Death Notices for Laois - Monday, June 2, 2025

Marian Carey (née Scully)- Borris-in-Ossory/Killanure

Formerly of Killanure. Passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her brother Michael and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed and remembered by her loving husband Paddy, sons Pauric, Niall, Brendan and Ciarán, grandchildren Dean, Evan, Adam, Oisín, Dale, Sam and Harper, sister Teresa Lynch and brother Martin Scully, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, good neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence in Clononeen (R32T207) on both Saturday and Sunday evenings from 4.00pm to 9.00pm. (Rosary at 9.00pm) Removal from her residence on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in St. Molua's cemetery, Ballaghmore. Funeral Mass can be viewed at the following link https://youtube.com/live/PZdErF6l2qw?feature=share

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.

There will be a traffic flow in operation for anyone wishing to attend Marian's residence on both evenings. We ask that people approach from the Rock Road at Borris-in-Ossory village. Parking will be available adjoining the residence, and exit via the Clononeen Road out onto the main N7 road. Traffic attendees will be at all junctions to aid with traffic flow.

Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)- Portlaoise

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline, Enda, Kevin, Anthony, Brian, Diarmuid, and Sinéad. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Liam, sister Ann, her close friend Marie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Phyllis Rest In Peace. Reposing at her home (Eircode: R32KPY8) on Sunday 1st June, with Rosary Recital at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 12pm on Monday 2nd June in St. Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise. Interment afterwards in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Anna Newth (née Hade)- Portlaoise

Anna Newth (nee Hade), Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise. June 1st, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her family, in her 99th Year. Predeceased by her husbands Joe Murphy and Alan Newth, son-in-law Willie Kelly, and grandsons Rory and Patrick. Loving mother to Pat Murphy, Geraldine Kelly, and Rita Murphy-Kerry. Cherished grandmother to David, Maria, Lauren, Andrew, Elliott, and Sam, and her cherished great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Seamus Hade, and sister Maura Bland. Son-in-law Declan and daughter-in-law Ann. Sisters in-law Irene. And Vera. Nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

May she rest in peace. Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, with rosary at 7:30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11:00 am Requiem Mass. Private cremation will follow. Family flowers only, please. House strictly private.

Bridie Reid (née Dowling)- Dunboyne, Meath / Emo, Laois

Reid (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois) June 1st, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at her home. Beloved wife of Thomas and cherished mam of Thomas Jnr., Marilyn, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Natasia, Samantha, Damien, Sonia, Bridget and Jacqueline.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Aidan, Sean, Andrew, David, Eamon and Derrick, daughters-in-law Jane and Linda, grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Jack, Lauren, Leah, Sean, Calvin, Jonah, Sarah, Ciaran, Ella, Niamh, Alex, Abi, Jay, Josh, Luca, Rosie and Baby Rochford-to-be, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

John Carey - Portarlington/Dublin 

The death has occurred of John Carey, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon North, Dublin 24 on May 28. Peacefully in the dignified and respectful care of the staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, in the presence of his loving family, following the wonderful care of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital ICU.

Dearly loved son of Rita and much-loved brother of Colm, Pat and Caroline. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by mother, brothers and sister, his son Jordan and his two granddaughters Freya and Aurora, he will be forever in the thoughts of his aunts and uncles and remembered by his nephews, nieces and extended family.

A special word of thanks to the Peter McVerry Trust who helped John greatly in his moment of need. Donations, if desired can be made to the Irish Cancer Society or the Peter McVerry Trust in memory of John. 

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601.