Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Jane Scales- Castletown

Jane Scales, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Doolin, Co. Clare. Died on November 5, 2023. Peacefully in the Mountmellick Community Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents John and Cathleen, brothers Thomas and John, and  sister Cathleen. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Mary and Helen, sisters in law Margaret and Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jane  Rest in Peace.Reposing in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, Mountrath (EirCode R32 TN84 this Wednesday evening (Nov 8th.) from 6 O'Clock with rosary and prayers in the funeral home at 8 O’Clock..

Jane's Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 9 at 11 O’Clock in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown (EirCode R32KT22) with burial immediately afterwards in St Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath. House Private Please.

The scales family wish to thank you for your support and cooperation at this sad and sensitive time.

Clare King - Mountmellick

Clare King(née Scully) of  Old Bawn, Dublin / Rathfarnham, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois died on November 7 at Old Bawn, Tallaght, D.24, formerly of Orchardstown Park, Rathfarnham and Mountmellick. Peacefully, surrounded by her family in the tender loving care of Millbrook Manor Nursing Home, Saggart.

Beloved wife of the late James (Jim), much loved mother of Terence and Clare. Clare will be forever loved and dearly missed by her son and daughter, son-in-law Rónán, daughter-in-law Liz, her adored grandchildren Oisín & Nikita, Aoife, Áine, Finian, Sailí Áine, Daisy, Caitriona and Amy, her beloved nieces Deirdre, Fiona, Úna, Emer and Maeve, extended family, relatives and her many friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village this Friday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm with removal to the Church of St. Martin de Porres, Old Bawn arriving for 5.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 10am with burial thereafter in Mt. Jerome Cemetery. 

Donal Bowe - Durrow

Of Capponellan House, Durrow. Died on Monday, November 6, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short and unexpected illness, passed away at St Luke's hospital in Kilkenny.

Predeceased by his twin sister Sr. Shiela and his sister Sr. Mary (Presentation Sisters), his brothers Ned and Tommy. Donal will be sadly missed by his wife Mai and children Thomas, Kathleen, Julie, Patrick and Donie, his brother Johnny his grandchildren Ella and Alfie, son in law Michael, daughters in law Irene and Siobhan, sisters in law Alice and Mary (Toronto), brothers in law Paddy and Tom (Toronto), nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends and the wider community of Durrow, including the Legion of Mary of which he was a lifelong member. Rest in Peace​​​​​​

Donal will repose at his residence at Capponellan House, Durrow, this Wednesday evening from 3pm to 8pm, concluding with rosary. Funeral prayers on Thursday evening at 6.15pm followed by removal to the Holy Trinity Church, Durrow. Funeral Mass on Friday at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of St. Luke's Hospital and Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny, for the exceptional care Donal received during his brief time there. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Sean Phelan - Ballybrittas

The death has occurred of Sean Phelan, Brook Lodge, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois / formerly of Whiteswall, Galmoy, Kilkenny.

Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth.

Sadly missed by his loving partner Bridin, sons Denis and Trevor and their mother Marie, daughters-in-law Danielle and Avril, grandchildren Jordan, Mia and Senan, sisters Mary and Margaret, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 F8W8) on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at  12:30pm arriving at The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, Ballybrittas (Eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to St John's Cemetery, Killenard (Eircode R32 VW77). House Private on Wednesday and on Friday Morning, Please.

Bridget Maguire - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, November 5 of Bridget Maguire (née Mooney) - Strattonstown, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Kilbride House, Portarlington, Co Laois.

Peacefully, in the company of her loving husband and family at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Mary and her brothers Charlie and Christy. A loving wife, sister, aunt and friend;  Bridget will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and best friend Tom, her loving sister Betty and brother Johnny, her dear nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home N91 K660 on Thursday from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6pm and followed by Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm.

Bridget's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am. followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan H12 RF78.   The Mass may be viewed live at www.mullingarparish.ie.

Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan) - Durrow

The death has occurred of Rachel Krechnyak (nee Moynan), Old Road, Coolbaun, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois.

Rachel passed away peacefully, on 28th October 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. Predeceased by her father Edmond. Beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Caleb, Benjamin and Brianna. Rachel will be dearly missed by her husband and children, mother Elizabeth Moynan, daughter-in-law Diana, brothers Ian, Norman, Winston, Philip and Wesley, sister June, parents-in-law Jim and Helen, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Rachel Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home in Coolbaun (R95TC6E) on Friday 10th Nov. from 4pm to 7pm. House private at all other times. Funeral Service on Saturday afternoon (11th Nov) at 2pm in Kilkenny Presbyterian Church, New Road, Kilkenny. A private cremation Service will follow on Monday.

Family flowers only please.

Mary Behan - Ballickmoyler

The death has occurred of Mary B. Behan, Bishopsland, Kildare Town, and formerly Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Carlow.

Passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 2 at her home. 

Beloved daughter of Jackie and Carmel and much loved sister of John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede and Helen.

She will be sadly missed by her loving parents, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at her parents’ home, Tierernane, Ballickmoyler (Eircode R93 T380) from 3pm on Wednesday, November 8th, concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, (Eircode R93 HK58) and will be followed by burial, with her beloved grandparents Jack and Molly, in the adjoining cemetery.

Brenda Houston - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Brenda Houston (née O’Neill), Chiswick, London and Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Died after a short illness on October 30th 2023 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Charing Cross Hospital, London.

Predeceased by her parents Liam and Brigid, her sisters Barbara and Siobhán and her brothers Caoimhín (Kevin) and Aengus.

Deeply regretted by her beloved sons David and Paul, their father John, daughter in-law Anastasia, David’s partner Helen, her grandchildren Fox, Evie and Lula, her sisters Maria, Gráinne, Mairéad, Gertrude and Suzette, her brothers Diarmuid, Colm, Liam and Killian, her wider family and large circle of friends.

A private funeral service will be held in London in the coming weeks.