Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, October 2

Catherine Purcell - Errill, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory

The death has occurred peacefully of Catherine (Lena) Purcell (née Flanagan), Garryduff, Errill, and Borris-in-Ossory on October 2 surrounded by her loving family at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Davey and son-in-law Paddy.

Lena will be sadly missed by her children, Robert, Maura (Grey), Kay (Moore), Michael and Grace (Smith), daughters-in-law Freda and Geraldine, sons-in-law Pat and Bryan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Friday evening (Oct 3rd) from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (Oct 4th) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia, followed by interment in Clomeen Cemetery, Garryduff, Errill (R32C5Y4).

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea for their care and kindness to Lena and a special thanks to the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

House private please.

Watch funeral online HERE. 

Rest in Peacke

Nora Twomey - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating) Renard, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry formerly of Ballina, Portlaoise, on Wednesday, 1st October, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Valentia Community Hospital.

Loving mother to Gerard, Michael, Anne Marie (Wragg) and Eugene. Predeceased by her husband Michael.

Nora will be very sadly missed by her much loved grandchildren, Clochan, Lewis, Sam, Ellie, Ewan and Ben, her daughter-in-law Faith and son-in-law Steve, niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Nora’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn

Nora will repose at Daly’s Funeral Home, Cahersiveen (V23 NN59) (Front Room) on Thursday, 2nd October from 5pm to 7pm and will repose at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32 R684) on Friday, 3rd October from 6.30pm to 8pm (rosary at 7.30pm). Funeral mass on Saturday, 4th October at 12 noon in Ss Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Burial afterwards in Ballyfin Cemetery (R32 TD61).

Chris Carroll - Stradbally

The Death has occurred of the Chris (John) Carroll, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Stradbally on September 30, unexpectedly.

Beloved husband of Fidelma and loving Dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Rebecca, Catherine, Dorinda and Karen, his eleven loving grandchildren Charley, Áine, Maebh, Caoimag, Philip, Hazel, Isla, Caleb, Harvey, Ella and Keira, brothers Ned and Noel, sisters Angela and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

No flowers by request, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation

Funeral arrangements in the coming days.

Maria (Marita) Serres - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Maria (Marita) Serres Station Road, Portarlington.  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown on the 29th September, 2025, following a short illness . Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Maria (Caffa-Coleman), her loving son Alberto (Caffa), son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Marta, her cherished grandchildren Sophia, Lucas and Alejandra, her brothers Leonel, Wilfredo and Luis, her sister Elena, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. May Marita's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. A Private Funeral Ceremony To Take Place.