Death notices for Laois- Monday, May 18
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) - Ardough
The death took place on April 27 of Bridget (Bridie) Byrne (née Murphy) of Essex, England and formerly Ardough, Co Laois.
Passed away peacefully, in England.
Beloved mother of Laurence, Joseph and the late Maurice.
Predeceased by her parents Maurice and Mary, sister Mary and brother Bob.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren, brothers Maurice and Martin, sisters Kay, Hannah and Sue, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenters Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Tuesday, May 19th, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Wednesday morning at 11.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 Noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Phelim O’Connell - Vicarstown
The death took place on Thursday, May 14 of Phelim O'Connell, The Square, Castlecomer and Clifden, Clara, Co. Kilkenny & formerly of Vicarstown, Co. Laois
Predeceased by Triona, his parents Phelim and Mary, and sisters Mary, Phil and Sheila.
Phelim passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken daughters Gillian, Zoe and Megan, brothers, Fr. Patrick O’Connell M.H.M., Eamon and Bosco, sister Kay, sister-in-law Mary (King), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at The Square, Castlecomer (R95 XT99) on Sunday (17th May) from 5pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral cortége arrived at St. Colman’s Church, Clara on Monday 18th May for Requiem Mass at 11am. Phelim was laid to rest thereafter in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
Sheila Ryan - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, May 15 of Sheila Ryan (née Clear), (Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Leixlip, Co.Kildare and formerly of Portlaoise).
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home, Sheila, beloved wife of the late Denis and much loved mother of Catherine, Elizabeth, Denis, Michael, Carmel, Patrick, Joseph, Stephen and Carol. Pre-deceased by her son-in-law Noel, granddaughter Debbie and great-grandson Aidan.
Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Tuesday evening (May 19th) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (May 20th) to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery.
Sheila’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association.
Mary Dunne - Portlaoise / Mountmellick
The death took place on Saturday, May 16 of Mary Dunne (nee Walsh), Glendowns, Portlaoise and formerly Lord Edward St., Mountmellick.
Predeceased by her husband Tony.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by daughters Regina and Tracy, sons Tony, Greg and Damien, sisters Dolores and Veronica, brothers Oliver and Joe, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home (R32Y368) on Thursday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Friday morning to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in St Josephs Cemetery, Mountmeilick.
House private Please Webstream
Gerald Fox - Errill
The death took place on Sunday, May 17 of Gerald (Gerry) Fox, Carrick, Roscrea, Tipperary / Errill, Laois .
Died peacefully at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents , brothers and sisters, daughter Monica and sons John and Michael.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Winnie, his children Jerry, Seamus, Catherine, Declan and Wyn, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,, brothers Martin and Paddy, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53NY70) on Tuesday evening from 5.00pm with removal at 7.00pm arriving in St. Cronan's Church, Roscrea (E53 PK82) at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining old cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on stcronanscluster.ie.