Death notices for Laois - Friday, November 6

Fint Duff - Portlaoise

The death of Fint Duff, Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise, occurred on Thursday, November 5, suddenly and peacefully at home.

Predeceased by parents Ellen and Dick, his brothers Tom & Jack, his sisters Theresa, Mary and Mena, his granddaughter Edee and Edel’s partner Juan.

Survived by his loving wife Sheila, sons Dick, Eamon, Fintan, Joe and Anthony, daughters Mary, Sheila and Edel, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Claire, Lisa, Emma and Eileen, sons-in-law Phil and Steve, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Paddy and sisters Claire, Bridget and Elizabeth.

Reposing at his home in Rathnamanagh (R32 HY0F) on Sunday the 8th of November from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday 9th of November at 12.30pm arriving to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 1 pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery.

Fint's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: Webcam - Portlaoise Parish

Family flowers only, no mass cards. Donations to Irish Guide Dogs if desired.

Rest In Peace.

Breda Carroll - Emo

The death has occurred of Breda (Brigid) Carroll, New Inn, Emo, peacefully on Thursday, November 5, surrounded by her close family and friends in the tender loving care of her adored, heartbroken daughter Sabrina, son-in-law Gearoid, grandchildren Conor, Oisin and Saoirse.

Predeceased by her mother Brigid, father Myles, sister Mary and brothers Tom and Ned.

Deeply regretted by her loving sister Julie brother-in-law Danny, brothers Mylie, Tony and Larry. Best Friends Jessie and Lucy, friends, relatives, extended family and all who knew her.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral (R32 PC95) home on Saturday 7th from 4pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6 pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30 am, arriving at St. Paul's Church Emo for 11 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Paul's cemetery.

Sabrina's house is private, please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

Eileen Carroll - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Eileen Carroll (née Hickey), Clonanny House, Portarlington, peacefully on the 5th November in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and sons Paul and baby Gerard, and siblings John and Joe Hickey.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Geraldine, Deirdre and Aileen, her son Billy, her sons-in-law Kieran and George, daughter-in-law Teresa, much loved sister to Phyllis, Sadie and Brendan.

Beloved grandmother of Debbie, Yvonne, Mary, Matthew, Michael, Emma, Gráinne, Ciara and Nicholas. Also remembered by her brother-in-law Mickie Doherty and sisters-in-law Dorothy Hickey and Teresa Carroll, her cousins, nieces, nephews, a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her daughter Geraldine's residence, Drogheda Street, Monasterevin (Eircode W34 PR88) on Friday evening from 4 pm, with Rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:15 am, arriving St John's Church, Killenard (R32 VW77) for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Eileen's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector

House private on Saturday morning, please.

May Eileen Rest In Peace.

Margaret Reddy - Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Reddy (née Brophy), Graiguecullen, later residing in Kingsbury, London peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on 14th October 2026.

Widow of Michael Patrick Reddy of Tullow Rd., Carlow. Devoted mother of Paul and Shaun and beloved grandmother of Shaun junior, Chloe and Naomie.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Kathleen Brophy, sister Esther and brother John Joe.

She will be fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law Penny, her sister Nellie and brothers Jimmy and Michael. She will be deeply missed by her godchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family, as well as her friends and neighbours.

Peggy, a skilled confectioner at several local bakeries throughout her career, including Carlow Bakery and Dunny`s Bakery Carlow.

In London she was an exceptional Hospitality supervisor in Wembley Stadium and other famous venues.

Peggy will repose at her Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93 ET80) on Friday, November 13 from 4pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening.

Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.45am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.

May her soul rest in peace.

Mick Martin - Ballacolla

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Martin, Alderwood Road, Tralee, Kerry, formerly of Hammersmith, London and Ballacolla peacefully in the exceptional care of Fatima Nursing Home on Wednesday 4th November, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Broder) and much loved father of Michelle Killeen, Tony and predeceased by his eldest daughter Miranda Laverty (and her husband John)

Adored grandfather of Shane and Laura Kenneally, Ciarán and Kaileigh Killeen, step-grandfather of Niamh (and her partner Sean), Katie, Musaddiq and Niall.

Mick was predeceased by his two sisters Nancy and Mary, his brother Sean and his parents Thomas and Elizabeth.

Also fondly remembering Mick will be his daughters-in-law Julie and Zohra, his nieces and nephews in Manchester and extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, on Friday, November 6, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. Funeral arriving to The Immaculate Conception Church, Rathass, Tralee on Saturday morning at 9.30 am where the Requiem Mass for Michael will be celebrated at 10 am. Interment afterwards in Rath Lawn Cemetery, Tralee.

Rest in Peace.

Frank Fitzpatrick - Tinnahinch

The death has occurred of Frank Fitzpatrick Snr, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee and formerly of Graigue, Mountmellick peacefully on November 5 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Julie of 66 years, who passed away in April of this year.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Patricia (Ward) & Eliz (Daly), his son Frank Jnr, his sons-in-law Joe & Neil, his daughter-in-law Claudine.

Cherished grandfather of Grace, Annemarie, Mark, James, Eilish, Eimear, Siobhan, Gary & Luke, his seven great-grandchildren. Also mourned by his brother Dick, his sisters Anne & Pauline, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends.

Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, (R32 PC95) on Friday, November 6 from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 7 at 12 noon in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Frank's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

May Frank's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Richard Browne - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Richard Browne, Buttercup Avenue, Esker Hills, Portlaoise / Monasterevin, Co Kildare suddenly on October 31.

Predeceased by his parents, Richard Browne and Eilish Enright, niece Kay, nephews Edmund and Myles and grandnephew Braxton.

Sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Joanne, Michael, Marcella, Pamela, half-siblings Patrick, Nikita and Nathan, brothers-in-law Gerald and Huw, nieces and nephews Skye, Callum, Amy, AJ, Nikita, Craig, Bradley, Alfie, Georgia, Cara, grandnieces and grandnephew Mia, Jaxon, Ava and Grace, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Monasterevin on Friday from 4 pm until 7 pm with prayers at 6 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at the Church of Saints Peter & St. Paul, Monasterevin for Mass at 11am. Mass can be viewed on https://www.monasterevinparish.ie/webcam/

Burial afterwards in New Abbey Cemetery, Kilcullen.

May Richard rest in peace.

Peter McNamara - Portlaoise

The death has occurred Peter McNamara, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise / Newbridge, Co Kildare, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St John’s Ward, St James’s Hospital, Dublin. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his father John, mother Carmel and sister Gráinne. Sadly missed and remembered with much love by his wife Iryna and her daughter Anastasia, sons, Scott, Corey, Greg and daughter Rececca.

Also missed by brother John and sisters, Niamh, Emer and Siobhán, bothers-in-law, Mark, Paddy and Jason, sisters-in-law Aisling, grandsons, Lee, Harry, Ben, Tadhg and Cayden, nieces, n nephews and comrades of the defence forces, colleagues in Portlaoise Citizens Advice and many friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32Y368) on Sunday evening from 5 pm until 6.30 pm. Rosary at 6 pm. Requiem Mass at 11 am on Monday in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise followed by cremation in Newlands Cross. At 1 pm.

Mass may be viewed on the Portlaoise Parish webcam.

Rest in Peace.

Mary Burke - Mountrath

The death took place on October 29 of Mary Burke (née Savage) Late of Glasnevin, formerly of Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois and retired FÁS, Jervis Street.

Passed peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of St. Agnes’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of Gerry and beloved sister of Jerry, John-Joe, Kieran and Alice. Sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, November 7th, at 10am at the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium at 11.50am approximately. Sympathisers are welcome to attend both the church Mass and the cremation service.

Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://olv.ie/webcam/

No flowers please. House private please.