Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, April 29

Aaron Culleton - Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Aaron Culleton, Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died on the 27th of April 2026, suddenly, at his residence. 

Very precious son of Bernadette & loving brother of Conor. Aaron will be sadly missed by his sorrowing aunt Geraldine, cousins Ronan, Corrinne and Ewan, work colleagues, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Aaron's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Reposing at The Heritage Centre, Main Street Clonaslee, on Wednesday the 29th of April from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm. 

Funeral Mass on Friday the 1st of May at 12 noon in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Aaron's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.  Aaron's family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. House Strictly Private at all times Please. Family flowers only Please. Donations if desired to the Pieta Darkness into Light walk. Donation boxes will be available in the Heritage Centre & Church.

William Mooney - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of William (Liam) Mooney, St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois.

Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of The Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents John (Jackie) and Teresa, brother Larry and sister Josephine (Josie). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josephine (Josie), son Liam, brothers Johnie, Paddy and Ger, sisters Helen, Annie, Margaret, Mary and Teresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9:10am (travelling via his residence and Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Liam's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington. House Private, Please. Family Flowers Only, Please.

James Mahony - Cullohill

The death took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of James Mahony, Boston, Cullohill, Laois.

Peacefully at the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick Co. Kilkenny, in the presence of his adored daughter Anne.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Maureen (Dunne) and his parents Joseph and May.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken daughter Anne, sisters Mary (Stapleton) and Breid (Durnan), brother-in-law Peter, nephew Oliver, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at O'Sullivan's funeral home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Tuesday evening April 28th. from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock.

Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment afterwards in St. Fergal's Cemetery, Ballacolla.

Family flowers only please. House strictly private please.

Frank Jackson - Rosenallis

The death took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 of Frank (Francis) Jackson, Cappard, Rosenallis, Laois (R32 CK23). Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth, son Francis.

Deeply regretted by his wife Liz, his loving daughters Mary and Fiona, his sons James and Colin, his brother John, Colin's partner Amy, adoring grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in his home (R32 CK23) on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning at 10.30am arriving to St. Brigid’s Church Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s cemetery.

Gerry Mortimer - Mountrath

The death took place on April 26, 2026 of Gerry Mortimer, Lisaroon, Ballycahill, Thurles, Tipperary, formerly Mountrath, Laois.

In the wonderful care of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, his parents Mary and Timothy, his brothers Paddy, Timmy, Tony, Oliver and Seamus, sisters Marie, Elsie, Peggy and infant sister Anne.

Will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Caroline and Gillian, sons-in-law Denis and Rob, adored grandchildren Brandon, Chloe, Leah, Rebecca, Paige, Vanessa and Andrew, his great grandson Donagh, brother Joe, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Upper Kickham Street, Dublin Road, Thurles (E41 XY 47) on this Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm to arrive in St. Laurence O'Toole Church, Inch at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11.30am followed by burial in St. Patrick's cemetery, Thurles.

Alan LaCasse - Roskeen

The death took place on Saturday, April 25, 2025 of Alan LaCasse, Roskeen, Laois.

Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Pre-deceased by his father Ken. Alan will be sadly missed by his loving wife Jennifer and children Killian, Dominic, Bob, Clara and Josh, his adored granddaughter Maya, his mother Rosemarie, sister Helena, brother Michael, his extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Home of his son Dominic, 20 Ard Erín, Mountrath (R32 N9D3) on Wednesday from 5pm until Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Fintan's Church, Mountrath, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Cremation Service after Mass in Newlands Cross, Crematorium, Dublin at 1pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-fintans

Cremation Service can be viewed on https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html