Death notices for Laois - Thursday, July 23

Thomas Hickey - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Thomas ( Tommy) Hickey, Ossory Street, Rathdowney, on July 22, peacefully in the presence of his loving family.

Predeceased by his adored wife and son, Chrissie and Seamus, also his brother Donal and sisters Angela Kenneally, and Rita Henderson, and his brothers-in-law Tommy Donovan, Tommy Kenneally, Sean Henderson, Dinny and Seamus Phelan.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, daughter Margaret (Brophy), sons Donal and Tomàs, daughters-in-law Cathriona and Sue, son-law Martin, adored grandchildren Emma, Declan, Conor, Eimear, Liam and Ellie, sisters Maura O'Connell, Ann Wayne, Bridget Donovan, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Maureen and Carmel, brothers-in-law Billy, Willie and Bridget's partner Eugene, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Maura, Theresa and Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Friday afternoon from 4 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Hospice Foundation Ireland.

House private on Saturday morning please.

Ar Dheis Dè go raibh a ainm.

Betty Webster - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Betty Webster, Chapel Street, Mountmellick, on July 22, peacefully in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounding by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late George. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Imelda, Elizabeth, Martina, Caroline, George, Keith, Julie and Susan, son-in-law Rob, sister-in-law Margie, brother-in-law Dave, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Friday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

House private please.

Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie

Rest In Peace.

Paul Macken - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Paul Macken, Portarlington and formerly of 49 Edenmore Avenue, Raheny, Dublin 5 peacefully on July 21 at Orwell Healthcare, Rathgar.

Beloved father of Augustine, and beloved stepfather of Anastasia, Seamus and Martin. Paul will be deeply missed and forever cherished by his loving children, Augustine’s mother Cynthia Schwerin, his brothers [Dermot, Norman, Paddy, Martin, Gerard, Brian], sisters [Teresa, Margaret and late sister Pauline], adored grandchildren [Tadhg, Solana, Saoirse, Isabella, Neil Raphael and Kian], nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his loving mother, Attracta.

Paul will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humour, his love of life, and his quick wit that brought joy to all who knew him. He leaves behind many happy memories and stories that will be shared for years to come.

Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home 54 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 on Thursday, July 23, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Friday, July 24, to Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross at 1.30 pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to ARC Cancer Support Centres or Wicklow Animal Welfare.

May he rest in peace.

John (Jack) Keaveny - Ballylinan

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Keaveny, Rockwood, Claregalway, Co Galway formerly of Ballylinan, Co Laois and Bohermore Tyre Centre, Galway.

Jack passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the nursing staff of Galway Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21.

Predeceased by his cherished son Colin and his parents Kathleen and Seán Keaveny.

Beloved husband of Ann (née Tonery) and much-loved father of Kay. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by his wife, daughter, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Nicola, his four adored grandchildren Seán, Cathal, Clíodhna and James, brothers Ken, Noel and Brendan, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, godson Michael, relatives, neighbours and his many friends, including his golf buddies at Cregmore Park Golf Club.

Reposing at Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway City (H91 CK84) on Friday, July 24 from 6:30 pm. Private removal to his residence at 8 pm. Funeral cortege will arrive at The Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway (H91 YH05), on Saturday, July 25, for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Cremation service will take place on Monday, July 27, at 12 noon, at Shannon Crematorium, Co. Clare (V14 PV30).

Jack’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via Claregalway – ChurchTV

To use the live streaming service, simply click on https://shannoncrematorium.com/ and follow the link for live streaming on the main page. Enter the password ​​​​JK27 and the feed will open.

The link will go live at 11:55 am on Monday, July 27.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Galway Hospice Foundation.

House private please

There is ample parking at The Corrib Shopping Centre multi-storey car park (H91 DP6R), which is only 2 minutes walk to/from the funeral home. The entrance to this car park is at Bóthar Na mBan. Please note this car park will close at 9 pm on Friday.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Patrick McEvoy - Ballylinan

The death of Patrick McEvoy of Carlow Road, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare occurred on Tuesday, July 21.

Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret. Deeply regretted by his loving children Pauraíc, Ellie and Therese, brothers Brian, Tommy and Peter, sisters Anne, Brigid, Rita, Tess and Bridge, sons-in-law Seán and Eoin, daughter-in-law Eimear, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Luke, Isla and Molly, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Thursday evening, July 23, from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8 pm.

Removal on Friday morning, July 24, to arrive at St Anne's Church, Ballylinan for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Michael Phelan - Abbeyleix

The death of Michael Phelan, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, occurred on July 15, 2026.

Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his daughter Maria, son-in-law Ronan, granddaughter Isobel, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.

Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm with prayers at 5 pm. Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11 am Requiem Mass on Saturday. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery.

House Private. The Mass can be viewed on Abbeyleixparishwebcam.

Rest in Peace.