Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

John Gee- Durrow

John Gee Dulague Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Dunmore Durrow Co. Laois . Peacefully on October 15th 2024 after a short illness bravely borne ,in the presence of his loving family, under the excellent care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry . Sadly missed by his loving wife Theresa ,his adored children Evelyn, John R.I.P., Thelma, Declan, Enda, and step-children Lisa and Trevor, daughters-in-law Margaret and Teresa, very close family members Yvonne and Tim, his dearly cherished grandchildren Leighaina, Ciava, Dylan, Ben, Adam, Ella, Sarah, Emily, Tara, Neasa,Saoirse , Emma and step-grandchildren Rachel, Lauren, Aibhé, Jude, Jamie and Tommy, his brother Brian, sister Evelyn, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Eamon, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends . May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Tangney's Funeral Home,Church Street, Castleisland, on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm . Removal from his residence on Friday morning at 10/30am arriving to Castleisland Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 11am . Burial afterwards in Clogher Cemetery Ballymacelligott . The Mass will be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/castleisland.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care c/o Tangney's Funeral Home or via the online '' Donate '' Link below Kerry Hospice . HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE. Theresa and family would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Mulgrew and all the nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and Dr. Patricia Sheehan and all the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry and to all those who showed exceptional care and kindness to John and his family during his very short illness .

Seán Shiel- Coolnacritta, Galmoy, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois

Seàn Shiel, Coolnacritta, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, October 15th, 2024, suddenly but peacefully, in the presence of his family at St. James's Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Gerard and Ellen, brother Larry and sister Breda (McEvoy).

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Noreen (Jones), daughters Eileen and Norma, son Gerard, sons-in-law Chris and David, daughter-in-law Bronagh, grandchildren Elena, Seana, Cathal and Padraig, brother Gerry, sisters Mary, Josie, Rose, Eileen and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Thursday evening October 17th. from 5 o'clock until 7.30. Removal from his residence on Friday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Galmoy arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. House private on Friday morning please.

Michael Brennan- Ballyadams, Laois / Athy, Kildare

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Michael is deeply mourned by his loving wife Lucy, son Micheál, daughter-in-law Cecilia, adored granddaughter Saibh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Wednesday evening (October 16th) from 6pm until 8pm, with recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning (October 17th) to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Thomas (Tom) Dunphy - Mountrath

The death has occured of Thomas (Tom) Dunphy of Rossadown, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Tom passed away peacefully on the 15th October 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Beloved husband of Joan, and dear father to Ursula, Sarah and Thomas. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, grandchildren Lana, Colm, Mia, Maeve, Millie and Layla, son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, sister Sadie (Murphy) England, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tom Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the home of Sarah Conroy, Glennaglass (eircode R32P2F3), on Wednesday evening (16th October) and Thursday evening (17th October) from 5.0’clock each evening, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock on both evenings. Removal on Friday morning to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross (via Lacca), for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

 Tom's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:- https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/

The Dunphy family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.

Josie Healy - Ballinakill

The death has occurred of Josie Healy(née Ryan) of Lowhill, Ballinakill, Laois, R32WY98 / Muckalee, Kilkenny.  Josie died at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Monday, October 14, 2024. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary, husband Tim, baby Jim, brothers Jim, Ned, Fr Martin, Tom, Fr Lar and John. Deeply regretted by her loving children Eamon, Mary, Joan and Caitriona,,sons- in- law Mike, John and Michael, sisters- in- law Anna Ryan and Josie Healy Firoda,grandchildren,great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (R95AK38) from 3.30pm on Wednesday with removal at 7.30pm to The Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill arriving at 8 O’Clock. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12oc followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private Please.

John Kenna- Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of John Kenna, Temperance Street, Abbeyleix, Laois. Formerly of Blandsford and Ralish. Former employee of Laois County Council. Peacefully in the care of the staff of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise Hospital and Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally. Deeply regretted by his cousins Martin, Gerard, Jimmy, David, Paul and Margaret, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 5 pm. with prayers at 7pm on Tuesday Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am. Requiem Mass. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick)- Gash, Castletown, Laois / Ballyragget, Kilkenny

The death has occurred of Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick) Gash, Castletown, Co Laois and Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Nan passed away in the wonderful care of doctors, nurses and staff at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Saturday night. Predeceased by her husband, Ned. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Margaret and Betty, her sister Bid Moore, son-in-law Mark, and her adored grandchildren Ben and Saoirse, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Brookhaven Oratory this Sunday evening from 6pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Arriving for Mass at 12 noon on Monday to St. Edmunds Church, Castletown, Co Laois followed by internment in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath, Co Laois.