Death notices for Laois - Friday, July 10

Michelle Fusco Phelan - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Michelle Fusco Phelan, 10 Erkina Court, Rathdowney, peacefully on July 8 at home in the presence of her deeply loved daughters.

Predeceased by husband Oggie, mother Rene, brother Peter and grandsons Josh and Issac.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Megan, Bonnie, Laoise and Annie, adored grandchildren Jayden, Noah, Oliver and Bella, sons-in-law Sean and Leo, brother Tommy, extended family, neighbours, her best friends Debbie, Jackie and Bernie, devoted carers Jackie and Norma and her wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence, 10 Erkina Court, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 T 970) on Friday evening from 4 pm pausing for prayers at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Michelle's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/

In keeping with Michelle's wishes those attending her funeral are asked to wear bright colours.

May she rest in peace.

Annette Dunphy - Durrow

The death has occurred of Annette Dunphy (née Muldoon), Glebe Crest and Doonan, Donegal town and formerly Durrow on July 8.

Deeply regretted by her brother Séamus, her sons and daughters, Séamus, Maura, Leo, Annette & Edel, her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Brian, Marcus, Louise & Tiziana, her grandchildren, Rory, Leo-Joe, Sarah, James, John, Chiara, Ciara, Conall, Conor, Bridget, Ella, Cillian, and Hugo.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, her parents, Joseph and Mary, her brothers Frank, Seán, Father Paddy, Father Leo, Eamonn, her sisters Mary and Theresa, her grandson Baby Eoin and her niece, Regina.

Reposal at her home for family and friends, until removal to Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) for a public wake on Friday, July 10 from 4 pm - 8 pm.

The Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am on Saturday, July 11, in St Patrick's Church, Donegal town, with burial immediately afterwards in Killymard Cemetery

Martin Jestin - Borris-in-Ossory

The death has occurred of Martin Jestin, Sentry Lodge, Borris- in- Ossory peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on the July 8.

Loving husband of Margaret for 62 years and dear Dad of Ivan, Gordon, Heather and Susan. Martin will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, family, his grandchildren, Scott, Amy, Calum, Kieran, Matthew and Lucy, sister Valerie, son in law Marc, daughters in law Susan and Lee-Anne, relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Reposing at his home, Borris-in-Ossory (Eircode R32DK52), this Friday, July 10, from 4 pm to 8 pm concluding with prayers at 8 pm.

Removal to St Mark's Church, Borris-in-Ossory (Eircode R32EC57), this Saturday, July 11, for Service at 11 am, followed by burial in Skirke Cemetery.

House Private Saturday Morning Please. Family Flowers only Please.

We would kindly request that all visitors travel via the Borris-in-Ossory side, up Sentry Hill to assist with traffic management.

Martin's Funeral Service can be viewed using the 'webstream' link.

Ann Creagh -Rathdowney

The death took place on Friday, July 3 of Ann Creagh (née Shiel), Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Bunclody, Co. Wexford.

Peacefully at her residence. Predeceased by her husband Séan, brothers Dick, Matt and Jim and sisters Maggie and Bessie.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Ellen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Note hange in arrangments as follows:

Reposing at her residence, Mooreville Rathdowney (Eircode R32 Y7K6), Thursday, 4 pm - 7 pm followed by removal to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by interment in The Local Cemetery, Rathdowney.

Ann's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.