Death Notices for Laois - Friday, April 3

John Dollard- Durrow

John, lovingly known as Jack, died peacefully at his home, on 2nd April 2026.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Anastatia, his brothers Patrick, Walter and Thomas, his sister Anastatia (Daisy).

Jack will be forever loved and missed by his loving wife Mary, son Patrick (Pat), daughters Marie and Carmel, his brother Michael, sister Sr. Mary Christina (May), grandchildren Danny, Conor, Aoife, Edel, Nadene, Tara, Roisín, Aíne, Aaron and Molly, great grandchild Kaelyn, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May Jack Rest In Eternal Peace.

James Guilfoyle- Newbridge, Kildare / Mountrath, Laois

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Guilfoyle of Dara Park, Newbridge and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois. Jimmy passed on 2nd April 2026 peacefully at Naas Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Loving husband of the late Margaret (Peg). Sadly missed by his loving son Mark, daughter Lynda, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren Lauren, Charlie, Seán, brother, sisters, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Jimmy Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy's Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Monday from 4pm until 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 2pm. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.

Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.

Julie Fitzpatrick- Clonaslee, Laois / Mountmellick, Laois / Achill Sound, Mayo

The death has occurred of Julie Fitzpatrick (nee Murphy), Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co Laois, & formerly of Achill Sound, Co. Mayo & Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Julie passed away peacefully on the 2nd of April 2026 at her home in her 90th year.

Deeply regretted by her husband Frank of 66 years, her daughters Patricia (Ward) & Eliz (Daly), her son Frank, her sons-in-law Joe & Neil, her daughter-in-law Claudine, cherish grandmother of Grace, Annemarie, Mark, James, Eilish, Eimear, Siobhan, Gary & Luke, her 7 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends.

May Julie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick, (R32 PC95) on Saturday the 4th of April from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday the 5th of April at 12 noonin St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Julie's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.

Julie's family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time. 

Charlotte Jane Carter - Ballyroan

The death has occurred of Charlotte Jane Carter, Crubbin, Ballyroan, who died on April 1 in her 83rd year at Portlaoise hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband William, and her son Nigel, her brothers Richard and John.

Deeply saddened by her children, Andrew, Cecil, Jean, Leslie, Jacqueline and Edith, son-in-law Michael O' Sullivan and daughter-in-law Karen Carter and their families.

She will be missed by her grandchildren, Charlotte Doheny, Rebecca Buggy, Keara O'Connor, Megan Carter, Jack Carter, Billy O'Sullivan, Amy Carter and their partners, Keith, Brèanainn, Joseph, David and Kirsty.

Her great-grandchildren are Michael, Donnchadh, Einìn, Archie, Aodhàn, Gràinne, Finn, Mèabh and Sè. Her sister Alice and her brother-in-law Padraig, cousins, nieces, nephews and many relatives.

Charlotte will be greatly missed by her many friends, neighbours and community carers.

Reposing in her home on Friday 3rd April from 5pm at Crubbin, Ballyroan Co Laois Eircode R32 X9W0.

Leaving her home for a service of Thanksgiving for the life and witness of Charlotte Jane arriving at Portlaoise Methodist Church on Saturday April 4th at 3pm. Interment will follow at St Patrick's Cemetery Ballyroan/Abbeyleix rd via Passing her home at Crubbin, Ballyroan enroute to the cemetery.

Michael Conroy - The Heath

The death has occurred of Michael Conroy, the old Dublin Road, The Heath, on March 31 unexpectedly.

Predeceased by his parents Gilpen and Margaret, brothers Tommy, Gozzy and Christopher. Deeply regretted by his partner Kathleen, children Michael-Lee, Rebecca, Tiffany and Tanisha, grandchildren, brothers Eddie, Andrew and Jimmy, sister Theresa, son-in-law Oisin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday evening April 3 from 5pm until 6.30 pm with rosary at 6 pm. Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise on Saturday for 2 pm funeral liturgy followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.

The funeral liturgy can be viewed on the church webcam.

Ann Delaney - Maganey

The death has occurred of Ann (Nancy) Delaney, (née McDonald), Park, Athenry, Co Galway and formerly Killabban, Maganey, Co Laois and Raheny, Dublin who died peacefully on March 31.

Predeceased by her parents, sisters Noleen and Mary Claire, brothers Jack, Addie and Jim.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Michael, son Patrick, daughters Bríd and Mary Claire, daughter in-law Patty, sons in-law James and Adrian, cherished grandmother of Matthew, Joshua, Izzy, Ethan, Aisling, Donnacha and Ava, her sister Bridie, brothers Tom and Martin, sisters in-law Mary and Breda, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Athenry on Friday, April 3 from 5 pm. Removal at 6.30 pm to the Church of The Assumption, Athenry. Funeral Liturgy on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery Athenry.

Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-parish-1 and can be listened to on the Parish radio 106.5fm.

Hannah McDonald - Castlecomer

The death has occured of Hannah McDonald (Nee Deighton), Chatsworth, Clogh, Castlecomer, Kilkenny & Laois peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 2 aged 96.

Predeceased by her loving husband William, sisters Mary, Bridie (Cahill), Sr. Adel, brothers Johnny, Patsy, Michael, Jimmy & Nicholas, son-in-law Pat Julian, grandson Liam Lalor and great-grandson Eoin Julian.

Loving mother to John, Mike, Sheila, Agnes, Mary, Liam, Noreen, Chris and Paddy.

Sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) on Good Friday from 3 pm concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 6.30 pm.

Funeral Prayers on Holy Saturday morning at 10 am, followed by removal to Saint Patrick's Church, Clogh for Prayer Service at 11 am.

Hannah will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Prayer Service can be viewed on the parish webcam: cloghparish.ie

Rest in Peace.

Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on March 31.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cora, family Margaret, Declan, Adrian, Assumpta and Siobhan, sister Mossie, sons-in-law John, Kevin and John, daughters-in-law Frances and Fionnuala, grandchildren Caitlìn, James, JD, Ella, Aoife , Mary-Kate and Bruce, great-granddaughter Mide, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Holy Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Good Friday morning at 10.20 am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Funeral Liturgy at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Denis's Funeral Liturgy will be streamed live on

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

May Denis Rest In Peace.

Mary Bergin - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Mary Bergin (nee Griffey) St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, March 31, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved mother to Liam, Paul and Séan. And recently deceased Mary Kelly. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Daughter of the late Dinny and Mary Griffey and sister to Denis Griffey.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, Nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 pm until 6.30 pm with rosary at 6 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am funeral prayers on Good Friday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Denis Kavanagh - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh, St Brigid's Square, Portarlington peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Portlaoise hospital on March 31.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cora, family Margaret ,Declan, Adrian, Assumpta and Siobhan, sister Mossie, sons-in-law John, Kevin and John, daughters-in-law Frances and Fionnuala, grandchildren Caitlìn, James, J.D.,Ella, Aoife , Mary-Kate and Bruce, great-granddaughter Mide, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Holy Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Good Friday morning at 10:20am, arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for the Funeral Liturgy at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

House Private, Please.

Denis's Funeral Liturgy will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington