'His light was so bright' - Irish man's body brought to grandad's pub after sudden death
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27 Mar 2026
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27 Mar 2026
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Death Notices for Laois
Late Betty Feehan - Ballickmoyler
The death has occurred of Betty Feehan of Ballickmoyler. Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by her carers and close friends on March 27 at her home.
Deeply regretted by her loving sister-in-law Joyce, nieces, nephew, Betty’s wonderful friend and carer Stephanie, devoted carers, great neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93 ET80) from 4pm on Sunday March 29, concluding with prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles, and will be followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Late Sam Gee - Portarlington/Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Sam Gee, Patrick Street, Portarlington, formerly Main Street, Portarlington and Ballymaddock, Abbeyleix. Sam passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington.
Loving husband of the late Rachel. Sadly missed by his adoring daughter Sarah, sister Elizabeth (Fletcher), brothers Ron, Cyril, Des and Arnold, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 F593) on Saturday afternoon from 2pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm (travelling via Foxcroft Street and Main Street) arriving at St Paul's Church, Portarlington for service at 3pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Sam's Funeral Service to be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Late Eugene Lalor - Mountrath
The death occurred of Eugene Lalor, Trumera, Mountrath on Wednesday, March 25 peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Phil, daughter Gina, sons Fergal, Damian and Adrian, his 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister Ann, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home eircode R32DA3W on Friday evening, March 27 from 5pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, March 28 to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Eugene’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie. House private on Saturday morning please
Late Kay Maher (née Breen) - Abbeyleix
The death has occurred of Kay Maher (née Breen, Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix. Kay was predeceased by her beloved husband Jimmy.
Deeply regretted by her sister EV, children Paula, Stephen, Martina and Orla, grandchildren Rachel, Anton, Peter, James, Vivian, Faye, Louis,Rory, Sarah and Harry, great-grandchildren Eoghan and Finn, sons-in-law, daughter -in-law, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at her home from 4pm. to 8pm. with prayers at 7pm. on Friday. Removal to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Abbeyleix Social Services. House Private at all times other than Reposal on Friday between 4pm. and 8pm.
Ann McNamara - Rathdowney / Errill
The death has occurred of Ann McNamara, (née Ibbetson), 20 Erkina Court, Rathdowney formerly Erill who died suddenly but peacefully at her residence in the presence of her family on March 25.
Predeceased by her parents Laurence and Marie, brother Jason and sister Adeline.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, husband Ollie, daughters Becky and Keira, grandchildren Lukas, Lucia and Noah, Becky's partner Marko, Kiera's partner Eoin, sisters Geraldine and Sineàd, mother-in-law Mary, father-in-law Ollie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Rathdowney, on Friday evening March 27 from 5 pm pausing for Prayers at 7.30 pm.
Removal from Funeral Home on Saturday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am.
Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.
Michael Larter- Stradbally
The death has occurred of Michael Larter, 11 Courtview, Stradbally, Co Laois, formerly of 4 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Co Carlow.
Michael sadly passed away on March 20, 2026. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Desmond and niece Danielle.
Michael will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Margaret, Samantha, and Lorraine, brother Desmond, brothers-in-law Stephen and Colin, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (R95 AK38) from 4 pm on Friday, March 27 with Vigil Prayers & Rosary at 7 pm.
Funeral cortege arriving at St. Abban's Church, Doonane for Requiem Mass at 11 am. Michael will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.
May Michael Rest in Peace.
Late Pat Hennessy - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Pat Hennessy, Melitta Park, Kildare town/ Mountmellick, peacefully March 25, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents Paddy and Bridie, brothers John and Noel. Pat will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, adored daughters Connie and Madeline, son-in-law Gearoid, grandson Alan, granddaughters Rebecca, Katie and Lucy, brother Oliver, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at McWeys Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town from 3pm on Friday (27th March) concluding with prayers at 6pm. Removal from his residence by Glennons Funeral Directors on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare Town, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. Pat's funeral Mass will be live streamed through the webstream link below.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired through the link below to The Irish Cancer Society.
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