Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, March 12

Margaret Hetherington - Mountrath

The death has occurred of Margaret Hetherington, (née Dunne), New Line Road, Mountrath, peacefully at home, March 11, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by beloved husband Jack, son David and daughter Veronica. Sadly missed by her daughters, Pauline, Margaret, Catherine, Teresa, Fiona, Anita and Regina, son William, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath eircode R32Y661 on Thursday, March 12, from 6 pm, concluding with Rosary at 8 pm.

Reposing on Friday, March 13, from 5.30 pm, followed by Removal at 6.30 pm to St Fintan’s Church, Mountrath eircode R32X338, arriving at 7 pm for Funeral Prayers. Requiem Mass on Saturday, March 14, at 10 am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

Margaret’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Family Flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.

May Margaret Rest in Peace.

Billy Crossan - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Billy Crossan, Kirwan Park, Mountmellick who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11 at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents James and Maura, his son Damien, his grandson Dylan, his brothers Pat and Brian and his sisters Joan and Margaret.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna-May, his son Liam, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Aaron, Cédhla, Lily, Sophie and Ciarán, his brothers Fran, Tommy, Eamon, Kevin and Tony, his sisters Teresa and Rose. nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, (R32 PC95) on Thursday, March 12, from 5 pm with Rosary at 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick on Friday morning for 11 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.

House Strictly Private.

Donations if desired to "Climb For Elane" fundraiser https://www.idonate.ie/donate/crowdfunder/climbforelaine

Rest in peace.

Nora Brennan - Knock / Timahoe

The death has occurred of Nora Brennan (née Duff), The Building, Knock, Ballinakill, formerly Orchard, Timahoe, peacefully on 
March 11 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter Margaret’s residence.

Predeceased by her loving husband Bernie, brother Thomas Duff, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Sadly missed by her children Michael, Catherine (Cass), Brian, Margaret (Hennessy), Thomas, Noelle (Deveney), sons-in-law Michael, Tom, Sean, daughters-in-law Lorna, Audrey, Olga, her 16 adored grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reception of remains to arrive at Knock Church on Thursday evening, March 12, for prayers at 6 pm until 8 pm.
Removal from Nora’s residence by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Friday at 11.20 am to arrive at St Lazarian's Church, Knock (R32 A3HA) for 12 noon Requiem Mass.

Mass can be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/laoisfuneralslive/live

Interment to follow in Saint Brigid's Cemetery, Ballinakill.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

May Nora Rest in Peace.

Sarah Phelan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Sarah Phelan, Dunamaise, Portlaoise and Ealga Nursing home, Shinrone, on March 11, peacefully at Tullamore hospital.

Daughter of the late Mary and Tim Phelan. Predeceased by her sister Sheila.

Deeply regretted by her sister Celine Foot, and brothers James, Felix and Timothy. Also missed by sister-in-law, Celine's partner James, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, and grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass at 11 am on Friday in SS Peter and Paul's Church, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Rest in Peace.

Josie Kavanagh - Ballacolla

The death has occurred of Josie Kavanagh (née Delaney), Coole, Ballacolla, Co. Laois and formerly Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Josie passed away on March 10, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Elizabeth, brothers John and Pat, and sisters Mary and Anne.

Beloved wife of Tommy, loving mother to Corrina, Paul, Graham and Denise. Cherished sister to Betty and Joe. Sadly missed by Tommy, Nicola, Cathy and Andrew, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. “May Josie Rest in Peace”

Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (eircode R32TN84) this Thursday, March 12, from 6 pm with Rosary at 8 pm.

Funeral mass this Friday morning (March 13th) at 11 am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla, (Eircode R32VY49) followed by interment in St Fergal’s Cemetery, Ballacolla, (Eircode R32R8HN).

Josie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/@GoLiveStream-mc2bo

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre.

Chrissie Bennett- Portarlington, Laois / Cloneygowan, Offaly

The death has occurred of Christina (Chrissie) Bennett (née Coleman) of Main Street, Portarlington, formerly of Cloneygowan, Offaly, peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, grandchildren Liam and Sean, parents Bill and Jane, sister Maureen, brothers Shem, Chris, Gus and Joe.

Deeply regretted by her loving sons Bill, Joe, Eamon, Mike, Padraig, Evin, Austin, Ronan and Colin, daughters Patricia, Anna and Mary sister Dore, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 W023) on Thursday evening from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Chrissie's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

May Chrissie Rest In Peace.

Mary Lawless - Rathdowney

The death occurred peacefully of Mary (Maura) Lawless (née Jay), on March 7, late of Rathdowney and formerly of Ballyboden, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of Bernard. Maura will be very dearly missed by her loving husband, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village (D22K602) on Wednesday, March 11, from 12noon to 2 pm. A Celebration of Maura’s Life will take place afterwards in The Temple, Newlands Cross Crematorium 9D24K1CY), arriving at 2.30 pm.

View Maura’s Cremation service on Wednesday at 2.30 pm, go to https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

May Maura rest in peace. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Parkinson’s Ireland or by clicking on the following link: https://www.parkinsons.ie/dublindonation/