Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Esther Heffernan- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Esther Heffernan(née Tynan) of Buttercup Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Suddenly at home. Beloved wife of Mark and dearly loved mother to Kayleigh and Tianna-Lee. Predeceased by her mother Una and baby Angel-Marie and mother in law Ann. Lovingly missed by her father John-Joe, sister Sylvia and brothers Stephen, Eddie, Glen and John-joe, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at home. Public reposing will take place in Keegans Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

Liam Dunne- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Comdt. Retd. Liam Dunne, Back Lane, Carlingford and formerly Portlaoise and Dublin peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in the presence of his loving family on Monday, January 29. Predeceased by his beloved wife Cecilia and daughter Una.

Very deeply regretted by his daughter Helen and sons Eoin and Colm. Liam will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, sons, daughters-in-law Una and Jane, son-in-law Larry, grandchildren, David, Ciara , Colm, Aoife, Michael, Joe, Rebecca, Annie, Cecilia, Conor and Cassie, great-grandchildren Ronan, Liam, Neve, Josh, Sloane, Luke, Gabriel and Hugo, sister Marie, sister-in-law Bernadette Noonan, (Seattle), nephews,nieces,relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence from 7.00pm Tuesday for neighbours and friends to call. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.00am proceeding on foot via Back Lane and The Square to St. Michael's Church, Carlingford arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery. You can leave a personal message to the family in the condolence section below.

Marta Dyrcz -Portarlington

The death has occurred of Mata Dyrcz of Riverside, Portarlington and formerly of Poland died on Monday, January 29 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Sadly missed by her loving husband Pawel and her two adoring sons Olaf and Tymon, father, mother, brothers, sisters, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) this Tuesday evening from 7pm until 8pm for anyone wishing to pay their condolences.

Marta's Funeral Service to take place in Poland.

David Duncan -Portlaoise

The untimely passing  of David Duncan, ‘Redlough’ Rathevan, occurred on January 21,  2024. David was dearly loved son to Tony and Ann. Cherished brother to Gary and Mark and Jacqui and Uncle to Melody and Dylan. Sadly missed by his loving family. Sisters in law Tracey & Bryana, his future brother in law Seamus, his many good friends, especially Katrin and extended family. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm till 8 pm Funeral prayers will be recited at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at Newlands Crematorium for 2.30pm, where a celebration of his life will take place.

Service will be streamed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Gerry Walsh - Borris-in-Ossory

The death has occurred of Gerry Walsh of St Canice’s Terrace, Borris-in-Ossory, formerly of Bruff, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick  on January 28,  2024, peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick, surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of nursing staff. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Dunne), father to Gerard and Bridget. Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, grandson Matthew, niece, cousin Andrew, brothers-in-law Tom, Liam and Mick, neighbours and friends. May Gerry Rest In Peace

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (January 30th) from 6.30p.m. concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (January 31st) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Gerry’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Thomas (Tom/Tommy) Donohoe -Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Thomas Donohue, (Late of Portlaoise and formerly of Cabra) - on January 27, 2024, passed away peacefully in The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, surrounded by his family.

Sadly missed by his cherished children Mark, Eva and Caitríona, his grandchildren, Sinéad, Tomás, Lucas, his daughter and sons-in-law, Charlene, Gareth and Bertrand and his best friend, Vera. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 88 A, New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 D07 ET92 on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra on Thursday 10am with cremation afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium due at 11.30am.

Eamonn Kelly -Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Eamonn Kelly, Ballymacken Portlaoise and late of Bloomfield  on  January 28, 2024. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Eileen. Loving father to Anne, Martin and Edel. Cherished grandfather to Eamonn Óg , Aoife and Sophie. Deeply regretted by his family. Son in law Gavin. Daughter in law Niamh. Edel’s partner Stevie. Brothers and sisters, Anne, Mary, Bill, John, Joe, Gertie, Pat and Helen.

Brothers in law, sisters in law. Nieces, nephews. Cousins. And extended family. Neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his family home at Ballymacken (R32WR0A) on Tuesday afternoon from 2 pm . With rosary at 8 pm . Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls church for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise.