Death Notices for Laois- Monday, January 13, 2025

Ian Moynan - Durrow

The death took place on Saturday, January 11 of Ian Moynan, Durrow, Laois.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family early Saturday morning.

Predeceased by his father Edmond and sister Rachel.

Beloved husband of Geraldine, devoted father to Marc, Lisa and Paul, daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law Brandon, and adored grandfather to Julian. Ian will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandson, mother Elizabeth, brothers,sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May Ian Rest in Peace.

Funeral service will take place at St. Fintan's Church Durrow County Laois on Tuesday at 2pm. Followed by burial in Killermogh Cemetery Ballacolla County Laois.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private by request.

Josephine Byrne - Castletown

The death took place on Saturday, January 11 of Josephine (Josie) Byrne (Nee Young), Ballycleary, Castletown, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Joan, brothers Seamus and TJ.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tony, sons James and Colm, brothers Con, Ger and Liam, sister Breeda, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Josie's funeral cortege will arrive at St. Edmunds Church, Castletown on Wednesday (Jan 15th) for Funeral Mass at 11am which may be viewed on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el

Private Cremation will take place at a later date. House Private please. No Flowers Please by request

Richard Maybury - Mountrath

The death took place on Friday, January 10 of Richard Maybury, Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

John Burke - Portlaoise 

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 (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/

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. Deeply regretted by her grandmother Pat, uncles Ken, Declan, Brian, Martin, Pascal and David, aunts, Aisling, Catherine, Angela, Julie and Elizabeth, cousins Eoin, Catherine, Sarah, Daniel, Owen, Caolan, Tadhg, Mustaffa, Katie, and Lilly, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday January 13th from 6pm till 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow immediately afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2:30pm.