Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
David McDonald - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of David McDonald, Derrydavy, Mountmellick. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and doctors in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving partner Flavio Villani and his devastated parents Peter and Elsie. Adored by his sisters Anna, Lizzie and Orla. His beloved nephews Billy and Jack and niece Lucy. Sadly missed by his bothers - in - laws John Ryan, John Kirwan and Gary Guilfoyle, his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and vast circle of friends. Rest in Peace
Funeral Arrangements Later.
Fr. Eddie Lalor -Raheen
The death has occurred of Fr Eddie Lalor of St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and late of Raheen, Laois, dioceses of Eldoret, Nakuru and Nairobi, Kenya, and former curate of Portlaoise Parish; died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Agnes, his beloved sister Annette and brother P.J. Deeply regretted by his sister Eleanor Robinson, his nephews Patrick and Eddie, nieces Úna and Emma, grandnephews and grandniece, niece-in-law Lorraine, his cousin Eithne Bowe, the clergy and people of Raheen and Portlaoise, and by his Society family in Kiltegan.
Reposing in St. Peter and Paul’s Parish Church, Portlaoise 5.30pm-7.30pm, Thursday, 11th January. Funeral Mass in St Fintan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon followed by burial at the adjoining cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
“A Blessed Life Well Lived”
Martin Harte - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Martin Harte, Marian Hill, Portarlington, Laois and formerly Clara, Kilkenny. Late of Irish Defence Forces. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Catherine (Kitty) and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Ann-Marie, children Martin, Katie and Bryan, stepchildren Darren and Stephen, grandchildren Makayla, Jasmine, Alexis and Hartley, brothers Peter, Vincent and Patrick, sisters Josephine, Brigid and Mary, the extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (R32 D2X0) on Thursday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:15am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Martin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on
Eamonn (Edward) Bambrick - Stradbally
Bawn, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Eamonn (Edward) Bambrick of Bawn, Stradbally. Peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, surrounded by his family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sons, Brendan and John Joe. House Private Please.
JJ Treacy - Emo
The death has taken place of JJ Treacy of Morette, Emo. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024, peacefully, but unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Paula and sister Mary.
Very sadly missed by his loving children Carol, Deirdre, John, Fiona (Kearney), Justin, Catherine (Punch) and Eimear. He will be also sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Caroline and Vivienne, sons-in-law James and Donie, and Deirdre’s partner Mark, brothers Frank, Paddy and Tony, and sisters-in-law, and his adoring grandchildren Grace, Kate, Laura, Ava, Dan, Luke, Jack, Tristan, Alison and Oscar, and wide circle of friends. R.I.P.
JJ is being waked in his house (R32 XY23) on Wednesday, January 10 from 5pm to 8pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Paul’s Church, Emo. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.
Peter Redmond- Mountrath
The death has taken place of Peter Redmond of Redcastle, Mountrath. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his dear wife Mary, and infant daughter, sisters Maureen, Peggy, Gertie, Sally and Bridie, brother Kevin. Deeply regretted by his loving family Margaret, Carmel, Donal, Nuala and Peter, grandchildren Conor, Seán, Róisín, Dearbhla, Brain, Enda and Edel, great-grandson Aidan, brother Bernie, sisters Rose, Sheila and Joan, sons-in-law Ger, Joseph and Lar, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Peter Rest in Peace
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath on Wednesday, January 10, from 6 0’Clock, concluding with Rosary at 8 0’Clock.
Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10 0’Clock, followed by burial in Clonenagh Cemetery.
Bernard O'Rourke- Ballyfin
The death has taken place of Bernard O'Rourke of Rosewood Drive, Mount Pleasant, Waterford/ Ballyfin, Laois and formerly of Raytex and the Tower Hotel Waterford. Died on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Much loved husband of Evelyn and father of David and Nigel. Will be sadly missed by his grand daughter Nicole and her mother Leanne, his sister Sarah, daughters-in-law Marie and Orla, brother-in-law Christy, sister-in-law Eily, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Bernard Rest in Peace
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, January 11 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 12 in St. Joseph and Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford at 10.30am, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
Judy Brophy (née Dunphy)- Cullohill
The death has taken place of Judy Brophy of Aughmacart, Cullohill and formerly No.1 Citric Road, Dublin. Died peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 8, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Stephen, daughter Mary, brothers Joe, Tom, Stephen, Ned and Brian, sisters Kitty, Nancy and Molly.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Shay, Kay, Ber and Steve, daughter in law Theresa sons in law Barney and Vinnie, grandchildren Molly, Aoife, Jim, Una, Lucy and Orla, sister in law Nell, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May Judy Rest In Peace
Reposing at her residence (R32WD35) on Wednesday, January 10 from 2pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday, January 11 to St. Tighernach's church, Cullohill for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in Durrow cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Laois hospice home care team.
Niall Coffey- Mountrath
The death took place of Niall Coffey of Old Church Avenue, Mountrath on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Tallaght Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances, and his loving family.
May Niall Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (eircode R32K297) on Thursday, January 11 from 4 0’Clock. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’Clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Niall’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Niall's family would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and the caring staff who looked after Niall in Tallaght and at home in Mountrath.
Michael Conroy - Rosenallis
The death took place on January 4 of Michael (Mike) Conroy, Castleknock, Dublin 15 / Charleville, Co. Cork and formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Dorothy and much-loved father of Debbie and James and brother of the late Anne (Ryan); Mike will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Mark, Emma, Sarah, Ruth and Laura, son-in-law Maurice, daughter-in-law Kelly, brothers John and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown (D15 XR76) on Wednesday evening (January 10th) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (January 11th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Brigid’ Cemetery, Rosenallis.