Death Notices

Mark Walsh
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

Mark Walsh, Hawthorn Way, Esker Hills and formerly Mill Road, Daingean, Co. Offaly.

Suddenly, following a tragic accident. Loving husband to his heartbroken wife Clare (nee Slevin, Horseleap, Co. Westmeath). Devoted and adoring father to his cherished daughter Fiadh and son Daniel. Dearly loved son to Donal and Clare and sister Emma. Mother in law Ann Slevin, brothers in law David, Hugo and Tore. Nephew (Colin) & niece (Isabelle), uncles, aunts, cousins, wider family and friends. Also remembered by his co-workers and customers of Mill Road Plant Hire.

May He Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Thursday, April 18th from 5pm until 8pm, with Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral on Friday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 noon Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.

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Micheal McDonald
Monday, April 15th, 2024

Michael McDonald, Dublin Road.

Mick McDonald. “St Jude’s”, Dublin Road.

Peacefully passed away at the Mildands Regional Hospital. Affectionately known as “The Gateaux Man”. Beloved husband of Mary and father of Stephen and David and the late Matthew. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Anthony, daughter in law Valerie, son in law Ben, grandchildren Roisin and Simon, great-grandchildren Ezra and Kai, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s funeral home on Wednesday, April 17th from 6.30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

House private, please.

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Frances Cripps
Monday, April 15th, 2024

Frances Cripps, Triogue Court, New Road.

Peacefully at Drominin Nursing Home. Stradbally. Predeceased by her daughter Kathleen. Dearly loved mother to Geraldine, Frances, Cecilia, Catherine, Joe, Ciaran and George. Cherished grandmother to her many adoring grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Paddy, brothers in law, sisters in law, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church to arrive for 2 pm Requiem Mass https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

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Phyllis Culleton
Monday, April 15th, 2024

Phyllis Culleton, Rossleighan.

Phyllis (Phil) Culleton peacefully departed this life in the embrace of her devoted family. She will be sorely missed by her husband John, her three sons, John, Shane and Philip, her grandchildren Aislinn, Saoirse, Setanta and Kjartan as well as her extended family. She was formerly cared for by the loving staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise.

Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea.

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crost the bar.

Phil will repose at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm with a short Prayer Service at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 2pm in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise followed by burial in Portlaoise Cemetery.

The Mass may be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/

Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the online section below.

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Josie Taylor
Sunday, April 14th, 2024

Josie Taylor Hillview Drive and formerly Mountrath Road.

Peacefully in the loving care of the Residence Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Eileen, Maura and Kitty, brother in law John, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at her nephew Noel Marum’s residence Mountrath Road on Monday, April 15th from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church on Tuesday for 12 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/ Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.

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Liam Adams
Sunday, April 14th, 2024

Liam Adams M.P.S.I., Glenlahan, Stradbally Road and late of Adams Pharmacy, Portlaoise and Tullamore.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Róisín and dearly loved father of Niamh, Dónal and Róisín. Adored Grandad of Sorcha, Aoibhín, Órnaith, Alice and Nora. Loving son of Eithne and the late Billy. Dear brother of Gerald, Aislinn, Kevin, Helen and Michael. He will be very sadly missed by sons-in-law Terence and Diarmuid, daughter-in-law Jane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and customers.

Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige.

Reposing at his family residence (R32YWOC) from 2pm on Tuesday, April 16th with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul’s Church to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass; https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

House private on Wednesday morning please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

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Paddy Macken
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

Paddy Macken, Summerhill Lane and formerly Athlone

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Patrick (Paddy), retired assistant County Librarian, Laois County Library and former Captain Mountrath Golf Club. Cherished husband and best friend of Gabrielle, adored Dad to Gary and Carla, beloved grandfather to Caleb, Emma and Alex and loving father-in-law to Rob. He will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family his beloved doggies Maud and Matilda and his large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, April 11th from 6.30 until 8 pm. Removal on Friday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Cremation will follow on Monday in Mount Jerome.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Cara Rescue Dogs.. House strictly private.

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Patricia Downey
Monday, April 8th, 2024

Patricia Downey (née Dunne) of Cherrygarth.

peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Beacon Hospital. Dearly loved mother to Careena, Lindsey, and Kim. Cherished grandmother to Luca and Noah. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law Andrew and Luke along with brothers in law Dick, and also Jim and Tony, sisters in law Lucy, Eileen and Deirdre, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence (R32F5PE) on Friday, April 5th from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s church for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.

House private on Saturday morning please.

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John Sinnott
Monday, April 8th, 2024

John Sinnott Snr, Borris Road, formerly of New Ross, Co Wexford and Kildangan, Co Kildare.

Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his loving partner Liz. Sadly missed by his brother Jimmy and wife Eileen, loving son John, loving daughters Susan, Caroline and Sandra, their mother Carmel Sinnott, sons in law Chris and Nigel, daughters in law Ann and Aislinn, granddaughters Holly, Sandy, Kara, Nicola and Ciara, grandsons Michael, Jonathon and Dale, great-grandchildren Serenity, Sakura, Lexi, Mille and Niamh, nephews, nieces, relatives, close family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Sunday, April 7th from 4pm to 6.30pm. Removal on Monday to St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by interment in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Marie Keating Foundation.

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