Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Bridie Reid - Emo

The death has occurred of Bridie Reid (née Dowling), (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois) June 1st, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at her home. Beloved wife of Thomas and cherished mam of Thomas Jnr., Marilyn, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Natasia, Samantha, Damien, Sonia, Bridget and Jacqueline.

Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Aidan, Sean, Andrew, David, Eamon and Derrick, daughters-in-law Jane and Linda, grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Jack, Lauren, Leah, Sean, Calvin, Jonah, Sarah, Ciaran, Ella, Niamh, Alex, Abi, Jay, Josh, Luca, Rosie and Baby Rochford-to-be, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Dunboyne on Friday evening (6th June) from 5pm to 8pm.

Removal to S. S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne on Saturday morning (7th June) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to COPD Support Ireland.

Mary Kearney- Mountmellick

The death has occurred of Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick, Co. Laois) 3rd June 2025, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving mother of Eleanor, Claire, William and James and adored grandmother to James, Michelle, Aoife, Maeve and also her expected grandchild. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

Funeral service to celebrate Mary’s life will take place at 4pm on Saturday (7th June) in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross (followed by cremation). No flowers by request donations if desired, to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross.

Anna Newth - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Anna Newth (nee Hade), Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise. June 1st, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her family, in her 99th Year. Predeceased by her husbands Joe Murphy and Alan Newth, son-in-law Willie Kelly, and grandsons Rory and Patrick. Loving mother to Pat Murphy, Geraldine Kelly, and Rita Murphy-Kerry. Cherished grandmother to David, Maria, Lauren, Andrew, Elliott, and Sam, and her cherished great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Seamus Hade, and sister Maura Bland. Son-in-law Declan and daughter-in-law Ann. Sisters in-law Irene. And Vera. Nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, with rosary at 7:30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11:00 am Requiem Mass. Private cremation will follow. Family flowers only, please. House strictly private.

John Carey - Portarlington

The death has occurred of John Carey, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon North, Dublin 24 on May 28. Peacefully in the dignified and respectful care of the staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, in the presence of his loving family, following the wonderful care of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital ICU.

Dearly loved son of Rita and much-loved brother of Colm, Pat and Caroline. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by mother, brothers and sister, his son Jordan and his two granddaughters Freya and Aurora, he will be forever in the thoughts of his aunts and uncles and remembered by his nephews, nieces and extended family.

A special word of thanks to the Peter McVerry Trust who helped John greatly in his moment of need. Donations, if desired can be made to the Irish Cancer Society or the Peter McVerry Trust in memory of John. 

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601.