Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Martin Phelan - Ballyfin

The death has occurred of Martin Phelan, Clondalkin, Dublin and Cavansheath, Ballyfin passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Tallaght General Hospital, on May 14, 2024. Martin was predeceased by his loving wife, Joan (nee McDermott) and their infant daughter, his parents, Patrick and Frances and his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and the extended Phelan and McDermott families.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy - Castletown

The death occurred of Br. Alphonsus (Tim) Murphy, De la Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise and late of Gortmore, Lombardstown, Co. Cork on May 12th, 2024. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Denis, brothers Owen, Denis and Paddy, sisters in law Peggy Murphy and Eileen Murphy, brother in law Denis O'Connell.

Deeply regretted by his sisters Kathleen (O'Connell) and Mary (Farrell), brother in law Brendan Farrell, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, friends, neighbours, past pupils in Mauritius and South africa and especially his confreres' in religion and staff in Miguel House.

Reposing in Miguel House, Castletown (R32 NX40), this Wednesday (May 15th) from 11 am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7 pm.Br. Alphonsus's Funeral Mass on Thursday (May 16th) at 2 pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Cathal Lalor - Ratheniska

The death took place on Wednesday, May 8 of Cathal Lalor, Wedgewood, Dublin 16, formerly of Ratheniska, Co. Laois.

Suddenly at home. Beloved son of the late Jack and Gretta Lalor, and brother of the late Jack.

Cathal will be forever loved and sadly missed by his sister Sheila, sister-in-law Mary, niece and nephews, grand-nieces, extended family relatives and friends especially those in the Irish Rambling Club.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, (D6W AC82) on Thursday, May 16 afternoon from 3pm – 5pm. Removal on Friday, May 17 morning to the Church of the Ascension of Our Lord, Balally, (D16 EO32) arriving for 9.30am Requiem Mass, burial thereafter in Ratheniska Cemetery, Co. Laois. Approximate time of arrival is 12.30pm.

Ian Henderson - Portarlington

The death took place on Wednesday, May 8 of Ian (Drez) Henderson, Portarlington, Co. Laois and formerly of Coolock.

Died unexpectedly at his residence. Beloved partner of Maeve. Predeceased by his parents Caítin, John, Sandra’s partner Pierce. Sadly missed by his partner, brother Paul and sister Sandra, Paul’s partner Eve, nephews Baran and Devlin, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposed at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock, on Monday afternoon, May 13, from 2pm to 4pm. A Funeral Service will take place in Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road on Tuesday morning 14th May at 11am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.