Thompson- Mountrath

June Thompson, Shrahane, Camross, Portlaoise, Co Laois, passed away on the 14th November 2024, peacefully under the loving care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) Thompson and Amy Thompson (née Walsh). June was a kind and gentle person with a strong faith, who worked as a nurse for many years. May June’s gentle soul rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.

Tess (Teresa), Marren (Née O'Connell) -Raheny, Dublin / Vicarstown, Laois

Teresa (Tess) Marren (née O’Connell) (of Raheny, Dublin formerly Vicarstown, Co Laois) passed November 15th 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by her loving husband Peter, very sadly missed by her children Mary, Gerard, Tommy and Brendan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her thirteen grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Teresa Rest in Peace.

 Reposing at her Residence on Sunday 17th November from 3pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. Monica’s Church, Edenmore, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10am and thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery, Cloghran. Mass can be viewed via link below.

 The link below is provided and managed by an independent Media provider. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to a live transmission. https://www.churchservices.tv/edenmore

Carmel Scannell (née Dunne)- Portlaoise

Carmel Scannell (nee Dunne). Newpark, Portlaoise. Died Nov 18th, 2024, in the excellent care of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Molly and Martin Dunne. Beloved wife of the late Sean. Dearly loved mother to Donal and John. Cherished grandmother to Sean. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters in law, Joanne and Ursula. Her very close friend Ettie Fitzpatrick and former colleagues in St. Fintan’s Hospital Portlaoise. Sisters Teasie Thompson, Lily Irvine (Gloucester) and Mary Nolan (Portlaoise). Brothers in law Andy and Michael and sister-in-law Bernadette, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

 Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm until rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church on Wednesday for 2 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Ann Kennelly (née Moran)- tallaght, Dublin / Portarlington, Laois

Kennelly (née Moran), Ann (Watergate, Tallaght and late of Portarlington, Co. Laois), November 16th, 2024 unexpectedly but peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mam to Michelle, Sandra and Susan. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, grandchildren Seán, Darragh, Eoin, Shea, Maria, Clodagh and Ruairi, brothers and sisters Tina, Mary, John, Phil, Joe, Pat, Shay, Nuala, Tom, Pauline and Linda, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her parents Seán and Ena and sister Veronica

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Thursday (November 21st) from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday (November 22nd) to St. Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village arriving for 11am Funeral Mass and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to https://www.abiireland.ie/how-to-help/donate/ All enquiries to – 01 451 6701.

Frances Lalor - Errill

The death occurred of Frances Lalor (nee Dann), Ballymullen, Errill on November 13, unexpectedly at Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her husband Ted, parents Joseph and Emily and daughter-in-law Brenda. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Yvonne, Raymond, Adrian and Edna, her adored grandchildren Julian, Emily, Maggie, Lucy, Hayden and Charlotte, daughters-in-law Elva and Linda, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Sam, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence Ballymullen, Eirrill (Eircode R32 XY29) on Friday November 15th from 4 pm until 7 pm and on Saturday November 16th from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Sunday to Castlefleming Church (Eircode R32 XK57) arriving for funeral service at 3pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Johanna McCann - Ballymaddock

The death occurred of Johanna McCann, (née Hennessy), Walkinstown, Dublin and formerly of Ballymaddock, Stradbally, peacefully after a short illness at St James’s Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Patrick, much-loved mother of Eamon, Brendan, Una, Yvonne and Paul and loving sister of Eileen, Patricia and the late Maureen, Fr. Dan, Liam and Fintan. Predeceased by her son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Jacqui.

Johanna will be forever loved and sadly missed by her children, sisters, daughters-in-law Donna and Freda, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, the extended Hennessy and McCann families, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Saturday from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (18th November 2024) at 10am in Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Walkinstown followed by Burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.

To view Johanna’s Funeral Mass on Monday at 10am please see following link: https://www.youtube.com/@walkinstownparish/streams