Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Bracken (née Hayden)
Stradbally, Laois
Bracken (Nee Hayden,) Stradbally, Co. Laois on 31st March 2020. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Deeply regretted by her daughters, Ruth and Gwen and her son Keith, grandchildren, sons-in-law, John and Chris, daughter in-law Liz, relatives, neighbours and all her friends.
‘May Maureen Rest In Peace’.
Given the current circumstances and to protect everyone who knew Maura, a private burial with the immediate family will take place.
Sincere thanks to the care staff at St, Lucy’s Ward, St Vincent’s Hospital, Mount Merrion, Dublin.
Patrick McEntaggart
Clondalkin, Dublin/Portarlington, Laois
McEntaggart Patrick (Tony) 31st March 2020 (Clondalkin and late of Portarlington, Co. Laois) peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Millbrook Manor Nursing Home; beloved husband of the late Josephine and loving father of Seán and Patricia (Kim), sadly missed by his loving son and daughter, grandchildren Adam, Alex and Seán, sister Stacia, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
In line with Government/HSE advice and to ensure the safety of all Patrick’s relatives and friends, a small private funeral will be held. His family would ask that over the coming days everyone who knew Patrick would take some time to light a candle or take a quiet moment to think of the kind and loving gent he was. We will have a celebration of Patrick’s life with family and friends in due course.
Roland (Sam) Cairns
27 Woodgrove Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Clara, Offaly
Sam died on March 31st, 2020, peacefully, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. He is formerly of Leetown Glencarse, Perth, Scotland and is predeceased by his dad Samuel. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bertha (nee Kenny, formerly of River Street, Clara Co. Offaly), daughter Rachael, sons Christopher and Michael, mother Catherine (Rena), brothers Steven and Mark, aunts, uncles, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral service for Sam will be held on Friday in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin at 1.30pm followed by cremation. Due to the outbreak of Covid19 and in the interest of public safety Sam’s wake and cremation will be for family only. A memorial service for Sam will be held at a later date.
Rev. Fr.Charlie Gorman
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Fr. Charlie passed away peacefully on March 29th 2020, in the loving care of his close friends and the staff of Avantara in Billings, Montana, U.S.A.
Predeceased by his beloved parents Martin & Mary Anne (Kerwin); his brothers Paddy, Billy, Martin, Jimmy & Tommy; his sisters Katie (Phelan), Lizzie (Delahunty) & Mary (Delaney), and his nieces Margaret & Anne.
He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, his many cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and the U.S.A.
Fr. Charlie’s funeral will take place in Billings, Montana.
A Memorial Mass will be arranged at a later date to celebrate his great life
Jesus, Jesus, Thanks Jesus
“When orchids brighten the earth; darkest winter has turned to spring;May this dark grief, flower with hope in every heart that loves you.May you continue to inspire us:To enter each day with a generous heart.To serve the call of courage and love”
Joe Hogan
Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois
Hogan. Joe Powerscourt, Abbeyleix Rd.. Portlaoise and formerly Cloonagh, Ballyfin, 31st March 2020 Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hosp. Predeceased by his brothers Liam and Martin and sister Bríd. Deeply regretted by his brothers Noel, Vinny Michael and Frank, sisters May, Peggy, Robin, and Anne. Nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Private family funeral will take place in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. A memorial mass will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
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