Death notices for Laois - Friday, June 12


Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
William (Willie) Patterson - Ballymullen, Errill
The death has occurred of William (Willie) Patterson from Ballymullen, Errill on Friday, June 12, peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family in his 98th year.
Predeceased by his wife Muriel, sister Irene and brothers George, Charlie and Tommy. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his sons Ronald and Victor, daughter-in-law Jean, grandsons David and Derek and their wives Mary and Tracy, adored Dado to his great grandchildren Conor, Ali and Alfie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence in Ballymullen, Errill (Eircode R32 A212) on Saturday evening, June 13 from 4pm until 8pm, pausing for prayer at 7.30pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to Castlefleming Church of Ireland and arriving for funeral service at 2.30pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Irish Homecare Association.
Edward (Ted) Brophy - Trumera, Mountrath
Ted passed away on Thursday, June 11, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and under the exceptional care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret (née Doorey), Ted will be sadly missed by his daughters and sons Lorraine, Aoife, Enda and Cathal, brother Sean, grandchildren Dylan, Josh, Aoibheann, Cian, Saoirse and Eoghan, son-in-law David Keyes and Peadar Graham, daughters-in-law Mary and Niamh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home in Mountrath on Friday evening, June 12 from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal on Saturday morning, June 13 to St. Fintan’s Church in Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Sydney Strong - Cappagh, Portlaoise
Sydney passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and William, and his brothers, Billy and Ned.
He will be deeply regretted by his family, his wife Kathleen, son Alan, daughter Amy, daughter-in-law Amanda, son-in-law Wayne, a devoted grandad (Gra) to Anna, Sam and Kate, nephew Keith, sisters Frances Wallace, Susan Robins, brother Mervyn, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements will follow soon.