Death notices for Laois - Wednesday, September 16

Doreen Delaney - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Doreen Delaney (nee Conroy) Cork rd , Stradbally and late of the Downs Portlaoise 15th September 2026. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family . Beloved wife of the late Danny. Predeceased by her brother Michael. Deeply regretted by her brothers Tony, Noel and Bernard. Lovingly remembered by her Brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. All her former colleagues in Laois County County Council.

May she rest in peace. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

George Kavanagh - Portarlington

The death has occurred of George Kavanagh Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois. Formerly of Drimnagh, Dublin. Suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, September 15. Predeceased by his wife Helena. Deeply regretted by his loving family Helena, Shane and Jason, daughters-in-law Nicola and Sarah, grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Jake, Alana, Emily and Jaxon, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May George Rest In Peace. Family Flowers Only Please. The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Moyra Murphy - Mountmellick

The death of Moyra Murphy (née Moss), Harbour Street, Mountmellick, occurred on September 13.

Predeceased by her husband Redmond (Red), her infant son Gerard, son-in-law Timmy Young, brothers Jim, Sean, and Paddy.

Deeply regretted by her family Angela, John, Ray, Geraldine, Irene, Paul and Joyce, her sisters Carmel and Agnes and brother Billy. Sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

Moyra will repose at Moloney's Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Wednesday 16th from 5pm with Rosary at 7.30pm

Funeral Mass will be on Thursday 17th at 11am in St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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

Caroline Victoria Fraser - Stradbally

The death occurred on Sunday, September 13, of Caroline Victoria Fraser (née Lazenby), Coolgrove, Stradbally, Laois, R32NY00 / Athy, Kildare.

Caroline passed away peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne. Predeceased by her infant daughter Jacqueline, loving parents Leslie and Alice, her Auntie Peg and her son-in-law David.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Alfred, daughters Joy and Shiree, son John, sister Muriel, brother Leslie, adoring grandchildren Jackie, Ella, Erin, Harry, Kevin, Katie and Emily, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Anna, dear friend Dell, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her residence (R32NY00) from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday evening (September 15th). Removal on Wednesday afternoon (September 16th) to arrive at Athy Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road for the funeral service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Old Cemetery, Athy.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the staff of the Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, St. James' Hospital, Dublin and The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise for the excellent care given to Caroline during her illness.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

House private Wednesday morning please.

"Father in thy gracious keeping leave we now our loved one sleeping".

Martin Barry - Ballyroan

The death has occurred of Martin Barry, of Chapel Street, Ballyroan, at his residence.

Deeply mourned by his brother Padraig, nephew Aidan, niece Emma, their mother Anna, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Friday 18th September for Requiem Mass at 10.30 am, followed by burial in St Patrick's Cemetery, Ballyroan.

Rest in Peace

Michelle Gilchrist - Portlaoise

The death of Michelle Gilchrist née McCormack, St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, occurred on September 12, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Kathleen McCormack. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, adored children Megan, Conor and Allie, her loving sister Antoinette, and brothers David and Derrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her sister Antoinette O’Dea’s residence, Crubbin, Ballyroan, R32 FK54, on Monday, September 14th, from 4 pm until 8 pm, with Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise, on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Rest in Peace.