Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, Friday, March 14, 2025

John (Johnny) Maher - Portarlington 

The death of John (Johnny) Maher Ballymorris Heights, Portarlington occurred suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his mother Molly, brother Ritchie and his baby daughter June. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son John, daughters Ellen and Linda, sons-in-law Joe and Andy, grandchildren Jessica, Dylan, Ciarán, Cathal, Rebecca, Jason and Dylan, great-grandchildren Oli, Caroline and Kingfisher, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 X3D2) on Sunday and Monday evening from 4pm with Rosary on both evenings at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 9:10am arriving at St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington. House Private on Tuesday Morning, Please.

Mary Murphy - Graiguecullen / Carlow town

The death has occurred of the late Mary Murphy, (née Dowling) of New Oak Estate, Carlow and formerly of 198 Whitney Place Graiguecullen who died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 12th, 2025, under the exceptional care of The Suir Ward, St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mickey), much loved mother of Diane, Don, Jean and the late Nicola, adored grandmother of Kayleigh, Ellie, Anthony and Charles and cherished sister of Larry, Geraldine, John and the late Sheila, Nancy and Jim.

She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Tony, Diane’s partner Pat and the Griffin girls, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home, 113 New Oak Estate, Carlow (Eircode R93 P8D9) from 3pm on Friday, March 14th, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Carpenter Bros Cremation Chapel, Shamrock Sq for Cremation Service at 12.45pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Mary Angela Geoghegan (née Marum)- Dublin / Portlaoise

Geoghegan (née Marum), Mary Angela - 10th March 2025 - Late of Ashington, Dublin and formerly of Ridge Road, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Mary will be very sadly missed by her husband Chris and children Joan, Paul, Christopher, Richard and Orla, sisters Theresa and Brenda and brother Noel, grandson James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 88A New Cabra Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 on Friday 14th March 2025 from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 15th in Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church, Navan Road at 10am followed by burial in Glasnevin cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. Family Flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.