Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Terence (Terry) Morris
Borohan, Errill, Laois
Terence (Terry) Morris, Borohan, Errill, Co. Laois. January 3rd 2021. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Predeceased by his longtime friend Michael. Sadly mourned by all his friends, his care team, Gordana, Fenagh and Jackie, Howard and staff at Flynn’s Medical Hall, Dr. Maeve Carroll, Borris in Ossory and all who knew Terry.
As per the COVID-19 Directive a private funeral has been arranged, due to the increased risk of infection you are asked not to congregate at the Church yard or at the cemetery in the interest of public safety and in compliance with the current guidelines.
Patricia (Pat) Mulville (née Culliton)
Dundrum, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
MULVILLE (née Culliton), Patricia (Pat) (Dundrum and formerly of Rearymore, Clonaslee, Co. Laois) 2nd January 2021 (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, while in the tender care of the staff at the Four Ferns Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her loving husband Peter. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her sons Paul, Philip, David and Brian, daughters-in-law Joanne, Mary, Eliz and Olga, cherished grandchildren Cian, Emma, Niamh, Aoife, Peter, Louis, Patrick, Katherine, Harry, Luke and Scott, sister Siobhan, sister-in-law Monica, many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Due to current restrictions a private Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (January 6 2021) at 9:30am. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Mass at this link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/.
Patrick John Nealon
The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois/Janesboro, Limerick
Nealon . The Hermitage, Portlaoise. Formerly Clonboyne and Janesboro Limerick. January 4th 2020. Peacefully at the Regional Hosp. Portlaoise. Patrick Joseph (PJ), beloved husband of Trudy and dearly loved father to Malcolm and Nanette. Cherished grandfather to Stephane, Eoghan, Aidan, Colm and Brian. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter-in-law Violet, son-in-law Michael, brother-in-law Fr John Roche, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, former colleagues in Avonmore and his great friends in the Active Retirement Group.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, for family only, in St Peter and Paul’s Church on Wednesday at 12 noon. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Brigid Buggie (née Mullally)
Formerly 8 Court Square, Stradbally, Laois
Brigid passed away peacefully in her 89th year in Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally in the care of Matron Deirdre and staff. Predeceased by her husband Sean and son Michael (Rosie) Buggie. Sadly missed by her daughter Ann, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Michael, Catherine, Martine and Eoin, great-grandchildren Jamie, Erin, Sadie, Isabella and Vada. Deeply regretted by her brother Tommy, sisters Frankie, Edie and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid restrictions there will be a private family funeral. Removal from the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally on Wednesday to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 2 o’clock Requiem Mass. Interment to follow to Oakvale Cemetery. Brigid’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.whelehanfunerals.com/brigidbuggie Sympathisers are welcome to stand along the route to the cemetery and in the precincts of the cemetery grounds. Social distancing to be observed at all times please.
The Buggie family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.
Sarah Claxton (née Bergin)
Ballytarsna, Pike of Rushall, Laois
Sarah Claxton (nee Bergin), Ballytarsna, Pike of Rushall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. January 4th 2021. (Peacefully) at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Willie, brothers Tom , Pad, Joe, Richard and Noel, sisters, Nan, Kathleen, Sheila, Mary, Margaret and Lil. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving son Willie, daughter-in-law Sharon, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid 19 directive a private family funeral will take place (limited to 10 people). Due to increased risk of infection you are asked not to congregate in the church yard or at the cemetery in the interest of public safety and current public health guidelines.
Sarah’s family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support at this sad and difficult time.
Sarah’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Pike of Rushall Church facebook page on Wednesday (6th. Jan.) at 12 noon.
Kay Gibbs (née Hyland)
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at her residence. Deeply regretted by her loving son Jamie, brothers Fr. Sean and P.J., sister May, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions a private family funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Tuesday at 10:50am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, for Requiem Mass at 11:30am. A private family cremation Service will take place afterwards. People are welcome to stand along the route to the church and in the churchyard with social distancing being observed at all times.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Kay’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
John Dalton
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois
Dalton, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co. Laois, January 3rd 2021. Predeceased by his son John and daughter Martina.
Beloved husband of Catherine and loving father to Michael, Pat, Raymond and David, Ann-Marie,Teresa, Amanda, Imelda and Nicola. Deeply regretted by his brothers George and Michael, and sister Mary, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Clare Dunne (née Fennell)
Belgrove, Ballybrittas, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Grattan Street, Portlaoise. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Patrick (Paddy). Deeply regretted by her loving family Enda, Helen and Pauric, son-in-law Will, daughters-in-law Mairead and Noelle, grandchildren Paddy, Rose, Ellie, Louise, Amy and Billy, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, a private family funeral will take place. Removal from her residence on Wednesday at 11.20am, arriving at The Sacred Heart Church, Rath, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery. People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the churchyard and in the cemetery with social distancing being observed at all times.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
George Kerr
Ross, Portlaoise, Laois
Kerr George. Ross Portlaoise. Passed away in The Regional Hosp. Portlaoise. On Sunday 3rd January 2021. Loving husband of the late Olive. Sadly missed by David and Andrew. Aphra, and Yvonne. Daughter in law Yvonne. Sons in law John and Anthony. Grandchildren, Aimee, Dylan, Elva, Luke, Zoe, Gabriel and Harvey. Family only funeral due to government guidelines. More detail to follow.
Funeral Arrangements Later
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