Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Lt. Col Patrick McCann- Ballybrittas

Ann (Nancy) Conroy (née Barry)- The Downs, Portlaoise

Ann (Nancy) Conroy (nee Barry) late of Portlaoise, Co Laois and Belmont Nursing Home, Dublin. Died peacefully after a short illness and in the loving care of St Vincent’s hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Frank and her brother Sean. Sadly missed by her loving family, Brian, Declan, Aiden and Kevin, their spouses, Martina, Perla, Julie and Olive, her grandchildren Aoife, Dearbhla, Jason, Declan, Sarah, Evan, Shane, Cathal and Cian, her sisters Mary and Imelda and a large circle of relatives and friends. May her soul rest in peace.

Nancy will repose at her family home, The Downs, Portlaoise, R32 FX0X on Thursday, 31st October, from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Friday, 1st November, at 11.45am to arrive at St Peter and Paul's Church for 12.30pm requiem mass. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, please support Laois Hospice. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Caroline Nicholson (née Doyle)

Caroline Nicholson Nee Doyle, 47 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on 28th of October 2024 after an illness bravely borne in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary, her sister Jacqueline and her brother Brian. Sadly missed by her loving sons, Patrick, Gearoid and Brendan, their partners Emma, Millisa and Áine, grandchildren Corey, Leon, Aaron and Laura, sisters Josephine, Kathleen and Michelle, brothers John, William and Avan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. House Private Please.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday, 30th of October, from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from Moloney's Funeral Home Home Thursday morning at 10.45am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Anne O'Reilly (née Delaney)- Portlaoise

Anne O'Reilly. (nee Delaney) Lakeglen Portlaoise and late of Church St Kingcourt Co. Cavan. 28th October 2024. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother to Margaret and Christine, and Séan. Predeceased by her husband John O`Reilly and her daughter Deirdre. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter-in-law Debbie, sons-in-law, Jamie and Martin . grandchildren Sharleen, Kevin, Mitchell and Emmalee, great-grandchild Casey, sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 6.30. Removal on Thursday to Kiernans Funeral Home, Kingscourt, Cavan. Reposing from 6.30 until 7.30. Removal on Friday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception for 10 am Mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Christy Culleton- Clonaslee

Christy Culleton, Shracullen, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died unexpectedly on the 27th of October 2024.

Predeceased by his parents William and Mary, and siblings. Christy will be very sadly missed by his beloved brothers Michael and Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, sisters-in law Carmel and Christina, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Christy's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St, Clonaslee, on Wednesday from 4pm-6:30pm,with removal to St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11:30am in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with removal afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for cremation at 3pm. Christy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois. Christy’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. 

Caroline Nicholson (Née Doyle) - Mountmellick

Caroline Nicholson Nee Doyle, 47 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on 28th of October 2024 after an illness bravely borne in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary, her sister Jacqueline and her brother Brian.

Sadly missed by her loving sons, Patrick, Gearoid and Brendan, their partners Emma, Millisa and Áine, grandchildren Corey, Leon, Aaron and Laura, sisters Josephine, Kathleen and Michelle, brothers John, William and Avan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. House Private Please.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday 30th of October from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from Moloney's Funeral Home home Thursday morning at 10.45am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Carmel Clancy - Durrow

The death has taken place of Carmel Clancy, née O'Keeffe, of Fermoyle, Durrow, late of Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix.

Passed away peacefully in her home after a short illness, bravely born.

Cherished wife of Eddie. Adored Mother to Roisin, Deirdre and Bonnie and son-in-law Eddie (Rowe),precious grandsons Rian, Iarlaith, Ruan and Tom. Predeceased by her loving family Mick, Marie, Rose (Kealey), Mai,Paddy and Billy. Deeply regretted by her loving family John, Eddie, Teresa (Kelly) and Linda (Byrne), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews , relatives and friends .

Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday evening from 5pm. with prayers at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Ballyouskill Cemetery adjoining the Church of the Assumption.

House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Eileen Scott - Mountmellick

The death has taken place of Eileen Scott, Acragar Farm, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Gortavicary Co. Waterford.

Died peacefully on Sunday, October 27 surrounded by her loving family.

Christy Culleton - Clonaslee

The death took place on Sunday, October 27 of Christy Culleton, Shracullen, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.

Gregory Callaghan - Mountmellick

The death took place on Saturday, October 26 of  Gregory Callaghan, Garrymore, Mountmellick Co. Laois and 8 Ashfield, Clonminch Road, Tullamore.

Predeceased by his dear parents James and Bridie and his brothers John Joe, Seamie and his sister Kathleen.

Deeply regretted by his brother Brian (Clonaslee), sisters Nancy Dunn and Margaret Dunne (Galway), sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Seamus, Jimmy and Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and especially his support staff at Muiriosa Foundation and Rehab Care and his many friends.

Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 3pm untill Removal at 5.15 to St Mary’s Church Clonaghadoo arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St.Marys Cemetery.

Patricia Caden - Crettyard

The death occurred on Thursday, October 24 of Patricia Caden, nee Donnelly, Farnans, Crettyard, Carlow.

Died at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Beloved wife of the late Michael Vincent Caden who died November 1st 2023. Sadly missed by her heartbroken son Dennis, daughter Yvonne, sister Marie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Tuesday (Oct 29th) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 2pm in St. Abban’s Church, Doonane. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.