Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Vinny (Vincent) Rafter- Clough, Laois / Rathfarnham, Dublin
Vinny (Vincent) Rafter(formerly Kyledellig, Clough Co Laois) 5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St James Hospital, beloved husband of Annette, he will be sadly missed by his children Barry, Paul and Peadar, grandchildren Clodagh, Darragh, Cormac, Evie and Niall, brother Joe, daughters-in-law Vauney, Kay and Sabrina, sister-in-law Betty, brothers-in-law Paul and Jimmy Murtagh and Liam Hyland, sisters-in-law Ann and Betty Murtagh, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook, Rathfarnham Thursday 8th May 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Friday 9th May in the Church of the Holy Spirit Ballyroan at 10am followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. No flowers please donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Link below.
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co. Limerick formerly of Kyldelligh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on 4th May 2025 at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by his father Bill, mother Liz and sister Marion. Sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, sons William, Kevin and Derek, daughters in law Trisha, and Isabel, grandchildren Kiri, Sophie, Caoimhe, Fred, and Lily, brothers Michael and Pat, sister Peggy, brother in law Paddy, sisters in law Tina and Barbara, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (Murroe Wood V94 VA4N) on Wednesday 7th May from 5 to 7 p.m. Arriving to the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe on Thursday 8th at 11.15 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. which will be streamed, followed by burial in Clonkeen cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Milford Care Centre.
Pat (Patricia) Delaney - Ballaghmore
The death has occurred of Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe), Demesne, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary (formerly Highway Inn, Ballaghmore, Co. Laois, and Athy, Co. Kildare), peacefully at the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit surrounded by her loving family on May 3 2025.
Predeceased by her husband Denis, father John W Kehoe and mother Mary C Kehoe, brothers Arien, Seán, Clement, and sister Detty.
Deeply regretted by her loving sons Arien and Donnacha, beloved sisters Eileen and Sheila, and brother Brendan, dear daughter-in-law Laetitia, adored grandchildren Liam, Luisne and Gráinne, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Pat Rest in Peace.
Having donated her body to medical science, a memorial mass will take place in St Molua’s Church, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, R32 RC53, on Wednesday May 7 at 1pm.
The family would like to express its heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding care and support provided to Pat by the carers, nurses, and Director of Nursing at the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit in Roscrea, by the nurses at Milford Care Centre, and by Dr Paul, Dr Niamh, and Dr Aidan at Dr Booth’s surgery in Roscrea.
Donations, if desired, to the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea.
The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@GoLiveStream-mc2bo
Eilish (Lil) Coogan - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Eilish (Lil) Coogan, Lower Main St, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. In her 100th year. Former Public Health Nurse. Predeceased by her parents Denis and Elizabeth and siblings, Maureen, Jack, Rose, and Denis.
Sadly missed by her siblings, Paddy, Kathleen and Nuala and her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Monday evening 5th May from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11.00 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery Portlaoise.
Kathleen Bracken - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Kathleen Bracken. (nee O`Rourke) Dun Masc Portlaoise and formerly Athy and London, 3rd May 2025. Peacefully at St James Hospital Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Fionan. Loving mother to Fergus, Ronan, Dara, and Cormac. Cherished grandmother to Evan, Cathal, Cian, and Éabha. Deeply regretted by her sister Sarah, brother Michael, daughters in law Fiona, Jaqueline, and Margaret. Brothers in law Danny and Eamon, Nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.