Death Notices for Laois - Monday, July 31, 2023

Michael Lynch - Stradbally

The death took place on Sunday, July 30 of Michael Lynch of Clopook, Stradbally. 

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Kathleen, brother Larry, brother-in-law Pat White and sister-in-law Mary Ann.  Deeply regretted by his brothers Dan and Jim, sister Lil, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and the best of neighbours and friends. 

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy, on Sunday evening (July 30th) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Monday afternoon from 4pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal at 7pm  on Monday evening to arrive at The Church of the Holy Rosary, Luggacurren for evening prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday morning followed by burial in Clopook Cemetery. 

Donal Breen - Portlaoise and Timahoe

The death took place on Saturday, July 29 of Donal Breen of Oaklawn Portlaoise and formerly Timahoe and Knocknagree Mallow Co. Cork.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his brother Sonny and sister Hannah. Sadly mourned by his devoted wife Kay, his loving children Patrick, John, William, Donal, Elma and Anthony. His adored grandchildren Danielle, Killian, Tom and Hannah. Daughters in law Patricia and Elin, sons in law Wim and Fintan, sister in law Nellie, brother in law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Monday evening July 31st from 6.30pm with rosary recital at 8pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. 

Robert Hannon - Coolrain

The death took place on Friday, July 28 of Robert Hannan of Goatstown, Dublin and formerly of Coolrain and Arklow. 

Peacefully, at home, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary (nee Handcock). Cherished uncle and great uncle.  Deeply regretted by his many relatives, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday morning from 12 noon. Removal at 1.15 pm to arrive at St Jude's Church, Anatrim Church, Coolrain, for 2pm service.  Interment will follow in Aghaboe Cemetery.

John Conroy - Clonaslee

The death took place on Thursday, July 27 of John Conroy of Clonshaugh, Dublin and formerly of Clonaslee.

Peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Geraldine and loving father of Seibh, and stepdad of Ciara and Mark; very sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Alice, Abigail and Zoey, daughter-in-law Fiona, sister Maureen, sister-in-law Lillas, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Friday 4th August from 2pm-4pm. Removal Saturday morning to the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Priorswood, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery