Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, May 22, 2025

Margaret Campion - Rathdowney

The death has occurred of Margaret Campion (née Gray) 12 The Glebe, Rathdowney on May 21, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, her parents Dinny and Delia Gray, her brothers Paddy and Peter and sister-in-law Mary.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, Derek, Anne, Louise, Neil, Claire, Gerard and David, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Jim, Gerard and Donnacha, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence 12 The Glebe, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 PPY8) on Friday May 23rd from 4 o'clock pausing for Prayers at 7 o'clock. Removal on Saturday morning May 24th. to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Margaret's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link http://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/

Harry Kealy - Ballylinan

The funeral takes place of Harry Kealy, Kilburn, London and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan following his death on April 14.

Predeceased by his sister Mary (Casey). Deeply regretted by his brothers Denis, Larry, Ted and Thomas, sister Bernie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends,

Requiem Mass at 11.30am on Saturday, May 24, in The Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Luggacurran. Internment afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ballyadams.

Sheila O'Toole - Shanahoe

The death has occurred of Sheila O' Toole, Shanahoe who passed away suddenly at home on May 19.

Deeply regretted by her loving family. Reposal on Sunday 25th May from 5 to 7pm. in St Brigid's Church Shanahoe. Requiem Mass on Monday the 26th in St Brigid's Church Shanahoe at 11am. followed by burial in St. Brigid's Cemetery.

Stella Delaney - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Stella Delaney (née Graham), Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick. Died May 19th 2025, peacefully at Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by her nieces Mary and Michaela, family circle, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in her home on Wednesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Thursday from 3pm. Removal at 5.20pm to St Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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

Marian McNamara - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Marian McNamara, Bracklone Street, Portarlington on Tuesday May 20 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore Previously cared for at Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington.

Predeceased by her parents Francis and Sheila and brother Billy. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers John, Francis, Michael and Patrick, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Marian's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Family flowers only please.

Charlie Bergin - Shanahoe

The death has occurred of Charlie Bergin, Shanahoe peacefully on Monday 19th May.

Predeceased by his parents, sister Lillie, brothers Joe, Frank, Seamus and Kevin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, sons Charlie, Michael, David and Noel, daughter Margaret Mary, grandchildren Michéal, Cathal, Cillian, Eoin, Conor, Aoife, Niamh, Ciara, and Emma, daughters-in-law Caroline, Deirdre and Emer, son-in-law Mark, sisters Maura, Patricia, Gretta, Kathleen and Philomena, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposed at St Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe (eircode R32AH90) on Wednesday evening (21st May), concluding with Rosary at 8pmclock. Arriving for Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Shanahoe Thursday afternoon at 3pm (22nd May), followed by Burial in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Shanahoe.