Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, January 18, 2024

Philomena Lalor - Ballinakill
The Death has occored of Philomena Lalor (née Tyrell), Lisbigney, Ballinakill formerly of Coolrain and Shanahoe who died in the exceptional care of the staff of The Transitional Care Unit at Abbeyleix Hospital in her 97th year surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Doris, brothers Sean, Charlie and Christy Joe, sisters Christina, Bridie and Maureen. Philomena will be dearly missed by her loving husband Paddy, sons John, Colm, Declan and Eamon, brother Dave, daughters in law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence from 2pm on Friday with Rosary at 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12noon in St Brigid's Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link www.ballinakillknockparish.com followed by interment in St Brigid's Cemetery.

Kathleen (Kay) Corcoran - Stradbally / Naas

The death of Kathleen (Kay) Corcoran (née Boyle), Inch, Stradbally and Naas, Kildare, occurred on January 17.

Kay passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Sadly missed by her son and daughters, Sarah, James and Marie, and their partners Alan, Kathryn and James, and grandchildren Mary Kate, Alice, James and Dan. Sisters Marjorie, Anya, and Jenny, brothers Joe, Richard and the extended Corcoran and Boyle families, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Kay will be reposing in the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally (R32 WRH9) on Friday evening 19th of January from 4pm until 8pm, with the recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Kay’s requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning the 20th of January at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcam followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin at 1.30pm, which can be viewed on www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

 The Corcoran family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and care staff in Portlaoise Hospital for their wonderful help and care they gave to Kay. The Corcoran family would also like to thank you for your support and understanding during this sensitive and difficult time.

Bertie Stone - Luggacurren

The death has occurred of the late Bertie (Robert) Stone, Luggacurren, suddenly at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally.

Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen. Loving father of Anna and David. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter, son, daughter-in-law Miriam, granddaughters Madi and Lara, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his son's home Eircode; R32FF6E on Friday from 2 pm until 8 pm. Funeral Service on Saturday at the house at 1 pm (All welcome) followed by burial in Cross Hill Cemetery, Castlecomer. Live stream link here.

Paddy McCartney - Clough

The death occurred of Paddy McCartney of Leixlip, Co Kildare and formerly of Clough, Co Laois on January 17, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh.

Paddy, beloved husband of Maureen and a devoted father to Emma; Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening (January 19th) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning (January 20th) to the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Confey arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by cremation at Newland’s Cross Crematorium. Paddy’s funeral mass may be viewed (live only) ay 11.00am on Saturday morning (Jan 20th) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com  No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice.

Mary Griffiths (née Loughman) - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Mary Griffiths (neé Loughman), formerly of Davebrook Road, Mississauga, Canada. Born on October 27, 1927, she died peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Chartwell Retirement Residence, Burlington. Originally from Raheensheara, Killasmeestia, Rathdowney. Predeceased by her husband Hiram Griffiths, her parents Joe and Ellen Loughman, siblings Michael, Eileen and Rody.

Deeply missed by her nieces Elaine Loughman, Sr. Mary Loughman, Ena McKiernan, and nephews Michael (Hauley), Roy and Jim Loughman. Grandnieces and grand nephews, and extended family. Cousins Mary O'Callaghan and the McGovern, McLaughlin, O’Leary, Sheeran, McManus, Mannion, Nicholson, Endersen and Griffiths families.

Sadly missed by her many friends and neighbours in Mississauga who meant so much to her, with particular gratitude to her close friend and carer Sandra Rose, Dr Kevin Flynn and all the staff at Chartwell Retirement Residence.

Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Neweduk- Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West, Mississauga on Friday, January 19, from 6-8pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church, 1171 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga, ON L5J 2W1 on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11am. Online condolences and livestream available at www.turnerporter.ca.

Please use this main livestream link on Saturday

https://youtube.com/live/dSlE8-9ld7A

A Mass and Interment will be at a later date.

Charlotte McGuirk (née Tuohy) - Ballybrittas

The death took place of Charlotte (Lottie) McGuirk of Graigavern Drive, Ballybrittas and formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin on Sunday, January 14.  Peacefully at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Desmond (Dessie) and dear sister of the late Sheila and Derry. Lottie will be sadly missed by her loving children Joan, David, Bernie and Dermot, grandchildren Amie, Lynda and her partner Dave, Katie, Yvonne, Ethan and Craig, great-grandchildren Jack, Callum, Lucy, Alana, Bella, Caoimhe, Emer, Abigail, and Cora , extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Family Flowers Only Please. The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Reposing at her residence in Ballybrittas with Rosary on Thursday evening at 7pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10:30am arriving The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, Ballybrittas (eircode R32 FN44) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 2pm.

Lottie's Committal Service will be streamed live on www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html