Death notice in Laois: Catherine (Lena) Purcell (Née Flanagan) – Errill/Borris-in-Ossory
The late Catherine (Lena) Purcell
Catherine (Lena) Purcell (Née Flanagan), Garryduff, Errill and Borris-in-Ossory passed away peacefully on Thursday 2 October 2025 surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Lena was predeceased by her beloved husband Davey and son-in-law Paddy.
Lena will be sadly missed by her children, Robert, Maura (Grey), Kay (Moore), Michael and Grace (Smith), daughters-in-law Freda and Geraldine, sons-in-law Pat and Bryan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) on Friday evening 3 October from 6pm to 8pm with Prayers at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning 4 October at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia, followed by interment in Clomeen Cemetery, Garryduff, Errill (R32C5Y4)
Lena’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.youtube.com/@Borris-in-OssoryParishOn-re9wd
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea for their care and kindness to Lena. And a special thanks to the staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
House private please.
If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for Lena’s family, you may do so on Rip.ie
