Kathleen Evans- Portlaoise
Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly 7 Lakeglen Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Glyn and family Melissa , Susie, Robert and DJ. Daughter of the late Joe and Lynn Murphy of Lakeglen. Predeceased by her brothers Andrew, Joseph and sister Linda . Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary, Susan, Paula, Yvonne, and brothers Martin, Kevin and Dean. Cousins , nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Patrick (Paddy) Feehan- Rathdowney/Borris-in-Ossory
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Feehan, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, peacefully on October 19th. 2025, in the excellent care and love of the nurses and carers of Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford with his beloved wife Mary-Jane and son-in-law Matt by his side. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary, his two infant daughters, grandson Jason, brothers Ned, Billy, John and Francis, sisters Dilly, Nancy, Vera, Bee and Dorothy.
Husband of his much loved wife Mary-Jane (nee Harrington) , much loved father of his son Michael daughter-in-law Paula (Portlaoise), daughter Noreen and son-in-law Matt Bergin (Kilbreedy), daughter Mary (Athlone), cherished popa of his grandchildren Stuart, Emma, Padraig, Mairead, Nicola, Jack, Josh-Patrick, Leah-Nora, his 10 cherished great grandchildren, his loving sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Seamus (Portaferry), brother-in-law John Harrington (Charlestown), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Paddy's gentle soul rest in peace
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday morning October 22nd. 2025, from 10.30 followed by removal to Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery, Rathdowney.
Nives Egan-Langley - Ballaghmore
The death has occurred of Nives Egan-Langley of Ballaghmore. Nives (late of Mayfield House, Laois and formerly of Clone House, Wicklow), On 18th October 2025, elegantly and peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, with songs, poems and stories in a room full of love. Predeceased by her darling husband Brian and their infant son Blaise. She will be so sadly missed by her heartbroken children, Tara, Alexandra, Jamie, Cory, Miranda, Cassandra and her son Maurice, sons-in-law Jamie T, Eoin, Rob and Rory, adored siblings Colette, Gemma and William, brother-in-law Sebastian, sister-in- law Ann, cherished grandchildren, nieces, nephews and wide circle of friends. Just herself, Just ourselves.
Reposing at Fanagans Nichols Funeral Home, Lombard Street East (D02 W207) on Tuesday (October 21) from 4pm to 6pm - you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (October 22) at 10 am in Church of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Sandymount, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium.
For those unable to attend the Mass in person, you may join us online here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-sandymount and also the cremation committal at 12.15 pm here: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to End Child Marriage - and you can donate here: https://www.plan.ie/our-impact/end-child-marriage/
William John Stanley - Mountmellick
The death took place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 of William (better known as John) Stanley, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
Passed away peacefully at The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise with his loving son Charles by his side.
Predeceased by his wife Edna Sylvia Stanley.
Deeply regretted by her sons Charlie, Peter & Paul, her daughters Joan, Hayley & Verity, her grand children, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Wednesday from 12 noon. Removal at 1.45pm to Acragar Cemetery arriving for prayer service at 2pm followed by burial.
Jimmy Murphy - Crettyard
The death took place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 of Jimmy Murphy of Monavea, Crettyard, Carlow, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully at his residence.
Beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Pat, Tom, Mike, Jim, Mary, Frank, Jacko and adored grandfather to all his grandchildren.
Predeceased by his brothers Paddy and Tommy, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons and daughter, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 3pm on Monday October 20th and 3pm on Tuesday October 21st concluding with prayers at 7pm each evening. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning October 22nd at 11:30am to St. Mary’s Church, Mayo, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. House strictly private on Wednesday morning please. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society and The Delta Centre, Carlow.
