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Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 21, 2020

Deaths in Laois

Below are the recent deaths in Laois.

Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Philomena (Phil) Butler (née Hyde)
Pinevilla, Portarlington, Laois / Douglas, Cork

Formerly Station Road, Portarlington and late of Grange, Douglas, Cork City. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late John, dear mother of the late Paul. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Lisa, grandchildren Tara and Mikey and their father Michael, Lisa’s partner Ronan, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Friday from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday at 10:20am arriving St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To Portarlington Meals on Wheels.

Jane Deegan (née Clear)
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois

Jane passed away unexpectedly. Jane will be greatly missed by her loving husband Hubert and her much loved children Patrick, Kate and Sarah, her brother Tom, sisters Ann, Rose and Margaret, her mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and her colleagues in the prison service.

May Jane Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence on Friday at 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm Friday evening. Arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Rath on Saturday morning for 10.30am Requiem Mass. Cremation to follow in Newlands Cross Cremetorium. Family flowers only by request.

Donations if desired to Irish Heart foundation. Donation box will be in the church.

Mary Knowles (née Dowling)
Crossard, Wolfhill, Laois, R14 F430

Peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Pat. Deeply regretted by her sons Michael, Pat and Willie, her daughters Catherine (Lanigan), Mary (Owens), Statia (Vaughan), Breda (Cahill) and Carmel (Farrell), her sister Kathleen, brother Sean, daughters-in-law Anne, Kate and Catherine, sons-in-law John, Pat, Mike, Chris and Fergal, her adored 31 grandchildren, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence (Eircode R14F4 30) today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday. House private from 5pm on Friday. Removal on Friday evening to St. Mary’s Church, Wolfhill arriving at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

May Mary rest in peace.

Fr. John Lalor P.P.
Parochial House, Camross, Laois / Durrow, Laois / Kilkenny

Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Anne, brother Gay, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, Bishop of Ossory, Bishop Dermot Farrell, priests of Ossory diocese and the people of Camross.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at the Parochial House, Camross from 12.00 noon Friday. Removal at 7.00pm to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross for Funeral prayers at 7.15pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 12.00 noon. Burial in Durrow Cemetery at 2.15pm approximately.

Stephen McMulkin
Farnans, Laois / Crettyard, Kilkenny

At Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Stephen will be sadly missed by his wife Monica, sons Thomas, Mark and Kevin, daughters Julie-Ann and Caroline, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

MAY STEPHEN REST IN PEACE

Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer from 2pm to 6pm on Friday. Funeral Prayers on Saturday morning at 10am followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.

House Private Please.

Paudge Ryan
O’Moore’s Forest, Mountmellick, Laois

Paudge Ryan, O’Moore’s Forest, Mountmellick. Died February 20th peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Deeply regretted by loving wife Noreen, his children John, Patrick, Kieran, Sadie, Anthony, grandchildren Anna, Kieran, Patrick, Kate, Sarah, John, Molly and Khloe, daughters-in-law Assumpta, Denise, Claire, Ann and Aoife, brother-in-law Kieran and Pat O’Conner, sister-in-law Majella, relations, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing in his home on Friday from 2pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial after in St. Fintan’s Cemetery. Family time on Saturday morning please.

Ann Brennan (née Brannigan)
Clorinka, Muckalee, Kilkenny / Ballinakill, Laois

Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Archersrath Nursing Home. Predeceasd by her loving husband Martin (Matt). Much loved mother of John, Julianne (Fagan), Marian (Lennon), and Jacinta (McMahon). Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law, Sheila, sons-in-law, Paul, Tommy and Kieran, her cherished grandchildren, sisters, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, her great neighbours and many friends.

Rest in peace

Ann will be reposing on Thursday 20th February in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlecomer, R95N5Y8, from 5 p.m., with rosary and vigil prayers at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Brendan’s Church, Muckalee, with interment afterward in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Village Day Care Centre, Kilkenny.

Jim Ferry
Sheskinbeg, Derrybeg, Gweedore, Donegal / Laois

Jim Ferry, Sheskinbeg, Derrybeg, Gweedore, Co. Donegal died 18th February 2020. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen. Beloved father of Ann Moore, Garrafin, Mountrath. Deeply regretted by his family Margaret, Ann, Jimmy and their partners Simon, Pat and Louise. grandchildren Matthew, James, Jack, Patrick, Daniel and Georgia, great-grandchild Freddie, brothers and their partners, nephews and nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing this Wednesday evening from 6pm in the home of Ann and Pat Moore, Garrafin, Mountrath (R32H9H5), Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving on Thursday evening at 6.45pm to St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, Gweedore. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Maghergallen Cemetery.

Lorraine Fitzgerald (née Carey)
Askea, Carlow Town, Carlow / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois

And also Ballaghmore, borris-in-Ossory.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gavin and son Rían, parents Kevin and Joan Carey, sister Aishling, brother Kevin, grandmother Mary Carey, parents-in-law Matt and Ann, sisters-in-law Niamh and Ciara, uncle Tom, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at her parents house in Ballaghmore (R32 P2H5) on Thursday evening from 4pm with prayers at 8pm. Private removal on Friday arriving in St. Lua Church, Ballaghmore (R32 AE86) for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Pallative Care Carlow/Kilkenny.

Martin Sweeney
7, Willmount Estate, Janesboro, Limerick, V94 92H1 / Portlaoise, Laois

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at University Hospital, Limerick. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Very deeply regretted by his daughter Martina, son James, son-in-law Shane, daughter-in-law Carol, grandchildren Keith, Kerri, Shannon & Emily, brothers, sisters, very close friend Maria, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends & neighbours.

May He Rest in Peace

Reposing at home in Willmount Estate, Janesboro, Thursday (Feb. 20th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday (Feb. 21st) to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro to arrive for 11am Mass with Funeral afterwards to Kilcornan Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Lung Foundation. House private, outside of Reposal times.

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