Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bertie Kavanagh
Assumpta Tce, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Dear Dad of the late Bridget. Deeply regretted by his loving son Martin, daughter Caroline and their mother Bridget, grandchildren Emily, Jamie, Carleigh and in the very near future 2 more grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marie, brother Dinny, sister Mossie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret, brothers Billy, Charlie, Jack and Paddy, sisters Carmel, Sadie and Madeline.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Bertie’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Peggy Foster (née Cuddy)
Bray, Wicklow/Camross, Laois
Peggy Foster (née Cuddy), late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Camross, Co. Laois, died peacefully on 26th May 2025, in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, after a short illness.
Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Pat, cherished Nana of Rufus, Justine and Aisling, caring mother-in-law of Mary, dearly loved sister of Kathleen and the late Nan, Eilish and Seán, sadly missed by her brothers-in-law Michael and Pat and by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Peggy’s family wish to acknowledge the exceptional care given by Anne Costello and her wonderful team in Tara Care Centre, Bray during her time there.
Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday (28th May) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday (29th May) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in St. Mochonog’s Cemetery, Kilmacanogue.
Larry Brady
Beechlawn, Portlaoise, Laois
Larry Brady. Beechlawn. Mountmellick Rd Portlaoise. (R32R253) May 26th 2025 . Peacefully at home surrounded by his caring family. Loving husband of June and dearly loved father to Anthony, Anne and Paddy. Cherished grandfather to Tommy, Liam, Mena, Emmet, Niamh, Evan, Luke, Jamie and Tony. Predeceased by his Father, Tony Brady. Deeply regretted by his loving Mother Rita, brothers Kevin, Murt, and Gaby, sisters Yvonne and Bernie, daughters in law Sarah and Marese, son in law Joe, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces , relatives, friends and all his customers and friends in Brady Recovery.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday from 4 pm, with rosary at 8 pm. House Private outside of these hours. Removal on Thursday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am requiem mass. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
Paddy Bowe
Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Bowe, Redcastle, Mountrath, Co. Laois, passed away unexpectedly on 24th May 2025. Deeply missed by his brother, sisters, nephews, brother-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Paddy’s funeral will be arriving in St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath on Thursday morning (29th May), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Paddy’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Dylan Joseph Steele
Shanganaghbeg, Barrowhouse, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Our beautiful, brave, treasured and cherished Dylan heartbreakingly left this world on Sunday 25th May, 2025 for a better place, to be with his beloved Grandad Noel. Surrounded by his loving family and so many friends he peacefully closed his eyes and gained his angel wings. So deeply loved and adored.
Deeply regretted by his loving mother Paula, Dad Liam, sister Kerri, step-father Tom, step-brother Cian, Nanny Betty, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.
Reposing at Rigney’s Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (May 27th) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (May 28th) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Barrowhouse for Requiem Mass at 10am. Removal afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation service at 1.30pm.
Sheila Fleming (née Julian)
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois, R32 XK37
The death has occurred of Sheila Fleming (née Julian), Cremorgan , Timahoe on the 25th May, 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents John & Margaret and sisters Mary, Eileen, Anne , Jo & her brother Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Andy, daughter Marguerite and sons Joe & Andrew , sister Kathleen , brothers John and Edward, son-in-law Michèal, daughter-in-law Kathryn and grandchildren Andy, Jodi & James, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence (R32 XK37) on Tuesday afternoon (May 27th) from 3pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (May 28th) to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Timahoe for Requiem Mass at 2pm, see livestream link https://svtparish.ie/st-michaels-church-timahoe-webcam Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Timahoe.
Mary Dorgan (née Feehan)
Glasnevin, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Dorgan (née Feehan), Mary – 23rd May 2025 – late of Violet Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly Durrow, Co. Laois. Peacefully, in the Mater Hospital after a short illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her devoted and loving husband Micheál, parents Mary and Denis, sister Anne, brothers Paddy and Denis.
Mary, loving and kind mother of Noel, Jennifer, Colette, Deirdre, Tracy, Suzanne and Enda, proud and loving grandmother of Jennifer, Garry, Christopher, Alan, Olly, Ava, Ben and Lucy and great-grandmother of Phoebe, sadly missed by daughters-in-law Janet and Githa, sons-in-law Vincent, Shay and Mark, also her sister Norah, sisters-in-law Brigid and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal to Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall Road East, D11 X026, on Friday morning, arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10.00am, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
To view Mary’s Funeral Mass live, please click here. House Private.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Mater Foundation (donate below).
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 27, 2025
