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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 23, 2017

Deaths in Laois

Below are the recent deaths in Laois.

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Sean Horan
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois

Sean (Horan Coach Hire) died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Peg, daughter Adriene, sons William John and Jason Pio. Sadly missed by his sons John, Patrick and David, daughters Mary, Margaret and Julie. his adored 9 grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and large circle of friends. Reposing at the home Saturday from 6pm until Rosary at 9pm, Sunday from 12noon until Rosary at 9pm.  Removal on Monday to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.

Carmel Molloy
6 The Mill, Stradbally, Laois

Passed away peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her family, son Andy, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildern, nephews, nieces, good neighbours, relatives and friends. Carmel will repose at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 3o’c on Monday 24th with gathering of family and friends for recital of The Rosary at 8o’c on Monday night. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at the Church of The Sacred Heart at 12 noon with interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.

Margaret Corcoran (née Byrne)
Tinnakill, Clonmoylan, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois

Margaret (nee Byrne, Dublin Road Portlaois) Retired Staff Officer Laois Vocational Education Committee. Deeply regretted by her husband Mattie, sisters Frances Kelly (Dublin), Carol Mc Auley (Mountmellick), Cathy Harding (Leitrim), Clare Terri (Kent), Rita Vidal (France), Aunt Mary Ryan (Thurles), nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends. Reposing in her home from 6pm on Thursday evening Recital of the rosary at 9pm. Reposing on Friday from 2pm. Removal at 6.15pm to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.

Phil O’Keeffe
‘Ardmóna’, Cork Rd, Portlaoise, Laois

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. After an illness borne with dignity and fortitude, Phil (Philo), dearly loved husband of Maureen and cherished father to Antoinette and Claire and adored grandfather to Sarah and the late Kate. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law Tom Prendergast and Brian Rigney, his brother Barry, sister-in-law, Pauline, nephews, nieces, extended family, large circle of friends, and former colleagues in An Garda. Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise from 5 pm on Friday with rosary at 8 pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 1 pm on Saturday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Laois Hospice. House private please.

Margaret Corcoran (nee Byrne)
Tinnakill, Clonmoylan, Portarlington, Laois – Mountmellick, Laois

Margaret (nee Byrne, Dublin Road Portlaois) Retired Staff Officer Laois Vocational Education Committee. Deeply regretted by her husband Mattie, sisters Frances Kelly (Dublin), Carol Mc Auley (Mountmellick), Cathy Harding (Leitrim), Clare Terri (Kent), Rita Vidal (France), Aunt Mary Ryan (Thurles), nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends. Reposing in her home from 6pm on Thursday evening Recital of the rosary at 9pm. Reposing on Friday from 2pm. Removal at 6.15pm to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.

Elizabeth (Lil) Burke (née Dollard)
Shannon Street, Mountrath, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Burke, (nee Dollard), Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 19th July 2017 (peacefully) in her 92 year, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tim and mother of the late Mary (Kelly), Deeply regretted by her loving son Seamus, daughters Philomena (Stack) Clonreher, and Lillian Dublin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Mary Theresa, sons-in-law Eamonn and Brian, sister Phyllis (Gorman), nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at her son Seamus’ home (Shannon Street) from 7pm this (Wednesday) evening with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing on (Thursday) from 4pm at the Burke’s Funeral Home, with Removal at 6.30pm to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on (Friday) morning at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Paddy (James) Delaney
52 Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois/Timahoe, Laois

(Former Milkman). Beloved husband of the late Patsy and much loved father of Bríd Elizabeth, Geraldine and Martin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends. Reposing at his home this Thursday with rosary recital at 8:00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday in SS Peter & Paul’s Church at 10:00am. Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Friends of St Luke’s Hospital. House private on Friday morning please by family request.

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