Death Notices for Laois - Monday, March 3, 2025

Ann Gorman - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, March 2 of Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.

Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint, grandsons Craig, Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother Ray.

Dearly loved mother to Michael, Martina, Fint, Trisha, Joe, Denise, Bernard and Leanne. Loving sister to Tom, Camillus, Leo, Andrew, Alex and Maura. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours

Full arrangements will be announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Kathleen Gibson - Mountmellick

The death took place on Sunday, March 2 of Kathleen Gibson, Emmet Street, Mountmellick.

Died in the loving and tender care of the staff at St Vincent's Community Nursing Home Mountmellick.

Daughter of the late Kieran and Kitty Gibson. Predeceased by her sister Ann. Deeply regretted by her brother -in-law Tom O'Sullivan and her nephews Kieran and his wife Mairead, Brendan and his wife Tracy and Thomas and his wife Veronica, cousins, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from The Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 9.45am to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

Thomas Creagh - Rathdowney

The death took place on Saturday, March 1 of Thomas (Tom) Creagh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Suddenly but peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Joan, his adored children Sarah and Jake, Sarah's partner Lee, sisters Myra (O'Dea), Catherine and Nadette, Nadette's partner Tom, brothers-in-law Seàn and Michael, sisters-in-law Claire and Pauline, nieces, nephews, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 A6Y7) on Wednesday, March 5th, from 3 o'clock pausing for prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Tom's funeral mass can be viewed online. House private on Thursday morning please.

Patricia Lynch - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, March 2 of Patricia Lynch. 18 Borris Road, Portlaoise.

Peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Formerly of Laois County Council and Portlaoise Library. Predeceased by her sisters Mary (chiropodist) and Eileen. Deeply regretted by her sister Clare and brother in law Tom O’ Connor (Knocknagoshel), cousins, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home from 6.30pm until 8pm on Monday evening with rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am in Ss Peter and Paul Church Portlaoise. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery. House private please.

Jimmy Flynn - Ballybrittas

The death took place on Friday, February 28 of Jimmy Flynn, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois

Jimmy passed away peacefully in his 93rd year in Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin Co. Kildare, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father William, brothers Bill, Michael, Paddy, Lar and Joe.

Sadly missed by Kevin and his brothers Ned and John, sisters May, Theresa and Nancy, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jimmy reposed in Our Lady’s Chapel Monasterevin (W34 N599) on Saturday March 1 from 4pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Monday morning from his residence at 11.30am to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church Rath (R32 FN44) for 12 noon Requiem mass. Interment to follow in the new cemetery Emo.