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Death Notices for Laois
Mary (May) Dooley - Portarlington/Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Dooley(née Tynan), Ballycullane, Portarlington, Laois. Formerly of Kyletalesha Portlaoise County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Mullinagar on April 20, 2026. Predeceased by her parents and beloved husband John. Sadly missed by her loving family Sean, Fergal, Margaret and Brian, brother Matthew (Sonny), sisters Ann and Esther(Kirwan), adoring grandchildren Caoimhe, Eoin, Conor, Eimer, Amy, Lily, Milo, Claire, Hazel, Sarah,J.J, Liam and Luke, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 11:20am (travelling via her residence) arriving St Paul's Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Emo.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to The St Vincent's Community Nursing Unit Mountmellick. Donation Box at the Chapel of Rest and in the Church
Don Smyth - Mountmellick
The death has occurred of Don Smyth(Acragar, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Monaloe Crescent, Blackrock, Co. Dublin) – April 20, 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful kind care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Don; dearly beloved husband and best friend of Aoife, much loved and devoted father of Danielle and Colin. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, adoring grandchildren Reece and Aoibheann, Mam and Da Lilly and Séan, father-in-law Ken, brother Alan, sisters Audrey, Elaine and Gillian, brothers-in-law Ronan, Mark, Stewart, Brendan and Rory, sisters-in-law Linda and Siobhan, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, especially Jay. May he rest in peace
No flowers please. Donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice. To make a donation click on this link https://www.olh.ie
Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 on Tuesday (April 21st) from 5pm to 7pm (all welcome). A Celebration of Don’s life will take place on Wednesday (April 22nd) at 12noon in St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel at the Funeral Home. To view the service live click on this link https://churchcamlive.ie/odonovan-son-funeral-home
Elizabeth (Betty) (Lizzie) Curran -Mountrath
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) (Lizzie) Curran (née Phelan) Greenhills and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois 18th April, 2026; peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park; beloved wife of Michael (Mick), loving mam of Michael, Louise, Emer and the late Melanie and a much loved granny of Andrew, Ross, Eamonn, Tim, Ciara, Alex and Saoirse.
Betty will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, son-in-law Greig, grandchildren, great grandchildren Evie, Isla, Maisie and Indie, sisters Sheila, Alo and Bernie, brothers Willie, Mick and Eddie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Betty rest in peace
Funeral Mass on Saturday (25th April, 2026) at 10am in Church of the Holy Spirit, Greenhills followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.
To view Betty’s Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday please see the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/holy-spirit-parish-church-greenhills/
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park please see link; https://www.idonate.ie/cause/friendsofstmarys/
Patrick Grehan - Rosenallis
The death took place on April 20, 2026 of Patrick (Paddy) Grehan, Cappalane, Rosenallis, Laois.
Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Midlands Regional Hospital Tulamore.
Predecased by his parents Joseph and Julia and his brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary-Jo, his sons Joe and Richard and his daughter Cathriona, his loving grand children Alan, Kate, David, Aoife, Ciara, Sarah, Oisín and Ava, daughters-in-law Niamh and Deirdre, son-in-law Shane, his sisters Carmel Fox and Patricia Curley, nieces , nephews , relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday from 6pm. Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church Rosenallis on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s cemetery.
James Masterson - Mountmellick
The death took place on April 17, 2026 of James (Jim/ Shem) Masterson, Swords, Dublin / formerly of Mountmellick, Laois
Former Sergeant, An Garda Síochána).
Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of adored Rosaleen, cherished father of Eugene, Barry, Sharon and Aoife, and doting grandfather of Caoimhe, Darragh, Cathal, Róisín, Eóin, Niamh, Donncha, Lorcan and Fergal.
Sadly missed by sons-in-law Seán and Dermot, daughter-in-law Jacinta, brother Seán, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and former work colleagues. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret and brother Des.
Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Tuesday (April 21st) evening from 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Removal on Wednesday (April 22nd) morning to St. Cronan's Church, Brackenstown arriving for 10 a.m. Mass followed by funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link.
Webcam link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-cronans-church-brackenstown-swords
Linda Mary Anderson - Portlaoise
The death took place on April 17, 2026 of Linda Mary Anderson (née Doherty), Derrygarron, Portlaoise, Laois
Linda Mary Anderson, died suddenly after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Annie Doherty and sister Annette.
Dearly beloved and devoted wife of Ian and cherished mother to daughter Kelly.
She will be wholeheartedly and dearly missed by her sister Sylvia, brother-in-law Joe, her dearly loved nieces and nephews Faye, Emily, Sharon, Rebecca, Georgina, Sophie, Marilyn, Sean, Jason, Carl and Eddie. Brothers Eddie, Pat and Michael, extended family and her close friends, Karen and Annette.
Reposing At Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21st from 6pm until 7:30pm with rosary at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to the Protection of Animals.
The funeral Mass can be viewed through the Portlaoise Parish Webcam.
Tony Kirwan - Mountmellick
The death took place on April 17, 2026 of Tony Kirwan, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Mountrath, Laois
25th of June 1949 to 17th of April 2026.
Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously St James Hospital.
Loving husband and best friend to Annette. Father to Marie (Stafford), Alan, Mark & Gary.
Grandfather and legend to Adam, Sean, Isabel, Eric, Alannah, Kayleigh, Charlie, Anthony and Emily.
Predeceased by his parents Maureen and Joe. Siblings Lily (Crawford) and Donal.
Sadly missed by his son-in-law Donal, daughters-in-law Valerie, Debbie and Sarina. Brother Eddie, sisters Sheila and Marian, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and neighbours.
Reposed in Moloney’s Funeral Home (R32 PC95) on Sunday from 4pm. Recital of The Rosary at 6.30pm.
Removal from his home on Monday at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial followed after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Ann Williams - Rathdowney
The death took place on April 7, 2026 of Ann Williams (née Whelan), Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK and formerly of Harristown, Rathdowney, Laois.
It is with profound sadness Ann's family share the news of her passing which occurred on the 7th of April, 2026 following a long illness, bravely borne. Ann passed away peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken children and under the compassionate care of the staff at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Predeceased by her loving husband Keith and parents Jer and Ann.
Ann will be forever loved and deeply missed by her adoring children Catherine, Morgan, Jennifer and her grandchildren Ripley and Isabella. Also deeply mourned by her loving sisters Mary, Sheila, Susan, Lily, Brigid and Teresa her brothers Donal and Joe and her extended family. Also missed by her wide circle of kind and loyal friends both in Ireland and in the Burnham community.
She will repose at Paul J King Funeral Directors, Burnham-On-Crouch on April 21st. Requiem Mass will be celebrated by her dear friend Fr. Jerold on the 22nd of April at 11am in St. Cuthbert's Church Burnham, followed by cremation at Maldon Fields Crematorium at 12.30pm.
Donations if desired to Kidney Research UK.
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