Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Kathleen Kehoe - Laois 

The death has occurred of Kathleen Kehoe (nee Lawler), The Demense, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Coon, Kilkenny/Laois passed away March 4th 2025, peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Myles, parents Tom and Mary, sisters Bridie (Brennan), Aggie (McCormack), Margaret (Butler), brother Michael and daughter- in law Deirdre.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sons Edward, Tom, Pat and Myles, daughters Bridget (Dunne) and Mary (Goode), sons in law Michael and Ray, daughters in law Martina (Holden) and Ann Marie (Holden), sister Mary (Bryan), brothers James, Patrick, Thomas and Willie, sister in law Margaret, grandchildren Charlotte, Myles, Catriona, Thomas, Padraig, Paul, Sean, Michelle, Katie, Michael, Robert, Aoife, Raymond and Tommy, great grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, Harry, Scott, Oliver, Ivy, Milo and Lily, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. “May Kathleen Rest in Peace”

Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00), Wednesday (March 5th) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home Thursday morning (March 6th) at 11.30am to arrive at The Church of Assumption, Gowran, (R95K640) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ann Gorman - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint, grandsons Craig, Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother Ray.

Dearly loved mother to Michael, Martina, Fint, Trisha, Joe, Denise, Bernard and Leanne. Loving sister to Tom, Camillus, Leo, Andrew, Alex and Maura. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours

 Reposing at her family home from 2 pm on Wednesday with rosary at 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15 am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will take place afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Kathleen Gibson - Mountmellick

The death took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Kathleen Gibson, Emmet Street, Mountmellick.

Died in the loving and tender care of the staff at St Vincent's Community Nursing Home Mountmellick.

Daughter of the late Kieran and Kitty Gibson. Predeceased by her sister Ann. Deeply regretted by her brother -in-law Tom O'Sullivan and her nephews Kieran and his wife Mairead, Brendan and his wife Tracy and Thomas and his wife Veronica, cousins, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from The Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 9.45am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

 Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Thomas Creagh - Rathdowney

The death took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 of Thomas (Tom) Creagh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Suddenly but peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Joan, his adored children Sarah and Jake, Sarah's partner Lee, sisters Myra (O'Dea), Catherine and Nadette, Nadette's partner Tom, brothers-in-law Seàn and Michael, sisters-in-law Claire and Pauline, nieces, nephews, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 A6Y7) on Wednesday, March 5th, from 3 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Tom's funeral mass can be viewed online. House private on Thursday morning please.

Patricia Lynch - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Patricia Lynch. 18 Borris Road, Portlaoise.

Peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Formerly of Laois County Council and Portlaoise Library. Predeceased by her sisters Mary (chiropodist) and Eileen. Deeply regretted by her sister Clare and brother in law Tom O’ Connor (Knocknagoshel), cousins, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home from 6.30pm until 8pm on Monday evening with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul Church Portlaoise. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery. House private please.