Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colm Lynch O’Sullivan
Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025.
Pre-deceased by his sister Grace.
Dearly loved son of Olive and Con.
Sadly missed by his brothers Brendan and Tómas, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, niece, extended family and all his friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Michael Burke
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael Burke Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully June 26th.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen and his sons Michael, Seamus, Ray and Colm, family, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Sheila Bennett (née Byrne)
Windsor, Coolrain, Laois
Sheila passed away peacefully on the 26th June 2025, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.
Predeceased by her husband Podge, her parents James and Johanna, her brothers Jimmy and Micheál and her sister Mary.
Beloved mother of Jim and Martin. Deeply missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Annette, adored grandchildren Clíodhna, Áine, Oisín, Niall, Bláthnaid, Grace, Muireann and Jack, great-grandson Séimí, brother Brendan, sisters Sr. Evelyn and Monica, brothers-in-law Frank and George, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son Martin’s residence Windsor eircode R32T044 on Friday evening 27th June from 5.0’clock to 9.0’clock, and on Saturday evening 28th June from 4.0’clock to 9.0’clock with Rosary at 9.0’clock on both evenings. Removal on Sunday morning 29th June to St. Fergal’s Church Camross eircode R32VY79 for Requiem Mass at 12. noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery Camross.
Sheila’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on: –https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
John Phelan S.C.
Pallas Big, Portlaoise, Laois, R32H66K
John Phelan S.C. Pallas Big , Ballyfin and late of “Inchanuisge Killanure. Co. Laois. June 25th 2025 Peacefully surrounded by his loving family Son of the late John and Julia Phelan Ballyfin. Predeceased by his sister Nóra Wall and her husband William. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jeri (Ward). Loving father to Rachel and Jack. Cherished grandfather to Dáire, Ceoladh, and Fíadha. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son in law Frank, daughter in law Erin , His niece Julie-Ann and her husband Jean Marie. Also Rachel and Jacks mother Joan. All his friends and colleagues in the Law Library.
Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at St Fintans Church, Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard.
Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan)
Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Dooley (née Ryan), Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Died June 23rd 2025, peacefully following a short illness, in the loving care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Keith, daughter in law Amanda, grandchildren Zara, Mia, Emily and Callum, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Betty will repose at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Thursday evening (June 26th) from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.
Private cremation will take place at a later date. House Private Please.
Martin (Murt) Murphy
Tinweir, Durrow, Laois
Martin passed away peacefully in his 87th year, after a brief illness, in the excellent care of the staff of the Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Annie. Brothers Paddy & Dan, Sisters Therese & Jule (Sr Patricia). Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Margaret, dearly loved Father to John, Sheila, Declan and Brendan. Son in law, Kevin, Daughters in law Orowan and Ana. Cherished Grandfather to Layla, Michael, Sophie & Rosa. Brother Jack ,Sister Mai and Sister in law Helen.
Reposing at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, from 4-7pm tomorrow Thursday 26th June 2025 concluding with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 27th June 2025 at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 26, 2025
