Death Notices for Laois - Monday, June 30, 2025

The death took place on June 29 of Ann Deegan (née Kerry), Slatt House, Wolfhill, Laois, R14E771 / formerly of John Square, Portlaoise. Peacefully, in Droimnin Nursing Home on Sunday, 29th June, 2025.

Predeceased by her husband Pauge. Ann will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving children, daughter Dolores and son-in-law Pat Keogh and their sons Richard, Patrick and Michael, her son Maurice and his family Sheena and Jake and their mother Brigid, Zara and her mother Mary, her son Paraig and daughter-in-law Ursula and their family Sarah, Noelle, Tadgh, Lola and Luna. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters and brothers Maura, Brenda, Donal, Micheál, Declan and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Many happy and loving memories of Ann will live on through her precious grandchildren and their partners and her great-grandchildren Amy, Katie, Ellie Ann, Jade, Evan, Alex, Arlie, Martin, Louise, Isla and JJ.

Ann will repose at her home, Slatt House Wolfhill on Tuesday (July 1st) from 2pm to 8pm. Ann will leave her home at 2.45pm on Wednesday afternoon (July 2nd) for burial in Wolfhill graveyard at 3pm.

The death took place on June 29 of Myra Irene Bradley (née Shirley) of Ballyloo, Nurney, Co. Carlow, in her 93rd year.

Cherished wife of the late William James (Jim) Bradley.

Predeceased by her sister Vera and her brothers George, John and Robert.

Surrounded by her family at Ashfield Hall.

Beloved mother of Annette, Miriam and Emily and adored grandmother of Mark and Tara Sweetnam, Matthew, Reuben and Rianna Clarke, mother-in-law of Harold Sweetnam and George Clarke, sister-in-law of Wilfred Atkinson.

Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbours and pupils of Shangarry National School.

Myra will be reposing at Ashfield Hall, Ballickmoyler, Laois R93 YH94 on Wednesday (2nd July) from 2pm until 8pm.

Myra will be remembered in a service at St. John's Church, Nurney at 11.30am on Friday (4th July) followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

A donation box will be at St. John's Church, Nurney for St. Fiacc's House, Graiguecullen, Carlow, if desired.

The death took place on June 28 of Fintan Fitzpatrick, Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois

It is with deep regret and sadness that the family of Fintan Fitzpatrick announce his passing.

Fintan will be dearly missed by his wife, Maureen; his sons, Adrian, Patrick, Fintan, Thomas, Edward, and Sean; his daughters, Liz, Cecilia, and Orla; his sons-in-law, Adrian, Aodán, and David; and his daughters-in-law and sons partners, Siobhan, Marcella, Fiona, Rebecca, and Debbie. He is also mourned by his grandchildren, as well as a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Fintan’s warmth and jovial spirit will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by all who knew him.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Sunday June 29th from 5pm till 6:30 with rosary at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday at 11am in the church of the assumption the Heath followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

John Joseph McDonald - Barrowhouse

The death has occurred of John Joseph (JJ) McDonald, Tankardstown, Athy, Kildare, R14 XE76 / Laois

John Joseph (JJ) passed away peacefully at home on the 27th June 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Kathleen, dear father to Thomas, Paul, Brendan, Enda and Marie-Therese as well as his daughters-in-law Yolanda, Mary-Emily and Bronwen and son-in-law Oliver. Deeply missed by his adored grandchildren Jack, Aoife, Isla, Elena, Aaron, Oliver, Lachlan, Tommy and Eanna, his sisters Bridget and Margaret as well as their spouses Tom and Joe.

Reposing at home in Tankardstown (eircode R14XE76) on Sunday 29th June from 3pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Arriving at St. Mary’s Church Barrowhouse for 3pm Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.