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Death Notices for Laois
Dan Kearns - Stradbally
The death has occurred of Dan Kearns, Corrig, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at his home on September 25, 2025 surrounded by his beloved wife and family.
Dan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, daughter Ciara, son Damien, his adored grandchild Bobby, son-in-law John Paul, sister Breda, brother Pat, sister-in-law Rita, brother-in-law Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at his home (R32 WV3F) on Saturday 27th September from 12 noon with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday 28th September in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 11:30am and afterwards Dan will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Dan's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam
John Dollard - Cullohill
The death has occurred of John Dollard Bunlacken, Cullohill on September 24, peacefully in St. James's Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Martin, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brother Joe, sister-in-law, nephew, grand nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
John will repose in St. Tighearnach's Church Cullohill (R32EV76) on Friday 26th September from 4pm pausing for prayers at 8pm. John's funeral cortège will arrive in St. Tighearnach's Church on Saturday 27th September for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Durrow cemetery (R32CK11).
House strictly private please.
John's funeral Mass may be viewed live by clicking on link HERE.
May John Rest in Eternal Peace.
Mary Slattery - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Mary Slattery (née Bowe) Main St, Drangan, Co Tipperary, formerly Portlaoise, on September 24 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the outstanding care of all the staff in South Tipperary General Hospital Clonmel. Predeceased by her mother Elsie, father Mick and sister Phyllis.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Anthony, daughter Dawn, son Mark, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Jean, grandaughter Sophie, sisters Paula and Anne brothers Sean, Pj and Michael brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends .
Reposing in Brett's Funeral Home, Mullinahone (E41EV78) on Saturday September 27th from 5pm - 8pm
Requiem mass on Sunday September 28th at 11 am in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception Drangan followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Mary will be fondly remembered by many. "May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace"
Kenneth Metcalfe - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Kenneth (Ken) Metcalfe Derryguile, Mountmellick on September 25 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely and courageously borne.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Betty, loving children Zara, Gayle and Wayne, daughter-in-law Aoife and son-in-law Keith, adored grandchildren Darcey, Fiadh and Kenna. Predeceased by his beloved brother Ivan, sadly missed by his brother Sandy, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Grateful thanks to the staff of St James' Oncology Department and the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Eilish (Palliative Care), Madeleine (Community Nurse) and Aoife (Podiatrist) for their tender care of Ken.
Funeral Service at St. Paul's Church Mountmellick (R32 FC80) at 2 PM on Saturday, September 27, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
John Farrell - Ballylinan
The death has occurred of the John Farrell, 'Skehena House', Ballylinan, and 'Brenfield', Russellstown, Athy Co. Kildare peacefully, in the excellent care of all the staff in Naas General Hospital, after a long illness bravely bourne with courage and dignity.
Predeceased by his parents John and Sarah Mary (May) Farrell and siblings Joan and Stan, RIP.
Beloved husband to Carmel, much-loved Dad to Evan, David and Emlyn and Grandad John to Max and Tess. Deeply regretted by his brothers Peter, Martin, Christopher and Frank and his sisters Mary and Ann. John will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Ciaran, sisters-in-law Brenda, Olive and Mary, daughters-in-law Daryle and Sarah, his nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Friday evening (September 26th) from 6pm until the conclusion of prayers at 8pm. Removal from his residence at 10.30am on Saturday morning (September 27th) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie
Cremation service will follow at 2pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to The Friends of St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy.
House private please.
Rest in Peace
Anthony Moyles and Daniella Moyles at Lawlor's Hotel, Naas in 2022
Homeless figures on the rise.
The Penneys entrance in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise.
Death Notices for Laois
Picture Credit Laois Offaly Gardai
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