Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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Rose McCann - Portarlington

The death took place on Tuesday, January 3 of Rose McCann (née Gallagher) of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington. 

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Pat, brother Eamonn, sisters Patricia, Mags and Catherine and son-in-law Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family Caroline, Kevin, Brendan, Declan and Shane, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 YX88) on Wednesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

House Private on Thursday morning, please.

Rose's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Elizabeth Lacey - Stradbally

The death took place on Tuesday, January 3 of Elizabeth (Betty) Lacey of St Joseph’s Centre, Granges Road, Clonsilla, Dublin and formerly Old Mills, Stradbally.

Peacefully, in the care of the Matron and Staff of St. Joseph's Centre, Granges Road, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin. Deeply regretted by her brother, Paddy, cousins and all her friends.

Removal on Thursday, 5th January to arrive at The Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Luggacurren for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Raheenbarnagh, Ballyadams.

Kevin Anthony Hanly - Mountmellick

The death took place on Monday, January 2 of Kevin Anthony Hanly of Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick and Geashill. 

At the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his wife Isobel. Deeply regretted by his family Michael, Sandra, Bobby and Barry , grandchildren, relatives, family circle, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements later. 

May Whyte - Cullohill

The death took place on Monday, January 2 of May Whyte (née Campion) of Parknahown, Cullohill. 

Peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her brothers Michael, Eddie, Sean and her sister Frances and recently deceased (December 30th) her brother Lot. Sadly missed by her husband Tommy, much loved mother of Joe, Ger (Moreau), Mary-Paul (Delahunty), Helen (Walton), Clem and Lourda (D'Arcy), her adored grandchildren, John, Tommy, Bill, Tommy, Adam, Ruby, Luke, Hannah, Lilly, Orlaith, Eadaoin, Jimmy, Emma, John, Isobel and Amelia, daughters-in-law Marlene and Marie, sons-in-law Simon, Steve, Eamon and Dermot, sisters-in-law Peg and Mary, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. The family would like to say sincere thank you to Theresa, Stephanie and staff and all her friends at Fennor Care Facility.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney on Thursday evening from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill (https://Youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger) on Friday at 1pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Patrick Brennan - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, January 1 of Patrick (Paddy) Brennan of Patrick Street, Portarlington.

Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents James and Alice Brennan and brother D.J..Deeply regretted by his loving wife Melanie, son James and his partner Josefiina, brothers Eugene and Bosco, sisters Anastasia and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends and his loyal faithful (four legged friend) Jack the Lad.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Thursday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Paddy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

James Birney - Mountrath and Castletown

The death took place on Saturday, December 31 of James (Jimmy) Birney of Crannagh, Mountrath and Castletown. 

Suddenly, at his home. Predeceased by his parents James and Teresa, brothers Tom, Joe and Ollie, sisters Teresa, Mary, Angela, philomena and Gerri. Deeply regretted by his brothers John and Paddy, sisters Lily and Cathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath this Wednesday evening (Jan. 4th.) from 6pm with prayers in the Funeral home at 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place this Thursday morning (Jan, 5th.) at 11am in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, (EirCode R32 KT22) with interment immediately afterwards in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath.

Loughlin Campion - Rathdowney

The death took place on Friday, December 30 of Loughlin (Lot) Campion of Kyle, Rathdowney. 

Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers Michael, Eddie and Sean and his sister Frances. Sadly mourned by his loving family Elaine, Pat, Michael, Conor and Aidan, grandchildren Caoimhe, Roisin, Eimear, Lauren, Eoghan, Michael and Stephanie, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, his sister Mai, brother-in-law Tommy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. 

Reposing at his home (R32 A2W4) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney (parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney) at 11am on Thursday followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery. House private on Thursday, please.

Mary Murphy - Portlaoise

The death took place on Saturday, December 31 of Mary Murphy (née Delaney) of Foxrock, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise.

Peacefully, in the care of the Beacon Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of Kenneth (Ken) and loving Mum of Daragh, Gavin and Caoimhe and sister to the late Loughlin. She will be very sadly missed by her husband, children and their partners Alayne and Hanna, her beloved grandchildren Lilia, Hugh, James Louis and Ella, brothers Joseph and John, sisters Rena, Sheila and Madeleine, extended family and a wide circle of friends especially her golfing friends from Dun Laoghaire and Foxrock Golf Clubs who remained supportive all through her illness.

Mary will be reposing on Tuesday January 3 from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home. Monkstown. (A94XK28). Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 4th, at 10am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only please.

Dora Flood - Portlaoise

The death took place on Thursday, December 29 of Dora (Doe) Flood (née Armstrong) of Portlaoise, and formerly of Rathfarnham.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Charles and loving mam to Caroline, Garry, Alan, Mark and Brian; Doe will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, son-in-law, partners, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght Stadium) on Tuesday (3rd January) from 4pm to 6pm. A Service to celebrate Doe’s life will take place on Wednesday (4th January) at 2:30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation. 

To view Doe’s Service on Wednesday at 2:30pm please click on the following link; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Pascal Coss - Mountmellick

The death took place on Monday, November 7 of Pascal Coss of Manor Lane, Mountmellick. 

His wife Susan Coss passed away on the 10th of October 2017 in London England UK. Predeceased by brother Noel Coss and Sister Ann Clearey. Pascal and Susan are remembered by daughter Kerry Quinn, her husband Paul and three grandsons Bobby, Paul Jnr, Jack. Also by their son Justin Coss, his partner Mirjam and grandsons Lewis, Thomas and his son Patrick Coss. Also remembered by his sister Dinah Moore and brother Herny Coss and many dear family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick. Interment of the cremated remains in the family grave in St Joseph’s Cemetery. The Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie

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