Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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David Winston Watchorn
Ballinakill House, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
David Winston Watchorn passed away October 8th 2020 unexpectedly but peacefully in the care of the staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Loving only son of Irene and Bertie, cherished brother of Sandra, adored uncle of Kyle and brother-in-law of Nigel. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, aunt, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Owing to COVID19 restrictions a private funeral will take place for family and close friends.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Cardiac Unit, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.
Marlene (Mary) Kennedy (née O’Carroll)
Annamoe, Portarlington, Offaly / Kilteely, Limerick / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Kilteely, County Limerick. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of the Beacon Hospital , following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Kevin and loving mother of Eoin, Anne, Darragh, Kevin and Marian. Predeceased by her baby Darragh Joseph and brother Jerry. Sadly missed by her husband, her loving children and their spouses and partners, grandchildren Cormac, Aibhne and Rian, siblings Sibhy and Dick, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to the Covid 19 Directive A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday at 10:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. Marlene’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Mai Gannon (née Ryan)
Grawn, Attanagh, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, wife of the late Michael and loving mother of Margaret, Joe, and John. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Eileen, Bridie, Anne and Sr. Theresa (Little Company of Mary), brother Sean, daughters-in-law Ashley and Eleanor, son-in-law Seamus, sister-in-law, grandchildren Kathy, Aisling, Eimear, Lily, James, Molly, Michael and Christopher, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace
In accordance with current Government guidelines a private Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12.00 noon in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill.
Gertrude (Gertie) Webb (née Langford)
Scart, Ballinhassig, Cork / Mountmellick, Laois
WEBB (Scart. Ballinhassig, Co. Cork and formerly of Mountmellick,Co.Laois.) On October 6th 2020 peacefully, in the exceptional loving care of all the staff at the Haven Bay Care Centre. Gertrude (Gertie) (née Langford), dearly beloved wife of Willie, much loved mother of Ann (Scanlan) and Olive (Milligan) and dear twin sister of Florrie. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, adored grandchildren, great-grandchild, her sister, sons-in-laws Richard and Bryan, the Langford families, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
A private family funeral will take place, in accordance with current guidelines. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time.
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