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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 3, 2022

Deaths in Laois

Below are the recent local deaths.

May they rest in peace.

Frank Fitzpatrick
Shankill, Dublin/Timahoe, Laois

Frank Fitzpatrick of Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Saturday 2nd April 2022, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of the late Anna and father of Justin. He will be sadly missed by his adored granddaughters Patience and Poppy and their mother Sadie, sister-in-law Irene, nieces and nephews and by his extended family and friends, especially Ian and Laun.

“May he rest in peace”.

Maher (nee Doyle) Maureen, Raheny and formerly Portlaoise, April 1st 2022. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Shrewbury Nursing Home, Dromcondra.

Maureen Maher
Raheny, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois

Predeceased by her husband Patrick (late of Rathleague, Portlaoise) and her son Brendan. Dearly loved mother to John. Cherished grandmother to Liam, Norma, Rory, Kieran and Tilly. Daughter in law Joanne, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Monday evening from 7pm. With rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Please observe Covid precautions. The family/ wishes to thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

John O’Reilly
Harristown, Carlow/Laois

John O’Reilly, Harristown and formerly Fruithill, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 1st, 2022, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved husband of Statia, much loved father of Áine, John, Brian and Helen, adored grandfather of Katie, Lucie, Molly, Cathal, Dan, Peter, John, Norá, Ned and Bríd and cherished brother of Maura, Patsy and the late Breda, Lena, Rosaleen and Billy.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Vinny, daughters-in-law Niamh and Áine, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home (Eircode R93 N262), all day on Saturday, with prayers at 8pm that evening. Removal on Sunday at 12.30pm to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Killeshin Cemetery, Carlow.

John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link – https://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Eíst, Carlow.

Johanna (Josie) Brown (née Dowling)
Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny, Callan, Kilkenny/Freshford, Kilkenny/Portlaoise, Laois

Peacefully, on Thursday 31st March 2022 in the wonderful care of the staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Bill. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Helen, son-in-law Kevin, grandsons David and Philip, David’s wife Niamh, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Josie Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan on Monday, 4th April, from 5pm. Funeral Prayers will be recited at 7pm, followed by removal to St. Lachtain’s Church, Freshford. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the following link: Click Here

Edith Lawlor (née Furlong)
Canal House, Mountmellick, Laois

Edith Lawlor (nee Furlong) Canal House, Mountmellick died April 1st in the loving care of The Staff at Mountmellick Community Hospital.

Beloved wife of the recently deceased William (Bill) Lawlor. Deeply regretted by her loving family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Saturday from 6pm with funeral prayers at 6.30pm. Removal at 6.45pm to Paul’s Church Mountmellick arriving at 7pm. Funeral service on Sunday at 2pm. Interment afterwards in The Rock Of Dunamaise Church Grounds arriving approximately 3.30pm.

Due to the current guidelines, face coverings should be worn and a safe social distance applied to protect the welfare of all.

Sadie Kinsella (née Byrne)
Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, Laois/Bluebell, Dublin

Formerly of Bluebell, Dublin 12. Unexpectedly at her residence. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gerard, family Tracey, Lynda, Gerard and Alan, brothers, sisters, her adoring 8 grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, extended family and friends.

The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington.

Sadie’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington

SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 2, 2022