Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, April 10, 2025

Vincent Andrew Keating - Abbeyleix 

The death has occurred of Vincent Andrew Keating Spink, Abbeyleix and formerly of Crutt, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny who died peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital on April 9, surrounded by his loving family

Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Sarah, sister Mags, brothers Jack, Michael and baby nephew Eoghan

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, sisters Mary, Carmel, Breda, Catherine, Liz, Annette and Aggie, brothers Richie, Billy, Tommy, Martin Gerard, and Eugene, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Saturday, April 12 from 2pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7.30pm.

Removal from Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer on Sunday morning, with Funeral Prayers at 9.45am. The Funeral cortege will travel, via Crutt, to Saint Patrick's Church, Clogh for Funeral Mass at 11am. Vincent will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE

Lucy O'Shea - Castlecuffe

The death has occurred of Lucy O'Shea (née Scully), Castlecuffe, Clonaslee peacefully on April 9 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Lucy will be very sadly missed & fondly remembered by her dearly loved husband John (Jacko) and loving sons Seán & Conor. Lucy will also be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Brendan & Winnie, her brothers Brendan and Dermot, her sisters Fionnuala & Carmel. Deeply regretted by her sisters-in-law Patricia, Annette, & Joan, brother-in-law Damien & Carmel's partner John, aunt Essie, uncle Tom, nieces Niamh, Laura, Róisín, Gráinne & Oona, nephews Emmett, Aaron & Darragh, grand-nephew Brendan, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence (Eircode R32AP95), on Thursday the 10th of April from 2pm - 8pm and Friday the 11th of April from 2pm - 8pm, with Rosary both evenings at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Lucy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Lucy’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. Family flowers only. House Strictly private on Saturday morning Please.

May Lucy's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Michael Dempsey- Mountmellick

Michael Dempsey Davitt Road Mountmellick died April 7th unexpectedly. Beloved son of the late Christopher and Lena.

Deeply regretted by his loving son Ronan, brother Christy, sisters Helen and Bernadette, brothers-in-law Tom and Pascal and sister-in-law Claire, family, relatives neighbours and his many friends. Rest-In-Peace.

Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from Moloney's Funeral Home on Friday morning at 10.45am arriving to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Cremation Service afterwards at 2pm in Newlands Crematorium. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Antonina Chorniavska - Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of  Antonina Chorniavska of  Abbeyleix and formerly from Chortkiv Ukraine. Unexpectedly passed away peacefully on April 7 at St James Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by her son Maksym, husband Volodymyr, mother Nadiia extended family in Ireland and Ukraine. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, on Thursday from 4pm. with Prayers at 7pm.

A private cremation will take place at a later date.