Death notices for Laois - Monday, August 31
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Jerry Quinlan - Borris-in-Ossory
The death took place on Saturday, August 29 of Jerry Quinlan, Skeirke, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois.
Jerry passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincent's Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Elizabeth, sisters May and Johanna.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Claire, sons PJ, Laurence, Diarmuid, Oliver and Seamus, grandchildren Aaron, Geneen, Tara, Cynthia, Aoife, Ciara, Daríe, Liam, Emmet, Matthew, Jessie, Evan, Ross, Ben, Amy, Noah and Jer, great-grandchildren Sofia, Grace, Axel, Millie, Senan, Croía, Eála, Cúan, Paidí, Mia, Joshua, Fionn, Cove, Tereze, Benjamin and Callum, sister Matilda, sister-in-law Mary, son-in-law Gene, daughters-in-law Liz, Jackie, Amanda, Debbie and Jayne, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Monday evening (Aug 31st) from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory, (Eircode R32P2YK) for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning (Sept 1st) at 11am.
Burial will follow afterwards in Skeirke Cemetery.
Jerry's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the webstream link below:
Family Flowers only Please
House Private
Johnny Molloy - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, August 28 of Johnny Molloy, 2 Twomey Terrace, Townparks, Co Laois. Formerly of Borrisokane, Co Tipperary
Suddenly, Predeceased by his father Paddy, mother Rose, brothers Martin and Tony.
Sadly missed by his sisters Bridie and Mary, brother PJ, sister in law Kathy, brother in law Mike, nieces, nephews , grandnieces, grandnephews, and his dear friend Sharky and his wife, cousins, relatives neighbours and friends
Johnny will repose this Tuesday evening at Sullivans Funeral Home Main Street Borrisokane from 5pm to 7pm
Removal on Wednesday morning from his brother PJ s Residence (Towerhill ,Borrisokane) to SS Peter and Paul's Church Borrisokane arriving at 10.45 am for funeral mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private on Wednesday morning Please. Donations if desired to Irish Heart Foundation in Memory of Johnny Molloy.
Dave Farley - Emo
The death took place on Friday, August 28 of Dave Farley, Killimy, Emo, Laois, formerly of Darndale, Dublin and late of the Mater Private Hospital Dublin.
After a long and courageous battle, Dave died peacefully at home surrounded by his devastated wife Fiona and family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Fiona, daughters Gemma and Rach, granddaughter Blake, son-in-law Noel, mother Marie, father Shay and friends.
He has left a huge hole in all our hearts and homes. A gentle giant to everyone with a loving soul.
Removal from his residence on Tuesday 1st September at 12:30pm to the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. A Celebration of Dave's life to commence at 2:30pm.
House Private, Please. Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Dave's Funeral Service will be streamed live on. https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Orla Coss - Mountmellick
The death took place on Saturday, August 29 of Orla Coss, Twomey Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Died peacefully after a long illness bravely borne in the loving care of the staff at St. Brigid's Community Hospital Shaen Portlaoise and previously in the loving care of the Staff at Esker Rí Nursing Home Clara Co.Offaly.
Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Patrick (Markey).
Deeply regretted by her dear Mother, sisters Patricia (Catterall) UK, Alice Coss UK, Michelle Dunne Ballybrittas Co.Laois, her brothers-in-law Chris, Kevin and Richard, her loving nieces Róisín, Cáélin and Laoisa, her nephew Clayton, uncles aunts, cousins, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Monday from 4pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick at 5.45 arriving for 6pm.Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
People attending Orla’s funeral are requested to wear something purple in memory of Orla.
Orla's Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Sr Esther Delaney - Ballinakill
The death took place on Saturday, August 29 of Sr Esther Delaney, Holy Family Convent, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Castlecoole, Ballinakill, Co. Laois.
Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephew, grand nieces, grand nephews, great-grand nieces, great-grand nephew, extended family, the Community and Staff at Holy Family Convent, all Holy Family Members and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Holy Family Convent on Monday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Conleth’s Parish Church on Tuesday, September 1st at 11am and can be viewed on the parish webcam at www.newbridgeparish.ie/webcam/. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Conleth’s Cemetery.
Holy Family Convent, Newbridge, Kildare / Ballinakill, Laois
Peter Delaney - Mountmellick
The death took place on Friday, August 28 of Peter Delaney, Castletown Estate, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Mountmellick, Co.Laois.
Peacefully, in the tender care of Ryevale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Ellen, sister Maureen, brothers Tim and Sean, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Theresa (née Lyons), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Ryevale Nursing Home on Monday (August 31st) from 6pm with concluding prayers at 7:30. Removal from Ryevale Nursing Home by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on Tuesday (September 1st) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Nativity Leixlip, for 11am Funeral mass followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the webstream. Donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Peter Delaney.
The death has occurred of Comdt. Denis Kevin Croke (retired), Inchanisky, Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly of Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow , Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel, and 82 Main Street, Portlaoise, on 28 August 2026, age 76. Peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, with his family by his side.
Pre-deceased by his parents Kevin and Bessie Croke, and his young daughter Colette. Beloved husband of 50 years of Colette and much loved father of Yvonne, Elaine and Kevin. Proud grandfather of Ben, Juliette and Bradley.
Kevin will be deeply missed by his loving sisters Joan, Clodagh, Kyra, Louise and brother John, his treasured daughter-in-law Addie, Dylan, André, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Arrived at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for Requiem Mass at 2pm, on Monday 31 August, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. House private. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie or Pancreatic Cancer Ireland https://www.pancreaticcancerireland.ie
Tony O’Brien - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, August 27 of Tony O'Brien, St. John's Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at home. Deeply regretted by his loving sons Anthony, Ivor and Kevin, brothers Noel, Gerry, Pascal, Thomas and Brian, sister Rita, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Reposed at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday August 30th from 6pm until 7pm, with rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arrivied to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise on Monday August 31st for 11am requiem mass. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.