Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, June 24

Dolores Duignan- Portarlington

The death has occurred of Dolores Duignan (née Ennis) of Sandymount, Dublin and late of Portarlington, Laois June 19, 2026.

Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter Anne-Marie, son Andrew, grandchildren Finn, Oran, Ríain and Conall, brother Brendan, daughter-in-law Catríona, sister-in-law Fíona, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Jane Ennis and by her adored husband Professor Niall M. Duignan, late of the Coombe Hospital and St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Rest in Peace.

Removal on Saturday morning, (27 June, 2026), to the Church of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Sandymount, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, (which may be viewed on the following link; https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-sandymount/), to Mount Jerome Crematorium, (Victorian Chapel), Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Vincent de Paul.

Carmel Behan- Ballickmoyler

The death has occurred of Carmel Behan (née Wheeler) of Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Co Laois and formerly of Naas and Curragh View, Co Kildare, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 22nd 2026, under the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.

Beloved wife of the late Jackie, much loved mother of John, Joe, Anne, Maurice, Michael, Brede, Helen and the late Mary and treasured sister of Marie, Dolores, Margaret and the late Joe.

She will be sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, son-in-law Mario, daughters-in-law Paula, Siobhán, Theresa, and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Carmel’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, R93 C863 from 3pm on Thursday June 25th, concluding with prayers at 7pm that evening.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Abban's Church, Killeen followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Poor Clare Sisters, Graiguecullen.

James Kelly - Stradbally

The death took place on June 22 of James Kelly, 6 Rathmore Road, Stradbally.

James passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Paddy, brother Tommy and sister Nancy. James will be deeply missed by his sisters Peggy, and Betty and his brothers Johnny, Martin and Gerry, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

James will be reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 12 noon, concluding with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning at 11:30am to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 12 noon Requiem Mass, which can be viewed on https://svtparish.ie/webcam Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Special Care Unit Tullamore. Donation box will be in the church.

The family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support during this sensitive and difficult time.

House private Wednesday morning.

Margaret Byrne - Mountmellick

The death took place on Sunday, June 21 of Margaret (Peggy) Byrne, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, County Laois.

Peggy passed away on peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in St. James Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by her loving husband Stephen Senior, beloved son Stephen, sister Kitty and her mother and father.

Peggy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughter in law Hazelmarie and her cherished granddaughters Sarah and Olivia, her loving family, and her wide circle of great friends and neighbours.

Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie