Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Mary Curran - Ballickmoyler
The death took place on December 26 of Mary Curran (née Fitzpatrick), “Annvilla”, St Joseph’s Rd, Carlow and formerly Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Beloved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Maria and Lindsay, adored grandmother of Summer, Joey and Danny and cherished sister of John, Margaret, Rose and the late Michael.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law JJ, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, on Wednesday from 4pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium for cremation Service at 2.15pm
Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by using the following link; https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team.
Patrick Johnson - Abbeyleix
The death took place on December 27 of Patrick (Paddy) Johnson, Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, at his home. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Statia, brothers Michael,Joe and Jim, sisters Susie, Kit, Julia and Mary. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, sons Michael, Kevin, Patrick and James, daughter Frances, sister Ann, daughter-in-law Tracey, son-in-law Ronan, grandchildren Mia, Adam and Emma, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Wednesday from 5pm. with Rosary at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/
Joseph Brennan - Wolfhill
The death took place on November 4 of Joe (Joseph) Brennan, Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the staff at Fern Gardens Care Home , London. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Kathleen, brother Willie and his sister Alice.Joe will be deeply missed by his sister Brigid (Conroy), (Abbeyleix) sister in law Phil, nieces and nephews family and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix this Thursday from 5 pm with Rosary at 6pm. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Arles for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery, where Joe will be laid to rest with his parents Joe and Kathleen.
Edward Culbert - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, December 25 of Edward (Eddie) Culbert, Belview House, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Knockmay House, Portlaoise. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Sadly missed by his loving wife Rhoda, sons John, Leslie and Ashley, daughters Margaret, Lynn, and Hazel, brother Reggie, sister Joan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
ReposED at his residence (R14 KD99) on Tuesday evening December 27th. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Michael's Church, Carlow Road, Athy for Funeral service at 11am. The service will be livestreamed, see link https://youtu.be/DzN0iAERzcs Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Old Cemetery, Athy.
In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, to Temple Street Children's Hospital and Debra Ireland. At the family's request please wear face coverings to both the repose and funeral service.
House private on Wednesday, please.
Richard O'Connor - Ballybrittas
The death took place on Sunday, December 25 of Richard (Rich) O'Connor of Courtwood Bridge., Ballybrittas.
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ellen, daughter Jackie, son-in-law Noel, grandsons Leon and Connor, great-granddaughter Amber, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 K6N2) on Tuesday evening from 3pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday at 11:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John's Cemetery, Killenard.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Imelda Madigan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, December 24 of Imelda Madigan (née Horan) of 54 Ardan Glas, Portlaoise and formerly of London and Kerry.
Beloved wife of Dan and much loved mother of Daniel, Michael and Gerard. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter in law, brother, sisters, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday to St Peter & Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass and there after to Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Raymond Veale - Castletown
The death took place on Saturday, December 24 of Raymond Veale of Aughafan, Castletown.
Peacefully in the loving care of the matron and staff in Ballard Lodge Nursing Home Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sisters Laurina and Marcelline, his brother Eddie. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Olive and Angla, his brothers John, Aubrey and Pat, nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives and friends.
Arriving for Requiem Mass this Tuesday morning 27th December at 12 noon in St Edmunds Church Castletown, with burial immediately afterwards in St Fintans Cemetery Mountrath.
Noel Cooney - Durrow
The death took place on Saturday, December 24 of Noel Cooney of Erkindale Drive, Durrow.
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brookhaven nursing home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by his wife Jill. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Darren, Colin & Brendan and their partners, brothers Joe and John, sisters Margaret and Breda, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren Aoife, Aisling, Clodagh & Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Phelan's Funeral home, Durrow, from 5pm on Monday (St Stephen's day) with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Louisa Powders - Portlaoise
The death took place on Saturday, Decembe 24 of Louisa Powders (née Dunne) of Grattan St, Portlaoise.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Martin. Dearly loved mother to William, Martin, Maria, David and Raymond. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Deeply regretted by her loving family; sisters Mamie, Betty, Dinah, Carmel, Breda, brothers Ber and Pat, daughters in law Elizabeth, Olive, Louise and Ciara, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on St. Stephen's Day, from 6.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church, to arrive for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Please observe Covid precautions.
Theresa Kinsella - Stradbally
The death took place on Saturday, December 24 of Theresa Kinsella (née Keogh) of Tankardstown, Athy, and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Martin, son Andrew, daughters Caroline and Edel, brothers Pat, Joe and Michael, sisters Esther and Cathy, sons-in-law Tom and David, daughter-in-law Elvira, grandchildren Grace, Harry, Jane, Sheila, Alejandro, Andrew, Martin, Isabella and Lourdes, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Monday evening (December 26th) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal at 11.30am on Tuesday morning (December 27th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.