Death Notices for Laois - Friday, September 22, 2023

Bridget Bolger - Barrowhouse

The death took place on Thursday, September 21 of Bridget (Bridie) Bolger (née Byrne) of Barrowhouse, Athy. 

Peacefully, in the care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy.  Wife of the late David.  Deeply regretted by her loving nephews Tom and his wife Louise and James and his wife Síle, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy on Friday evening (Sept. 22nd) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.  Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St Mary's Church, Barrowhouse for Requiem Mass at 11am.  Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Christina Kelly - Rathdowney

The death took place on Wednesday, September 20 of Christina Kelly (née Bowe) late of Stillorgan and formerly of Glasnevin Hill, Co. Dublin and Graigue, Rathdowney.

Peacefully, in the care of Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray and surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Philip, cherished Mum of Rosemary, Frances, Philip, Enda and Gráinne, dearly loved by her 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, lovingly remembered by her sons-in-law Seán and Pat, daughter-in-law Martina, Enda’s partner Brona, sister-in-law Maureen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her son-in-law Patrick.

Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday (22nd September) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (23rd September) at 10am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

Denise Delaney - Mountrath

The death took place on Wednesday, September 20 of Denise Delaney (née Reynolds) of Kiln Lane, Mountrath. 

Peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Liam. Beloved wife of John, dear mother to Rachel and Ruth,  sadly missed by her loving family, mother Detta Reynolds, sisters Anne, Lorraine and Helen, brother David, grandson Séan, partners Andrew and Dillon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath (eircode R32Y661) on Thursday evening (21st September) from 6pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning (22nd September) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Denise’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Aine Murphy - Durrow

The death took place on Tuesday, September 19 of Áine Murphy (née Phelan) of Dunmore, Durrow. 

Peacefully in her 94th year surrounded by her loving family at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Dermot.  Deeply regretted by her family Jim, Seán, Anne Marie, Gerri and Barry, daughters in law Betty, Mary and Emer, sons in law Paul and Gabby and sister in law Kathleen.  Cherished Nanny to her 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Eleana, Tommy, Áine, Barry and Ada, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at her son Jim's residence in Dunmore (R32 V045) on Wednesday 20th September from 4pm - 8pm, Thursday, 21st September, from 4pm with recital of Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow on Friday, 22nd September at 2pm with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Kevin McEvoy - Graiguecullen

The death took place on Tuesday, September 19 of Kevin McEvoy of Killeshin Rd, Graiguecullen, R93 A0V3.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Deborah, much loved father of Keelin, adored son of John and Elizabeth and cherished brother of Peter, Eóin and Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, parents, brothers, sister, mother-in-law Carmel, sisters-in-law Martina and Joanna, brothers-in-law Paul, John and Darren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 A0V3) on Thursday from 3pm, concluding with Prayers at 8.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Friday at 2.30pm in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed afterwards by Funeral to Killeshin for burial.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, online streaming service https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/

Matthew Horan - Clonaslee

The death took place on Tuesday, September 19 of Matthew (Matt) Horan of Newbrook Grove, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Clonaslee.

Suddenly, but peacefully in his sleep, in the tender care of the staff and nurses at Cluain Lir Nursing Home, Mullingar. Predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Dennis and Thomas, sisters Sheila and Teresa. Beloved husband of Mary and dearly loved father of Dennis, Matt, John, Stephanie and Devin; Matt will be sadly missed and always remembered by his wife and children, daughters-in-law Síle, Colleen, Jane and Mary, son-in-law Tom, brothers Christopher, John and Frank, sisters Vinie, Annamay and Bridget, cherished grandchildren Stephen, Daniel, Luke, Aoife, Kyle, Rachel, Michelle, Grace, Róisín, Stephanie, Emer, Rebecca, Dylan, Zoe and Kevin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and many good friends.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar, on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 4.30pm until 6pm with removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar arriving at 6.30pm. Reposing at Campbell's Funeral Home, Swinford, Co. Mayo, F12 YE00 on Friday, Sept. 22, from 5pm with removal to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford  arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon followed afterwards by burial in Kilcondus Cemetery.

Matt's Funeral Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.churchservices.tv/swinford 

Gavin Young - Portlaoise

The death took place on Friday, September 1 of Gavin John Young of London and late of Newpark, Portlaoise.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness in the care of North Middlesex Hospital Enfield. Cherished son of Colman and Ann Young. Loving father to Joseph Murphy Young. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Sophie, brothers Brian and Neil, also Claire and Iseult. Sadly missed by his uncles and aunts, cousins and many friends and kind neighbours.

Cremation took place in London. Requiem Mass will take place in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, at 12 noon on Saturday, September 30th.