Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Denis P. Foley
213 Sue Ryder Home, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Dublin 2, Dublin
Formerly of Percy Place, Dublin 2. Peacefully, in the loving care of The Staff of The Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by his son Stephen, daughter Suzanne, son-in-law Paul Handley, grandchildren Megan, Jessica, Rachel, Rebecca and Lauren, sister-in-law Peggy, nephew Ronan. Predeceased by his brother Tony.
May Denis Rest in Peace
Reposing at The Chapel of Rest Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, on Tuesday 23rd of July from 11.00am to 1.00pm. With removal afterwards to The Garden Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium for cremation Service at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to Sue Ryder Foundation.
Desmond (Des) Rankin
Annebrook House, Portlaoise, Laois
Rankin (Annebrook House, Portlaoise, Co. Laois) – July 20, 2019, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Desmond (Des), son of the late Joe and Ann Rankin, loving husband of Maureen, dear father of Mary and Anne and grandfather of Ben. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law Trevor, sisters-in-law Breda and Betty, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Sunday with rosary at 8pm. Removal to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, on Monday (22nd), to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in The Holy Cross Cemetery, Ratheniska.
Denis Tynan
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully in the loving and wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by his brother Liam. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister-in-law May, nieces Elizabeth and Geraldine, their husbands Martin and William, grandnephews Martin, Shaun and Billy, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Saturday from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Sunday from 5pm with Removal at 6:50pm arriving Church of the Sacred Heart Rath at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery Killenard.
Kevin Tunstead
Ardough, Gortahile, Carlow / Laois
Kevin Tunstead of Ardough, Gortahile, Co. Laois and formerly of Bilboa Cross, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 19th, 2019 at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Thomas, Kevin, Elizabeth and Mark, adored grandfather of Annie, Paul and Danielle and cherished brother of John, Tim, Lil and the late William, Leo and George. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Suzanne, Edel and Geraldine, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May Kevin Rest In Peace
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow from 2pm on Sunday with Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, (via his residence) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team.
House Private Please
George Edward (Ned) Gee
Dunmore, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at his residence, beloved husband of Deirdre and loving father to Gordon, Rowena and Richard; deeply regretted by his loving family, brother, sisters, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 2.00pm Saturday until 8.00pm. Removal on Sunday to St. Michael and All Angels Church, Abbeyleix (R32AW62) for Funeral Service at 3.30pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. House private on Sunday please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Abbeyleix Hospital
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 21, 2019
