Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Sheamie) Dillon
6 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of James, better known as Sheamie Dillon, 6 Woodview, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully on 12th August 2025 in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Elizabeth, his wife Carmel, sisters Manie (Mary), Ellen and Margaret, brothers Billy, Johnny, Tony, Joe, Paddy and Richard.
Sheamie will be forever loved and sadly missed by his daughter Louise, son David, grandchildren, great-grandson, daughter-in-law Siobhán, son-in-law Cathal, sisters Betty and Shiela, brothers Stephen and Dermot, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing at the Presentation Chapel, Stradbally from 4pm on Wednesday with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Sheamie will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: www.svtparish.ie/webcams
Tom Deegan
Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Tom Deegan Harbour Street Mountmellick died August 10th peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom (better known as The Digger Deegan (Retired Officer Irish Prison Service).
Pre deceased by his parents Lil and Jim Deegan, his brother Jack, his brothers in law Martin Walsh and John Moore, sister-in-law Mary Deegan, his niece Michelle and nephews Brendan and Kevin.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Collette, his daughters Melissa, Rebecca and Krystal, his sons Trevor and Niall, his son-in-law Joe and daughter-in-law Carrie, his grandchildren Ciara Rose, Joe, Ben, Charlotte, Alex, Rosalei, Sarahlee and Ricardo, his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his aunty Kathleen, nieces and nephews, his best friend Philip Stewart, his many friends and good neighbours.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Remoaval from his home on Thursday morning at 10.20am arriving to St Joseph’s Church, Mountmelllick for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Palliative Care (Laois Branch). House private on Thursday morning.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Margaret Shortiss (née Stadler)
Ossory Court, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Margaret Shortiss (nee Stadler) Ossory Court, Borris in Ossory Co. Laois and formerly Schattdorf Switzerland Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 7th August. Aged 90. Predeceased by her husband Frank Shortiss, and daughter Charmaine Suter. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, Carina, John, Annemarie, Caroline, Patrick, Bertha and Maureen, Deeply regretted by her family, Brother Hans, sister and brothers in laws. Cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Private family cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will take place at Derrinsallagh Cemetery, Rathdowney Rd. Borris in Ossory at 12 noon on Thursday 14th August. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
John Kelly
Hillview House, Derry Road, Durrow, Laois
John, passed away peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget , surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Stella, brother Kieran and sister Stella. Deeply regretted by his loving and devoted wife Teresa, sons Ian and Billy, daughters-in-law Denise and Noeline, John was a loving “ga ga” to Leah, Shannon, Lucy, Jack, Robin and Alex, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
John will repose at Ian and Denise’s, home (R32T2W0), Derry road, on Tuesday 12th August from 3pm with funeral prayers at 7pm. Removal from their home on Wednesday 13th August, arriving in Holy Trinity Church Durrow (R32CK11) for Funeral Mass at 2 pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Wednesday please.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 11, 2025
