Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas Fitzsimons,
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
At Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife Michelle, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Alan and William, aunt Louise, uncle William, sister-in-law Marguerite, brother-in-law Marty, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives and friends.
MAY THOMAS REST IN PEACE
In keeping with current government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a Private Funeral will take place in the coming days. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their understanding and support at this difficult time. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Thomas’s life will take place at a later date.
Joe (Barber) Conroy
Gurteen, Rosenallis, Laois
Joe (Vice President Rosenallis G.A.A) died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaois. Predeceased by his dear brothers Sean and Liam and his fond nephews John and Noel. Deeply regretted by his wife Teresa, daughters Orla O’Connor and Susan Norton, sons Declan and Joe, sister Maureen Lynch, (Drogheda), sons-in-law Martin and Evan, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Melissa, brothers-in-law Sean and Pat, sisters-in-law Margaret, Winnie and Teresa, his beloved grandchildren, neices and nephews, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Rest In Peace.
In accordance with Goverment and HSE guidelines Joe’s funeral will be for his immediate family only.
Teresa and family very much look forward to celebrating a memorial mass for Joe as soon as the pandemic has cleared and they want to thank you for your kind understanding.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 10, 2020
