Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, November 21, 2023
John O'Neill -Portlaoise
Of Glenour, Adamstown, Co. Wexford and formerly of O'Loughlin Road, Kilkenny and St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise. John passed away on 20 November 2023 peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (nee Colton) and his parents Tommy and Kitty O'Neill. Beloved father of Ivan, Audrey, Brenda and Thomas. John will be sadly missed by his family, sisters Anne, Mary, Kay and Brenda, son-in-law Joe, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Jenny, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday (22nd Nov) from 4.30pm to 8pm with Rosary at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny (R95ND2W). Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery.
Margaret (Peggy) Dunphy -Rathdowney
Nee Henderson of The Mill, Upper Oldtown, Rathdowney. Died November 20, 2023 peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joe, brother Martin, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Sadly missed by her daughter Betty, son Michael, daughter-in-law Ann, son-in-law Pat Joe, grandchildren Michelle and Colm, Colm's wife Jenny, sister-in-law Lynda, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.May Peggy Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32 A253) today Monday and tomorrow Tuesday from 4 O'Clock pausing for prayers at 8 O'Clock both evenings. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Tighernach's Church, Cullohill arriving for Requiem mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery
Peter Rice -Portlaoise
Of Churchlands, Mayglass, Co. Wexford and late of Portlaoise. Died on November 20, 2023, beloved father of David and Janette, father-in-law of Michelle and Andre, brother of Gretta, the late Paul and Clement; sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Sean, Dáire and Aoife, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace
Reposing in his son David’s residence (Y35 DH59) on Friday from 3pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Fintan’s Church, Mayglass, burial afterwards in Mayglass Cemetery. House private on Saturday morning, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. To donate click on this link: https://www.hopesupportcentre.ie/getting-involved/donate/
Mary Bridget (Maureen) Delaney (nee McDonald)-Mountmellick
31 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick R32PN28 died November 20th 2023 in her 102nd year at home in the company of her devoted family.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank. Formerly of The Cottage 2 Railway View, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Alice McDonald, sisters Christina Coss, Bridie McDonald, brothers Mikey, Peter, Johnny and Paddy.
Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Ursula and her husband John and Catherine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Rest in Peace
Maureen will repose in her home on Wednesday evening from 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9pm. Removal from her home on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St.Joseph's Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St.Joseph's Cemetery. Family time on Thursday morning.
Maureen's funeral mass can be lived streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Grace Boran, (née Gahan) Ballickmoyler
Of Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Carlow and formerly Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, passed away peacefully, on November 18, 2023 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Marie and Lorraine and loved mother-in-law of Dave, adored grandmother of Emily-Rose and Cameron-Michael, cherished sister of Mary, Bridie, Saiveen, Willie, Pat, Eddie, John, Ann and the late James and treasured sister-in-law of Eileen Boran Rice.
She will be very much missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May Grace Rest In Peace
Reposing for close family and friends at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow from 6pm on Thursday with prayers at 8.45pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Friday in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles at 11am, followed by a private cremation in Mt Jerome Crematorium, Dublin.
For those that wish to attend but cannot, Grace’s Funeral Service can be viewed by using the following link.
Richard Kelly - Ballybrophy
The death took place on Saturday, November 18 of Richard Kelly, Ballymeelish House, Ballybrophy, Laois, R32 VW89
Peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his infant daughter Elizabeth Mary (Elma) and his brother Aidan,
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Gretta, sons Alan and Adrian, daughters Catherine (Kate Tyndall) and Olive (Daly), daughters in law Thérése and Michelle, sons in law Darren and Noel, grandchildren Eve, Callum, Sophie, Lucy, Daniel, Izzy, Oscar, Ellie, Amélie, Jessica and Sadie, brother John, sister Mary (King), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Ballymeelish (Eircode R32 VW89) this Monday evening (Nov. 20th.) from 4pm, pausing for prayers at 8pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning November 21 to the Church of the Assumption Killasmeestia (eircode R32 XK00) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Private on Tuesday morning please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association or The Laois Hospice.
Special thanks to the Management and Staff at the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home Roscrea who looked after Richard with wonderful kindness and empathy over recent months.
Pat Rogers - Portarlington / Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, November 17 of Pat Rogers, Ballymorris, Portarlington, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois. Formerly of Marian Place, Portlaoise County Laois.
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Alice, brother Tony and sister Martina. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Deirdre, son Mark, brothers Michael, Brian and John, sisters Alison, Elaine, Marie, Ann and Geraldine, uncle Joe, Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening (19th November) from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral arriving St John's Church Killenard, Portarlington (eircode R32 VW77) on Tuesday, November 21 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
House Private Please. Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise
Dan Rafter - Portlaoise
The death took place on November 17 of Dan (Daniel) Rafter, Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois.
Arrangements have changed.
Beloved husband of Annette, and much loved father of Daniel and Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son in law Brian, daughter in law Kathy, brother Chris, sisters Mary Brennan, Nelly Brennan and Anne Dunne, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
House strictly private, please.
Reposed at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Sunday, 19th November, from 5.30pm-6.30pm. Roasary Recital at 6.10pm. Arrival at 7pm to St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, Sunday 19th November. Requiem Mass at 12pm in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, on Monday, 20th November, with interment afterwards in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can kindly be made to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise.
William Fennell - Stradbally
The death took place on Friday, November 23 of William (Billy) Fennell, Main Street, Stradbally, Co Laois.
Passed away on the 17th of November 2023 at University Hospital Galway.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Sadly missed by his daughter Tracy, son Brian, son-in-law Eugene, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Lorraine, Ruaidhri, Cathal, Fiachra, Líadan, Deirbhile, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Billy reposed at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, from 6pm until 8pm on Sunday 19th November, with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally, at 11am. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.comerfordlynchfunerals.com/live-stream
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland. House Strictly Private
Michael Conroy - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, November 17 of Michael Conroy Cooltoran Portlaoise.
Died unexpectedly at home. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret and family.
Beloved son of the late Jack and Mary. Predeceased by his brothers Daniel and twin brother John Joe.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret and family Louie and her Partner John, Michael Jnr and Denise, grandchildren Leila, Eve and Charlie, sisters Betty Sheridan (Emo), Pauline Brophy (Portlaoise), brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposed Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Sunday from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 5pm. Removal from Moloney's on Monday at 1.15pm to SS Peter and Pauls Church, Portlaoise for Requiem at 2pm. Burial after in St.Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.
The funeral Cortège will travel via The Ridge passing his home at Cooltoran en route to St Josephs Cemetery
Family Flowers Only
The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/