Death notices for Laois - Monday, July 27

Patrick Joseph Hutchinson - Portlaoise / Durrow

The death took place on Saturday, July 25 of Patrick Joseph (P.J.) Hutchinson, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, formerly of Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, and Moyne Estate, Durrow.

P.J. passed away peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Maura, his brothers, Tom and Eamon.

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving partner, Nancy Thompson (née Kelly, formerly of Cullohill), Nancy's son Don Thompson and daughter Joanne Lalor, daughter-in-law Majella, son-in-law John, cherished grandchildren James, Bríd, Katie-May, Eleanor, Finn and Freya, great-granddaughter Connie, his good friend Tom Flynn, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

P.J. will repose at Holy Trinity Church Durrow (R32CK11), on Tuesday 28th July, from 6pm concluding with funeral prayers and rosary at 8pm. Removal from the church on Wednesday 29th July, at 10.30am to arrive at Newlands Cross crematorium, where a celebration of P.J's life will take place at 12 midday. Family friends and anyone wishing to attend are all very welcome. The service can be viewed live. (Link to follow)

Mass for the repose of P.J's soul will take place at a later date.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer support helpline. House strictly private please.

Majella Hill - Mountrath

The death took place on Sunday, July 26 of Majella Hill, Clonin Hill, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Suddenly, after a long fought battle bravely borne, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Annie and Tommy, sister Mary and brother Thomas.

Beloved wife of Dennis and dear mother to Shane, Katie, Ciara, Niamh and Kornel.

Sadly missed by her family Liam, Sarah, Sean, Aleah, Croía, Faye, Nova, Kaia, adored friend Marie and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Majella will repose at her home, Clonin Hill, (Eircode R32ED39), this Tuesday (July 28th) from 3pm concluding with Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral Mass this Wednesday morning (July 29th) at 10am in St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath,(Eircode R32X338), Burial immediately afterwards in Saint Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath.

House Private Wednesday Morning Please. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. James's Hospital Foundation.

Majella's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link: www.mountrathparish.ie

Elizabeth Foyle - Raheen

The death took place on July 25 of Elizabeth (Lil) Foyle (née Bergin) Strand Road, Termonfeckin, Louth, / formerly of Corbally, Raheen Co. Laois.

Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, and grandson Joseph.

Loving mother of Maria, Eilis, Seamus, Joseph, Patrick and Mairead. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her home on Monday from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Tuesday to The Church of The Immaculate Conception Termonfeckin arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am and thereafter to Holy Cross Cemetery, Sheetland Road. Requiem Mass on Tuesday can be viewed on the webstream link. House Private on Tuesday morning please.

Angela Leonard - Portlaoise

The death took place on July 25 of Angela Leonard, "Carmen", Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, formerly of Glenside Portlaoise.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dearly loved wife to Nial Dully and loving mother to Darren, cherished grandmother to baby Emily and daughter of the late Paddy and Peggy Leonard.

Predeceased by her infant sisters Caroline and Tara.Deeply regretted by her brother Declan, sister in-law Sineád, daughter in-law Gillian,nephews Eoghan, Ciarán and Oisín, relatives neighbours, cousins and friends .

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Monday from 6.30 pm unitl 8 pm with prayers at 7.30 pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Cuisle Centre

Betty Webster - Mountmellick

The death took place on July 22 of Betty Webster, Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois.

Passed away peacefully in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounding by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late George. Deeply regretted by her loving family Imelda, Elizabeth, Martina, Caroline, George, Keith, Julie and Susan, son-in-law Rob, sister-in-law Margie, brother-in-law Dave, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposed in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Friday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

Thomas Hickey - Rathdowney

The death took place on July 22 of Thomas (Tommy) Hickey, Ossory Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois .

Peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his adored wife and son Chrissie and Seamus, also his brother Donal and sisters Angela Kenneally, and Rita Henderson, and his brothers-in-law Tommy Donovan, Tommy Kenneally, Sean Henderson, Dinny and Seamus Phelan.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, daughter Margaret (Brophy), sons Donal and Tomàs, daughters-in-law Cathriona and Sue, son-law Martin, adored grandchildren Emma, Declan, Conor, Eimear,Liam and Ellie, sisters Maura O'Connell, Ann Wayne, Bridget Donovan, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Maureen and Carmel, brothers-in-law Billy, Willie and Bridget's partner Eugene,sisters-in-law Kathleen , Maura, Theresa and Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposed at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday afternoon from 4 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment took place afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.