Death notices for Laois - Tuesday, June 3
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Ned Peacock - Portlaoise / Ballyroan
The death took place on May 29 of Ned Peacock, late of Millbrook, Portlaoise and Glenbrook, Ballyroan.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and in the wonderful care of the staff of St. James Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Nora and Paddy and brother Michael.
Mourned by his wife Kathleen, son Ray, daughters Lorraine, Donna and Gillian. Son in laws Patrick and David, daughter in law Christina. Grandchildren Ben, Abbey, Emily, Matthew, Ellen, Michael, Charlie and Adam. Great grandchildren Darragh and Ella Mae.
Brothers Noel, Mike, Joe, Jim, Johnny, sisters Betty, Mary and Frances. Brothers in law and sisters in law, nieces and nephews and his wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his home from 2pm Wednesday 3rd of June concluding with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from his home on Thursday 4th of June to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan, for Requiem Mass at 11 o' clock, followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Joan Murphy - Abbeyleix
The death took place on May 27 of Joan Murphy (née Duggan), formerly of Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and James' Green, Kilkenny City.
Predeceased by her loving husband Ken.
Very deeply missed by her sons Paul, Willie and Ken, her sister Anne, daughters-in-law Catherine, Ída and Gwen, grandchildren Louise, Isabel, Catherine, Alexander, Will, Martin, Edward and Richard, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and all her many friends in Athy Golf Club and the wider golfing community.
Reposing at her son Willie's residence, The Cottage, Geraldine, Athy (R14 VF88) on Friday evening (June 5th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (June 6th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am (see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie/) Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.
32 Duke Street (Corner Newsstand), Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois / Kilkenny
Margaret Wrenn - Mountmellick
The death took place on May 28 of Margaret Wrenn (née Flanagan), formerly of Drumcondra Dublin and Patrick Street Mountmellick Co. Laois.
Passed peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s nursing home Raheny.
Pre-deceased by her husband Seamus and her parents Edward and Florence and her brothers William and Edward.
Margaret will be forever loved and missed by her sister Florence Mc Cabe, her sister-in-law Philomena and her nieces and nephews from the Mc Cabe, Flanagan and Tynan families.
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday from 10am. Removal at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
James Malone - Barrowhouse
The death took place on April 10 of James (Bucks) Malone, Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois.
Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen (née Delaney) Malone, his loving sister Angela and his youngest son Niall. Jim passed away suddenly in Marin County in California surrounded by his devoted wife Mary Malone, daughter Aisling and son Brian.
A service will take place for Jim in St. Mary's Church, Barrowhouse at 11am on Saturday, July 25, 2026 .
Peggy Breen - Rathdowney
The death took place on May 31 of Peggy Breen, (née Gilmartin), Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in the presence of her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband PJ, parents James and Mary, sisters and brothers including Tommy who was interred during the week.Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, Mary, Martin and Paddy, son-in-law Ted, daughters-in-law Heather and Theresa, grandchildren Fiona, Patrick, Ciara, Ròisìn, James, Oonagh, John and Kieran, great grandchildren Bella and Dylan, sister Tessie, sisters-in-law Lily, Nora and Nancy, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home Rathdowney (R32 NY24) on Wednesday evening June 3rd. from 5 o'clock pausing for prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Peggy's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/
House strictly private please.
Richie Finn - Portlaoise
The death took place on May 31 of Richie Finn, The Green Kilminchy and formerly “The Deadmans Inn” Ballyfin, originally Kyle.
Richie passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the gentle care of the staff of St Brigids Hospice The Curragh.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Kathleen. Fondly remembered by his son Kevin, daughters . Brothers Jimmy, Tommy , Pat, John, Michael, Christy, sisters Sheila Brady and Mary Holland. Brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours , former customers and many friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home on Tuesday from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to St Brigids Hospice The Curragh.
June Breen - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of June Breen (née Nolan), formerly BirchGrove / Clonreher Porltaoise.
June passed away peacefully on Friday 29th May 2026 in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
Deeply missed by her husband Paddy, her sons Tony, Billy, & Patrick, her daughters Theresa & Sheila, as well as her family, friends, neighbours & the staff & residents at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Cooper & very missed by her brothers Jack & Sonny, & her sisters Nuala, Celine & Olivia.
Reposed at her childhood home in Clonreher R32 AY9A from 6pm Monday 1st June concluding with the Rosary at 8.30pm. Removal from Clonreher at 10.15am Tuesday 2nd June for a service in Newlands Cross at 11.30am.
Mary Lowry (née Sinnott) - Camross
The death has occurred of Mary Lowry, Cappanarrow, Camross, Co. Laois.
Mary passed away peacefully on Friday 29th May 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her mother and father, brothers Paddy, Jack, Andy and Bill, her son Paddy, grandsons Micheál and Jason, son-in-law Peter.
Sadly, missed by her beloved husband Tim, children Mary, Kathleen, Breda, Sean, Margaret, Anna, Angela, Nuala, Martin, Tim, Brendan and Andrew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law Jack, sister-in-law Sheila, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath eircode R32Y661 on Sunday evening 31st May from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal from her home in Cappanarrow on Monday morning 1st June to St. Fergal’s Church Camross eircode R32VY79 for Requiem Mass at 11.0’clock, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery.