Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Seamus Mortimer - Mountrath

The death took place on Tuesday, January 24 of Seamus Mortimer of Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath and formerly of Mountrath.

Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his son Darren. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son David, his grandchildren Ashleigh, Lily and Alfie and their mother Sandra, sisters Peggy and Marie, brothers Gerard and Joseph, sisters in law, brothers in law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

Emily Stanley - Cullahill

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Emily Stanley (née Neale) of Oldtown House, Cullahill. 

Peacefully at Portlaoise General Hospital. Emily, beloved wife of the late Joe Stanley and much loved mother of Alan, Pamela (Byers), Fergus and Michelle (Hales), her ten treasured grandchildren Alvin, Joseph, Ciara, Alicia, Matthew, Aaron, Reuben, Joy, Rose and Leeson, daughter-in-law Alison, sons-in-law Nigel and Henry, sisters-in-law Annie (Lalor), Sylvia (Neale) and Mildred (Neale), nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Leeson, William and James Neale and sisters Lottie (Melbourne), Hilda (Cantwell) and Ida (Stanley).

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral service in St. Tighernagh's Church, Aughmacart (R32 RV05) on Thursday at 2pm followed by interment in Rathsaran Churchyard (R32 NW50).

Elizabeth Ann Ramsbottom - Luggacurren

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Elizabeth Ann (Ann) Ramsbottom (née Hargrove) of Luggacurren.

Peacefully, at Beechwood Nursing Home, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Eamonn. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Mulligan, New Zealand) and Linda (Murphy, Carlow) and son George. Adored grandmother of Sarah and Edward Mulligan, Sarah, David, Helen, Jane, Clare and Ian Ramsbottom, Adam, Greg and Ross Murphy. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law Matt and Fergal and her daughter-in-law Aideen. Mourned by her sister Mary and Mary’s husband Desmond, her brothers Tom, Martin and the late Joe, dear cousin Mary, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 TX26, on Thursday evening (January 26th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to arrive at The Holy Rosary Church, Luggacurren, Co. Laois, R32 DC44 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation will take place afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium. 

Larry O'Neill - Portlaoise

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Larry O'Neill of Ridge Road, Portlaoise. 

In the care of management and staff of Pattersons Nursing Home, Roscrea. Beloved husband of the late Tessie and much loved father of Michael. Deeply regretted by his family, daughter in law Diana, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Thursday at Keegan's Funeral home from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday to SS Peter & Pauls church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter & Pauls cemetery.

Maeve Thornton - Durrow

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Maeve Thornton (née Lawlor) of Derrywood, Durrow and Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny. 

Peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Wife of the late Tomás. Predeceased by her son in law Richard Cahill. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Mary and Johnny, sisters, Berry, Frances, Rose and Ann, brothers Pat and Eamonn, daughters in law, Mary and Bernie, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Reposing at her son Tommy's residence (R32 D2T9) from 3.00PM on Tuesday with Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in Durrow Cemetery.

Mary Hackett - Mayo

The death took place on Monday, January 23 of Mary Hackett (née Murphy) of Mayo, Bilboa and formerly of Dundrum, Dublin.

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her son’s residence, An Bun Beag, Dún na nGall. Beloved wife of Bart, much loved mother of Sheila and Niall, adored grandmother of Étaín, Donnfhlaith, Muireann, Maiú and Reuben cherished sister of Martin, Maurice, Bridie, Kay, Hannah, Sue and the late Bob, much loved daughter of the late Maurice and Molly.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Máire and Dawn, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her many nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Kieran Roarty Funeral Home, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal, on Tuesday, January 24th, from 5pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm, before onward journey to Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow for Repose on Wednesday from 5pm-8pm, with Prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Seamus Foyle - Timahoe

The death took place on Sunday, January 22 of Seamus Foyle of Cullenagh, Timahoe. 

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Breda. Loving father to Danielle, Thomas, Katie, James and Mairéad. Son of Jim and Cathleen. Brother to Marguerite, Mary, Claire and Cathyrn. Predeceased by his baby sister Josephine. Son in law to Tom and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives and a huge circle of friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm, with rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at St Michael's Church, Timahoe for 12 noon requiem Mass on Wednesday. Interment afterwards in Timahoe Cemetery. Please observe covid precautions. 

Patrick O'Kelly - Castletown

The death took place on Saturday, January 21 of Patrick (Paddy) O'Kelly of Elderfield, Castletown and formerly of Monkstown, Dublin. 

Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Dearly loved husband of Eileen and loving father of Kyran and Niamh. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughter, son in law John, daughter in law Kate, grandchildren Paul, Sarah, Luke and Sam, sister in law Kay (Butler) (Aughafan) nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Reposing in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown Eircode (R32 TN84) this Wednesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown at 10am followed by private cremation. 

Patsy Rowan - Wolfhill

The death took place on Saturday, December 17 of Patsy Rowan of Wolfhill.

Peacefully at his home (Marshfarm, Luton, England) on the 17th December 2022. Predeceased by his parents Tadgh and Katie Rowan and infant brother Phillip. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his partner Sarah and loving father of Tim and Ciaran. Lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters Tim, Willie, James, Martin, Helen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland, England and Scotland.

Funeral will take place on Thursday, 26th January in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards to Luton Vale Cemetery, Luton, England. 

Pascal Conroy - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, January 20 of Pascal Conroy of Borris Little, Portlaoise. 

Peacefully, at St James' Hospital, Dublin. Son of the late Joe and Bridget Conroy. Deeply regretted by his sister Mera, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighours and many friends.

Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6.30 with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe covid precautions.