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Death Notices for Laois
Patrick Delaney - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Delaney, St John’s Square, Portlaoise who died on September 2 suddenly at home. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Paddy Delaney and sister Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brothers William, Joe, Brendan, Francais and Noel, sisters Mary and Geraldine, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday, September 5 from 6:30pm till 8pm with funeral prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Peter Fitzpatrick - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Peter Fitzpatrick, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, on September 2 peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital.
Son of the late James and Margaret Fitzpatrick. Predeceased by his brother John and nephew James , and nieces Margaret and June and grand nephew Noah. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Brother Jimmy, sisters in law Breda and Ann. Nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6.30 until 8 pm with funeral prayers at 7.30 pm. Requiem mass at 11 am on Friday followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Helena Scully - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Helena (Lena) Scully, née Delaney, Ballinakill, Ballickmoyler on September 3 peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Jim and a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Patricia, Martina, Colette, Rosemary, Veronica and Brenda, sister Julia, sons-in-law Nicky, Barry, Pat and Peter, her 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow on Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in Sacred Heart Church, Arles. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Joseph Nolan - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Nolan Mooreville, Rathdowney formerly Tullyvolty, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny on September 3 peacefully in the loving care of management and staff at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny in his 97th. year.
Predeceased by his wife Frances, son Liam and daughter Rose. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday evening from 6 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Ann Maher - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Ann Maher (née Dalton), Abbey Crescent, Abbeyleix peacefully at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Michael and sister of the late Breda. Sadly missed by her loving sons Keith and Niall, daughters-in-law Úna and Carine, grandchildren Alannah, Seán, Olivia and Thomas, brothers in law, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole (D24 Y024) from 6pm on Thursday concluding with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Friday to arrive at The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for Requiem Mass at 2pm.
Burial afterwards in Shanahoe Cemetery. Ann's funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed online HERE.
Commenting on this was a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the county
Pictured: Rás na mBan and Laois County Council. Photo: Alf Harvey
Mary Street, Durrow.
Photos: Michael Scully
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