Death Notices for Laois
Hughie Murphy - Rathdowney / Borris-in-Ossory
The death took place on Friday April 18 of Hughie (Hugh) Murphy, Knockiel Drive, Rathdowney, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Passed away April 18th 2025, after an illness bravely borne, peacefully, surrounded by his loving and devoted family in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Clare's Ward, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his father Hughie, grandparents Mary and Paddy Houlihan (Garron, Borris in Ossory).
Hughie will be dearly missed by his mother Winnie (née Houlihan) and her partner Steve, brother Garvin, aunts Maureen, Dymphna, Joan and Kathleen, uncle Dan, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Tuesday (April 22nd) from 7pm to 8pm.
Hughie's funeral cortege will arrive at St. Fergal's Church, Camross on Wednesday (April 23rd) for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fergal's Cemetery, Camross.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cuisle Cancer Support Centre, Portlaoise. Donation box in Funeral Home and Church.
Paula Coss - Portlaoise/Mountrath
The death took place on Saturday, April 19 of Paula Coss (née Jennings), Newline Close Mountrath and formerly Parnell Crescent Portlaoise.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Michael, brother William and sister Sally. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, daughters Sarah, Emma, Katie, Holly and Chloe, sons Ricky, Scott and Paddy. Brother, sisters, sons-in-law, father and mother-in-law Frank and Mary Coss, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her 10 adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her son Ricky's residence, 28 Rosvale Court, Portlaoise (R32XRR3) on Tuesday April 22nd from 4pm till 8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10:15 to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise from 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery.
House private on Wednesday please.
Mary Deady - Errill
The death took place on Easter Sunday, April 20 of Mary Deady (née Tierney) Lower Bluepool and late of Deady's Shop, Percival Street, Kanturk, Cork / Late of Errill, Co. Laois.
In the excellent care of the staff at Mallow General Hospital, Mary beloved wife of the late Dermot and sister of the late Sheila (Walsh). Sadly missed by her loving sister Teresa (Kelly), brother Joe, nephews, nieces, extended family especially Joan, relatives and friends. Requiescat in pace.
Lying in repose at O' Callaghan's Funeral Parlour on Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm followed by Prayers. Reception into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon which shall be live streamed on www.church services.tv/kanturk.
Funeral afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Hannah Kirk - Abbeyleix
The death took place on April 20 of Hannah Kirk (née Gibbons), Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois / formerly Dungarvan village, Kilkenny.
Peacefully in the care of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her devoted children Ger, Jim, Siobhan & Pat. Predeceased by her parents Andy & Stastia Gibbons, brothers Sean Gibbons (Clare) Sam Gibbons (Gowran) & sister Patsy Kirk (Dungarvan).
Deeply regretted by her loving sons Ger, Jim & Pat, daughter Siobhan, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Lorraine, her adored and much loved grandchildren Andrew, Jack, Matthew, Hannah & Sophie. Brothers Andy (Dublin), Lar & Shem (Kilkenny), nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
Reposing at her residence from 2pm. to 8pm. on Monday with prayers at 7.30 pm. Removal to St' Brigid's Church Shahahoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. on Tuesday Interment afterwards in Shanahoe Cemetery.
Rosaleen Cole - Portlaoise
The death took place on Friday, April 18 of Rosaleen Cole (née Howe), Dublin Road, Portlaoise and formerly of Townsend Street, Birr.
Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, in the tender care of Kilminchy Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her parents David and Margaret, sister Marion and niece Lynn.
Beloved Mother of Susan (Notley) and Ivan, dear Grandmother of Harry, Tom and Simon, and sister of David. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Cyril and daughter-in-law Sinéad. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, niece, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephew, great-grandniece, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Service will take place in St. Brendan’s Church, Oxmantown Mall, Birr at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd April, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery. Family flowers only.
Bruce Walter McDonald - Durrow
The death has occurred of Bruce Walter MacDonald Great Falls, Virginia, USA and Ormsby House, Durrow, Laois / Glengarriff, Cork.
On December 8, 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully in Great Falls, Virginia.
Predeceased by his brother, Lloyd, sister, Marcia and parents, Charles and Ruth of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bruce is deeply mourned by his devoted wife, Rita Campion, his siblings, Charles and Charlene, aunt, Bonnie, sister-in-law, Linda, Bruce’s Campion brothers and sisters-in-law, Canon Michael, Miriam (John), Tadhg (Colleen) and Constance (Awwad), loving nieces and nephews, special cousins, extended family and many dear and wonderful friends and colleagues.
Requiem Mass at 2.30pm on Saturday, April 26th at Saint Joseph’s Church, Coomhola, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 XO43, followed by burial at Saint James Churchyard, Durrus, Co. Cork, P75 R295. A recording of the funeral will be available at https://corklivestream.com/funerals.
Donations, if desired, to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, icanw.org (to donate please click here).
John Keating - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, April 17 of John Keating, the Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise and formerly of Killinkere, Virgina Co Cavan.
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally. Predeceased by his parents, brothers PJ, Jim and Brian, sisters Mary Ann, Rosetta and Betty. Deeply regretted by his nephew James and niece Anne-Marie, his siblings Gerry, Patricia, Nuala and Carmel, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Monday Morning April 21st from 10am. Removal at 10:45 to SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11am Requiem Mass. A private cremation will take place at a later date. House Private Please.
Mary Therese Shaw - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, April 17 of Mary Therese Shaw. Cilleithne Gardens , Bellingham. Portlaoise.
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Reunited with her husband Jimmy and mother Dillis. Dearly loved mother to Christine and Cherished grandmother to Michael and Ruth. Deeply regretted by all her loving family and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 4 pm until 6pm. Requiem mass will take place at 1 pm on Monday in SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise. Private cremation will follow.
Michael Conroy - Rosenallis
The death took place on Wednesday, April 16 of Michael (Mick) Conroy, Johnsgrove, Rosenallis and formerly Meelick.
In the loving care of his family and the ICU Staff at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Loving son of the late Patrick and Maisie.
Deeply regretted by his dear partner Mary and his siblings Ann, Eileen, Mary, Martin, Noel and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposed in Moloney’s Funeral Home on Good Friday from 8pm. Recital of The Rosary at 9.30pm. Removal from his home on Easter Saturday morning at 11.40am to St Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis arriving for Liturgy of The Word at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Brigids Cemetery.
Donations if desired to ICU Regional Hospital Tullamore. House Private Please. Family Flowers Only.
Catherine Dunne - Rosenallis
The death took place on Thursday, April 17 of Catherine Dunne (née Conroy), Derrylamogue, Rosenallis, Laois
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her caring and loving family at her home in Derrylamogue.
Predeceased by her husband Matt, her baby daughter Brigid, her parents Fintan and Molly Conroy, her brothers Stephen and Joe.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Sheila and Jacinta and her son Sean, sons-in-law Richard and James and daughter-in-law Kim, her adoring grandchildren Alan and his wife Vicki, Beverly and her husband David, Ivan, Lee, Amy, Luke, Jason and their partners, Greatgranchildren Mollie, Maisie, Ben, Emer, Ava and Tadhg, her brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposed in her home (R32A2W7) on Good Friday and Easter Saturday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary on Saturday evening at 8pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Brigid's Church Rosenallis at 11am for Easter Sunday Mass (Via Cappard).
Burial after in St. Brigid's Cemetery.
Audrey Mitchell - Portlaoise
The death took place on Tuesday, April 15 of Audrey Mitchell (née Wynne) Monnagh, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Laois
Audrey passed away suddenly on the 15th of April at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in the presence of her husband Richard.
Pre-deceased by her father George, mother Emily and brother Richard.
Sadly missed by her husband Richard and her family and friends.
House Private. Funeral Private.
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