Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James Neale
Kilgorey, Crettyard, Carlow / Crettyard, Laois
James Neale of Kilgorey, Crettyard, Carlow, passed away peacefully, on 7th September, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Mildred and much loved father of Thomas, Heather, Clive, Wesley, Ivan.
Predeceased by his brothers Leeson and William, sisters Lottie and Ida, sister-in-law Charlotte, daughter-in-law Kate and his very good friend James Fitzgerald.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren Mark, Mason, Theo, David and George, daughter-in-law Una, Wesley’s partner Pauline, sisters Emily and Hilda, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his large circle of good neighbours and friends.
“The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Has Ended,”
Reposing at his home (R93 NF33) on Wednesday for close family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday at 2.30p.m in The Church of Ireland Church, Mayo and will be followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Michael (Gilpin) Conroy
No 6 O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of No18 St John’s Sq. Predeceased by his sons Eugene Tommy and Christopher. Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Michael, Eddie, Andrew, Paul, Jimmy and Thresea. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
A private family funeral funeral will take place. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in SS Peter & Paul’s church. Interment afterwards in Ss Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Fred Townsend
Mary Street, Durrow, Laois/Santry, Dublin
Peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, following a short illness. Predeceased by his wife Anne. Deeply regretted by his son Fred, brother Albert and sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Daniel and Joanne, nieces Trish and Antoinette their husbands Donal and David, nephews Fred and Albert their wives Liz and Teresa, grandnieces and nephews and a large circle of friends.
Arriving in Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, at 7pm on Sunday the 6th of September 2020. Requiem Mass on Monday, 7th September 2020, at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions Fred’s funeral will be for immediate family only. You are welcome to attend in the precinct of the funeral home, church and cemetery during the service and en-route.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 8, 2020
