Death notices for Laois - Monday, October 19

Lorraine Quinn - Killenard

The death took place on October 13 of Lorraine ‘Rainey’ Quinn (née Phelan), The Heritage, Killenard, Co. Laois & late of Sutton, Dublin 13.

Peacefully surrounded by her devoted husband John and her three daughters Jenny, Orla and Nessa following a short illness under the amazing care of all the staff in ICU, Tallaght University Hospital.

Thoroughly loved by her sons-in-law John, Jamesie and Gerry; her adored eight grandchildren Rory, Jack, Sam, Jools, Issy, Maisie, Abigail and Beth, her two great-grandchildren Hugo & Sienna, sister Ger & brother Anton, brother-in-law Justin, sister-in-law Ursula, and all her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents James & Bridget, brother Michael, brother-in-law Tom, sister Ann and niece Amy.

Lorraine will be reposing in Stafford’s Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Sunday afternoon (18th October) from 2pm to 4pm.

Lorraine’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Fintan’s Church, Sutton on Monday morning (19th October) at 11.30am followed by cremation afterwards at Glasnevin Crematorium.

Maura Horan - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Friday, October 16 of Maura Horan, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois

Maura passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home. Former Principal of the girls National School Ballyroan.

Predeceased by her parents Bart and Jean Horan.

Maura will be sadly missed by her family Declan and Janet Horan (Kerry) Deirdre and Sean Cullen (Galway) Barry and Kate Walsh (Kilkenny) Sinead and Willie Madden (Galway) her nieces and nephews Jamie, Katie, Eimer, Grainne, Bartley,Denis, Mary, Sarah, Emma and Robert her grand-nephew Tom and her many friends and relatives,

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with prayers on arrival at 5pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix R32KN 53. Interment afterwards in St Patricks Cemetry Ballyroan Abbeyleix.

Family Flowers only. House Private Please.

Abigail Murray - Rosenallis

The death took place on Monday, October 19 of Abigail (Abbie) Murray (Nee Redmond), Derry House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Abbie who died in her 100th year on Monday 19th October 2026, very peacefully in the presence of her loving family under the excellent care of the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of the late Sylvester and much-loved mother of Theresa, Abbie, Bernadette, predeceased by Maria Assumpta, Anne, Sean, Martin and recently deceased Willie.

Cherished grandmother of Heidi, Misty, Christopher, Aoife, Érin, Rónán, Morgan, Hugh, Seán, Frankie and great grandmother of Matilda, Marnie, Jasper, Sadie, Nancy, Myles, Saoirse and Oige.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughters, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Leo, Declan, Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends.

A special thank you to the incredible staff at St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick for all your loving care.

Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday 20th from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis on Wednesday 21st for 12 o'clock Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery.