Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron
Bridge Street, Dundalk, Louth/Castletown, Laois
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Died May 19th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Annie, his brothers Kevin and Des.
Deeply regretted by his sister Sr. Leonie (Maureen) and his brother Donie, extended family, friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff in Miguel House Care Home.
Reposing in Miguel House (R32NX40) on Tuesday May 20th from 11am with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon May 21st at 2.30pm, followed by Burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery Cemetery, Castletown.
Stella Delaney (née Graham)
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Stella Delaney (née Graham), Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, died May 19th 2025, peacefully at Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Beloved wife of the late Michael. Deeply regretted by her nieces Mary and Michaela, family circle, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Peggy Meehan (née Moore)
Dara Park, Newbridge, Kildare/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Peggy Meehan née Moore, Dara Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Formerly of Ballinakill, Ballickmoyler, Co.Laois.
Peacefully, 18th May 2025, at Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Wife of the late Pat. Sadly missed by her loving son Colum, daughters Hilda and Yvonne, daughter in law Dolores, sons in law Jack and Jer, grandsons Josh, Evan and Finn, sisters Claire and Kathleen, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and her beloved dog Tucker.
Reposing at her family home from 3pm on Tuesday with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning to arrive at Cill Mhuire Church, Newbridge for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleths Cemetery, Newbridge.
For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.
Ber Brennan
Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly Cobh Co. Cork .May 16th 2025 . Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Suncroft Nursing home. Dearly loved mother to Sarah and Susan. And infant Paul (rip).
Deeply regretted by her sons in law, Stephen and Chris. Cherished grandmother to Paul, Tríona, Ryan, Nathan, Charlee, Luke, Devon, Freya and Aleya. Great grandmother to Daphné, Malcolm, Aubree and Lily. Regretted by her brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 4 pm until 6 pm. With rosary at 5pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 11 am mass on Monday morning. Private cremation will follow afterwards.
Dr. Fergus McKeagney
Belmont Main Street, Portarlington, Laois
Dr. Fergus McKeagney passed unexpectedly but peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital on the morning of the 17th May 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Oonagh.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Liz, his children Fergus, Neil, Sarah, Dara and Cian, his 6 siblings Francis, Fiona,, Niall, Garrett, Eoin and Morgan, the family circle, neighbours and many friends.
Fergus worked as a GP for over 35 years in tireless service of his community in Portarlington and the surrounding areas while he was happiest surrounded by friends and family, he had a passion for music, golf and fishing.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm on Monday evening 19th of May. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning 20th of May at 11:15am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Dr. Fergus’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Family Flowers Only Please.
John Wall
Portlaoise, Laois/Coolock, Dublin
Wall (formerly of Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise and Coolock, Dublin 17) May 13th., 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Silvergrove Nursing Home, Clonee, John, dear father of Gordon, Marie and Eamonn.
Predeceased by his daughter Isabell, mother Annie, sisters Kathleen and Sally and brother Thomas; sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren David and Sean, daughter-in-law Lisa, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Sunday evening (May 18th) between 4pm and 6pm. Removal on Monday morning (May 19th) to St. Ciaran’s Church, Hartstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.
John’s funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
SEE ALS0 – Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 19, 2025
