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Death Notices for Laois
Jim Merriman - Portlaoise
The death occurred of Seamus (Jim) Merriman, Dr Murphy’s Place, Portlaoise on May 28th 2024.
Predeceased by his father Patrick, mother Sheila, brother Michael and sister Anne. Deeply regretted by his brother Eamonn, sister in law Gail, nephews Charlie and Oscar, aunt Teasie, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home Portlaoise on Friday from 6:30pm to 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.
Rest in peace.
Pascal Begadon - Ballacolla
The death occurred of Pascal Begadon, San Francisco and formerly Tentore, Ballacolla, Co Laois, May 23rd. 2024.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Mary and brother Cyril. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family, brother Eugene, sisters Anne-Marie (Browne) and Caroline (Brennan), brothers-in-law John and Seamus, sister-in-law Kristina, his adored nieces Orla and Bríd, nephews Alan, Darragh, Colm, Fergal and Canice, aunts, uncles, cousins extended family and a wide circle of friends at home and in San Francisco.
Reposing at his sister Anne-Marie Browne's residence Tentore, Ballacolla (Eircode R32 H2W4), on Sunday afternoon from 3pm until 8pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Interment afterwards in St. Fergal's Cemetery, Ballacolla. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Trust.
House private on Monday morning, please.
Rest in Peace.
Thomas Flynn - Mountmellick
The death occurred of Thomas Flynn, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, and late of Cooldorragh ,Ballycumber Co Offaly on May 30th.
Retired NT, he is predeceased by his wife Carmel and brothers Peter and Paddy.
Deeply regretted by his sons Conor and Pearse, daughters -in-law, grandchildren, brothers -in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in his home from 2pm on Friday. Removal at 6.20pm to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Margaret Singleton - Portarlington
The death has occurred of Margaret Singleton (née Cogley), Portarlington peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved mother to Glen and Gavin. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons, sisters, husband Errol, father, extended family and friends
Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 88 A New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 (D07 ET92) on Monday, 3rd of June from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral arriving on Tuesday to the Holy Family Church, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 on Tuesday, 4th of June for 10am funeral Mass, with cremation thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery for service at 11.30am.
To view Margaret’s Funeral Mass, please click here. To view Margaret’s cremation service, please click here.
Family flowers only please.
All enquiries to Massey Bros Funeral Cabra on (01) 838 9774.
Honor Kennedy- Laois
The death has occurred of Honor Kennedy (nee Murray), Tolerton, Laois/ Carlow and formerly of Ferns, Co Wexford, May 29th 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Sean and much loved mother of John, Ted, Miriam and Edel. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sisters Mary and Kay, sons-in-law James and Paul, Ted’s partner Jacqueline, adored grandchildren Rian, Jamie, Freya, Ella, Ruby, Charlie, Grace, Laura, Holly and Shane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many dear friends. Predeceased by her baby son Aidan, baby grandson Bobby and by her brother John. May Honor Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her daughter Miriam’s home in Kilcruise (R14 Y738) concluding with prayers at 8pm on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co. Laois (R93 HY94). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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Death Notices for Laois
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