Death Notices

Jim Lalor
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Jim Lalor, The Heath.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Mary. Loving father to Pat, Jimmy, Denis, Louise and Mark. Cherished grandfather to Emma, Tírna, Fionn, Ben, Anna, Daragh, and Shauna, great-granddaughter Aida. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister Mary O`Rourke, daughters in law, Gretta, Aileen, Trish, Freda, Louise’s partner Frank, brother in law Johnny, sister in law Patsy, nephews, nieces, relatives and neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday, November 21st from 5.30 pm until 8pm . Removal to the Church of the Assumption, The Heath on Friday to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/. Cremation will follow on Saturday at 12 noon in Newlands Crematorium.

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Annie McEvoy
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Annie McEvoy (nee Culleton), Dr Murphy Place.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her daughter, Mary Bourkes residence. Beloved wife of the late Pete, loving mother of Peter, Mary, Roger, Pat, Ann and Con. Cherished grandmother to Jordan, Tara, Leah, Rachel, Vivi, Thomas, Con, Callum, Fiachra, Darren and Ciaran. Great grandmother to Aoibheann, Conóg, Leo, Isabella, Oran, and Holly and Lennon, mother- in -law to Angela, Tom, Catherine, Kieran, and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 20th from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Thursday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.

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Carmel Scannell
Monday, November 18th, 2024

Carmel Scannell (nee Dunne), Newpark.

Peacefully in the excellent care of Midlands Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Molly and Martin Dunne. Beloved wife of the late Sean. Dearly loved mother to Donal and John. Cherished grandmother to Sean. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters in law, Joanne and Ursula. Her very close friend Ettie Fitzpatrick and former colleagues in St. Fintan’s Hospital. Sisters, Teasie Thompson, Lily Irvine (Gloucester) and Mary Nolan (Portlaoise). Brothers in law Andy and Michael and sister-in-law Bernadette, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 17th from 6.30 pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church on Wednesday for 2 pm requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

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John Joe Ging
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

John Joe Ging. Green Mill Lane.

Peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Katie, siblings Ann, Kathleen, Mary and Willie (Son). Deeply regretted by his loving brothers, Tommy, Paddy and Christy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements will be updated on Sunday, November 17th 2024.

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Margaret (Peggy) Conroy
Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Conroy, Glenlahan, Stradbally Rd.

Beloved & devoted wife of Joseph.Adored mother of Dean and Lorraine

Sadly missed by her loving family; son in law Christian, daughter in law Mary, grandchildren Eva and Gavin, sister Ber, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Peggy’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home on Monday, November 11th from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary recital at 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday at 11.20am to arrive at SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.

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Stephen Byrne
Friday, November 8th, 2024

Stephen Byrne, The Orchard, Maryborough Village and late of Emmett Street, Mountmellick,

Predeceased by his loving father Stephen and aunt Kitty Lynch (Emmett Street Mountmellick). Died unexpectedly at home. Serving Member Irish Prison Service. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Hazel and his adored daughters Sarah & Olivia, his devoted mother Peggy, father and mother-in-law Tony and Shiela Fitzpatrick, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

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Ned Ryan
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Ned Ryan. Morette, Emo.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. After an illness borne with dignity and love. Dearly loved son to Raymond and Evelyn. Cherished brother to Ray and Jack. Beloved partner to Anne and brother-in-law to Ellen. Deeply regretted by his grandparents Lill Ryan and Lucy Greene and all the extended Ryan and Greene families. Lovingly remembered by all his friends, teaching colleagues and colleagues in the HSE.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday, November 8th from 4 pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal from his home on Saturday to arrive at St Paul’s Church, Emo for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow in the New Cemetery, Emo.

House strictly family only Saturday morning

Family flowers only. All donations to Laois Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.

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Josephine Guinan
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Josephine Guinan (nee O’Connor) Dunamase, Stradbally and late of Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife to Tim and dearly loved mother to Phelim, Finian and Eileen. Cherished grandmother to Cillian, Rióna, Liam, Fiachra, Oisín, Iarlaith, Caoimhe and Ashlinn, son in law Liam, daughters in law Paula and Karina. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Charlie, Der, Briany, and sister Eileen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home (R32WY19) on Thursday, November 7th from 3 pm with Rosary recital at 8 pm. Removal on Friday to Ratheniska Church for 11 am Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/churches/church-of-the-holy-cross-ratheniska/ Interment will follow afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

House private on Friday morning.

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Patrycja Majewska
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Patrycja Mayewska, Esker Hills.

Peacefully after a long illness at St James Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Patrycja brought warmth, kindness and light to all who knew her, and her presence will be deeply missed. She touched the lives of many leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be held close. She will be deeply missed by her father Mariusz, mother Beata, step mother Monika, sister Martyna and all her family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday November 8th at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church;https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.

May she rest in eternal peace and may her spirit continue to watch over us with the same love and grace she shared during her time here.

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