Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Carl Adams - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Carl Christian John Adams of Kilminchy, Portlaoise. Passed away on May 30th 2024. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Brenda and children Troy, Timothy, Megan and Matthew.

The Thanksgiving Service will take place on the 5th of June at Laois Bible Church, Epworth Hall in Abbelyeix at 10am. A private cremation will take place and the house will remain private on Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of June.

Carl is sadly missed but so lovingly remembered by his family, friends, neighbours and extended family.

Family flowers only.

Catherine Farrell-Abbeyleix

The death occurred of Catherine Farrell(née Paisley) of Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix on June 3rd 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. After a short illness borne with dignity and great courage. Dearly loved wife to Rob and adored mother to her heartbroken son Sam, daughter to Rose and the late Christy Paisley (Portlaoise), sister to Noelle Phelan. Deeply regretted by her mother in law Mary and the late Dermot. Sister in law Laura and her husband Ronan. Brother in law Jeff. Nieces , Kate, Carla, and Rachel. Relatives , cousins and former colleagues at The Legal aid Board . May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Thursday evening from 6 pm until 8 pm , with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise for 11 am Requiem mass on Friday. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise Family flowers only donations if desired to The Cuisle Centre, Irish Cancer Society or St Brigids Hospice The Curragh.  House strictly private please.

Valarie Townsend- Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of  Valerie Townsend (née Byrne) of “Ashlee”, Linkardstown, Tinryland and formerly of Pearse Rd., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 3th, 2024, at her home.

Beloved wife of Eddie, much loved mother of Cillian, Darragh, Colin and Emmet, cherished sister of Marian, Patricia, Niall, Ronan and the late baby Irene Angela and adored daughter of the late John and Eileen.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, her son’s partners Kerry, Emma, Natasha and Rachel, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Valerie's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq, (Eircode R93 C863) on Wednesday, June 5th, from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.

Joe Cunneen - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Joe Cunneen. Rathleague, Portlaoise and formerly Cork City. June 2nd 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the dedicated staff at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband to Margaret and loving father to David, Stephen and Mary and father-in-law to Clodagh and Gillian. Cherished grandfather to Rebecca, Adam, Zoe, Amy, Eilbhe, Eilís, Aaron, Sean and Julianne. Sadly missed by his loving family. His brother Frank and his wife Joan. Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law. Nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at the family home in Rathleague (R32K8KX) from 3 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday evening, with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Internment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery Portlaoise. Car parking kindly provided by Portlaoise GAA club. House private on Thursday morning for family only please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice

Lorna Robins - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Lorna Robins Ballymorris Court, Portarlington.  Formerly of Millbrook Manor Portarlington County Laois. Lorna passed away on Sunday 2nd June 2024 peacefully after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity surrounded by her loving family, partner and cousin.

Lorna will be deeply missed by her heartbroken dad Edwin, mam Susan, sister Yvona, partner Jer, cousin and special friend Amy, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, work colleagues and friends and her beautiful little dog Rio.

"Safe In The Arms Of Jesus" Removal from the Family Home in Millbrook Manor on Wednesday 5th June at 1:20pm (walking from the Old Family Residence on Main Street) arriving St Paul's Church Portarlington (eircode R32 DW77) for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Lorna's Funeral Service will be streamed live on. https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector Family Home Strictly Private, Please.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To The Irish Cancer Society

https://www.cancer.ie/  or The Friends of The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.

http://www.friendsofregionalhospitaltullamore.com/

There will be a Donation Box in the Church.

Una Donoghue- Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Una Donoghue (nee Byrne), formerly Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise and Collins Park, Beaumont, Dublin 9, died June 2nd 2024, peacefully at the Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Peter. Sadly missed by her son Cormac, his partner Sinead and her adored grandchildren Molly and Paudie, daughter Ursula, her husband Eamon and grandsons Joseph and David, brother Justin, sister Bernie, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday, June 3rd, from 6pm to 7pm. Interment will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Mary Cemetery, Edenderry, Co. Offaly.

Mary Kate (Mamie) Dooley-Portarlington

The death has occurred of Mary Kate (Mamie) Dooley (née Doyle) of Congress Tce, Portarlington on June 1, 2024.  Formerly of Leeds. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Marie. Sadly missed by her loving family Gerry, Anne and Seán, the extended family, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace. The family would like to thank most sincerely the staff of the Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise and Tallaght Hospital for the wonderful care given to their dear mother. Family flowers only, please.

​​​​​​Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Wednesday evening from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Allen Cemetery, County Kildare arriving at 12:30pm.

Mary Kate Requiem Mass will be streamed live on

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Tyrone Goodier- Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Tyrone Goodier of 75 Tommy Murphy Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow and formerly of Winsford, England, passed away peacefully, on May 31st, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Honoria, much loved father of Melissa, Len and Freddie and adored grandfather of Taylor and Freya. He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, father, grandchildren, son-in-law Jason, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and especially his brother-in-law John. May Tyrone's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graigiuecullen from 5pm on Monday, June 3rd, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Tuesday at 9.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin, arriving for Cremation Service at 12.45pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation.

Breda Higgins - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Breda Higgins(née O'Donoghue) late of Kinvara Avenue, Navan Road and Borris Road Portlaoise on June 1st, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff in Glenaulin Nursing Home, Chapelizod.

Breda, wife of the late P.J, predeceased by her parents Richard and Brigid, brothers Eddie, Richard and Larry. Sadly missed by her loving sons Paul and Eugene, daughter Dolores. Daughters in law Lucy and Cindy, son in law Pat. Her adored grandchildren Aoife, Katie, Jennifer, Ornagh, Patrick, Martin, Claire and Alanna. Great grand-daughter Bella, her sister Mercedes, brother in law John, nieces and nephews, extended family relatives and friends.

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Cabra on (01) 838 9774.

Mary Williams - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Mary Williams (née Cleary), Knockiel, Rathdowney, R32 E7W0, May 30th. 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in her 90th year.

Predeceased by her husband Timmy, sisters Peg, Dinah and Betty, niece Clare and grand niece Anna.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her twin sister Jane, her many much adored nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family and her close neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence Knockiel, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 E7W0) on Monday evening from 4pm, pausing for prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery Rathdowney.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Mary's funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.rathdowneyparish.ie/webcam/. House private on Tuesday morning, please.

Margaret Singleton - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Margaret Singleton (née Cogley), Portarlington peacefully, surrounded by her family. Beloved mother to Glen and Gavin. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons, sisters, husband Errol, father, extended family and friends

Reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 88 A New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 (D07 ET92) on Monday, 3rd of June from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral arriving on Tuesday to the Holy Family Church, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7 on Tuesday, 4th of June for 10am funeral Mass, with cremation thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery for service at 11.30am.

To view Margaret’s Funeral Mass, please click here. To view Margaret’s cremation service, please click here.

Family flowers only please.

All enquiries to Massey Bros Funeral Cabra on (01) 838 9774.