Marlene Allison - Rathdowney
The death has occurred of Marlene (Mars) Allison (née Bond) of St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Beechmount, Rathdowney, Co Laois, in the tender loving care of the staff of Baltinglass Nursing Home on January 5th, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Bob, and devoted mother of Dale, and Bruce. Will be dearly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Karen and Michelle, grandchildren Hannah, Zoe, Ethan, Ben and Evan, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington W91YN79 on Wednesday January 7th from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral on Thursday January 8th in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service followed by internment in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Baltinglass Nursing Home.
Mary Fitzpatrick - Ballyroan
The death occurred of Mary Fitzpatrick (née Walsh) of Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois on January 5, 2026.
Predeceased by her son Anthony and infant brother Patrick. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Donal daughters Marie, Philomena and son Donal, son-in-law Robert,grandchildren Quentin and Ruby, daughter-in-law Marcella, sister Phil, brothers Michael,Laurence and John, brothers and sisters-in-law extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyroan on Wednesday from 5pm. with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. in St. Patricks Church . Burial afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery. May Mary Rest In Peace. House Private at all times.
Helen Casey - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, of Helen Casey (née Balfe), Lower Main St., Abbeyleix, Laois
Helen died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Declan, parents Brendan and Bridget, sisters Mary and Annette and brothers Seanie, Mikey and Brendan.
Sadly missed by her loving children Sinead, Declan, Brendan and David, brother Tony, sister Pauline, daughters-in-law Audrey and Lorraine, son-in-law Richie, grandchildren Frankie, George, Ben , Dan, Lara and Sarah, sisters -in-law Teresa, Mae, Rose and Eithne nieces and nephews.
Reposing at Tullyroe Abbeyleix (R32KC79) on Monday evening from 5pm to 8pm. with prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving for 11am.Requiem Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
No flowers by request donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
Patrick Mortimer - Mountmellick
The death took place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, of Patrick "Kidd" Mortimer.
Passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of 43 Harbour Street Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his Mother Peig and brother Gerry.
Pat is mourned by his beloved partner Baz, daughter Erin and her partner Joey, sons P.J and Brendan, daughters-in-law Morgan and Monica and grandchildren Owen, Rory and Sloane, his brother Mick, sister-in-law Ann, nieces , nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Mary McGarr - Deegan - Mountmellick
The death has taken place on Sunday, January 4, 2026 of Mary McGarr - Deegan (née Gallagher), Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois and formerly Daingean Co Offaly.
Died peacefully at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husbands Paddy McGarr and Martin Deegan and her brother Jimmy (Walsh Island), son-in-law Mark and infant grandchildren Gemma,Grace and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by her sons David and his wife Angela and Aidan, daughters Lisa, Sandra and Patricia and her partner Jimmy, grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews, sadly remembered by her brothers and sisters neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only. Donations if Desired to Oncology Department Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Kathleen Walsh - Mountrath
The death took place on Thursday, January 1, 2026 of Kathleen Walsh, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her late son Maurice, husband Frank (Francis). Sadly missed by her children Pauline, Michael, Eamonn, Francis and Sylvia, grandchildren Lee, Liam, Paddy, Rory, Aidan, Frances and Kaitlyn extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Duff's Funeral Home, Skerries Wednesday 7th January from 6 - 7pm. Removal Thursday 8th January to Saint Patrick's Church, Skerries for 11am funeral mass, following Kathleen will be laid to rest In Holmpatrick graveyard with her dear son Maurice and husband Frank.
