Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Mark McGrath - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Tuesday, April 25 of Mark McGrath of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix. 

Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his loving mother Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving family Stephen, Mary,John,Paula, David, Gearldine and Esther, extended family relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence from 5pm. to 8pm. on Wednesday. Removal on Thursday to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/

Patrick Campion - Wolfhill

The death took place on Tuesday, April 25 of Patrick (Paddy) Campion of Shanrath, Wolfhill. 

Predeceased by his parents, brothers John and Martin and sister Bridie. Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Máirín, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Wednesday evening (April 26th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal at 10.30am on Thursday morning to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Wolfhill, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Tony Whelan - Clonaslee

The death took place on Tuesday, April 25 of Tony (Anthony) Whelan of Baldoyle, Dublin and Clonaslee.

Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Highfield Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Christina, brothers Henry and PJ and his son-in-law Ger. Loving husband of Mary and much-loved dad of Anne, Susan, Brian and Carmel; will be very sadly missed by his wife and children, sons-in-law Damian and Níall, daughters-in-law Melissa and Beatrice, grandchildren Emer, Ciara, Daniel and Fiach, sister Catherine, nieces, nephews, all in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home on Friday afternoon, 28th April, from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Peter and Paul's Church, Baldoyle for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live via the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-peter-st-paul

Gabrielle Scully - Emo

The death took place on Monday, April 24 of Gabrielle Scully of Morette, Emo, and formerly of New Park and Borris Rd Portlaoise.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Very sincerely missed by Bernie, Gail, Eamonn, Charlie and Oscar. Deeply regretted by her sister Agnes. Brothers Louis and Joe. Sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm in St Paul's church, Emo followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery, Portlaoise. House private please.

Molly Hennessy - Shanahoe

The death took place on Monday, April 24 of Molly Hennessy (née Malone) of Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny City and formerly of Shanahoe.

Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, Molly, predeceased by her loving husband Sean, her son John and brother Michael John, beloved mother of Sharon, Siobhán and Lynam. Molly will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother Andy and Kevin, sons-in-law Brian and Ray, grandchildren Sadie, Rosie and Sofia, sister-in-law Margaret, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home (R95 WR84) on Wednesday (26th April) from 4pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny with Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at https://www.stjohnskilkenny.com/webcam/

Patsy Frayne - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, April 23 of Patsy Frayne (née Keogh) of Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise and formerly Borris Road Portlaoise.

In her ninety first year, after a long-life, well-lived. Died peacefully in the loving care of all at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington and in the company of her family. The last in her Keogh family line, she was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2010.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Patricia, son-in-law Des Mulhall, her adored and cherished grandchildren Clodagh and Fergus, relatives in the UK, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home, Portlaoise on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon and may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/.

Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Liam Doyle - Mountrath

The death took place on Sunday, April 23 of Liam Doyle of Shannon Road, Mountrath. 

Retired Garda. Unexpectedly) at Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford. Predeceased by his father Tom and brother Paul, sadly missed by his heart broken mother Elizabeth, sons Jordan and Lee, daughter Holly and their mother Grace, grandchildren Maria Grace, Lee, and Vera Rose, brother Tom, sister Mary (Leahy), Liam's partner Gabriela, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Wednesday evening from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Liam's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

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