Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Kate Quinlan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Kate Quinlan. Sydney Parade Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 and formerly Kilminchy Place, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died May 24th peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her husband PJ O'Gorman, son Paddy, daughter in law Danielle, granddaughter Rosie, sisters Aileen, Mary and Ann, brothers in law, stepchildren, nieces, nephews and her large circle of dearly loved friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 2pm requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery, Portlaoise.

Veronica Dunne- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Veronica Dunne (née Prendergast) of Garoon, Mountmellick, Laois/Tullamore, Offaly at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on May 26. Retired Staff St Vincent's Community Nursing Home, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her daughter Evelyn, sisters Nuala and Una, brothers Pat and John. Deeply regretted by her husband Tom, sons Sean, Thomas, Brian and Niall, daughter Breda, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Louise, brothers Peter, Tommy and Oliver, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Dearbhla, Enya, and Nathan, relatives and friends. R.I.P

Funeral arriving to St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick on Wednesday evening at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Family flowers only please. House Strictly Private.

The funeral Mass can be live streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Eileen Fitzpatrick- Mountrath

The death has occurred of  Eileen Fitzpatrick (née Lyons), Paddock, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died 27th May 2024, peacefully in her 94th year at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved husband Lar, her sister Laetitia (Moloney) and her brother Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Noreen (Phelan), her son-in-law Pat, her grandchildren Patrick and Lorna, her sister Josie (Rafter), her sister-in-law Peggy, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Eileen Rest In Peace

Reposing at her daughter Noreen’s residence (Rushin Road, Mountrath, Eircode: R32 DW32) on Tuesday evening (May 28th) from 5pm concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Wednesday (May 29th) afternoon to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown (Eircode: R32 KT22) for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

House Private on Wednesday please.

Late Melissa Peacock - Ballinakill / Ballacolla

The death has occurred of the late Melissa Peacock, Blackhill, Abbeyleix who died on Sunday, May 26.

Melissa is survived by her loving children Ian, Abbie and Lee, her loving partner Padraig, her parents Nora and Joe, brothers P.J. and Philip, sisters Leona and Amanda, grandchildren Michelle, Jamie and Ben, brothers-in-law Alan and Damien, sisters-in-law Martina and Emma, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a huge circle of colleagues and friends.

Reposing at her residence from 4pm on Tuesday with Prayers at 8pm. Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Wednesday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

House Private on Wednesday morning by request. Family Flowers only.

Paddy Scully - Camross

The death has occurred of  Paddy Scully, Rathfredagh, Cheshire Home, Newcastle West, Limerick / Derragooney, Knock, Roscrea and formerly of Ballinrally, Camross, Co Laois.

Died peacefully on May 25 in the care of the staff of Rathfredagh, Cheshire Home, Newcastle West. Co. Limerick and surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and Josie, brother John and brother-in-law Kieran O Dea. 

Deeply regretted by his brother Ted, sisters Mary (O Dea), Frances (McDermott) and Josie (Morrissey), brothers-in-law Michael McDermott and Michael Morrissey and sister-in-law Sarah Scully, his nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Reposing in Rathfredagh, Cheshire Home, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (V42 RW63) on Monday afternoon from 2pm to 5pm.

Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Tuesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm.

Private removal from Tierney's Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 11.30am arriving in St. Patrick's Church, Knock, Roscrea (E53 XF63) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Rathfredagh, Cheshire Home.

Tom Brown - Knockanina, Mountrath

The death has occurred of Tom Brown Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois and Enfield, Meath on May 25, 2024 (ex An Garda Siochana) (peacefully) in the Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Pre-deceased by his son David.

He will be forever missed by his loving wife Phil, sons Alan and Colin, daughter in law Deirdre, grandchildren Robert, Sophie and Jack, Robert's wife Hayley, sisters Mary (Carville) and Roisin (Higgins), brother Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposed in Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown on Sunday evening, May 26, from 6pm with prayers and rosary in the funeral home at 8.30 pm.

Tom's Funeral Mass was on Monday morning (May 27th) in St. Edmund's Church, Castletown, with interment immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.

Gordon Long - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Gordon (Thomas) Long Leixlip, Kildare formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois on May 24 peacefully in the loving care of St Brigid's Hospice, Kildare. Much loved husband of Mabel (née Craig) and cherished father of Andrea, Melanie, Rachel and the late Janet. An adored grandfather and great grandfather.

He will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Charles, Colin, John and Emerson, brothers Ivan and Philip, (predeceased by his brothers George and Percy, and his sister Eva), brothers in-law, sisters in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Special thanks to his wonderful carers and all the staff at St. Brigid's Hospice.

Gordon's Funeral Service will take in St. Andrew's Church of Ireland, Lucan on Tuesday (May 28th) at 11am followed by cremation in Newland's Cross Crematorium.

The Funeral Service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting "Condolences" on RIP.IE below or alternatively at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Christian Aid.