Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Christopher (Chris) Cole- Tinnakill, Camross
The death has occurred of Christopher (Chris) Cole of Tinnakill, Camross, County Laois.
Died unexpectedly 6th August 2024 at St James Hospital, Dublin. Surrounded by his family, beloved Husband of Matilda, Father of John, James, Josie, Thomas and Margaret. Sadly, missed by his loving wife, family, grandchildren Chloe, Fiona, Stephen, Clare, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family, good neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Burkes Funeral Home, Mountrath, Co. Laois, on Friday evening from 6 o'clock with Rosary at 8 o'clock. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross for 11 o'clock funeral mass via Tinnakill, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
House private at all times.
Maureen McAllister (née Herbert)- The Beeches, Portlaoise, Laois / Naas, Kildare
Maureen McAllister (née Herbert) - Late of Portlaoise, Naas and Newbridge - 7th August 2024, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of all the staff at Our Ladies Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her former Husband Kevin, Mother Kitty and Father Noel, loving Mum of Sharon and Kevin, beloved sister to James, Hannah, Anthony & Noel, sadly missed by her Sisters in law and Brother In Law, nieces and nephews and extended family and large circle of kind neighbours and friends.
May Maureen's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home; The Beeches, Forest Park, on Friday, 9th August, from 6pm to 8pm, with Rosary Recital at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 10th August, at 9am in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise. Cremation service thereafter in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 11.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired can be made to Harold's Cross Hospice.
Teresa Bergin (née Deegan)- Lispole, Kerry / Pike of Rushall, Laois.
The death has occurred of Teresa Bergin of Garraí na dTor, Lispole, Kerry, V92DK13 / Pike of Rushall, Laois.
On the 6th of August 2024 Teresa Bergin, wife of the late Noel and formerly of Ballytarsna, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois . Sadly missed by her loving son Tony . daughter in law Miriam, brothers Anthony and Noel, sisters Goretti and Phil, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of her son Tony V92DK13 on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reposing at Burke's Funeral Home, Mountrath. Co. Laois on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Remains to arrive St. Garadh's Church, Pike of Rushall, Castletown on Friday morning for 11 a.m. Requiem Mass followed by interment in Pike of Rushall Cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Desmond (Des) Bredin- Mountrath
The death occurred of Desmond (Des) Bredin of Woodbrook, Mountrath and Arklow, Wicklow on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Formerly Arklow and late of Shannon Street, Mountrath. Peacefully surrounded by his family, at the residence of his Brother and Sister in-law, Predeceased by his parents, Brendan and Nancy Bredin (Derrough). Sadly missed by his brother, sister, sister-in-law, brother in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncle, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours, his partner Ann and his beloved dog Oscar.
Reposing at his Brothers Residence, Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois R32 E785, from 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon with Rosary at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath for 10 o'clock funeral mass, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 2 o'clock.
Funeral mass will be live streamed using the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-fintans
Catherine (Kay) Cullen- Mountmellick
The death occurred of Catherine (Kay) Cullen (née Moran) O’Moore Street, Mountmellick on Monday, August 5, 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Catherine (Kay) Cullen (neé Moran) of O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, peacefully at home at the age of 97 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mick), son Miceal, her younger brothers, John, Tom, and Eamon. Sadly missed by her devoted children, Loyola, Tom, Pauric, Gemma, Pam, Denise, and Sean, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Eileen Moran, extended family, neighbours, carers, and wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, 7th of August, from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7:30pm. Removal from her home at 10:30am on Thursday, the 8th of August, arriving at St. Joseph's Church for funeral mass at 11am after which Kay will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery with her beloved husband Mick.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Kay to The Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. Home private Thursday morning before removal please.
Fran (Frank) Naughton- Portarlington/Wicklow/Mayo
The death occurred of Fran (Frank) Naughton of Ballina, Mayo / Portarlington, Laois and Wicklow on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Formerly of Portarlington and Wicklow. Suddenly at his residence in Ballina. Valued teacher at Stella Maris Ballycastle and Gortnar Abbey, Jesus and Mary Secondary School Mayo. Predeceased by his loving parents Frances and Tom. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Martin, Brian, Angela, Una and Tom. aunt Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew, grandnephew, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening, 7th August, from 5pm with Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning, 8th August, at 9:20am arriving at St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington. Fran's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
Fintan Lalor- Portlaoise
The death occurred of Fintan Lalor of the Courthouse, Harper's Lane, Portlaoise on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Fintan passed unexpectedly at his home. Predeceased by his sister Angie. Dearly loved son of Patrick and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his partner Paula, his brother Daniel, his sisters Maureen and Suzie, brothers-in-law Eamon, Keith and Damien, his nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday (August 7th) from 5pm -7pm. Arriving at SS.Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise, for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon on Thursday. This will be followed by a private family cremation.
Maura Russell- Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway / Larragan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.
Maura passed peacefully after a long illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of Nuala and her staff at Hillside Nursing Home, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, on the 4th of August, 2024. Counsellor and Psychotherapist and former Director of The Rutland Centre Dublin and Blue Lotus Centre Celbridge.
Predeceased by her parents Tom and Margaret Russell. Maura will be deeply missed by her sisters Margaret (Peg) (London), Catherine (Wicklow), Anne (Athlone) and Patricia (Trish) (Ballinasloe), her brothers Gerard (Larragan, Clonaslee) and T (Killoughey, Tullamore), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her close friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Maura will repose in the residence of Trish and Joe Hanney, Mackney, Ballinasloe (H53 EV70), on Tuesday the 6th of August, from 5pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Private removal on Wednesday morning to St. Manman's Church, Clonaslee, Co.Laois (R32 N6E5), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by private cremation afterwards.
Maura's Funeral Mass can be viewed via live stream by clicking here. House private on Wednesday morning. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimers Society of Ireland by clicking here. Maura's family would like to thank everybody for their support and prayers at this difficult time. Those who wish to leave a message of condolence for Maura's family may do so in the Condolences section on RIP.ie.