Death Notices for Laois- Friday, January 10, 2025

Liam Kelly - Ballybrittas

The death has occurred of Liam Kelly, Bellgrove, Ballybrittas peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness on the 10th January, under the wonderful care of the Laois Specialist Palliative Care Team and his carer Mary. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ann, sisters Maureen, Kathleen and Ann, infant brother Martin and daughter-in-law Nora. A much loved father of Bernard, Liam, George (Kevin), Ann Marie, P.J., Madeleine and Geraldine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister-in-law Cathy, daughters-in-law Betty, Margaret, May and Valerie, sons-in-law Martin and Paddy, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.Reposing at his daughter Geraldine's residence in Bellgrove, Ballybrittas (eircode R32 H2P0) on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm with Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:20am arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath (R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery Emo.

John P Halloran - Abbeyleix, Laois / Galway

The death has occurred of John P Halloran, Carlow Road, Abbeyleix, Laois and formerly of Moyglass Co Galway, unexpectedly and peacefully at his home.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia and his brother Dermot. Deeply regretted by his sons Kieran, Enda, David and Donal, daughter Karen, daughter-in-law Mairead, son-in-law Mark, his brothers Benny, Eugene, Paddy and Stephen, sister Marie, and his grandchildren Amy, Daniel, Chris, Aoibhin and Charlie, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Remembered fondly by his colleagues in An Garda Siochana, and Abbeyleix Golf Club.

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Saturday from 6pm. with Prayers at 8 pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am. in The Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery. The mass can be viewed on Abbeyleixparish webcam.

John (Gussie) Maguire - Stradbally/Dublin/Nurney, Kildare 

The death has occurred of John (Gussie) Maguire, Stradbally Co. Laois and formerly of Ballyfermot and Rathcoole Dublin, son of the late Gussie and May, peacefully at his home. Sadly missed by his beloved daughters Deirdre, Siobhan, Patricia, Aoife, Irene, Una and their mother Phil, loving partner Jeanette, adored grandchildren, sons in law, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours, colleagues and friends.

Reposing privately. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Monday to arrive at The Church of The Sacred Heart, Nurney for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 4:00pm. Family flowers only.Gussie's cremation service can be viewed from 4pm at; https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Janice Cambell- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Janice Cambell, Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co. Laois. Janice passed away on the 3rd of January 2025 in the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois. Deeply regretted by The Dillon Family, Portlaoise.  Private Burial will take place in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Emily Ellen Culhane - Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Emily Ellen Culhane of The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter to Sean and Bernie and beloved sister to Sam. Funeral Arrangements Later.

Martin Brophy - Crettyard

The death has occurred of Martin Brophy, of Fairymount, Crettyard, Co Laois and formerly of Ballyquirk, Gowran, Co Kilkenny. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness, on January 6th, 2025, under the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff at University Hospital, Waterford.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Teresa, Carmel, Patrick and Martina, adored grandfather of Saoirse, Aoibhinn, Caoimhe, Síofra and Ellen and cherished brother of John, Mary and the late Timothy.

He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Paul and Colin, Martina’s partner Ross, daughter-in-law Daiva, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Martin’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Carpenter’s Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 3pm on Sunday, January 12th, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 13th, in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane, Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 AT86) at 11am.

Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.