Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Victor Brydone
New Inn Cross, Emo, Laois
Victor Brydone, New Inn Cross, Emo, Portlaoise, Died September 12th Peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his wife Peggy and son Peter. Deeply regretted by his sons Jamie, David and Richard, brother Anthony, Sisters Joyce and Barbara, daughter-in-law Mary, sister-in-law Mon, brothers-in-law, grandchildren Leon and Aaron relatives and friends. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home on Friday at 12.20pm to arrive at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Emo, for 1 o’clock. Cremation afterwards at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
John Sutherland
Abbey Cresent, Abbeyleix, Laois
Sutherland. Abbey Cresent, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. September 12th 2017 Peacefully in the devoted care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. John beloved husband of Bridie (nee Dunne) and dearly loved father to Karen and Jacqueline. And loving grandfather to Adam. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother-in-law Frank, son-in-law, Liam, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise from 5.30 pm on Wed evening, with removal at 7 pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan to arrive at 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass at 11 am on Thursday followed by interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Ballyroan. Family flowers only.
Frank Dooley
Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois
Frank Dooley, England, late of Roundwood, Mountrath, Co Laois. Died 13th August 2017 in England. Deeply regretted by his mother his family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Wednesday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 7pm to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross, arriving at 7.30pm, (via Roundwood). Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Harry Forbes
102 Church St. Graiguecullen, Carlow
Harry Forbes, 102 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly on September 11th, 2017 at his home. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Aaron, Tracey, Courtney, Danielle and Harry. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sisters, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Reposing at his home from 12 noon on Tuesday with Prayers at 8 p.m. Removal on Wednesday at 1 p.m to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30 p.m. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery, Carlow.
Margaret (Peg) Bergin (née Doherty)
Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Laois
Bergin (nee Doherty), Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, September 11th 2017. Peacefully in the presence of her family, Margaret (Peg), predeceased by her sister Bridget (Dunphy) and her brother Joe. Deeply regretted by her husband Andy and her family, Andrew, Michael, Sarah and Catherine, daughter-in-law Bernadette, sons-in-law Martin and Mick, grandchildren, her sisters Ann (Walker), Kay Doherty , Teresa (Walsh) and Betty (Kelly), her brothers Charlie and Sean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home (Kilcoran) on Tuesday evening from 2pm with rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in the Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery. No flowers by request, donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society. House private on Wednesday morning.
Patrick (Pat, Paddy) Mullaney
Gash, Castletown, Laois/Moyne, Tipperary
Patrick (Pat, Paddy) Mullaney, Gash, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. September 9. 2017. (peacefully after a short illness) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise in his 91st year. Husband of the late Mary (nee Ryan). Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Kathleen (Lucey) Stillorgan, sons Gerard, Sean and P. J., brother Johnny (Moyne), grandchildren Patrick, Daniel, James and Ryan, and great-grandchild Cormac, daughters in law Trisha and Maura, son in law Denis, sister in law Mary, brother in law Michael, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Mai Coss (née McCann)
Bridge st., Portlaoise, Laois
Coss (nee McCann) Bridge Street, Portlaoise, September 8th, 2017. Mai, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and dearly loved mum to Ann and Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sister Kit (Guilfoyle), sister-in-law Bridie, daughter-in-law Frances, grandchildren, Joy, Richard and Emily, great-grandchildren Leo and Finnbarr, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, from 6pm on Sunday evening with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, for 10am requiem Mass. Interment immediately after wards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
