Death notices for Laois - Monday, September 7

Vera McEvoy - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, September 6 of Vera McEvoy (née O'Neill). Garryhinch Cross, formerly of Gracefield, Portarlington County Offaly.

Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Raymond, son Pat, grandchild Caoimhe, parents John and Brigid, brothers Owen and Jim, sister Mollie.

Deeply regretted by her loving family Colette, Veronica, Brian, Damien and Sinead, brother Harry, sister Brigid, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Bernadette Lalor - Portlaoise

The death took place on Monday, September 7 of Bernadette Lalor (nee O Brien) St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Ballymahon Co Longford.

Predeceased by her Husband Tom. Dearly loved mother to Ann Marie and her husband Blaine and cherished grandmother to Harley and Bella Rose. Deeply regretted by her loving family; Brothers James and Liam and Sisters Bridie, Una and Eileen, nieces, nephews, Brothers in law, sisters in law and many friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her family home 19 St Brigid's Place on Tuesday evening from 4 until 8pm with Rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11am requiem Mass. Interment will take Place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.

Martin Barry - Ballyroan

The death took place on Sunday, September 6 of Martin Barry of Barnet, London late of Chapel Street, Ballyroan, Co Laois. has passed away at his residence.

Deeply mourned by his brother Padraig, nephew Aidan, niece Anna their mother Anna, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Bridie Sutherland - Abbeyleix

The death took place on Sunday, September 6 of Bridie Sutherland (nee Dunne) Abbey Cresent, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois.

Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at The Residence nursing home Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Karen. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Jacqueline, son-in-law Liam, grandson Adam, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral arriving to St Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Tuesday September 8th for 11am requiem mass. Followed by interment in St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.

Margaret Gorman - Portarlington

The death took place on Saturday, September 5 of Margaret (Madge) Gorman (née Keogh) Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois / Cabinteely, Dublin

Formerly St Michael's Park Portarlington, Croydon London and Cabinteely Dublin.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret (Madge) Gorman after a short illness at Parnell Road Step-down facility, Drimnagh. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, parents Joseph and Margaret Keogh, brother Hughie, sister Kay Ennis and niece Siobhan. Deeply regretted by her loving son John, daughter Mairead, sisters Pat Kelly and Joan McLoughlin, sister-in-law Maura Lawlor, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening September 8th from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning September 9th at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am.

Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Family Flowers Only, Please. House Private, Please.

Madge's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Harry Whelan - Borris-in-Ossory

The death took place on Thursday, September 3 2026, of Harry Whelan, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in University Hospital Limerick, and previously cared for in Patterson's Nursing Home, Roscrea.

Predeceased by his siblings Stasia, Maureen, Sean and Dan.

Deeply regretted by his brother Bill, sisters Rita (Arrigan), Eileen (White), Kathleen (Elson), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown (Eircode R32 TN84), this Sunday evening (Sept 6th) from 4pm to 6pm, concluding with Prayers at 6pm.

Removal on Monday morning (Sept 7th) to St Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory (Eircode R32 P2YK), for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial immediately afterwards in Killasmeestia Cemetery (Eircode R32 XK00).

Funeral mass can be viewed on the link https://www.youtube.com/@Borris-in-OssoryParishOn-re9wd

Family Flowers only Please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzeimers Society.