RIP Death notices for Laois - Thursday, November 12

Julia Lalor - Durrow

The death has occurred on November 11 of Julia (Julie) Lalor (née Johnson), Durrow.

She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the kind staff of The Residence, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her loving husband Eamon, and her sisters Mary, Kathleen, and Elizabeth.

Julie will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her cherished children: daughters Elaine, Anne, Frances and Teresa and her son Eddie. Adored grandmother to Jude, Daniel, Emmet, Jodie, Ellen, Tom, Jack, Isabelle, Anna, Tessa, Todd, Odhrán and Judith. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law Eric, Steve and John, and daughter-in-law Ann Marie. Sadly missed by her brother Michael, sister Pauline, sister-in-law Rose, the extended Johnson and Lalor families, neighbours and a wide circle of dear friends.

Reposing at her home in Durrow (R32 TK27) on Friday, 13th November, from 4 pm, pausing for Rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday morning, 14th November, to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow (R32 CK11), for Requiem Mass at 11 am, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private Saturday morning please.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Edward Tynan - Stradbally / Killenard

The death has occurred of Edward (Ned) Tynan, Stradbally, formerly of Springfield, Killenard, Portarlington.

Edward passed away peacefully on 11th November, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.

Predeceased by his daughter Margaret and his sister Ann. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Una, sons Eamonn, Terence and Martin and their mother Una, daughters-in-law Lena and Mary, sons-in-law John Cahill and John Bolton, grandchildren Robert, Alvina, Christine and Edward, and great-grandchildren.

Also remembered by his sister Dolores, brother Tony, cousin Henry and his wife Marie, extended family, his large circle of friends, neighbours and close friends in Oakdale Nursing Home.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening from 5 pm with Rosary at 7 pm. Removal on Saturday morning (travelling via Springfield), arriving at St John's Church, Killenard for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

May Ned Rest In Peace.

Julia Cushen - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Julia Cushen (née Finlay), Rathmore, Stradbally, formerly Park, Stradbally, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 10, in the tender care of the staff at Droimnin Nursing Home in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her husband Tom, daughters Julia Marian and Kathleen, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Sheila and other deceased family members.

Julia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons Tom, Mick, Larry, Sean, PJ, Liam, David and daughters Moira Baxter, Bernadette Hayes, Marguerite Kirwin, Ursula Finnegan, the Moore girls, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law Louise & Nancy and her treasured 42 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

Julia reposes at her home in Rathmore, Stradbally, R32 W9H6, on Thursday 12th November from 2 pm. Rosary at 8 pm.

Julia's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday 13th of November at 12 noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally. Julia will be laid to rest in Ratheniska Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

Donal Grehan - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Donal Grehan, Cloonagh, Mountmellick, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore after a long illness bravely fought.

Predeceased by his mother Margaret (Peg) & father James. Forever missed by his beloved wife Peggy, daughter Tara, son Shane, son-in-law David, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law Sean, nieces, nephews, extended family & friends and his two faithful companions Murph & Riley.

Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday evening from 5 pm. Recital of the Rosary at 6.30 pm. Funeral arriving St Joseph's Church, Mountmellick on Friday morning for 11 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis.

Donal's funeral Mass can be live-streamed on the following link: https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

House strictly private.

Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Rest In Peace.

Ann Heffernan - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Ann Heffernan (née Keogh), Liogard, Portlaoise on November 10.

Beloved wife of Tommy and loving mother of Keith, Alan, and Ian.

Predeceased by her parents, Tommy and Molly, sisters Breda and Kathleen and brother Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Brothers Brendan and Sean, sisters Marie, Pattie, Bernie and Angie. Cherished grandchildren Ellie, Sarah, Katie, Ryan, Aaron and Kitty.

Also missed by daughters-in-law Finola, Caroline and Holly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and friends. And former colleagues and friends in Portlaoise Regional Hospital.

Reposed at home on Wednesday. Funeral at SS Peter and Paul's Church on Thursday for Requiem Mass. Interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery afterwards.

May she rest in peace.

Bernadette Jones - Barrowhouse

The death has taken place of Bernadette (Bernie) Jones (née Burke), Stanmore, London, UK. Formerly of Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully on 22nd August 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Northwick Park Hospital, London. Predeceased by her beloved parents Patrick and Kathleen, brothers Gerard, John and Brendan, her husband Henry and her adored son Stephen.

Deeply loved and sadly missed by her cherished partner Owen, her much-loved children Dean and Karen, son-in-law David, her adored grandchildren Rhys and Amy, her beloved sisters and brothers Addie, Paddy, Ann, Kathleen, Margaret, Carmel, Veronica, Liam, Leo, Esther and Pauline, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Her Funeral Mass took place on Friday 18th September, in St Joseph's Church, followed by her cremation at Hendon Crematorium, London.

Her final journey brings her home to Barrowhouse, where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved family.

The interment of Bernie's ashes will take place on Saturday, 14th November at 2pm in St Mary's Cemetery, Barrowhouse, County Laois.

Maura Cronolly - The Heath

The death has occurred of Maura Cronolly (née Holohan), Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, formerly The Heath, on November 7, peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

Predeceased by her loving husband James (Jim). Sadly missed by her son Fergus and daughter Judith, daughter-in-law Adele, son-in-law Roger, beloved grandchildren Hannah, Sam, Sarah and Lauren, nieces, nephews, wider family, great friends and neighbours.

Reposed at Flanagans Funeral Home, Ballymoe. Requiem Mass at St. Bride's Church, Ballintubber ond 10th November followed by burial immediately afterwards in Ballintubber cemetery.

May Maura's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace