Death Notices for Laois - Thursday, May 29, 2025


Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Charles Miller - Vicarstown
The death has occurred of Charles Miller of Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co Offaly and Vicarstown, Co.Laois.
Charley died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on May 28.
Predeceased by his twin infant daughters,his brothers John and Pat and his sister Julia.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Shelly and children, Jim, Barbara (O'Meara), John, Máire (Kennedy), Cathal, Patrick, Elizabeth (Lacey) and Donal, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and partner.
His brothers and sisters, Robert, James, Dan, Mary, Rita, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Angela, Nuala and Agnes, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his 17 grandchildren and his wonderful neighbours,nephews, nieces ,relatives and friends.
May Charley's gentle soul rest in peace.
Charley will repose at his home on Saturday 31st of May from 3pm until 7 pm.
Private removal on Sunday 1st June to St Colman's Church, Kilcolman for funeral Mass at noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Liam Quigley - Ballacolla
The death has occurred of Liam Quigley, Dairyhill, Ballacolla who died on May 28 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Colm, parents Mary and Bill, sisters Mary and Lilly and grandchild Karl.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, Maud, Caroline, Ann, Elizabeth, Willie, Mark, Olivia and Denise, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of good friends.
Reposing at his residence on Friday afternoon May 30th. (Eircode R32R721) from 3 pm pausing for prayers at 8 pm.
Removal to St. Canice's Church, Clough on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Interment afterwards in St. Fergal's Cemetery, Ballacolla.
Paddy Bowe - Mountrath
Paddy Bowe, Redcastle, Mountrath, Co. Laois, passed away unexpectedly on 24th May 2025.
Deeply missed by his brother, sisters, nephews, brother-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May Paddy Rest in Peace
Paddy’s funeral will be arriving in St Fintan’s Church Mountrath on Thursday morning (29th May), for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath. Paddy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
The Bowe family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation
Bertie Kavanagh- Portarlington
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington.
Dear Dad of the late Bridget. Deeply regretted by his loving son Martin, daughter Caroline and their mother Bridget, grandchildren Emily, Jamie, Carleigh and in the very near future two more grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marie, brother Dinny, sister Mossie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret, brothers Billy, Charlie, Jack and Paddy, sisters Carmel, Sadie and Madeline.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am.
Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
Bertie's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Friends of Tullamore Hospital. The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.