Death Notices for Laois - Friday, April 4, 2025

Val Bracken - Clonaslee

The death has occurred of Val Bracken (née Daly) Coolagh, Clonaslee who died peacefully at her residence on April 3, 2025 surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband John, her brothers John, Bill, Paddy, Joe & Tom, & her sisters Rose, Josie, Anne & Margaret.Val will be sadly missed by her loving sister Pauline & her residing niece Mary Margaret. Lovingly remembered by all her nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, great neighbours and her many many great friend's, all who visited her regularly.

Reposing at her residence on Sunday, April 6 from 2pm with Rosary at 7pm.Funeral Mass on Monday, April 7 at 12 noon in St Manman's Church Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery Killeigh Co. Offaly.Val's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv 

Val’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. If you wish to offer your condolences to the Bracken family, you may do so in the Condolence section below.As per Val's wishes, No flowers Please & No Mass cards Please. Donations can be made to the Irish Wheelchair Association or the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Donation box available in the house & church.

Martina Keightley - Timahoe

The death has occurred of Martina Keightley, Timahoe. Special Daughter of the late Michael and Nora Keightley and sister of the late Catherine Miller.Martina was a Daughter, Sister, Niece, cousin, sister-in-law, aunt, grand-aunt, and a loyal friend. Also missed by her nephews and nieces in law. Loved by All.

Proud Timahoe woman and Special Olympian 2003. Sincere gratitude to Stradbally Medical Centre, the wonderful Management and staff of community nursing unit Mountmellick and all the HSE staff who assisted Martina on her journey. Martina's family would also like to thank Muiríosa foundation, Down Syndrome Ireland, Special Olympics Ireland, Home supports providers and carers and especially the many people who volunteer their time and hearts to enhance the lives of our very special citizens. Martina will be reposing on Saturday evening from 7pm to 8pm in St. Michael's church Timahoe with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Martina's Requiem mass will take place at 1pm in Saint Michael's church Timahoe on Sunday 6th of April. Followed by Interment in Saint Michael's Cemetery.House Strictly Private Please at all times.

Patrick Dunne - Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Patrick Dunne, Hillside Clonad, Portlaoise and formerly of Aughadreen, Wolfhill. Patrick passed away peacefully in the care of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Robert, grandson John and sister Margaret. Patrick will be dearly missed by his sons Thomas, Pat, Jerry, daughters Ann Marie and Mamie, daughters-in--law, partners, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence at Hillside, Clonad, Portlaoise on Sunday from 4pm with recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin for 2.30 pm on Monday. House private on Monday morning by request. 

Enda McEvoy - Rosenallis

Enda McEvoy Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Co Laois. Died peacefully April 1st at St. James Hospital Dublin in the company of his loving family.

Predeceased by his loving mother Dorothy and his infant sister.

Deeply regretted by his loving father Sean, brothers Richard, Michael, and Shane, sister-in-law Ann, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral arrangements later.