Death notices for Laois - Monday, November 2

Stephen Sheeran Phelan - Rathdowney / Abbeyleix / Mountrath

The unexpected death has taken place of Stephen Sheeran Phelan, 2 Harp Rd., Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Abbeyleix and Mountrath.

Predeceased by his grandmother Bridget Phelan and his grandfather John Sheeran.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his dad Kevin, mother Susan, stepmother Caroline, stepfather Oliver, brother Peter, sister Olivia, grandad Christy Phelan, grandmother Teresa Sheeran, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.

Shirley Doyle - Graiguecullen

The death took place on Sunday, November 1 of Shirley Doyle of Rochfort Manor, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Rahin Rd, Ballylinan, Co Laois.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, under the wonderful and compassionate care of the nurses and staff at Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved partner of Keith, much loved daughter of William and Eileen, cherished sister of Kevin, Darrell and Rachel and adored aunt of Tiernan, Rónán, Hailey and Madison.

She will be sadly missed by her loving partner, parents, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law Paudge and Robert, sisters-in-law Sharon, Lynn, Deirdre and Mairead, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends.

Shirley will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Wednesday November 4th from 3pm until 8pm that evening.

Cremation Service will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq, Carlow.

Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Éist, Cancer Support Services Donate Online Here

Mary Burke - Mountrath

The death took place on October 29 of Mary Burke (née Savage) Late of Glasnevin, formerly of Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois and retired FÁS, Jervis Street.

Passed peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of St. Agnes’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of Gerry and beloved sister of Jerry, John-Joe, Kieran and Alice. Sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, November 7th, at 10am at the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium at 11.50am approximately. Sympathisers are welcome to attend both the church Mass and the cremation service.

Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://olv.ie/webcam/

No flowers please. House private please.

Richard Browne - Portlaoise

The death took place, suddenly on Saturday, October 31 of Richard Browne, Buttercup Avenue, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Predeceased by his parents Richard Browne and Eilish Enright, niece Kay, nephews Edmund and Myles and grandnephew Braxton.

Sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Joanne, Michael, Marcella, Pamela, half siblings Patrick, Nikita and Nathan, brothers-in-law Gerald and Huw, nieces and nephews Skye, Callum, Amy, A.J., Nikita, Craig, Bradley, Alfie, Georgia, Cara, grandnieces and grandnephew Mia, Jaxon, Ava and Grace, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Richard rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Michael Lalor - Camross

The death took place on Saturday, October 31 of Michael Lalor, Cardtown, Camross, Co. Laois, & formerly of Northgrove.

Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the Clonmacnoise Ward Tullamore Hospital.

Former member of Laois County Council & Coillte employee.

Predeceased by his parents Fintan and Mary, his wife Mary, daughter Bridget, son Michéal, granddaughter Mary Teresa, siblings Mary, Dan, Peter, Dinny, Paddy, Fint, Lizzie and Jimmy.

Deeply regretted by his daughter Mary, sons Fintan and Pat, grandchildren Michelle, Sheila, Micheal P., James, Polly and Michéal, Michael P’s partner Chloe, great granddaughter Rosie, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Judy and Linda, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home eircode R32Y2Y0 on Tuesday evening 3rd November from 3.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday afternoon 4th November to St. Fergal’s Church Camross, for Requiem Mass at 2.0’clock. followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed onhttps://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/

The Lalor family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.

Carmel Coogan - Pike of Rushall / Mountrath

The death took place on Sunday, November 1 of Carmel Coogan (née Delaney), Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and formerly of Northgrove, Mountrath, Co Laois.

Carmel passed away peacefully, surrounded by her heartbroken family.

She is now at peace with her loving parents Michael and Bridget.

Deeply regretted by her husband Joe, her beloved sisters Mary (Coogan) and Cepta (Friel), her devoted daughter Joy, son-in-law David and her grandsons Odhrán and Conor. Her daughter Cepta, son-in-law John and her grandchildren John and Charlotte. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her brother-in-law Jack, niece Grainne, sisters-in-law, niece, nephew, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and neighbours.

Carmel will be reposing at her home in the Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise eircode R32T9H9 on Wednesday evening 4th November from 4.0’clock until 8.0’clock, pausing for Rosary at 6.0’clock. Removal on Thursday morning the 5th November to St. Garadh’s Church, Pike of Rushall R32V320, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Burial in Camross Cemetery.

Carmel's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el

Donations in lieu of flower to Barnardo's if desired

Agnes Gillooly - Ballyroan

The death took place on October 29 of Agnes Gillooly (née Fitzpatrick) Culleen, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon and formerly of Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co Laois.

Peacefully, while in the devoted care of the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital.

Predeceased by her beloved son Paul.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband Peter, daughters Bernadette, Caroline and Deirdre, brother Donal, sisters Mary Lynn and Patricia Carter, sons-in-law Thomas O’Dea and Joe Dolan, grandchildren Anthony, Jack and Brianna, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27 on Monday evening from 5 o’c until 6 o’c followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon F42 XT96. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 11 o’c followed by private cremation.

Donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Tuesday at 11 o’c by CLICKING HERE.

House strictly private please.

PJ Delaney - Mountmellick

The death took place on October 29 of P.J Delaney, Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

Retired employee of Laois County Council.

Passed away peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his loving wife Anne, his parents John and Anne and his brother Oliver (Co. Cork).

Deeply regretted by his loving sons Vincent and Damian, his daughters-in-law Geraldine and Alison, his grandchildren Cormac, Ciarán and Clodagh, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Monday 2nd from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick on Tuesday 3rd for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

P.J's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/