Death notices for Laois - Tuesday, July 28

Robert Flanagan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Robert Flanagan, Lake Glade, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Tallaght who passed away peacefully on 26th July 2026.

Beloved husband of Caren and dearly loved father of Jack, Luke and Sadhbh. Robert will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family: his mother Pauline and father Bob; brothers Jimmy and Ian; mother-in-law Lelia and father-in-law Joe; sisters-in-law Caroline, Catherine, Carina, Leila, Antoinette, Raisa, Suzanne and Rebeccah; brothers-in-law Alan, Joe, Kevin, Ciaran, Eoin and Ian; nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends in Shamrock Rovers and Portlaoise Soccer Club.

Funeral prayers will take place at the Life Church, Portlaoise (R32HA21) on Thursday evening at 7.30 pm. Cremation will take place on Friday in Newlands Crematorium.

Family Flowers only donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.

Patrick Joseph Hutchinson - Portlaoise / Durrow

The death took place on Saturday, July 25 of Patrick Joseph (P.J.) Hutchinson, The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, formerly of Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, and Moyne Estate, Durrow.

P.J. passed away peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Maura, his brothers, Tom and Eamon.

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving partner, Nancy Thompson (née Kelly, formerly of Cullohill), Nancy's son Don Thompson and daughter Joanne Lalor, daughter-in-law Majella, son-in-law John, cherished grandchildren James, Bríd, Katie-May, Eleanor, Finn and Freya, great-granddaughter Connie, his good friend Tom Flynn, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

P.J. will repose at Holy Trinity Church Durrow (R32CK11), on Tuesday 28th July, from 6pm concluding with funeral prayers and rosary at 8pm. Removal from the church on Wednesday 29th July, at 10.30am to arrive at Newlands Cross crematorium, where a celebration of P.J's life will take place at 12 midday. Family friends and anyone wishing to attend are all very welcome. The service can be viewed live. (Link to follow)

Mass for the repose of P.J's soul will take place at a later date.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer support helpline. House strictly private please.

Majella Hill - Mountrath

The death took place on Sunday, July 26 of Majella Hill, Clonin Hill, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Suddenly, after a long fought battle bravely borne, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Annie and Tommy, sister Mary and brother Thomas.

Beloved wife of Dennis and dear mother to Shane, Katie, Ciara, Niamh and Kornel.

Sadly missed by her family Liam, Sarah, Sean, Aleah, Croía, Faye, Nova, Kaia, adored friend Marie and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Majella will repose at her home, Clonin Hill, (Eircode R32ED39), this Tuesday (July 28th) from 3pm concluding with Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral Mass this Wednesday morning (July 29th) at 10am in St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath,(Eircode R32X338), Burial immediately afterwards in Saint Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath.

House Private Wednesday Morning Please. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. James's Hospital Foundation.

Majella's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link: www.mountrathparish.ie