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Death Notices for Laois
Thomas Fenlon -
The death took place on Monday, August 12 of Thomas (Tom) Fenlon, Woodlawn, Portlaoise, Laois / Emo, Laois
Formerly of New Inn, Emo, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Susan, daughters Maria and Teresa, sons, John, Joe and Brian, son-in-law Brian, daughters-in-law Joyce, Breda and Helen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
The family would like to thank most sincerely the staff of the Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise and The Regional Hospital Portlaoise for the way they cared for Tom during his stay with them.
Joseph Ellis - Rathdowney
The death took place on Sunday, August 11 of Joseph (Joe) Ellis, Clonmeen South, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents and brothers.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Mary, son Paul, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Tommy-Joe, Lauren and Gavin, great grandchild Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 5 o'clock concluding with prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.15 to The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy Co. Cork arriving for funeral service at 2 pm.
No flowers please. Donations if desired to The palliative Care team c/o Laois Hospice.
Elizabeth Callaghan - Rosenallis
The death took place on Sunday, August 11 of Elizabeth (Betty) Callaghan (nee Hinch), Reary, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Larry and her brother John. Beloved mother of John, Larry, Eugene, Pat, Greg, Mark, Declan, David, Marie, Ann, Patricia and Noeleen. Betty will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children, her 28 adoring grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister Peg, brothers Fint and Pat, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her home, on Tuesday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis, with burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis. Betty’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Elizabeth Walsh - Errill
The death took place on Friday, August 9 of Elizabeth (Betty) Walsh (née Doran), Walsh's shop, Errill village, Laois.
Peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at St Teresa’s nursing home Thurles surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her parents, husband Brendan and brother Ted.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, daughters Aisling and Nicola, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Brenna, Cillian and Rosa, Brendan's son Adrian, his wife Sandra and their children Alexander and Alison, sisters Mary and Kathleen, brother Jim, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposed at O'Sullivans funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Monday morning to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church, Errill, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Robert Bowe- Ballinakill / Portlaoise
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