Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, April 1

Helen Fenlon - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Helen Fenlon (nee Walsh), Kingsgrove, Athy, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Crannagh, Stradbally, Co Laois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincents Hospital, Athy on 31st March 2026. Predeceased by her husband Tosh, her parents Edward and Molly, sister Moria and her brothers John and Eamon. Helen will be sadly missed by her son Paul and his partner Derek, sisters-in-law Joan and Rita, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.

Helen will repose in Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy, (R14 NX80) on Wednesday 1st April, 2026 from 5.30pm until conclusion of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal at 10.45am on Thursday morning 2nd April, 2026 to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy for Christian Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery, Athy.

Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh - Portarlington

The death has occurred of Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh of St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois.  Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on March 31, 2026. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cora, family Margaret ,Declan, Adrian, Assumpta and Siobhan, sister Mossie, sons-in-law John, Kevin and John, daughters-in-law Frances and Fionnuala, grandchildren Caitlìn, James, J.D.,Ella, Aoife , Mary-Kate and Bruce, great-granddaughter Mide, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Denis Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Holy Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Good Friday morning at 10:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Funeral Liturgy at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Portarlington.

Denis's Funeral Liturgy will be streamed live on

https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington

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

Mary Bergin

The death has occurred of Mary Bergin (nee Griffey) St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, 31st March 2026. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family Dearly loved mother to Liam, Paul and Séan. And recently deceased Mary Kelly. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Daughter of the late Dinny and Mary Griffey and sister to Denis Griffey.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Daughters in law, Son in law, Nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace

Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 pm until 6.30 pm with rosary at 6 pm. Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul's Church for 11 am funeral prayers on Good Friday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise.

Mary Rowan - Stradbally

The death has occurred of Mary Rowan, Newtown, Stradbally, Co Laois, passed away on the 31st March 2026 surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving partner Paul, son Dessie, daughter-in-law Emily, grandson Luca, sisters June and Margaret, brother Pat, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, her dog Amber, relatives and friends.

May Mary Rest In Peace.

Mary will repose at her home on Wednesday, 1st April, from 2pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, 2nd April, to the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally for 11am Funeral Prayers and afterwards Mary will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Mary's Funeral Prayer's can be viewed on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam

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

Mary Kenneally- Abbeyleix

The death has occurred of Mary Kenneally, Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix, Laois. Predeceased by her loving husband Donal. Deeply loved and missed by daughter Anne, sons Don and John, granddaughter Kelly and her partner Niall, her beloved little dog Sally and all the people who knew and loved her.

Funeral arriving to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix for Prayers at 12 noon on Thursday. Interment afterwards in St. Patrick's Abbeyleix. Rest in Peace. A warm thanks to kind staff in the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise for their wonderful care. House strictly private at all times please.

Áine Bowden - Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Áine Bowden (née Mills), Shackleton Court, Athy, Co Kildare, late of Meelick, Portlaoise, on March 27, 2026. 

Predeceased by her husband Frank. Deeply regretted by her daughter Martha, son-in-law Brian, granddaughters Laura and Katie and their partners Neil and Eric, much adored great-granddaughter Lilah, sister Philomena, sisters-in-law Berry, Nancy and Mary, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday, March 31, from 4 pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 7 pm. Removal at 10.30 am on Wednesday, April 1, to arrive at St Mary's Church, Barrowhouse, for Requiem Mass at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Rest in peace.

John Dunne - Portarlington