Death notices for Laois - Thursday, September 17
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Bridie McDonald - Killeshin
The death of Bridie McDonald (née Connolly), Baldoyle, Dublin / Killeshin, occurred peacefully on Thursday 17th September, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Marymount Care Centre.
Beloved wife of her late husband Pat, Bridie will be sadly missed by her children Tony, Mary, Therese and Kevin, her treasured grandchildren Cian, Ruairi, Nicole, Conor, Finn, Luke, Roisin, Saoirse and Aaron, and by her sons-in-law Colm and Nicky and daughter-in-law Natasha.
Bridie will also be deeply missed by her sister Maureen, brother John, brother-in-law Luke, sister-in-law Nora, and her late brothers Jim and Paddy, her late sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock on Monday 21st September from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass at the Church of St Lawrence O’Toole, Grange Road, Baldoyle on Tuesday 22nd September at 11.30am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.
For those wishing to view the funeral service on Tuesday 22nd September at 11.30am , please click on the following link:https://churchmedia.tv/stlaurence-otoole-church
To view the Cremation service in Dardistown Crematorium please click on the following link:https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
May Bridie Rest in Peace
Joseph (Tom) Cusack - Knockaroo
The death has occurred of Joseph (Tom) Cusack, Ballykevan, Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, on September 16, peacefully, at the Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, aged 103 years.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret (née Comerford).
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his son Joseph (Joe), daughter Concepta, nieces, nephews, Joe's partner Mary, Concepta's partner Fergal, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown (Eircode R32TN84) this Friday evening (Sept 18th) from 5 pm to 7 pm, concluding with prayers at 7 pm.
Funeral Mass this Saturday morning (Sept 19th) at 11 am in St. Kieran's Church, Knockaroo (Eircode R32F886), followed by burial in the Church grounds.
Family flowers only and house private, please.
May Tom Rest in Peace.
Grainne Friel - Glenbarrow & Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Grainne Friel (née Clancy), Glenbarrow, Rosenallis, formerly of Derrygarron, Portlaoise, who died after a short illness bravely borne on September 16, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Deeply missed by adored sons Jack & Charlie, her parents Michael & Ann Clancy, her sister Micheline, brothers Michael & Alan, grandchild Sadie, sister-in-law Bernie, brother-in-law Brian, niece Emma, nephews Joe & Rory, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Thursday 17th from 5 pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral arriving at St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis on Friday 18th for 10 am Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.
Rest In Peace.
Doreen Delaney - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Doreen Delaney (nee Conroy) Cork Rd, Stradbally and late of the Downs, Portlaoise 15th September 2026.
Doreen passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Danny. Predeceased by her brother Michael. Deeply regretted by her brothers Tony, Noel and Bernard. Lovingly remembered by her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Also missed by her former colleagues in Laois County Council.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, on Thursday from 5 pm, with the Recital of the Rosary at 8 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 11 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally, followed by interment in Oakvale Cemetery.
Mass may be viewed on parish webcam https://svtparish.ie/webcam
May she rest in peace.
George Kavanagh - Portarlington
The death has occurred of George Kavanagh, Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, formerly of Drimnagh, Dublin.
Died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, September 15. Predeceased by his wife Helena. Deeply regretted by his loving family Helena, Shane and Jason, daughters-in-law Nicola and Sarah, grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Jake, Alana, Emily and Jaxon, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May George Rest In Peace.
R0eposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Friday at 9:20am (travelling via his residence), arriving at Newlands Cross Crematorium for the cremation service at 11 am.
George's Cremation Service will be streamed live on.
Family flowers only please.
The death has occurred of Martin Barry, of Chapel Street, Ballyroan, at his residence.
Deeply mourned by his brother Padraig, nephew Aidan, niece Emma, their mother Anna, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Friday 18th September for Requiem Mass at 10.30 am, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Ballyroan.
Rest in Peace