Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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Sheila Egan - Ballyfin

The death took place on Tuesday, August 16 of Sheila Egan (née Costelloe) of Red Gate, Ballyfin. 

Suddenly and unexpectedly at Portlaoise General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Matty, brother Danny and sister Sr Eilish Costello. Beloved mother of Kevin, Marie, Matt, Martina, Julie, Eugene and Fiona. Cherished grandmother to Kevin, Tracey, Dara and Ashley. Deeply regretted by her sisters Bridgie and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, neices, relatives, neighbours and good friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Philomena O'Brien - Mountmellick

The death took place on Tuesday, August 16 of Philomena O'Brien of Chapel Street, Mountmellick. 

Unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Christy, daughter Nora and son Declan, son-in-law John Paul, daughter-in-law Catherine, grandchildren Jordan, Shannon, Max, Callum and Leon, Aunt Lucy, cousin Mary Murphy, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

 Funeral Arrangements later. 

Patrick Dunne - Portarlington

The death took place on Tuesday, March 16 of Patrick Dunne of Lansdowne Court, Portarlington and formerly of St Michael's Park, Portarlington.

Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving son of Martin and the late Esther. Sadly missed by his loving aunts, uncles, Martin's partner Mary, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Breda Keane - Stradbally

The death took place on Sunday, August 14 of Breda Keane (née Kelly) of Corrigeen, Stradbally. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her family in the care of staff at Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of Joe and dearly loved Mother of Darren, Paul, Andrea and Emma. Cherished grandmother to Naomi, Ciara, Ryan, Sophie, Amy and Ethan and mother-in-law to Emily. Deeply mourned by her sisters Marie, Ann, Patricia, Síle and Orla and brothers Patrick and David, aunt Maura, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the family home in Corrigeen, Stradbally (R32F5H2) on Tuesday from 4pm with the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 17 August, at 12 noon at the Church of the Assumption, The Heath https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family house private Wednesday morning. Please observe Covid precautions.

George Brophy - Crettyard

The death took place on Thursday, August 11 of George (Georgie) Brophy of Doonane Terrace, Crettyard. 

Beloved son of the late William and Margaret, pre-deceased by his sister Patricia. Georgie will be sadly missed by his loving brothers and sisters, Jimmy, Liam, Frank, John, Ann, Margaret, Theresa, Maura, Bernadette, and Claire, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Tuesday (16th August) from 3pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Prayers on Wednesday morning at 11am followed by removal to Saint Abban's Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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