Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Bridget Shannon (née Thompson)- Carlow/Laois

Bridget Shannon (née Thompson) of 2 Rathduff, Hollymount, Carlow and formerly of 38 O’Hanrahan’s Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 2nd, 2024, at her home.

 Beloved wife of Michael, much loved mother of Michael, Thomas, Caroline, William, Kathleen, Richard, Teresa, Eileen, Joseph, Gerald and Martin, cherished sister of Kitty, Richard, William, Pat and the late Neddy, Mick, Mary and Ann and treasured daughter of the late Billy and Kathleen. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, her 48 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Bridget’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.

Ciaran (Bobo) Lawal - Portlaoise 

The death occurred of Ciaran (Bobo) Lawal,  Station Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Shannon, Clare on Sunday, September 29, 2024. 

Suddenly and peacefully at home. Deeply missed by his mum Prisca and his dad Nuru Lawal. Adored brother of Kuda, sisters Colletta and Latoya. Deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Ciaran will arrive for Funeral Service in St. Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise (R32 R684) on Saturday (Oct 5th) at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here HERE.Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors. If you would like to write a condolence, please do so on the link below.

Michael (Mick) Kavanagh- Monasterevin

The death occurred of Michael (Mick) Kavanagh Skirteen, Monasterevin, Kildare / Laois on September 29, 2024. 

In the loving care of Keith Shaw ICU St James hospital, predeceased by his parents John and Mary, loving wife Anna, brothers Christy and Sean. Much loved father of Michael, Brian, Paul, Sandra and Elaine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son in law Peter, daughters in law Caroline and Carmen, partners Clodagh and Ellen, grandchildren, Sean, Adam, Dan and Lana, cousins, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday from 4pm with Rosary recital at 8pm. Removal on Thursday, 10.15am to St Peter and Pauls Church for 11am requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St Evins cemetery. House private on Thursday morning please.

Mary Carroll (née Ireland)-  Ballyglishen, Ballyroan, Laois

The death has occurred of Mary Carroll (née Ireland) peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Brookhaven nursing home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her sister Nancy and brother John. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, son Noel, grandchildren Adam and Callum, sister Sally, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law John and Gerard, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 4pm on Tuesday with removal at 6.45 pm. to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan for reception of remains at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to the Cuisle center Portlaoise.

Stephanie Nolan- Mountrath/ Dublin

Stephanie Nolan (Hartstown, Dublin and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois) September 29th 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved mother of Siobhan.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter, sister Denise, brothers Gerard, Peter and David, Siobhan’s dad Christy, brother-in-law Robert, sisters-in-law Berni, Helen and Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Tuesday evening (October 1st) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (October 2nd) to St. Ciaran’s Church, Hartstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12 o'clock. Stephanie’s cremation service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.