Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Mary Burgess- Coolrain

The death occurred of Mary Burgess (nee Keogh), Coolrain, Laois and formally London. Died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Daughter of the late Christopher Keogh and Mary Philomena Keogh. Predeceased by late husband Paul Burgess and uncle John Brendan Shiels. Deeply regretted by her sister Rachel and partner Ray, nieces Shannon and Aislinn, great-niece Aoibhe, stepsons Kevin and Jamie, God-son Craig, cousins Pat, Brendan and Hannah other relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at her sister’s residence at Aghnaharna (Postcode R32N67W) on Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8 pm and Rosary on Wednesday at 8pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 o’clock Mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery.

Andy Molloy- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.

Died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in his 86th year, following a brief illness.

Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Josephine, brother Seamus, nephews Andrew and James. Andy is survived by his brother John and sister Mary, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, daughters Dorothy and Yvonne.

Andy will be sadly missed by his adoring wife Julie and their children Andrew, his wife Fiona, Jennifer and her husband John, Robert and Linda and her partner Vinnie, his Grandchildren Seàn Ronan Saoirse Lucy Caolàn and Róisín, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a huge circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 o'clock, Recital of the Rosary at 6.30pm.

Removal from his home on Thursday at 10.20am to St. Josephs Church for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock and burial after in St. Josephs Cemetery. House strictly private at all times.

Edward Dooley- Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Edward Dooley, Killamuck, Abbeyleix formerly Granafallow, Abbeyleix on 10th March 2025 peacefully at Fennor Hill Care Facility, Urlingford Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by his wife Joan, daughter Elizabeth, his parents Michael and Catherine, brother Michael, cousins Laurence, Tommy, Frances and Harry. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken son Laurence, grandson Gerard Hennessey, devoted brother to Mary Coffey and Margaret Howarth (Canada), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces grand-newphes, extended family and all his friends. May Edward Rest in Peace

Reposing in the Chapel Of Rest, adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix on Wednesday, 12th March from 5pm until Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix at 12 noon. Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Edward's Funeral Mass is available to view live on the Abbeyleix Parish Webcam. https://abbeyleixparish.ie/webcam/

Denis Hayden - Portarlington

The death took place on Monday, March 10, 2025 of Denis Hayden, Retd Sgt Major, Military Police, Ballymorris Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois and late of The Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare.

Peacefully in his 94th year at Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Madeline) son Denis (Jazzy), his parents & sisters.

Sadly missed by his loving family, sons Francis, Philip and Martin, daughters Marion, Carmel and Yvonne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Pat and John, daughters-in-law Charlotte, Valerie, Liz and Una, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge, on Tuesday 11th March from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning 12th at 10.30am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Denis’s mass will be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/. Burial afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington, Co. Offaly.

Tim Delaney - Aghaboe

The death took place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 of Tim Delaney, Curraun, Aghaboe, Clough/Ballacolla, Co. Laois.

Passed away peacefully at home.Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sister Sr. Regina (Mary), brothers Joe and Sean, sisters in law Breda and Una, Aunt and Godmother Hannie Kennedy, nieces Paula and Marie, nephews John, Colm, Joseph and Darren, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Guilfoyle's Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday evening (March 12th) from 5pm concluding with prayer at 8pm. Removal from Guilfoyle's Funeral Home on Thursday morning (March 13th) at 10.30am to arrive at St. Canice's Church, Clough (R32K003) for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.

Bennie Maher - Portarlington

The death took place on Saturday, March 8 of Bennie Maher, formerly of Bracklone Street Portarlington County Laois.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Kitty and sister Pauline. Deeply regretted by his loving stepchildren Denise and Derek, grandchildren Ciaran and Kayla, brothers Pat and Gerard, sisters Marian and Theresa, aunt, uncle, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington on (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.

Benny's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michael's-church-portarlington

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington. (Donation Box in the Chapel of Rest and in the Church).

Tony Christie - Mountmellick 

The death has occurred of Tony Christie, Connolly Street, Mountmellick, Laois. He died suddenly at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Tony is predeceased by his loving parents Kitty & Jack and his sister Veronica.

Tony will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Sheila, his sons Gary and Shane, daughters Lisa and Laura. Grandchildren Alex, Sophia, Conor, Saoirse. Goddaughter Hailey & little sister Ellie, Alannah, Daniel, Dylan and Ryan.

Daughters-in-law Kim & Aine, son-in-law Donell, mother-in-law Mary, brother-in-law John and his wife Gwen & sister-in-laws. Extended family,neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposed at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Saturday 8 from 5pm to 7pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Monday morning at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.

Kathleen Margaret McDonagh - Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Kathleen Margaret McDonagh Mountmellick, Laois and 11 Riverside Park, Queensferry, UK.

Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2025. 

Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her adored sons, John Tyson, James, Arthur and Paddy, grandchildren, her daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing Moloneys Funeral Home Monday, March 10th from 3pm to 5pm. Removal at 5.15pm to SS Peter & Paul's Church, Portlaoise arriving for 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 11th at 11am. Burial after in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Mountmellick.

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