Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by her husband John, her parents Tom and Annie, brother Jimmy, and sisters Catherine and Marie.
Beloved mother of Wayne, Zara, and Annamarie. Deeply missed by her loving family; son in law Alex, daughter in law Silvia, grandchildren Emily and AJ, brothers Tom, Noel and Martin, sister in law Catherine, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home, Portlaoise (Eircode R32W103) on Tuesday 24th June from 5pm- 6.30 pm, with Rosary Recital at 6pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 25th June at 11am in St. Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise, followed by interment in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link: portlaoiseparish.ie
Edward (Eddie) Mansworth
Grange, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Edward, better known as Eddie Mansworth, Grange, Stradbally, Laois peacefully in his 95th year on the 22nd June in the loving care of the staff of the Slieve Bloom Ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, his twin brother Mattie, his older brother Dick and sister-in-law Breda.
Dearly beloved uncle to Eamon, Paula, Olivia, Zita, Orlaith, John, Ray and Fergal, his sisters-in-law Margaret (Kelly), Bridie (Murphy), grandnephews Séamus, Ruaidhrí, Richard, Kian, Tadgh, Ruairí, Orán, Sean and Conor, great-grandnephew Tom, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 3pm on Monday with Recital of the Rosary at 6pm and thereafter to The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska for Reception Prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in The Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska at 12 noon. Interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Holy Cross Church, Ratheniska Webcam, https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/ratheniska-webcam/
Dorota Gabrysiak
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak. Esker Hills Portlaoise. Died 19th June 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her friends and family. Dearly loved mum to Suzanne and Julia. Loving daughter to Krystyna. Deeply missed by her loving family. Brothers Tomasz and Leszek. And all her colleagues and customers and friends at Mueller and O`Connell Bakery in Abbeyleix.
A celebration of her life will take place at the Life Church Portlaoise (R32HA21) at 7 pm on Wednesday evening June 25th. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery Portlaoise. In keeping with her personality Dora would like everyone to wear bright and cheerful clothes to her funeral.
The family appreciate your support at this difficult time, and while welcoming cards and messages of support , they also hope for privacy to deal with the loss.
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