Death Notices for Laois -Monday, January 19

Patrick Carton - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Patrick Carton, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Died 16th January 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his son Paul, daughter Marian, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren, Cormac, Brian and Fergus, sister-in-law Phil, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposed at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday 18th January from 4pm till 5pm. Requiem mass was on Monday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's cemetery.

Patrick's family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at St Martha's Ward in Mountmellick Community Hospital for the great care and love shown to Patrick during his time there.

Dick Downey - Portlaoise

The death has taken place of Dick Downey, Clondarrig, Portlaoise on 17th January 2026.

Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kathleen, and dearly loved father to Elaine, Caitriona, John and Richard, and cherished grandfather to all his grandchildren.

Deeply regretted by his loving family; sisters Lucy and Eileen; sons-in-law Jim and Noel; daughters-in-law Karen and Martina; in-laws, neighbours, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and John, his brothers Michael and Johnny, and his sister Mary.

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise, on Monday from 6pm until 8pm. with rosary at 7.30 pm. On Tuesday funeral arriving at St Fintans church Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in Clondarrig Cemetery.

Mass may be viewed on Ballyfin Parish webcam https://www.mountrathparish.ie/Profile/ballyfin House private please.

John Fitzpatrick - The Heath

The death has taken place of  John Fitzpatrick, Late of The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Cherished brother of Liam and Bridie.

Deeply regretted by his nephew Kieran, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home (Eircode R32 HK09) on Tuesday 20th January from 5pm- 8pm, with Rosary Recital at 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 21st January at 12pm in St. Paul's Church Emo, Co. Laois followed by interment in Emo New Cemetery, Co Laois. House private on Wednesday morning please.