Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 17, 2024

John Abbott - Pike of Rushall

The death of John Abbott High Ridge, Ballyhemmon, Castlecomer, Kilkenny / Pike of Rushall, Laois

occurred peacefully on 16th October 2024 at Castlecomer District Hospital, Co Kilkenny.

Survived by his wife Enid, beloved father of Cynthia, Edwin, and Clive, and grandfather of Ruadhan, Aodhan, Devin, Tilly, Holly and Lottie. John will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, relatives and friends.

Removal on Saturday afternoon, the 19th of October, to St. Mary’s Church, Ardra, Castlecomer, (eircode R95Y5VY) for Funeral Service at 2.30 p.m., followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

House is private, please.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to “Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital”.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Nolan - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Nolan Killenard, Portarlington, Laois formerly of Tallaght, Dublin and Kinnitty, Co Offaly who died peacefully surrounded by Avril, Susan, Michelle, Lorraine and Connor at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her partner David, mother Kathleen, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving daughters and their partners, father Michael, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours, friends and her cat Lily Rose.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday, 18th October, from 4pm until 6pm. Reposing at her residence in Killenard, Portarlington (Eircode R32 KV76) on Saturday from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Removal afterwards to The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Humanist Service at 3:45pm.

Jackie's Service to be streamed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

Frances O'Donoghue - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Frances O'Donoghue (née McEvoy) 48 Avondale Drive, Athy, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Edward, children Eddie, Tom, Noel, Paddy, Robert, Michael, Anna, Frances and John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 TX26), on Friday evening (October 18th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence at 10.30am on Saturday morning (October 19th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery. House private at all times please.

Breda Quinlan - Ballaghmore

The death occurred of Breda Quinlan (née Moloney), Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32KR44 / Roscrea, Tipperary

And formerly of Corville, Roscrea peacefully on October 16 at Tullamore Regional Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her parents Johnny and Bridie, her brother Liam and father-in-law Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughter Paula, son David, sister Mary Gleeson (Loughmore), mother-in-law Matilda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence (R32KR44) on Friday evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from her residence on Saturday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore (R32RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

As parking is limited at her residence, there will be a shuttle bus service running from Ballaghmore village to her residence. We ask that people park at the village and church car parks.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Laois Hospice.

Marie Murphy - Portarlington

The death occurred of Marie Murphy (née O'Donoghue), 33 Kingsgrove, Athy, Kildare / Portarlington, Co Laois peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Naas General Hospital on Wednesday 16th October 2024.

Predeceased by her loving husband (Pro), she will be dearly missed by her daughter Stephanie, sons John, Martin and Patrick, daughters-in-law Fiona, Rhona and Anne, grandchildren Dean, Aaron, Hayden, Ethan, Killian, Gary and Noah. neighbours, relatives and friends.

Marie will repose at her home 33 Kingsgrove, Athy on Thursday, October 17 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal by Thompson Funeral Directors on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Michael’s (New) Cemetery.

House private on Friday morning please.

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.

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.