Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Timothy (T.J.) O’Sullivan
Donnybrook, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
O’SULLIVAN – Timothy (T.J.) (Donnybrook and late of Port Laois, Co. Laois), September 20th 2025 – T.J. died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his dear wife Úna (McCafferty) and by his brothers Dermot and Martin O’Sullivan. Adored father of Dervla and beloved grandfather of Hugh, Úna and Tadhg. T.J. will be sadly missed by his sister Breda, son-in-law Ciarán, Elma, his nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his daughter’s residence on Monday (September 22) from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday (September 23) at 10 am in Church of St’s Columbanus and Gall, Milltown, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the Mass in person, you may join us online here: https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/
Tom Mullally
No. 7 Lower Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Tom passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Saint Vincent’s nursing home Mountmellick in the company of his beloved daughter Catherine, his granddaughter Shannon and Nell. Sadly missed by Bernard and Michael, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at No. 9 Woodview Stradbally until removal on Monday morning at 11 am to arrive at Oakvale cemetery for Interment.
House strictly private at all times.
William (Billy) Murphy
12 Foxcroft Court, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Main Street Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased by his beloved wife Joan, his parents William and Kathleen, sisters Rita and Bernie, sons-in-law Seamus and Robert. Much loved and sadly missed by his loving family Jean, Eddie, Una and Noel, sisters Ethna and Noreen ,brothers Christy, Timmy, PJ and Eugene, daughters-in-law Carol and Sinead, partners Paul and Tom, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends and by all who knew and loved Billy.
Reposing at the family home 12 Foxcroft Court Portarlington (eircode R32 NN24) on Sunday evening from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11:15am (travelling via Main Street) arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
House Private on Monday Morning, Please.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to Portarlington Meals on Wheels.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 21, 2025
