Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Josephine (Josie) Flynn -Vicarstown

The death has occurred of Josephine, better known as Josie Flynn (née Lakes), Vicarstown, Co. Laois and formerly Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow, unexpectedly, on the 24th of March 2025 at her residence in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband William (Bill), her parents John and Bridget, brothers Thomas and Johnny, sister Mary Farrell and her niece Josephine Coleman.

Deeply regretted by her sister, Sr. Beatrice Lakes, Brigidine Convent, Tullow, Co. Carlow, nieces Bernadette, Catherine, Beatrice, Carmel, Josie (UK), nephews William (USA), John (USA), Jonnie (UK), Liam (UK) and Vincent (UK), grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended families, kind neighbours and friends.

May Josephine Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 2pm, with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday in the Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown at 11am. Interment to follow in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally. Condolences for Josie's family may be left on the online book below.

All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally 086 8468771.

Mildred Ward-Cullohill

The death  occurred of Midred Ward (née Ray) of  Nahanna, Rathangan, Offaly / Rathangan, Kildare / Cullohill, Laois on March 25, 2025. 

Formerly of Aughmacart, Cullohill County Laois. Peacefully at Naas Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband Robert (Bobby), son Douglas, daughter Norma, sister Florence, daughter-in-law Pamela, son-in-law Chris, grandchildren Stephen, Amy Holly, Jack and Kate, extended family, neighbours and friends. "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus".

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday at 1:10pm (travelling via her residence) arriving Rathangan Parish Church (eircode R51 NY90) for Funeral Service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Rathangan. Family Flowers Only Please.

The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Brian Carroll-  Portarlington, Laois / Rathangan, Kildare

Formerly of Rathangan County Kildare. Suddenly at his residence. Loving son of the late Richard (Dick). Sadly missed by his loving children Áine, Níamh and Declan, his dear mother Mary Teresa, sisters Ann Marie, Kathleen, Doreen, Evelyn and Bernadette, adoring granddaughter Caoimhe, son-in-law Lorcan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening 26th March from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving on Friday morning 28th March at the Church of the Assumption and St Patrick, Rathangan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Rathangan.

Brian's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/c/icatholicplayer

Family Flowers Only Please.

John (Frederick) Kennedy- Rathdowney / Stradbally

The death has occurred of John (Frederick) Kennedy, Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Timogue and Ballycoolan, Stradbally, peacefully, on the 25th of March 2025 at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert (Bob) and Larry.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters Rachel and Violet, brother Joe, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.

Reposing at The Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday (27th March), with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday (28th March) at 1:45pm to arrive at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland, Stradbally for Funeral Service at 2pm followed by burial in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus".

 John's Funeral Service will be live streamed on: link to follow

All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally. 0868468771

Paddy Kealey- Portlaoise

Paddy Kealey. Sheffield Cross. Portlaoise. Co. Laois. March 24th 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Mary and Caroline. Sons, Sonny, Martin and Brian. Their partners, Sandra, Tracey and Jezette. Sons in law, Michael and Eamon. Sister Bridie. Sisters in law. Grandchildren. Great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews. Relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his family home (R32D590) on Wednesday from 3pm until rosary recital at 7 pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am requiem mass. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise.

James (Séamus) Francis-  Mountmellick, Laois / Oranmore, Galway

James (Séamus) Francis, Moyvilla, Oranmore, Co. Galway. 24th March 2025. Formerly of Dangan, Galway and Mountmellick Co. Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of The Little Flower Nursing Home, Labane. Predeceased by his parents John and Nora, sister Sheila and brother John. Beloved father to Órla, Áine, James, Clare, Ciara and their mother Chris, grandchildren Conor, Fionn, Dara, Roísín, Dáithí, Clodagh, Tara and Liam, sons-in-law Robert, Philip, David and Tim, brothers Willie, Michael and Pat, sister Eileen, nephews, nieces, neighbours, wide circle of friends and colleagues of An Garda Síochána.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.

Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of The Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge (H91HW58) this Friday evening 28th March 2025 from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to the Church. Funeral Mass on Saturday 29th March 2025 at 11am in the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge. Mass will be broadcast on parish radio 106.2FM and can be viewed on parish website http://clarinbridgeparish.ie Burial afterwards in local cemetery.

Denis Geraghty - Rathdowney

The death took place on March 23, 2025 of Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex British Embassy).

Peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. Predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his adored daughter Deborah, son Declan, grandchildren Morgan, Mia, Luca, Ryan, Aidan and Kiara, his best friend and brother-in-law Noel and his wife Ann, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral arriving at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney on Tuesday April 1st. 2025 for Requiem Mass at 11 o'clock.

Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Denis's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

The Geraghty family would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely nurses, doctors, management and staff at St, Vincent's Nursing Home, Mountmellick for the wonderful care and support provided to Denis. It will be remembered for ever.

Daniel Dargan - Portarlington

The death took place on March 23, 2025 of Daniel (Dan) Dargan, Carn, Portarlington, Laois, R32 K4PO

After a short illness at St. James hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Predeceased by his son Nathan Dargan. Beloved husband to Deirdre, loving father to his sons Daniel and Ciaran, his daughter Majella, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Thursday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm. Funeral arriving St.Paul’s Church, Emo on Friday for Requiem Mass at 10am. Cremation Service afterwards at 12.30pm in Newlands Crematorium.

Fr. Patrick Mooney - Mountmellick/ Offaly 

The death has occurred of Fr. Patrick Mooney of Moneyquid, Killeigh, Offaly / Mountmellick, Laois and formerly Connecticut U.S.A. died peacefully March 18th at home. Beloved son of the late Sean and Julia Mooney Clonaslee Survived by his brother Seamus (Rosenallis) and sister Anno (Florida U.S.A.)

Deeply regretted by his family cousins, nieces nephews, good friends and his parishioners who worshipped with him for 45 years. 

Arriving to St. Joseph's Church Mountmellick on Tuesday for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery Clonaghadoo.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/

“Born the eight of sixteen children in 1937, Patrick was ordained a priest in 1966 in the USA. He served his Parishioners for 45 years in and around Bridgeport, Connecticut. He retired and returned to Ireland in 2005 and settled at his house/farm that he built in Killeigh, County Laois in 1979. He has outlined his life’s work on his personal website at www.spiritualspring.org. His multimedia programs, photography and his 6 published book on aspects of spirituality can also be found on his website. Fr. Patrick was a keen gardener and he loved the humanities/spirituality and all God’s nature.”