Death Notices for Laois - Friday, September 15, 2023

Patrick Gill - Rathdowney

The death took place on Thursday, September 14 of Patrick (Pat) Gill of Harp Road, Rathdowney, R32 E6C2 and formerly Deans Grange/Whitechurch Hill,  Ballyboden, Dublin 16.

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son David, his parents May and Andy, his sister Margaret, his brothers-in-law Peter and Franko and his nephew Deano. Deeply regretted by his love wife Pauline, adoring children Andrew, Padraig, Sinead, Lorna and Martin, daughter-in-law Samantha, grandchildren Ciarán, Oisín, Diarmuid and Aideen, sisters Catherine, Ann and Dolores, brother John, sister-in-law Cathy, brothers-in-law, Seán, Matt, Noel and Mike, uncle Henry, aunts Pat and Dolores, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence (Eircode R32 E6C2) on Friday afternoon from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem mass at 2pm followed by burial in the local cemetery, Rathdowney. 

Pat' funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link www.parishwebsites/rathdowney.ie

Margaret Duggan - Portlaoise

The death took place on Wednesday, September 13 of Margaret Duggan (née McEvoy) of Dublin rd., Portlaoise, and formerly of Kilcoke, Ballybrophy.

Peacefully in the presence of her family and in the care of the staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Dearly loved wife of Dan. Cherished mam to Ann, John (R.I.P), Liam, Cyril and Noeleen. Lovingly missed by sons-in-law Eamonn and Barry, daughters in law Anna, Marie and Angela, her beloved grandchildren; Eoghan, Kevin, Shane, Darragh, Erica, Ronan, Emma, Cian, Caoimhe, Ríona, Cathal, Róisín, Sinéad and great grandchild Arthur. Also sadly missed by her brother and sister in law Fintan and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, her former colleagues in St. Fintan’s Hospital and her many friends.

Predeceased by her loving son John, her brothers Billy and Seán, sisters Mollie, Judy and Bridie.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on this Friday evening from 5.30pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal from her residence at 11.30 a.m. Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery, Portlaoise.

Katie Donnelly - Portarlington

The death took place on Wednesday, September 13 of Katie Donnelly of Oakwood View, Portumna, Galway and Portarlington. 
 
Funeral Arrangements later.