ENGLISH, Thomas (Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois) - January 26, 2021, in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Beloved husband of the late Teasie and much loved father of Michael, Brian, Therese and Maureen; deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters-in-law Catherine and Ann, sons-in-law Ger and Gerry, his 12 grandchildren, Niall, Aideen, Eoin, Tom, Barry, Grace, Kate, Conor, Aoife, Auveen, Richard and Brendan, his 8 great grandchildren, Brian, Andrew, Sophia, Voilet, Cal, Tomás, Lucy and Zara, brother Billy and his wife Ann, brother Paddy, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace. A private family Funeral will take place today (Wednesday January 27) at 12 noon in St. Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise. Mass can be viewed on the Portlaoise parish website https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ Interment afterwards in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only please.