'Wear purple' Funeral of young Laois woman after Multiple Sclerosis battle

The death has taken place of a young Laois woman following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Orla Coss, of Twomey Park, Mountmellick, died peacefully on Saturday, August 29.

It was after a long illness bravely borne, and in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid's Community Hospital Shaen Portlaoise.

Ms Coss had previously been in the loving care of the Staff at Esker Rí Nursing Home Clara, Offaly.

She was the beloved daughter of Mary and the late Patrick (Markey).

She is mourned by her mother, sisters Patricia (Catterall) UK, Alice Coss UK, Michelle Dunne Ballybrittas Co.Laois, her brothers-in-law Chris, Kevin and Richard, her loving nieces Róisín, Cáélin and Laoisa, her nephew Clayton, uncles aunts, cousins, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Monday, August 31 from 4pm.

Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick takes place at 5.45 arriving for 6pm on Monday evening.

Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday morning at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

People attending Orla’s funeral are requested to wear something purple in memory of Orla.

The community are offering many expressions of sympathy to the family of “beautiful Orla”.

“Deepest sympathies to Orla’s mother Mary, her sisters Trisha, Alice and Michelle & all the extended family on the sad and untimely passing of beautiful Orla at such a young age. May her bravery be an inspiration to us all. May she Rest in Peace,” one said.

A staff member of Shaen hospital has also offered condolences to the family.

“Orla will be greatly missed by the staff of Shaen Hospital. She was a brave woman who borne her illness with strength and dignity. Sending comfort and strength to her family, who were always so good to her. May her gentle and vibrant soul rest in eternal peace. Beautiful Orla, ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.💜”

Orla's Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie