Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Denise Geoghegan - Portarlington
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Denise Geoghegan (née Lyons) of Cathair na Gcapall, Canal Road, Portarlington, and formerly of Arlington Estate, Portarlington.
Suddenly at her residence. Loving sister of the late Tommy and Mark. Sadly missed by her loving husband Emmet, sons Curtis, Corey and Caeden, parents Tommy and Concepta, brothers Stephen, Kenny and Evin, sister Carol, granny Ryan, parents-in-law Tommy and Mary, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations, If Desired, To The Mater Foundation (Dublin). https://www.materfoundation.ie/
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements later.
Anne Moore - Ballylinan
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Anne Moore (née Kelly) of Boley, Ballylinan and Athy.
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and her daughters Emer, Patricia and Laura. Deeply regretted by her loving children Martin, Margaret, Pauline, Michael, Fiona and Adrian, brother Tony, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence, (R14 C990) on Thursday (December 15th) from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, Balyyadams, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Rita Ryan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Tuesday, December 13 of Rita Ryan (née Finane) of Howth and formerly of Rathdowney.
Suddenly, at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Fergal. Very sadly missed by her loving sons David and Tomás, daughters Avril and Brenda, daughters-in-law Asta and Jenny, son-in-law Vinny, her adored grandchildren SallyAnne, Ava, Adam, Sophie, Ailí, Luke, Shannon, Alex, Tadhg, Leo, Shane, Olivia, Philip and Emily Rose, sister Mary, brothers Ciaran, Georgie, Seamus, Billy and Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and her cat Molly.
Nora Phelan - Durrow
The death took place on Tuesdy, December 13 of Nora Phelan (née Duggan) of Castle St, Durrow.
Peacefully at her residence in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) her brothers Ned, Peader, Bill, Jim and Martin, her sisters Maura, Nancy and Tess. Deeply regretted by her loving sons John, Brendan, Justin and Declan, her daughters in law Breda, Emer, Pat and Stephanie, her sisters in law Peggy and Mary, her twelve grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan's Funeral Home, Durrow, from 4.00pm on Thursday with Rosary at 8.00pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Durrow, on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link https://www.youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger..
Paul Rice - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, December 12 of Paul Rice of Colliers Court, Portlaoise, and late of Marian Ave., Portlaoise.
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and his sisters Patrica and Nancy. Deeply regretted by his brother John, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arriving for requiem Mass at 11.30am in SS Peter and Paul's Church on Saturday. Webcam - Portlaoise Parish. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Shane O'Neill - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Shane O'Neill of Church View, Portarlington.
Tragically, following a drowning accident, in Gran Canaria. Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina, family Jack, Cian and Eimhin, father Hugh, mother Trudy, sister Eimear, brother Darragh, parents-in-law Charlie and Louise, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com/ or Portarlington Lions Club.
Eileen McGrath - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Monday, December 12 of Eileen (Helen) McGrath of Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully in the care of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget in the presence of her loving son Mark, and surrounded by her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by her loving son Mark, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, from 6.30pm on Friday with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal from her residence to The Church of the Most Holy Rosary on Saturday for 10.30am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Kitty Kennedy - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Kitty (Catherine) Kennedy (née Brophy) of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick and formerly Rathlogan, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny and Harristown, Rathdowney.
Unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her husband Martin. Sadly mourned by her brother Harry, sisters Imelda, Helen, Teresa and Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) on Friday at 1pm followed by interment in Galmoy Cemetery.
Mary O'Sullivan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of Mary (Mai) O'Sullivan (née Gilman) of Moore Street, Rathdowney.
In the tender care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her husband Michael, brothers John and Paddy Gilman. Sadly mourned by her loving family Margaret (Delaney), Catherine (Kay) O'Connell, Kieran, Ann (Koch), Ellen (Delaney) and Rose (Barrett), sons-in-law Jimmy, Tom, Frank, Noel and Danny, daughter-in-law Mary, her beloved grandchildren James, Kieran, Kate (Delaney), Zara (O'Connell), Sarah, Louise (O'Sullivan), Tim (Koch), Conor, Emma and Eoin (Delaney), her brother Fintan and sisters-in-law Teresa Gilman, Kathleen Gilman, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
William Doran - Ballickmoyler
The death took place on Sunday, December 11 of William (Billy) Doran of Ballickmoyler.
Peacefully, surrounded by his family. Aged 92 year.s Beloved husband of Anne, much-loved father of Joe and Eileen, adored grandfather to Laurn, Ella, Lilly, Kenzie and Eliza. Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, brothers Sean and Michael, sister Bridget, son in law, daughter in law, sister in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Jody.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, 13th December. Removal on Wednesday 14th at 12 noon to The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Billy's Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link https://www.facebook.com/GraiguecullenKilleshin/
Br. Timothy O'Shea - Castletown
The death took place on Tuesday, December 6 of Br. Timothy (Pat) O'Shea of De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, and late of Drombohilly, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry and Waterford.
Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Brigid, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his sister Agnes (New York), sisters in law, nieces, nephews in Dallas, New York, London and Ireland, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, past pupils, friends and especially by his confreres in religion, the staff in Miguel House and the De La Salle College, Waterford.
Reposing in Miguel House (Eircode R32 FK02) from 11am on Tuesday (13th. Dec.) with evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (14th. Dec.) at 3pm in Castletown Parish Church, followed by burial in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.