Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Bill Devereux
7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, family Adrian, David and Sofie, brothers John, Pat and Donal, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive Funeral and House Strictly Private Please. A Memorial Mass for Bill will take place at a later Date. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time.
Colm Healion
Clontarf, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Healion Colm, Clontarf and late of Mountmellick, Co. Laois, 9th April 2020. Peacefully at Beneavin House, beloved husband of the late Bridie and loving father of Maura, Terri, Mel and the late Joanie. Sadly missed by his loving brother Brian, grandchildren, Ciaran, Donal, Colum, Andrew, Stuart, Sarah, Lara and Mia, great granddaughter Edith, sons-in-law, Gerry, David and Paul, sisters-in-law May (Healion), May (Mulhall), brother-in-law Patrick, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
A private funeral will take place due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings.
Jim McDonald
Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois/Timahoe, Laois/Straffan, Kildare
McDonald, Jim Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois and late of Straffan, Kildare and Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois died suddently on Thursday 9th April.
Beloved and proud father of Andrew and Stephen and daughter-in-law Niamh. Loving partner to Mary Sweeney (nee Scully), dearly loved brother to Matt, Margaret, Kate and brother-in-law Michael. Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and so sadly missed by his extended family, friends, colleagues and all those who knew him.
Given the Government guidance currently in place, a private funeral with immediate family only, will take place.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support at this time. A memorial mass for Jim will take place at a later date.
Mary Patchett (née O’ Brien)
Clonin, Mountrath, Laois/Ballyroan, Laois
Mary Patchett (nee O’Brien) Clonin, Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly of 1. Chapel Street, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Beloved and devoted wife to Graham. Dearly loved sister to her brother Martin and sister-in-law Susan. Wonderful and cherished aunt to Donna, nephews Loren, Emmet, Simon and Neal. Loving grand aunt to Alexandra and Thomas dearly beloved cousin to Paul, Christopher, Matthew and Charlotte. Deeply regretted and so sadly missed by her loving family, friends, colleagues and all those whose lives and hearts that were touched by our beautiful Mary.
Due to the Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
John Switzer
The Curragh, Kildare/Newbridge, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
SWITZER John (The Curragh, Roseberry, Newbridge ,Co. Kildare and Kilminchy, Portlaoise) – 8th April 2020 (peacefully) at Naas Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving son Johnnie, daughter Suzanne, and their mother Margaret, son-in-law David, grandson Matthew, sisters-in-law Marcella and Carol, extended family, relatives and friends.
May John Rest in Peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings.
Tommy Tuohy
Mountmellick, Laois
Tommy Tuohy, Portarlington Road, Mountmellick. Died April 7th 2020 at St.James Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving wife and family. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Nancy and children Mary, Tina, Tommy and Amanda. Granchildren Tom, Ruby, Wayne, Savannah, brothers Bill, Pa, Johnny and Michael, sisters Maggie, Maureen, Kathleen, Bunny, Nan, Gussie and Sheila. Son-in-law Patrick Greene. Uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
In keeping with Government and HSE advise Tommy’s funeral will be private. Nancy and her family thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time. A memorial mass will be arranged for Tommy when the pandemic has cleared
Joseph Young
Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Laois
The death has occurred of Joseph Young, Chapel Street, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Ex Bord Na Mona Employee. Died the 7th of April 2020 peacefully, at home, in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of Frances and dear father of Anthony and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Eoin, grandchildren Hamish and Muiris, relatives and friends.
Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings a private family funeral will take place. A Memorial Service for Joseph will take place at a later date.
Joseph’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time. The Funeral Mass on Thursday, the 9th of April, at 12 noon, can be watched on www.mcnmedia.tv under Clonaslee Parish.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 9, 2020
