Death Notices for Laois - Monday, October 13

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow (R93 H308) on Tuesday (Oct 14th) from 4pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry (R93 RD36). Burial afterwards in Sleaty Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Éist Cancer Support Centre, Carlow

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents William and Agnes and nephew John O'Connor.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Pauline, daughters Theresa and Aileen, their husband and partner Damien and Frazer, beloved grandchildren, Liam, Rian, Croíadh and Ciara, brothers Liam, John and Declan, sisters Patricia O'Connor, Adeline Whyte and Vera Kelly, extended family, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 11.30am arriving at Saint Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining Derrinsallagh cemetery.

Bernard Phelan, better known Benny, formerly of Mountrath and in recent years Portarlington, Co Laois. Benny passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, and in the gentle care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. Predeceased by his mother Martha, and father Richard.

Deeply loved and forever remembered by his devoted sister Maura, brothers Richie, Patrick and John, the rest of his immediate family, extended family, and all who knew and cared for him throughout his life, both near and far.

Benny will be fondly remembered for his big heart, love of music, and his lively spirit. He had a song for every occasion and a smile that could light up any room. His laughter, stories, and love of life will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday evening 13th October from 6.0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning 14th October to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Benny’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice: please find donation box at the back of the church.

William (Willie) Donoghue. Harper's Lane Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly Monasterevin Co. Kildare. Deeply regretted by his father Liam, mother Rose, loving sons Kyle Dante and Riley, brothers Daniel and Richard, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence (R32 A6WK) on Wednesday 15th of October from 5pm till 8pm with prayers at 7 pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Paul Church Monasterevin on Thursday For 11am requiem mass, followed by interment in Saint Evans Cemetery Monasterevin.

Predeceased by his dear father John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lisa, daughter Ciara and her partner Spencer, dear mother Phil, brother Ger, sister Teresa and her husband Charlie, uncle Seamus and his wife May, niece Karen, nephew Cathal, relatives and many friends.

Memorial Mass in St John's Church, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) on Wednesday 15th October at 12 noon. Interment of Ashes afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Donation box in the Church.

Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. James's Hospital, Dublin, on her birthday 11th October.

Predeceased by her father Tom. Deeply cherished by her family, loving husband Paul, children Mark, Aisling, Paul and David, their partners, her mother Mary, siblings Liam, Paul and Seán, her grandchildren, nieces, nephews , relatives, neighbours, friends and past colleagues in An Post.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Portlaoise Regional Hospital and St. James's Hospital for their care and compassion towards Mary.

Reposed at her residence on Sunday, 12th October from 2pm pausing for prayers at 7.45pm. Removal on Monday, 13th October to Holy Trinity Church Durrow, for 2pm Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Formerly of Cahir County Tipperary. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the excellent care of the management and staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Eileen, sisters Helen and Dolores and brother-in-law Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, daughter Jennifer and her partner Niall, son Jonathan and his partner Karen, her brother Frank, brothers-in-law Tom, Hugh and Frank ,sisters-in-law Aine and Stephanie and her nieces, nephew, extended family neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Saturday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 11:30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12:15pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery. Portarlington.

Donations if Desired to The Irish Kidney Association.

Seamus passed away suddenly. Predeceased by his mother Joan and father Vincent.

Sadly, missed by his sister Rosanna, brothers Noel and Aidan, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Michael (O’Connor), sister-in-law Pauline, extended family, relatives, former residence of Erkina House Rathdowney and Monresa House Portlaoise, neighbours and friends.