Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Eileen Abbott (née Hogan)
Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Coolderry, Offaly
Eileen Abbott (née Hogan) Main Street, Borris-in Ossary, Co Laois and formerly The Heath, Coolderry, Co.Offaly, died May 4th in the care of the Staff at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Eileen, beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Deeply regretted by her daughters Helen, Connie and her partner Mark, Patricia and her husband Conrad, sons Tony and his wife Teresa, William and his wife Katsy, Declan, Brendan and his wife Louise, sister Essie (Holohan) brothers Kieran and Frank, sisters-in-law Margaret, Terry and Kathleen, her sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, nieces nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Due to Gov.advise re COVID 19 Eileen’s funeral will be for her immediate family only. Her family will arrange a memorial Mass as soon as the pandemic has cleared.
Pat Lillis
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Doonbeg, Clare
Lillis, Pat, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Shragh, Co. Clare, May 2nd 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his brother Tom. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Paddy. sisters Marion and Mary, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Given the exceptional climate and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew him, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place, at 12 noon on Monday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam.
Those who would have liked to attend his funeral, but due to these restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message for the family on the condolence page below, or send condolences in the traditional manner. The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
Michael (Sonny) Brophy
Russelstown, Attanagh, Laois/Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully, at St Vincent’s hospital Dublin. Husband of the late Bridie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Julia (Phelan), Annie (Butler), Peg & Mary (San Francisco), sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
In keeping with government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place. A Memorial Mass for Sonny will take place at a later date.
Bridie Kaye (née Bryan)
Rahin, Ballylinan, Laois
In her 92nd year. Peacefully, at her home on Saturday the 2nd of May. Pre-deceased by her husband Willie. Dearly loved mother of Noreen, Mena, Ber, Liz, Mary, Carmel, Tricia and Pádraig. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
A private family funeral will take place, due to Government advice regarding public gatherings.
Joe Mahon
Gurteen, Ballickmoyler, Laois/Ballickmoyler, Carlow
Joe Mahon of Gurteen, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 2nd, 2020, at his home.
Beloved husband of Sarah, much loved father of Arnold, Eamonn, Joseph and John, adored grandfather of Cillian, Luke, Julia, Eamonn, Katie, Jack and Tomás and cherished brother of Seamus, Arnold, Vincent, Eileen, Maura, Kathleen, Vera and the late Eugene.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Jenny, Mary, Maria and Sarah, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, uncle Paddy, nephew, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Joe’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences. However, due to the current situation, all funeral arrangements will be private.
Those who wish to leave a personal message of condolence may do so in the “Condolences” section below.
A celebration of Joe’s life will take place at a later date.
James Joseph (Squeak) Brady
Ash Trees, Stradbally, Laois
James passed away peacefully in the company of his loving and devoted family in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Greatly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Mary and Susan, sons Seamus, Richard, Paul and Conor. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Private family funeral. Covid 19 protocol is in place. Social distancing to be observed. Memorial mass will be organised at a later date. Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Sunday at 11.30 am on Stradbally Noticeboard Facebook page.
The Brady family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 4, 2020
