Death Notices for Laois - Friday, October 10

P.J (Patrick) Doogue - Carlow/ Laois 

P.J (Patrick) Doogue, 29 Brownshill Rise, Brownshill Road, Carlow and formerly Ballintubbert, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 9th, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Nicole and Matty, adored grandfather of Isla, treasured step-father of Antoinette, Avril, Anna and Burtram, cherished brother of Derek, Angela. Kieran and Ian and dear son of Paddy and the late Teresa.He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, father, grandchild, step-grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be published on Tuesday afternoon.

Christine Leahy (née Carroll) - Clonkeen

The death occurred of Christine Leahy (née Carroll) Clonkeen, Portlaoise on October 9 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Dearly loved wife of Michael and loving and cherished mother to Adam and Aodha. Daughter of the late Tom and Frances Carroll. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Sisters Maria and Fiona, brothers Dermot, Aidan and Fergal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass on Tuesday. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium. House private please.

Brendan McManus - Portarlington/Lucan 

The death has occurred of Brendan McManus, Lough Cottage, Portarlington, Laois, R32 N8X9 / Lucan, Dublin.  Brendan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Greatly missed by his loving wife and best friend Geraldine, his sons Seán, Ciarán and Aidan, daughter in laws Gemma, Avril, grandchildren Lily, Emily, Eála, sister Mary and brother Aidan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Brendan will be reposing at his residence on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm concluding with recital of the Rosary.Removal on Monday morning by Whelehan Funeral Directors at 11:15am to arrive to Saint Johns Church Killenard for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.House private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only.Donations if desired to Cancer Research Ireland. https://www.cancer.ie/researchers-hub

Mick Clear - Rosenallis

The death has occurred of Micheal (Mick) Clear, Skerry, Rosenallis on October 8 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Oakdale Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his wife Maureen, sister Mary Ann and Brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by his sons Michéal, Pauric and Noel, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Michael and Katie, sisters-in-law Kathleen Wiseley and Pauline Scott, brothers-in-law John Joe Dunne and Danny Lynch, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5pm, Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal from Moloneys Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock to St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 o'clock (Via his home in Skerry). Burial afterwards in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Rosenallis.

Joseph (Joe) Whyte -Portarlington

Peacefully in his 92nd year surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Julia, sisters Mollie and Josie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nellie, daughter Patricia, son Joe, daughter-in-law Michelle , Patricia's partner Michael, adoring grandchildren Joseph and Shàuna, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 T9C8) on Friday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday Morning at 10am (travelling via St Michael's Park and Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Family time on Saturday morning, please.

Joe's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

Rest In Peace.

Caroline Deady Bergin - Laois

Deady Bergin Caroline (Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry) died peacefully in Canada on 24th August 2025. Daughter of the late Maureen and Denis Deady.

A Ceremony to celebrate Caroline’s life will be held at Rath Cemetery Prayer Centre Ballinorig Side, Tralee, Co. Kerry on Saturday 11th October at 3:45pm. Caroline’s ashes will be laid to rest in her parents’ grave and immediately after, we will bid Caroline a final farewell in Fenit.

Missed by all who knew her and loved her. Le Cúnamh Dé.