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Death Notices for Laois
Kevin Pigott - Portarlington
The death took place on Saturday, October 4 of Kevin Pigott, Coolaghy, Portarlington, Laois.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Hospital after a illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his father Jack, mother Nellie and brother Robert. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Angela, daughters Michelle, Sinead and Niamh, son-in-law Eoin, Niamh's partner Cormac, his 2 adoring granddaughters Emma and Eabha, brothers Paddy, Noel and Wally, sisters Imelda (Fitzpatrick) and Kathleen (Hendy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 10:15am arriving St Paul's Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 2pm.
House Private on Thursday Morning, Please.
Kevin's Requiem Mass will be streamed live onhttps://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Kevin's Committal Service will be streamed live on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation.
Carmel Cooper - Maganey
The death took place on Saturday, October 4 of Carmel Cooper (née Walsh) late of Walkinstown Dublin 12.
Died peacefully in her 95th year in the wonderful care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Lucan Co. Dublin. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) Cooper and dear mother of Robert and Marita, grandmother to Stephen and Emma.
Carmel will be very sadly missed by her loving family, friends and particularly her many loyal friends from St Agnes Church Crumlin who were a great support to Carmel during her final years.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the marvellous staff at Marymount Care centre where Carmel was so happy and well cared for her last number of years.
Reposing at Marymount Care Centre, Lucan (K78 FD29), on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am in St. Agnes Church, Crumlin Village followed by Burial in St Abbans Church Cemetery, Killeen, Co. Laois (R93 HK58) arriving at approximately 1pm.
To view Carmel's Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10am, please click on the following link https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/
Martina Brophy - Mountmellick
The death took place on Sunday, October 5 of Martina Brophy, 39 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois
Died suddenly. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Brophy also known as Jack Maher and Molly.
Deeply regretted by her partner John, her son Aidan, her daughter Nakita, her four adored granddaughters Layla, Poppy, Kali and April, her brothers John & Noel, and sister Patricia and Majella, sisters-in-law Tracey & Ann, brother-in-law Seamus, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for 11 o'clock Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph's Cemetery Mountmellick.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Patrick Ward - Portarlington
The death took place on Saturday, October 4 of Patrick (Paddy) Ward, The Tannery, Portarlington, Laois / formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of The Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Stephanie, family Frankie, Johnny, Christy, Sandra, Sundown, Jimmy, Jason, Samanata, Crystal, Aaron and Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Rowlagh, Clondalkin on Wednesday morning at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 1pm.
Paddy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary-rowlagh
Paddy's Committal Service will be streamed live on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Mary Moylan - Stradbally
The death took place on Sunday, October 5 of Mary Moylan, formerly of Kilnamanagh Rd., Walkinstown, Dublin 12, and late of The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by her Mam Eileen and Dad Larry.
Mary passed away peacefully, aged 70, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the Muiríosa Foundation.
Mary was a cherished sister, a devoted aunt, and a wonderful friend whose warmth touched every heart she met.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Tom and Laurence, sisters Ruth and Eileen, brother in law, sisters in law, partner, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives and friends, especially her dear housemates in Cottage 1.
Reposing at her home; Cottage 1, The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally (Eircode R32 XA66) on Tuesday 7th October from 4pm – 7pm, with Rosary Recital at 6.30pm.
A celebration of Mary’s life will take place on Wednesday 8th October at 11am in Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally, after which she will be laid to rest in Newlands Cross Cemetery, Co. Dublin at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please.Donations if desired can be made to the Muiríosa Foundation by visiting the following link https://www.idonate.ie/cause/MuiriosaFoundation
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link:Webcams - Stradbally Parish - Stradbally
Bridget (Bridie) Duggan - Portlaoise/ Offaly
The death took place on Saturday, October 4 of Bridget (Bridie) Duggan (née Guilfoyle), late of Craggs, Barrigone, Askeaton, Limerick / Portlaoise, Laois
Passed away after a short illness in University Hospital Limerick at the age of 83 years.
Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Survived by her loving family, husband Chris, son Christopher, daughter Bridget, grandchildren Rebecca, Melissa, Noreen, Louise and Maurice, great grandchildren Lucy & Seàn, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St. Senan's Church Shanagolden (V94 T882) this Wednesday evening 8th October from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 9th October at 12 noon in Shanagolden Church followed by burial afterwards in Rheilig Mhuire Graveyard Askeaton.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Dementia Ireland and Stroke Unit UHL.
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Houses under construction in Portlaoise in 2024. Photo: Leinster Express
Death Notices for Laois
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