Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Castles (née Connor)
Mill Street, Birr, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Castles, formerly of Mill Street, Birr, Co. Offaly September 7th, 2017 peacefully in the tender care of the nursing staff in St. Bridget’s Hospital, SHAEN, Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Samuel, deeply regretted by her brother Patrick Connor, family and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday in SHAEN at 11.00 o’c. followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr at approx. 1.15 o’c.
Barry Kelly
Ringmahon House, Blackrock, Cork/Portarlington, Laois
Kelly (Ringmahon Court, Ringmahon House, Blackrock, Cork and formerly of Portarlington, Laois and Kinross Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey) – On September 6th, 2017 peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, at the Mercy University Hospital, Barry (former Landlord in the U.K. and Portarlington); beloved partner of the late Mary Hoey, much loved son of the late Frank and Essie (nee Lawlor), dearest brother of Brian, Madeline, Elizabeth and the late Colleen and Danny. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his loving family, sister-in-law Therese, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, nieghbours and his many friends in Cork, Portarlington and Surrey.
Kevin Higgins
Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Kevin, husband of the late Rosemary (nee Spaine) peacefully in the care of the staff Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Lovingly remembered by his family, Ciara, Aiveen, Jemima and Conor. Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and loyal friends.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, September 7th, from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 9pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Mother of The Church, Castleknock, Dublin for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Friday. Burial immediately afterwards in Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Pascal Dunne
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Also of Leeds England. Peacefully at Leeds City Hospital. Loving son of the late John and dear brother of the late Brian. Sadly missed by his loving children Danielle, Jamie-Lee, Georgie and Kieran, wife Siobhan, mother Jane, brothers Michael and Paul, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at the family home in Coolbanagher on Thursday from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 11:15am arriving St Paul’s Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo. House Private On Friday Morning Please.
Dan Lalor
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dan passed away peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Doris, Son William and Daughter Trish. Sadly missed by his Mother in Law Phil and Father in Law Paddy, Daughter in Law Karen, His Sister Margaret, Brother in Law Tom, his Aunt Theresa, grandchildren Ellie – Ann and Heidi. Dan’s niece Liz, nephews Liam and Denis, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his residence on Wednesday 6th from 4 o clock with Rosary at 8 o clock. Removal on Thursday morning at 11.20 to arrive at Saint Michael’s Church Timahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 8, 2017
