Helen Casey - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred on Saturday, January 3 of Helen Casey (née Balfe), Lower Main St., Abbeyleix, Laois
Helen died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Declan, parents Brendan and Bridget, sisters Mary and Annette and brothers Seanie, Mikey and Brendan.
Sadly missed by her loving children Sinead, Declan, Brendan and David, brother Tony, sister Pauline, daughters-in-law Audrey and Lorraine, son-in-law Richie, grandchildren Frankie, George, Ben , Dan, Lara and Sarah, sisters -in-law Teresa, Mae, Rose and Eithne nieces and nephews.
Reposing at Tullyroe Abbeyleix (R32KC79) on Monday evening from 5pm. to 8pm. with prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving for 11am.Requiem Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
No flowers by request donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
Christy Foran - Portlaoise
Peacefully at his family home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband to Ellie, and loving father to Brian, Martin and Trish. Cherished grandfather to Laura, Chloe, Ciara, Eimear, Katie, Jack and Ben. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Daughters in law Carol and Bernie. Son in law Jack. Katies husband Joe. Family friend Justin. Nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Former work colleagues in Kellys the Foundry.
Reposed at home on Sunday afternoon from 2 pm with rosary at 8 pm . Removal on Monday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment followed in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise.
Patrick Mortimer - Mountmellick
The death took place on Saturday, January 3 of Patrick "Kidd" Mortimer.
Passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of 43 Harbour Street Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his Mother Peig & brother Gerry.
Pat is mourned by his beloved partner Baz, daughter Erin and her partner Joey, sons P.J and Brendan, daughters-in-law Morgan and Monica and grandchildren Owen, Rory and Sloane, his brother Mick, sister-in-law Ann, nieces , nephew, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Mary McGarr - Deegan - Mountmellick
The death has taken place on Sunday, January 4 of Mary McGarr - Deegan (née Gallagher), Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois and formerly Daingean Co. Offaly.
Died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husbands Paddy McGarr and Martin Deegan and her brother Jimmy (Walsh Island), son-in-law Mark and infant grandchildren Gemma,Grace and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by her sons David and his wife Angela and Aidan, daughters Lisa, Sandra and Patricia and her partner Jimmy, grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews, sadly remembered by her brothers and sisters neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only. Donations if Desired to Oncology Department Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Kathleen Walsh - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, January 1, 2026 of Kathleen Walsh, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her late son Maurice, husband Frank (Francis). Sadly missed by her children Pauline, Michael, Eamonn, Francis and Sylvia, grandchildren Lee, Liam, Paddy, Rory, Aidan, Frances and Kaitlyn extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Duff's Funeral Home, Skerries Wednesday 7th January from 6 - 7pm. Removal Thursday 8th January to Saint Patrick's Church, Skerries for 11am funeral mass, following Kathleen will be laid to rest In Holmpatrick graveyard with her dear son Maurice and husband Frank.
