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Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Deaths in Laois

Below are the recent local deaths.

May they rest in peace.

Liam Devoy
Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Laois

Liam Devoy, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co. Laois. Died peacefully at home on the 8th of February. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary, his sister Sheila, brothers Fintan, Dan and James. Liam will be sadly missed by his siblings Michael, Martin, Kitty and Seamus, his brothers in law Michael Cushen and Pat McAndrew, his sister in law Kathleen, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Sir Erik Bennett
Donaghmore, Laois

Bennett, Air Vice Marshal (RAF) Sir Erik (Sultanate of Oman, late of Glebe House, Donaghmore, Co. Laois) – January 28th 2022, in Oman. Predeceased by his brother Bob, sisters Betty (Lalor) and Rita (Hearnden). Deeply regretted by his sister June (Powell), his nieces and nephews and their families and his many friends.

Funeral service Thursday 10th February at 2.30pm in St. Canice’s Church, Aghaboe, Co. Laois, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the homeless charity St. Mungo’s: https://www.mungos.org The funeral service will be livestreamed on https://youtube.com/c/AllisonRitchieChurchSinger

Reenie (Catherine) England
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois

Funeral Arrangements Later

John Dunne
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois / Ballyfin, Laois

John Dunne, Davitt Road, Mountmellick and formerly of Deerpark, Ballyfin, Co. Laois. Died 5th of February. Predeceased by his father Jim. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Fiona, his daughters Megan and Linda, grand daughter Croia, his mother Maura, his brothers Pat and Seamus, his sisters Breda and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in his home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.00pm. Removal on Wednesday at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mass can be live streamed on https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/

SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 8, 2022