Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernard Lewis
The Elms, Tullamore, Offaly/Emo, Laois
Formerly with An Foras Talúntais. Peacefully in is 100th year with family at his side in the wonderful care of the staff in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved husband of Bridget (Bridie) and loving father to Mary and Siobhán. He will be very sadly missed by his sons in law Cormac Guinan and Daniel Free, his grandchildren Katie, Laura, Sarah, Matthew, Rachel and Jiani, his brothers Joe and Walter, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84), on Friday from 4pm until Removal at 6.30pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm followed by Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://tullamoreparish.com/tullamore-webcam/
Nancy Conroy (née Hughes)
Ardeevin, Mullingar, Westmeath/Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Nancy Conroy (née Hughes) – Ardeevin, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Main Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois – April 30, 2025 (peacefully) in the company of her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Dearly loved wife of the late Denis and mother of Patricia, Ann, Susan and Denis; Nancy will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, sons-in-law Ian, Cormac and Daragh, daughter-in-law Michelle, her adored grandchildren Mary, Sinead, Shona, Leanne, Daragh and Ava; her cherished great-grandchildren Tamzin, Lily, Jack and Ava, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Remembering also the deceased members of the Conroy and Hughes families.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Friday from 4 pm concluding with prayers at 6 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 am in St Paul’s Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar, followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam at mullingarparish.ie (St Paul’s).
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to North Westmeath Hospice here.
Christine Ronan (née Whelan)
Higgins Park Fairgreen Village, Portlaoise, Laois
Christine Ronan (nee Whelan). Higgins Park Fairgreen Village Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died 30th April 2025. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Daniel, father Patrick and sister Caroline.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, children Lucy, Shane and Michael, step children Tim, Katie and Dani, mother Kathleen, brother Patrick, sisters Mags and Jackie, her adored grandchildren, daughters in law, son in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends,
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Friday May 2nd from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem Mass. Interment will follow afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery portlaoise.
The funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Margaret (Peggy) Murphy (née Phelan)
Palmerstown, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Murphy, Margaret, (Peggy) (née Phelan), (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois) April 29th, 2025. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at The Residence Nursing Home, Maynooth. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and much-loved mother of Seamus, Catherine and Michael. Cherished nana to Mary, Lisa, Seamus, Siobhán, Jimmy, Emma, Ian, Sara and Orla. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Liz and Annette, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening (May 1st) between 6 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning (May 2nd) to St. Matthew’s Church, Upper Ballyfermot arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. Margaret’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 1, 2025
