Seán Quinn Blandsford, Ballyroan passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The Residence, Portlaoise on Tuesday 4 February. Seán was predeceased by his sister Betty (McWey). Cherished and much loved husband of Marie.

George A. Wellwood, Bay Cottage, Oldtown, Abbeyleix died peacefully on Sunday 2 February at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in his 96th year. George was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Martha and his brother Allan.