Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, April 24, 2025

John Cussen - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Cussen, Derryguile, Mountmellick on April 24 peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Predeceased by his sister Eileen Hurley (Cloneyquin Portarlington).

Deeply regretted by his loving family Pat, Dan, Sean and Mary Therese, nephew Padraic, nieces Maura and Deirdre, daughter -in-law Pamela, brother -in-law Joe, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.

Rest-in-Peace. 

Phyllis Marum - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Phyllis Marum (née McEvoy) 171 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Billy and loving sister Jean.

Beloved mother to Susan, Samantha, Sawnya, William, and Sabrina. Adored nanny to Evan, Dylan, Ciara, Aimee, Abbie, Jodie, Aaron, Tierna, and Lucy. Mother in law to Sandra, Michael, Donna, Olive, and Oweny. Sister of Mary, Davy, Esther, Michael, Thomas, Anthony, Geraldine and Noel.

Visitors welcome on Thursday 24th April from 5 pm until 8 pm. House private at all other times.

Special word of thanks to the Palliative Care team for their care and attention during the short illness.

Removal on Friday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am requiem Mass. Interment will take place immediately afterwards. The family wish to thank you for your thoughts and consideration at this sad time.

Paddy Moore - Kyle

The death has occurred of Paddy Moore, Celbridge, Co Kildare, formerly of Kyle, Durrow, Co Laois and late of Bord Bia who died on April 23 peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of Nuala and much loved dad of Tom, Sarah, Michael and Patrick. Sadly missed by his loving wife and children, daughters-in-law Rose, Caroline and Emer, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Ava, Jessica, Finn, Eoin, Cillian, Cian, Éanna, Tadhg and Paddy, brothers John, Billy, Thomas and Eugene, sister Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home in Ballyoulster, Celbridge on Thursday evening (April 24th) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Friday morning (April 25th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Paddy’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Noel Mooney - Durrow

The death has occurred of Noel Mooney late of Tinweir, Durrow, Co Laois peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Castlecomer, District Hospital, Co Kilkenny while surrounded by his loving family.

Noel is predeceased by his parents Kieran and Chris and his infant sister Rita. He will be sadly missed and is deeply regretted by his sisters Mary, Miriam, Lilly and Deirdre, his brother Pat, Kieran and Bill, his sisters in law Helen, Kathleen and Eleanor, his brothers in law Brian and Liam, his cherished nieces and nephews, his extended family and a large circle of friends

Noel will repose in Durrow funeral home (R32 E163) on Friday 25th April 2025 from 3 - 7pm with removal to the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill, Co. Kilkenny (R32 DH56) for reception prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday 26th April 2025 in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyouskill with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Castlecomer District Hospital, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.