Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, April 17, 2024


Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Seamus (Ed) Hynes - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Seamus better know as Ed Hynes, Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Killelary, Geashill, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully April 16th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Maura, his brother Tom and sister Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend Mono, his son Johnny and daughters Gina, Natalie and Courtney, daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law David and Sean, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchild, his sisters Mary, Claire, Enda and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home Mountmellick on Friday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass on Saturday morning to St Mary's Church, Raheen, Co. Offaly. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
The mass will be live streamed on https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-raheen/
House private please. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The IMND
Phyllis (Phil) Culleton - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Phyllis (Phil) Culleton (née Bowe) of St. Martins, Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois. Peacefully departed this life in the embrace of her devoted family on Monday the 15th of April. She will be sorely missed by her husband John, her three sons, John, Shane and Philip, her grandchildren Aislinn, Saoirse, Setanta and Kjartan as well as her extended family. She was formerly cared for by the loving staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise.
Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crost the bar.
Phil will repose at Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick, this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm with a short Prayer Service at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 2pm in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise followed by burial in Portlaoise Cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Michael Bradley - Timahoe
The death has occurred of Michael Bradley of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, Dublin / Timahoe, Laois on 14th April, 2024 (peacefully), in the tender care of the Staff at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his sister Betty. Michael will be very sadly missed by his sons Stephen and Michael, and his daughter Gwen, grandchildren, sisters Daisy and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace Michael. Family Flowers only
Michael will repose at Jennings Funeral Directors, Amiens Street, Dublin 1 on Saturday, 20th April 2024, from 12noon to 1.00pm followed by a Cremation Service at Newlands Cross Crematorium (Ballymount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 24 D24 KICY) at 2pm
The Cremation Service can be view live on SATURDAY 20th April 2024 at 2.00pm via the following link:
Mark Walsh- Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Mark Walsh, Hawthorn Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise and formerly Mill Road, Daingean, Co. Offaly. On the 15th April 2024, suddenly, following a tragic accident. Loving husband to his heartbroken wife Clare (nee Slevin, Horseleap, Co. Westmeath). Devoted and adoring father to his cherished daughter Fiadh and son Daniel. Dearly loved son to Donal and Clare and sister Emma. Mother in law Ann Slevin, brothers in law David, Hugo and Tore. Nephew (Colin) & niece (Isabelle), uncles, aunts, cousins, wider family and friends. Also remembered by his co-workers and customers of Mill Road Plant Hire. May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Thursday evening (18 April) from 5pm until 8pm, with rosary recital at 7.30pm. Funeral on Friday, 19 April, in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon Mass. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Mick McDonald
The death has occurred of Mick McDonald of “St Jude's”, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise on April 15, 2024, peacefully passed away, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Affectionately known as “The Gateaux Man”. Beloved husband of Mary and father of Stephen and David and the late Matthew. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Anthony, daughter in law Valerie, son in law Ben, grandchildren Roisin and Simon, great-grandchildren Ezra and Kai, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at Keegan's funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm, with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. House private, please.
John Kelly - Portarlington
The death took place on Monday, April 15 of John Kelly (Jack), Arlington, Portarlington, Co. Laois & late of Morristown Billar, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his mam and dad Kathleen and Paddy, sisters Peg and Ann, and brother Pat. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Nora, Kathleen, Bernadette and Assumpta, brothers Jimmy, Joe, Paul, Noel and Peter, his partner Kathleen and family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Cill Mhuire, Newbridge for Mass at 11am. Mass will be live streamed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-churchFuneral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Donations box in Church or donate online https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate
Liam Adams - Portlaoise
The death took place on April 14 of Liam Adams M.P.S.I., Glenlahan, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, and late of Adams Pharmacy, Portlaoise and Tullamore.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Róisín and dearly loved father of Niamh, Dónal and Róisín. Adored Grandad of Sorcha, Aoibhín, Órnaith, Alice and Nora. Loving son of Eithne and the late Billy. Dear brother of Gerald, Aislinn, Kevin, Helen and Michael. He will be very sadly missed by sons-in-law Terence and Diarmuid, daughter-in-law Jane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and customers.
Reposing at his family residence (R32YWOC) from 2pm on Tuesday with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, to arrive for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
House private on Wednesday morning please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Frances Cripps - Portlaoise
The death took place on April 14 of Frances Cripps, Triogue Court, New Rd., Portlaoise.
Peacefully at Drominin Nursing Home. Stradbally. Predeceased by her daughter Kathleen. Dearly loved mother to Geraldine, Frances, Cecilia, Catherine, Joe, Ciaran and George. Cherished grandmother to her many adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Paddy, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm Rosary will be recited at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise to arrive for 2 pm requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.