Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, March 25

Marion Dooley - Borris-in-Ossory

The death has occurred of Marion Dooley (née Doheny) Glenall, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, formerly Mountain View, Borris-in-Ossory and Knock, Roscrea, Marion passed away March 24th 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff of Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. 

Predeceased by her mother Anne and father Joe. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Noel, sons Noel, Derek and Jack, daughter Rhoda (Brogan), daughters-in-law Ashling and Lisa, son-in-law John, grandchildren Jamie, Odhran, Óisin, Saoirse, Fiachra and Cora, brother Joe, sisters Kay and Anne, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May Marion's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace”

Reposing at her home 30 Glenall, Borris-in-Ossory, (Eircode R32WXY4) this Wednesday (March 25th) from 3pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from her home this Thursday morning (March 26th) to St. Canice's Church, Borris-in-Ossory (Eircode R32P2YK) for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Borris-in-Ossory.

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

https://www.youtube.com/@Borris-in-OssoryParishOn-re9wd

Mary(Mae) Lewis - Portlaoise/Emo

The death has occurred of Mary(Mae) Lewis (née O'Connor) Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois / Emo, Laois. Late of Newpark Portlaoise and Emo County Laois. Peacefully in her 99th year at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington on March 24, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mae Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 PR8F) on Wednesday evening from 3pm with Removal at 5:20pm arriving St Peter and Paul's Church Portlaoise for Reception Prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am. Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery Emo.

Mae's Reception Prayers and Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.

https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/

Pat O'Brien- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Pat O’Brien, Tullamoy, Stradbally, Co. Laois, who passed away peacefully on 23 March 2026 at his home, surrounded by his wife and family.

Sadly missed by his wife June, sons Mark and Michael, daughters-in-law Isabell and Cheryl, grandchildren Amy, Dylan, Haley, Josh, Chloe, Jamie, Abbey and Danny, great-grandchildren Ruby and Archie, brothers Kevin and Tony, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, and his many friends.

May Pat Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally, this Tuesday evening from 5pm to 8pm, with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. House private, please. 

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

Helen Mayling- Graiguecullen

The death has occurred of Helen Mayling (née Nolan) (former Matron of The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow) of “Little Acre”, Killeshin Road, Carlow and formerly of Henry St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 24th, 2026 at her home.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Nigel and Corina, adored grandmother of Ronan, Katie, Neil, Orla and David and cherished sister of Dinny, Seamus, Margaret, Kathleen, Mary, Bernie, Dympna, Anna and the late Ted, Paddy, Maurice and Liz.

She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Fiona, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt Breda, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Helen’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home, “Little Acre”, Killeshin Road, Carlow (R93 XE76), from 3pm on Wednesday, March 25th, concluding with prayers at 8.30pm that evening. Removal from there on Thursday at 10.30am, to St. Clare's Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.

Martin Casey -Vicarstown

The death has occurred of  Martin Casey Mullen, Vicarstown, Laois.  Peacefully at home with his loving wife Lily and family on March 24, 2026. Predeceased by his father Patrick and mother Ellen, brothers Patrick and Noel and his sister Phil. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lily, sons Patrick and Robert, daughter Helen, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, his beloved grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May Martin Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10:20am (travelling via his residence) arriving at The Church of The Assumption, Vicarstown for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Moyanna Cemetery.

Patrick (Pat) Lynam- Rosenallis

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Lynam Castleredmond, Midleton, Co. Cork

and formerly of Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Peacefully, on March 22nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice.

Beloved partner of Anne-Marie Waters and much-loved father of Emma, Sophie and Celine. Cherished son of Mary and the late Patrick Lynam. Dearly loved brother of John, Jacinta, Carol and Yvonne.

Pat will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family, Emma’s partner Hellen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends, especially his friends and all who knew him from Midleton Men’s Shed.

May Pat Rest in Peace.

Pat will repose at O’Farrell’s Funeral Home, Riverside Way, Midleton, P25 X382 on Wednesday, 25th March from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Reception into Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Midleton on Thursday, 26th March for 11.00am Funeral Mass, followed by 1:00pm Service at the Island Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marymount Hospice

Michael Larter- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Michael Larter, 11 Courtview, Stradbally, Co Laois, formerly of 4 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co Carlow.

Marie Tobin - Castletown / Mountrath

The death has occurred of Marie Tobin, Churchfield Heights, Castletown, and formerly of Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died 22nd March 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father George, mother Alice, brothers George, Anthony and Davy.

Sadly missed by her loving family and friends.

Reposing at her brother Paul and Doreen's home at No. 6 Woodbrook (eircode R32Y897) on Tuesday evening 24th March from 3.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning 25th March to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338 for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.

Marie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Family time on Wednesday morning please.

Josephine Nolan - Portarlington

The death took place on Sunday, March 22 of Josephine (Josie) Nolan (née Carroll), Bog Road, Portarlington, Laois