Death Notices for Laois- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Nellie (Ellen) Brennan - Portlaoise
The death occurred of Nellie (Ellen) Brennan (nee Rafter). St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died January 12th 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and son Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Seamus, Eileen, Paddy, Paul and Claire, sisters Mary and Nan, brother Christy, daughters in law Maureen, Gabrielle, Ann and Eileen, sons in law Padraig and Joe, her dearly loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning from her residence at 11:30am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Bernadette (Bern) McRedmond- Mountrath
The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bern) McRedmond, Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois and late of Grove House, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Died January 14th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Bernie and Sheila, recently deceased sister Sheila, brothers Liam and Christy. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary (Moore), Margaret (Boyhan), Kathleen (Mulhall) and Chris, her brothers Michael, Frank and Donal, aunt Maidie (McGill), carer Evelyn, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. “May Bernadette Rest in Peace”
Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Jan 15th) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home on Thursday morning (Jan 16th) to arrive at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath.
Michael (Mick) Carter - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Carter – Brosna Lawns, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Mountmellick, Co Laois – January 13, 2025 (unexpectedly) at his home. Beloved husband and best friend of Geraldine (née McNamee); Michael will be very sadly missed by his wife, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Remembering also the deceased members of the Carter and McNamee families.
Reposing at Gilsenans Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Thursday, January 16th, from 9.45 am followed by removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King for Funeral Mass at 11 am. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial afterwards in Ballyglass Cemetery. House private please.
Thomas Dempsey- Portlaoise
The death occurred of Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly Dublin in his 82nd year on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Will be sorely missed by his loving family, daughter Fiona and son, Mark and his wife, Katherine.Thomas’s requiem Mass will take place on Friday 17th in The Church of the Assumption, The Heath (R32 TN88) at 12 noon followed by private cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin. May his soul rest in peace
The family would like to thank you for support during this sad and difficult time. All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Director’s 087 9800507
Richard Maybury- Mountrath
The death has occurred of Richard Maybury, Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois.
Richard passed away unexpectedly on the 10th January 2025, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father John.
Sadly missed by his son Richie, his beloved mother Margaret (Peg), sister Lily (Connolly), brother-in-law Eugene, niece Lisa, nephew John, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Richard Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Burkes Funeral Home, Mountrath, on Tuesday evening (14th Jan) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (15th Jan) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Raheen.
Richard’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Ian Moynan - Durrow
The death took place on Saturday, January 11 of Ian Moynan, Durrow, Laois.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family early Saturday morning.
Predeceased by his father Edmond and sister Rachel.
Beloved husband of Geraldine, devoted father to Marc, Lisa and Paul, daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law Brandon, and adored grandfather to Julian. Ian will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandson, mother Elizabeth, brothers,sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Ian Rest in Peace.
Funeral service will take place at St. Fintan's Church Durrow County Laois on Tuesday at 2pm. Followed by burial in Killermogh Cemetery Ballacolla County Laois.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private by request.
Josephine Byrne - Castletown
The death took place on Saturday, January 11 of Josephine (Josie) Byrne (Nee Young), Ballycleary, Castletown, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Joan, brothers Seamus and TJ.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tony, sons James and Colm, brothers Con, Ger and Liam, sister Breeda, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Josie's funeral cortege will arrive at St. Edmunds Church, Castletown on Wednesday (Jan 15th) for Funeral Mass at 11am which may be viewed on the link below:
Private Cremation will take place at a later date. House Private please. No Flowers Please by request
Catherine Stodel - Clonaslee
The death took place on Friday, January 10 of Catherine (Tess) Stodel, (Née Dunne), formerly of Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, & Portlaoise, & England. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent's Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack & her infant baby girl Leonora. Tess will be very sadly missed & lovingly remembered by her children Clara & Martin, & her son-in-law Mark, her cherished grandchildren Kyra, Floyd, Ethan & Alessia, her sisters Margaret, Nance, Carmel, Bernadette & Geraldine & her brothers PV & Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St., Clonaslee, on Thursday the 16th of January from 11:30am - 1:30pm,with removal to St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 2pm Funeral Mass. A private cremation will take place at a later date.
Tess's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Tess’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Emily Ellen Culhane - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Emily Ellen Culhane of The birches lower Boley, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois. Died January 5th 2025. Unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved daughter to Sean and Bernie and beloved sister to Sam. Deeply regretted by her grandmother Pat, uncles Ken, Declan, Brian, Martin, Pascal and David, aunts, Aisling, Catherine, Angela, Julie and Elizabeth, cousins Eoin, Catherine, Sarah, Daniel, Owen, Caolan, Tadhg, Mustaffa, Katie, and Lilly, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday January 13th from 6pm till 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday to SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Cremation will follow immediately afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2:30pm.