Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Nancy Flynn - Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Nancy Flynn (nee Lynch), Coolagh, Clonaslee. Died the 28th of May 2024, peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brothers Patsy, Joe and Jimmy and her sister Mary.

Dearly loved wife of Willie and loving mother of Declan, Niall and Deirdre. Nancy will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Carmel and Gail, son-in-law Enda, grandchildren Megan, Dylan, Jack, Grace, Shannon and Conor, sisters Betty and Josie, sisters-in-law Nora and Betty, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and friends. May Nancy's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence on Thursday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Nancy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Nancy’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.

Honor Kennedy- Laois

The death has occurred of Honor Kennedy (nee Murray), Tolerton, Laois/ Carlow and formerly of Ferns, Co Wexford,  May 29th 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Sean and much loved mother of John, Ted, Miriam and Edel. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sisters Mary and Kay, sons-in-law James and Paul, Ted’s partner Jacqueline, adored grandchildren Rian, Jamie, Freya, Ella, Ruby, Charlie, Grace, Laura, Holly and Shane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many dear friends. Predeceased by her baby son Aidan, baby grandson Bobby and by her brother John. May Honor Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her daughter Miriam’s home in Kilcruise (R14 Y738) on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm and on Friday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co. Laois (R93 HY94). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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.