The death has occurred of Declan (Gooch) Delaney, Rath, Birr, Co. Offaly. Declan passed away peacefully on the 24th of May surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff in ICU, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Declan will be sadly missed by his loving parents Tony & Liz, brothers Michael & Brian, sisters-in-law Pearl & Sharon, his nieces & nephews; Rachel, Aimee, Conor, Katie, Cian, Rebecca, Mena, Michael and Gary, Aunts, Uncles and extended family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in Peace. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr, (R42YF75) on Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St. John’s Church, Rath for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by Burial in Rath Cemetery. House Private Thursday morning please.