Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Tom Treacy - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Tom Treacy, Woodbrook, Mountrath, and late of Rathmore, Ballybrophy. Died 6th May 2024, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by his parents Ger and Peg Treacy, father-in-law Billy Brophy. Beloved husband of Edwina. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. May Tom Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home Woodbrook (eircode R32E195) on Thursday evening (May 9th) from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Friday morning (May 10th) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32 EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Tom’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Bridget (Biddy) Nolan- Abbeyleix

The death occurred of Bridget (Biddy) Nolan (née Phelan) Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix on May 7, 2024.  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise after a short illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband John and sister Ina. Loving mother of James, Martina, Michael, John and Valerie. Deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters, sister Patty, brother Ger ,sister-in-law Ann, daughter-in -law Catriona, son -in-law Noel ,she will be deeply missed with love and affection by her grandchildren Zoe, Peter, Benjamin, Amber, Mikie, Emma and Sean, nephews, nieces, neighbours relatives and friends. Reposing at the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 4pm on Thursday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.

The Mass can be viewed on https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/

Rt. Lt. Col Kenneth (Ken) Kelly- Portlaoise

The death occurred of Kenneth (Ken) Kelly, Retired Lt Col Irish Defence Forces, Raheen Park, Youghal, Cork / Portlaoise, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving partner Brigid (Flavin), his Children Sinead and Alan, grandchildren Aoife, Imogen, Camille, and Christian, daughter-in-law Lara, son-in-law Paul, Brigid’s extended family, brothers and sisters Catherine, Evelyn and her husband Gay, Tom and his wife Valerie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Ken’s family would like to thank the Irish Cancer Society and Marymount Home team for the wonderful care shown to Ken, also special thanks to Dr McEnroe and Staff, Youghal.

Ken will repose in Egans Funeral Home, Greencloyne, Youghal on Thursday from 6.30pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in the Holy Family Church, Youghal, A private Cremation will take place. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Mass can be viewed live on ChurchservicesTv, Holy Family Church, Youghal.

Abigail Ellen Goodwin - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Abigail Ellen Goodwin Dunboyne, Meath / Mountrath. After a short illness and in Connolly Hospital, the death has occurred of Abbie on Friday, May 3, 2024. Daughter of Richard Chambers and Jane Austin of Rushin, Mountrath. Loved and beloved wife and sweetheart of the late Billy Goodwin. Reunited once again after nearly 18 years. Beloved mother of Jennifer, Jonathan and Lynn, mother in law to Anne and proud Nana to Daniel, Adam, Katie and Abigail. And not forgotten her best friend and companion, her cat Lucy. Reposing Cunningham's Funeral Home, Dunboyne (A86X443), on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Clonsilla (D15 T0HE). Interment in St. Peter's Church grounds, Mountrath (R32 EN81) at 2.30pm (approx). Family flowers only. Donations to Christian Aid and cat charities of your choice in her memory.

Kathleen (Kay) Rankin- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Rankin (née Redmond) of  Wayside, Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, R32 TXD6 / Carlow on May 6, 2024. Pre-deceased by her husband Henry, parents Paddy and Bridget, sister Margaret (Meaney) and brother Joseph. Deeply regretted by her sisters Molly (Kavanagh), Lucy (Byrne), and her brother Jimmy, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, and large circle of friends. May Kay's gentle soul Rest In Peace.  Reposing at her home (R32 TXD6) on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th from 4pm-8pm, with Rosary Recital at 8pm (both evenings). Requiem Mass on Thursday 9th May at 12 noon in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, followed by interment in Ratheniska Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

House private on Thursday morning, please

Brendan Tynan - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Brendan Tynan, Ard Erin, Mountrath. Died May 6, 2024, peacefully after a short illness, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Predeceased recently by his father Ned. sadly missed by his loving wife Patrizia, and his mother Joan, his brothers and sisters, Pauline, Noel, Patrick, Caroline, Annette, Joan and Eddie, nieces, nephews, godson, god daughter, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Brendan Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Tuesday evening (May 7th) from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (May 8th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Brendan’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie