Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, October 14

Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden - Durrow

The death has occurred of Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden (Glenageary, Co. Dublin and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois and AIB) – October 12, 2025, peacefully, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Hilary, much loved father of Jonathan and Ross, adoring Grandad of Millie and loving brother of Harry and the late Bob, Janet and Edie. He will be mourned and missed by his family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday 16th October from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Service on Friday 17th October at 11.30am in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, in memory of Charlie, to Pieta House.

Michael (Har) Fitzgerald - Glenbarrow

The death has occurred of Michael (Har) Fitzgerald. Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Ballytarsney, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. Died 13th of October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents and sisters Anne and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josephine, stepsons Joseph and Declan and their wives Antoinette and Lorraine, his adored grandchildren and great grandchild Connie, sisters Mary, Veronica and Helen, brother Pat, brothers-in-law John, Christy, Greg and Mick, extended family, nieces, nephews, and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm with prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem mass will take place at 11am on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Portlaoise.

P.J (Patrick) Doogue - Ballintubbert

The death has occurred of P.J (Patrick) Doogue, 29 Brownshill Rise, Brownshill Road, Carlow and formerly Ballintubbert, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 9th, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Nicole and Matty, adored grandfather of Isla, treasured step-father of Antoinette, Avril, Anna and Bertram, cherished brother of Derek, Angela. Kieran and Ian and dear son of Paddy and the late Teresa.

He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, father, grandchild, step-grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May P.J’s Kind Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home, 29 Brownshill Rise, Brownshill Road, Carlow (Eircode R93 K76E) on Thursday (October 16th) from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Friday morning at 9.15am to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation.

 Avid supporter of Falkirk Football Club and Longterm supporter of PATS Therapy with his Irish Therapy Dog Lady.

Survived by his daughter Lynsey, brother and sister relatives and friends.

Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Tuesday from 4pm until 6pm.

Cremation Service on Wednesday at 2pm at Newlands Cross Crematorium. A memorial service for Robert will take place later. The date and time for his memorial will be announced when the arrangements are made.

Beloved son of the late George and Mary.

Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Jim, John, Mary Parkinson, Sadie Farrell and Michael, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law Michael and Denis, sisters-in-law Mary Jo, Elizabeth, and Marie, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral arriving St. Edmund's Church, Castletown on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St. Fintans Cemetery, Mountrath.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice. House Strictly Private.

George's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el

Predeceased by his brothers Liam, Micheál and his sister Sheila(Fitzpatrick). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son John, daughter Julie, brother Noel(London), nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Dermot's funeral will arrive in the Church of the Assumption Ballyouskill, on Tuesday 14th October, for 12noon requiem Mass , followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private please. Dermot's funeral Mass may be viewed live on the church webcam.