Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, August 14, 2024


Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Peig Cahill (née Cashin) -Kilmeade, Athy, Kildare / Ballyfin, Laois
Pre-deceased by her husband Bill and her bothers and sisters Sadie, Ned, Jack, Andy, Nonie and Noel. Sadly missed by her heartbroken daughter Bernie, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren Liam, Aisling, Connor, Seán and Molly, her sister Mary and sisters-in-law Kay and Nancy, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Thursday evening (August 15th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Ita's Church, Kilmead for Requiem Mass at 11am, see link https://www.narraghmoreandmoone.ie/. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. A massive thank you to all the amazing staff in St. Brigids' Hospice, The Curragh who cared for Peg, your compassion and dedication made a difference in our lives.
Eamonn Dowling- Clonmore, Errill
Eamonn Dowling, Clonmore Errill Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died 13th August 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Eddie and sister Cathy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, son's Brendan, Anthony and Thomas, daughters Breda, Rosie and her partner Matty, Tricia and her husband Gary, grandchildren Aoibhe and Katie, brother Pat, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in O'Sullivan's Funeral Home Rathdowney on Thursday August 15th from 5pm to 7pm with rosary at 6:30pm. Funeral arriving on Friday August 16th to the Church of the Assumption Killasmeestia for 11am requiem mass. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please.
Kathleen Fogarty (née Keogh)- Ridge Road, Portlaoise
Kathleen Fogarty, Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 13th August 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving partner Tim, sons Darren, Kevin and Mark. Daughter in law Maggie, Darren's partner Justyna, grandchildren Callum, Murron, Alex and Wynter, brothers Brendan (Sonny) and Sean, sisters Marie, Pattie, Ann, Bernie and Angie, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends especially Sam and Ellie. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday, August 14th, from 5pm till 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12:30pm requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
The family wishes for people to wear bright colours to celebrate Kathleen's bright and colourful life.
Joseph (Joe) O'Neill- Rose Court, Portarlington / Ballybrittas
Formerly of Ballybrittas County Laois and Rathevan, Portlaoise County Laois. Peacefully in the loving and tender care of the staff of Beech Park Nursing Home Kildare Town. Loving husband of the late Lily. Deeply regretted by his loving family Jerry, Julie(Vambroug), Fr. Joe and Mary (Butler), sister Nora (Ward), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 4:30pm with Removal at 6:20pm arriving St John's Church Killenard at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Joe's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/live/lsPXMrRHcX8?si=FeKEsMK42LNhi2m_
Family Flowers Only Please.
Patrick Joe Carroll- Abbeyleix
The death occurred of Patrick Joe Carroll of Boston, Abbeyleix, Laois on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Walter, John, Jim and Michael, sister Betty, sisters - in-law ,nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 4pm. on Wednesday with prayers at 8pm. Removal to St. Brigid's Church Shanahoe for 12 noon Mass on Friday. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery Shanahoe. Rest In Peace.
Thomas Fenlon - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, August 12, 2024 of Thomas (Tom) Fenlon, Woodlawn, Portlaoise, Laois / Emo, Laois
Formerly of New Inn, Emo, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Susan, daughters Maria and Teresa, sons, John, Joe and Brian, son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Joyce, Breda and Helen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
The family would like to thank most sincerely the staff of the Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise and The Regional Hospital Portlaoise for the way they cared for Tom during his stay with them.
Joseph Ellis - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, August 11, 2024 of Joseph (Joe) Ellis, Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents and brothers.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, son Paul, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Tommy-Joe, Lauren and Gavin, great grandchild Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 5 o'clock concluding with prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.15 to The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy Co. Cork arriving for funeral service at 2 pm.
No flowers please. Donations if desired to The palliative Care team c/o Laois Hospice.
Elizabeth Callaghan - Rosenallis
The death took place on Sunday, August 11, 2024 of Elizabeth (Betty) Callaghan (nee Hinch), Reary, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Larry and her brother John. Beloved mother of John, Larry, Eugene, Pat, Greg, Mark, Declan, David, Marie, Ann, Patricia and Noeleen. Betty will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her 28 adoring grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister Peg, brothers Fint and Pat, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her home, on Tuesday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, with burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis. Betty’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.