Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Michael Byrne- Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Laois

Michael Byrne late of “The Forge”, Ballickmoyler and Brighton, England, passed away peacefully, on October 21st, 2023 at Royal Sussex Co. Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathy, sister Annie, brother Noel, Danny and Frank.

Beloved father of Rita (Brighton), Michael (Australia), Tony (Carlow), adored grandfather of Jessica, Dean, Vera, Charlie, Mikela, Toni-Ann and James, cherished brother of Peter and Noeleen and much loved father-in-law of Karen.

He will be sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren, his  three great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law Pat, his exceptional friends Mikie, Gary, Stella and Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Michael’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.  Funeral Arrangements Later

Colette Callinan- Graiguecullen, Carlow/Laois

Colette Callinan (née Foley) of Monread Heights, Naas, Co. Kildare, formerly of Pacelli Avenue, Graiguecullen, Carlow passed away peacefully in St James Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, October 21.

Beloved wife of Frank, devoted Mother of Tara and Sarah, proud Grandmother to Éabha and Frankie. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed.

She will be deeply mourned by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, sister Betty, brother Pat, sons-in-law Paul and Darragh, aunts, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, neighbours, and her many friends. Rest in Peace Colette, forever in our hearts

Des Carroll- Beladd, Portlaoise

Des Carroll, Beladd, Portlaoise and late of New Ross, died on October 23, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret and dearly loved father to Gwen (Perth, Western Australia), Yvonne (Glasnevin), Deirdre (Kulin, Western Australia) and Tracey (Birr). Cherished grandad to Cillian, Orla, Nora, Niamh, Aoife, James and Tadhg. Des will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his loving brothers Vincent, Jack, Pat, Ray and Bob, sons in law Tom, Craig and Niall. Deeply regretted by his brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, former colleagues in An Garda Síochána, friends in The Community Games, relatives and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at home on Thursday from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.

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