Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 3, 2023


Sean (Dano) Baldwin - Stradbally
The death took place on Monday, May 1 of Sean (Dano) Baldwin, Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois.
Peacefully in the loving care of the Matron and her staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Julia, sisters Maureen and Angela. Very deeply regretted by his sisters Lucy, Judy and Margaret, brothers Tom, Gerry and Ollie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 5pm on Wednesday, 3rd May, with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place for Sean on Thursday, 4th May, at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally. Interment to follow in Kilteale Cemetery.
Barry Dunton - Cullohill
The death took place on Saturday, April 29 of Barry Dunton, Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois and formerly West Drayton, Middlesex, UK.
Peacefully at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Predeceased by his loving wife Alice.
Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Helen Muldowney, nieces and nephews Tara, Andrew, Michael and Lisa, their spouses Kevin, Brenda, Rachel and David, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, extended family and friends in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
In keeping with Barry's wishes a private funeral and cremation wil take place in the coming days.
Anthony Egan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, April 30 of Anthony Egan. Paulville New Road, Portlaoise. Died peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Betty, brothers Jimmy and Noel. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Paul, John and Ger, sisters Mary, Eilish and Siobhan. Sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, gran nieces, gran nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 4pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon Requiem Mass. It may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Portlaoise. Please observe covid precautions.
Marion Meagher - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, April 30 of Marion Meagher (nee Mahon), Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her daughter Anne and her brother John. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Nicholas and her children Nick, Felicity, Graham, Douglas, Greg and Jane. Also by her daughters-in-law Sue, Angela, Margaret and Fiona, sons-in-law Jim, Chris and Neil, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law and her many neighbours and friends.
Reposed at her home on Monday evening May 1 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12pm in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, Co. Laois followed by interment in Bealady Cemetery. No flowers by request, family flowers only, donations can be made to Cuisle Centre, Portlaoise.
Mary Scully - Abbeyleix
The death took place on Saturday, April 29 of Mary (Molly) Scully (née Bergin), Knocklyon, Dublin / Milltown, Dublin / Abbeyleix, Laois.
Peacefully in the company of her loving family while in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Sally Park Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Daniel, son Patrick and daughter-in-law Evelyn. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her family, sons Gerard and Michael, daughters Anne, Mary and Jean, daughter-in-law Marian, sons-in-law Robbie, Harry and Paul, her many treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren, her brothers Donie, John and Joe, sisters Claire and Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Molly reposed at Fanagans Funeral Home, Rathfarnham on Tuesday, May 2 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am in the Church of Sts. Columbanus and Gall, Milltown at 10am on Wednesday, May 3 followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery.