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07 Sept 2025
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07 Sept 2025
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Death Notices for Laois
Gerard England - Laois/Tipperary
The death has occurred of Gerard England, Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary. Gerard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour.
Predeceased by his parents Kitty and Joe, his sisters Reenie, Noreen and Celine, father-in-law Michael and sister-in-law Margaret.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carole, daughters Jennifer and Stephanie, adored grandson Joe, sons-in-law John and Bradley, sister Esther, brothers Joseph and TF, mother-in-law Eileen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his very good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Saturday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from his residence on Sunday morning at 10,30am arriving in St. Moula's Church, Ballaghmore (R32 RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Cremation will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Monday.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Patrick Delaney - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Delaney, St John’s Square, Portlaoise who died on September 2 suddenly at home. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Paddy Delaney and sister Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brothers William, Joe, Brendan, Francais and Noel, sisters Mary and Geraldine, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday, September 5 from 6:30pm till 8pm with funeral prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Helena Scully - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Helena (Lena) Scully, née Delaney, Ballinakill, Ballickmoyler on September 3 peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Jim and a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Patricia, Martina, Colette, Rosemary, Veronica and Brenda, sister Julia, sons-in-law Nicky, Barry, Pat and Peter, her 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in Sacred Heart Church, Arles. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Joseph Nolan - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Nolan Mooreville, Rathdowney formerly Tullyvolty, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny on September 3 peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny in his 97th. year.
Predeceased by his wife Frances, son Liam and daughter Rose. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday evening from 6 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
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