Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements
Michael (Mick) Hogan - Clonaslee
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Hogan, Gorrough, Clonaslee. Died peacefully on the 22th of June 2025 at his residence. Predeceased by his brother Paddy. Mick will be sadly missed by his brother Jim, his sister Bridie, nieces Lisa, Elaine, Claire, Karen & Anne, nephews Brendan, David and Raymond, sister-in-law Mary, special friend Helen, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, very good neighbours and friends. May Mick's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday the 25th of June at 2pm in St Manman's Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman's Cemetery, Clonaslee. Mick's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Mick’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Edward Mansworth - Stradbally
The death took place on June 22, 2025 of Edward, better known as Eddie Mansworth, Grange, Stradbally, Laois peacefully in his 95th year.
In the loving care of the staff of the Slieve Bloom Ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, his twin brother Mattie, his older brother Dick and sister-in-law Breda.
Dearly beloved uncle to Eamon, Paula, Olivia, Zita, Orlaith, John, Ray and Fergal, his sisters-in-law Margaret (Kelly), Bridie (Murphy), grandnephews Séamus, Ruaidhrí, Richard, Kian, Tadgh, Ruairí, Orán, Sean and Conor, great-grandnephew Tom, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 3pm on Monday with Recital of the Rosary at 6pm and thereafter to The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska for Reception Prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska at 12 noon. Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska Webcam, https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/
Esther Connaughton - Portlaoise
The death took place on Sunday, June 22, 2025 of Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard), Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois.
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by her husband John, her parents Tom and Annie, brother Jimmy, and sisters Catherine and Marie.
Beloved mother of Wayne, Zara, and Annamarie. Deeply missed by her loving family; son in law Alex, daughter in law Silvia, grandchildren Emily and AJ, brothers Tom, Noel and Martin, sister in law Catherine, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise (Eircode R32W103) on Tuesday 24th June from 5pm- 6.30 pm, with Rosary Recital at 6pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 25th June at 11am in St. Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise, followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link: portlaoiseparish.ie
Dorota Gabrysiak - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Dorota Gabrysiak, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois.
Peacefully surrounded by her friends and family. Dearly loved mum to Suzanne and Julia. Loving daughter to Krystyna. Deeply missed by her loving family. Brothers Tomasz and Leszek. And all her colleagues and customers and friends at Mueller and O`Connell Bakery in Abbeyleix.
A celebration of her life will take place at the Life Church Portlaoise (R32HA21) at 7 pm on Wednesday evening June 25th. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise. In keeping with her personality Dora would like everyone to wear bright and cheerful clothes to her funeral.
The family appreciate your support at this difficult time, and while welcoming cards and messages of support, they also hope for privacy to deal with the loss.