Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carey
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin 24, Dublin
CAREY, John, 28th May 2025, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon North, Dublin 24. Peacefully in the dignified and respectful care of the staff of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, in the presence of his loving family, following the wonderful care of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital ICU.
Dearly loved son of Rita and much-loved brother of Colm, Pat and Caroline. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by mother, brothers and sister, his son Jordan and his two granddaughters Freya and Aurora, he will be forever in the thoughts of his aunts and uncles and remembered by his nephews, nieces and extended family.
A special word of thanks to the Peter McVerry Trust who helped John greatly in his moment of need. Donations, if desired can be made to the Irish Cancer Society or the Peter McVerry Trust in memory of John (donate below).
Charles Miller
Birr, Offaly/Vicarstown, Laois
The death has occurred of Charles Miller, Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42YD45 / Vicarstown, Co.Laois.
Charley died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on the 28th of May 2025.
Predeceased by his twin infant daughters,his brothers John and Pat and his sister Julia.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Shelly and children, Jim, Barbara (O’Meara), John, Máire (Kennedy), Cathal, Patrick, Elizabeth (Lacey) and Donal, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and partner.
His brothers and sisters, Robert, James, Dan, Mary, Rita, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Angela, Nuala and Agnes, brothers in law, sisters in law, his 17 grandchildren and his wonderful neighbours,nephews, nieces ,relatives and friends.
Charley will repose at his home on Saturday 31st of May from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock.
Private removal on Sunday 1st June to St.Colman’s Church, Kilcolman for Funeral mass at 12 o’clock followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Liam Quigley
Dairyhill, Ballacolla, Laois
Liam Quigley, Dairyhill, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, May 28th. 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Colm, parents Mary and Bill, sisters Mary and Lilly and grandchild Karl.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, Maud, Caroline, Ann, Elizabeth, Willie, Mark, Olivia and Denise, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of good friends.
Reposing at his residence on Friday afternoon May 30th. (Eircode R32R721) from 3 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock.
Removal to St. Canice’s Church, Clough on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Interment afterwards in St. Fergal’s Cemetery, Ballacolla.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 30, 2025
