Death notices for Laois - Tuesday, September 8
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
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.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. Removal afterwards to St Michael's Church, Portarlington arriving at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.
Vera's Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
Joseph (Joe) Costigan - Portlaoise
The death has taken place of Joseph (Joe) Costigan of Lacken Rise, formerly of Rathnapish, Carlow and Borris Road, Portlaoise. Joe passed away peacefully in the care of St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny on 6th September 2026 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his sons Joe and Paul, his brothers Donal and Paddy, his sister Rita, his brother-in-law Mick and sister-in-law Rita.
Beloved husband of Kitty and much loved brother of Jackie, father of Carolyn, Neil and David and grandfather of Douglas, Alex, Grace, Leah, Abby, Klara, and Zoe.
Deeply regretted by his son-in-law Norman, daughters-in-law Roisin, Viktoria and Olivia, brother-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, his many friends and his former colleagues in Telecom Éireann and CareDoc. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle, Carlow R93 H308 on Wednesday (Sept 9th) from 4.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Carlow Lions Club. (donation box in funeral home & church)
The funeral mass can be viewed online at https://www.mcn.live/Camera/holy-family-parish-3
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