Death notices for Laois - Monday, October 26

Terence Francis - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Terence Francis of Cathedral Close, Carlow and formerly of Portlaoise and Sri Lanka peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 21, at Waterford University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Ingrid and much loved father of Teron and Emil. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 29 in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow at 10 am. Remains will be taken afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, for the Cremation Service at 12 noon.

May Terrence’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Ben Clarke - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Ben (Bernard) Clarke, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, formerly of Harold’s Cross, Dublin, peacefully on October 22 surrounded by his loving family, at St James’s Hospital.

Beloved partner of Pauline, much loved dad of Siobhan and Daniel and adored grandad of Ryan and Kai. Ben will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving partner, daughter, son, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght stadium) on Tuesday, October 27, from 3 pm to 5 pm. A celebration of Ben’s life will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at 10am in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, followed by cremation.

Family flowers only, please.

To view Ben’s Cremation Service on Wednesday at 10 am please click on the following link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

May Ben rest in peace.

Bridget Keating - Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Bridget Keating (née Malone), of 33 Tommy Murphy Park, Graiguecullen and formerly of New Oak Estate and Fr Byrne Park, Graiguecullen, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 25 at the District Hospital, Carlow.

Beloved wife of the late Patrick, much loved mother of Patricia, Esther, Mags, Aaron, Jimmy and the late Bernard (Benny) and Catherine (Cathy), adored grandmother of Dayna, Ben, Tammy, James, Josh, Katie and Leyla and cherished sister of Michael, Pat and the late William.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Mark, Cathal, Sean and Mark, brothers, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bridget will repose at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 E863) on Tuesday, October 27th from 4 pm, concluding with Prayers at 7 pm that evening.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 10.30 am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am, followed by burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St Clare’s Hospitality and The Friends of the District Hospital, Carlow.

May Bridget’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Eamon Purcell - Rosenallis

The death occurred of Eamon Purcell Rearybeg, Rosenallis, peacefully on October 22, following a short illness.

Predeceased by his loving father Paddy & his sisters Ann & baby Judy.

Eamon will be forever missed and remembered by his devoted mother Jane, his cherished brothers Simon, Padraig & Thomas, his sister-in-law Bridget, brother-in-law Padraig, his aunts Mary Ann Hogan & Sr Judy Meehan, nieces Sinead & Sarah Jane, nephews Keith & Patrick, their partners Adam, Mark & Hazel, his grandniece Cróiadh, all his cousins, his kind neighbours & friends.

Reposed at the Heritage Centre (Eircode R32EH3F), Main St, Clonaslee, on Sunday, October 25. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 26 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Killeigh, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Rest in Peace.