RIP: Tributes paid following death of popular Laois woman
Joe Mallon Motors in Portlaoise will remain closed on Saturday as a mark of respect
Portlaoise GAA and Joe Mallon Motors have paid tribute to Stephanie Stokes who died earlier this week.
In a post on social media, Portlaoise GAA Club said: “Everyone at Portlaoise GAA Club was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Stephanie Stokes on Tuesday.
We extend our heartfelt and sincere condolences to our own Jennifer Fitzpatrick, and to her family, on the devastating loss of her younger sister Stephanie.”
Portlaoise GAA Club said “Jennifer and her family have been stalwarts of Portlaoise GAA Club for many years, giving so much to our club both on and off the field, and at this incredibly difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
We especially remember Stephanie’s beloved son Steven, her mother Mary, her brothers Vinny and the extended Stokes and Fitzpatrick families, together with Stephanie’s many friends and work colleagues, all of whom will miss her dearly.”
“There are no words that can ease the pain of such a sudden and heartbreaking loss, but we hope Jennifer and her family will find comfort in the love, support and friendship that surrounds them. May Stephanie rest in eternal peace.”
Stephanie worked at Joe Mallon Motors in Portlaoise and the dealership said it would remain closed on Saturday, August 8 as a mark of respect.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a much-loved member of the Joe Mallon Motors family, Stephanie Stokes.
Stephanie was a valued part of our team for over 15 years, and during that time she became a much-loved colleague and friend to so many.
Her warmth, kindness and genuine care touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her,” the company said in a post.
“Stephanie was also a familiar and much-loved face to many of our customers, and her loss will be deeply felt throughout the Joe Mallon Motors family.
Stephanie’s friendship and contribution to our business will always be remembered, and she will be very sadly missed by all who knew her.
As a mark of respect for Stephanie, our dealerships will be closed on Saturday.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Stephanie’s son, Steven, her family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”
Details of her funeral were announced on RIP.ie. Stephanie Stokes of Lakeside Gardens, Kilminchy. Died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Predeceased by her father Vincent Stokes and stepfather George Shepherd. Deeply regretted by her loving and adored son Steven, mother Mary Stokes, sister Jennifer Fitzpatrick, brother Vinny, brother in law David, sister in law Caroline, life long friends Deirdre and Justin, niece Aoife, nephews Gavin, Aidan and Ciaran, relatives and friends and also her work colleagues at Joe Mallon Motors. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday, August 7 from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem mass on Saturday at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.