Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 28

Anthony Lally - Stradbally

The death took place on October 20 of Anthony (Tony) Lally, Kilkenny /V illaines-la-Juhel, France, formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois and Croydon, UK

Unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 20th.

Beloved husband of Kirsten. Dearly missed by his daughters Ali and Charlotte (Charlie), son-in-law Jack, brother Gary, sisters-in-law Jo, Grainne and Sophie, brothers-in-law Conor and Andre, nieces Nia and Betty, extended family, friends, and dog Fudge.

A private family cremation service will take place on Friday 30th October.

A memorial mass will take place on Friday, November 27th at 12pm in Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7EN, United Kingdom.

Tony’s family would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness during this sad time.

Teresa Ryan - Mountmellick

The death took place on Tuesday, October 27 of Teresa (Tess) Ryan, Acragar, Mountmellick and formerly of Shaen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Retired nursing staff of Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise and St. Vincent's Hospital Mountmellick.

Predeceased by her husband Sean, her parents Michael and Nora, her brothers and sisters.

Tess will be forever loved and dearly remembered by her daughters Deirdre, Annette and Teresa, her sons-in-law, Eugene, Stephen and David, her sisters-in-law Joan,Lil and Mary. Cherished and devoted granny to Sean, Rebekah, Niamh, Evan, Ciara, Ryan, Megan and James, her great grand daughter Orlaith, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing in her home (R32 C866) on Wednesday 28th of October from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Marie Margaret McNamara - Mountmellick

The death took place, unexpectedly, on Monday, October 26 of Marie Margaret McNamara (née Magee).

Predeceased by her dad Matthew Magee and mother Carmel Magee.

Beloved wife of Phil. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sister Jacinta, brothers P.J. Don, Matthew, Joe, Ger, Noel and Aidan, uncle Gerry, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Thursday from 7pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8.30pm.

Removal from Moloney's Funeral Home on Friday morning at 9.45am to St. Joseph's Church arriving for Requiem mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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

Christopher Moran - Stradbally

The death took place on Monday, October 26 of Christopher (Christy) Moran.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Kilminchy Nursing Home.

Sadly missed by his beloved wife Dorrie, his children Shirley, Darren, Ann and Brian, his cherished grandchildren Chris, Rebecca, Kate, Tommy and Alex, daughter-in-law Sinead, son-in-law Nick, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposed at his son Darren's home, Main Street, Stradbally, on Tuesday, 27th October, from 3.00pm, concluding with recital of the Rosary at 7.00pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday 28th of October at 11.30am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Stradbally (R32 WRH9) for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

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/

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.