Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 2, 2020

Below are the recent deaths in Laois.

Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sean Dowling
18 Twomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois

Died, peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia (Foran), his daughter Sandra and her partner Colm Blanc, his son Shane and his partner Fiona Burke and his grandsons Daniel and Conor.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Sean’s Funeral will be for his immediate family. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 2pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick with burial immediately afterwards. Family time on Sunday please. People are welcome to attend in the precincts of the Church and Cemetery during the services and en-route from the family home to St. Joseph’s Church and onwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Sean’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountmellickparish.ie.

Br. Anthony (Seamus) Furniss
Miguel House, Castletown, Laois / Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary

Br. Anthony (Seamus) Furniss, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. Sept. 30. 2020. Predeceased by his brothers Freddie and Gene. Saddly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, staff in Miguel House and by his confreres in religion both in Ireland and South Africa.

A private family Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (Oct. 2nd.) at 2 o’c in the Monastery Chapel, with burial immediately afterwards in the Community Cemetery, Castletown.

Due to Covid 19 Directives only 30 people can enter the Church. Br. Anthony’s family and the De La Salle brothers would like to thank you co-operation, understanding and support at this difficult time.

Kay Walsh (née O’Gorman)
Oaklawn, Portlaoise, Laois

Beloved wife of the late Anthony and much loved mother of Tony, John, Caitríona and Luke. Deeply regretted by daughters in law Lisa and Emer, grandchildren Nicole, Cayden, Anna, Eoin and Maeve, brothers and sisters Michael, Martin, Richard, Bernadette, Josie, Philomena, Nellie, deceased brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and extended family, relatives and friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Due to government guidelines, a private funeral will take place. Removal on Friday 2nd October, from her home to arrive at SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 2pm Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in SS. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.

Margaret Ging (née Houlihan)
Borris Rd., Portlaoise, Laois

Ging (nee Houlihan) Borris Rd., Portlaoise, Sept. 30th 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Margaret (Maggie), Beloved wife of Tommy and dearly loved mother to Damien and Dermot. Cherished grandmother to Leah. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter-in-law Karen, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, great neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone who knew her, a private funeral, with immediate family only, will take place at 12 noon on Friday in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise and will be streamed on the webcam http://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/web-cam/. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Mary Foley
Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill, Dublin / Laois / Athy, Kildare

Formerly of Barrowhouse, Athy. Deeply regretted by her loving family and friends.

Rest in Peace

Removal by Rigney’s Funeral Director’s on Wednesday evening to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Barrowhouse for prayers at 7pm. Private requiem Mass at 2pm on Thursday afternoon (limited to 37 people) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Anna (Nana) O’Connor (née Buggy)
Courtwood, Ballybrittas, Laois

Died in the loving care of the staff of Portlaoise General Hospital. Deeply regretted by her sons Edward, Michael, Noel and Enda, daughters Ann, Tina, Siobhán and Denise, sons-in-law PJ, Shaun, Leo and the late Felix, daughters-in-law Helen, Andrea, Janet and the late Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May Anna Rest In Peace

Reposing at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence, Siobhán and Shaun Foley, at Kilrory, Stradbally, Portlaoise (R32 V8D3) this Wednesday from 3pm with rosary at 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning for Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath at 12 noon. Restricted to 50 people in the church. Burial immediately afterwards in the new cemetery, Emo.

House private on Thursday morning please.

SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 1, 2020

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