Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Whyte
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in his 92nd year surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Julia, sisters Mollie and Josie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nellie, daughter Patricia, son Joe, daughter-in-law Michelle , Patricia’s partner Michael, adoring grandchildren Joseph and Shàuna, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Thomas Patrick (Tommy) Game
Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Surrey, England. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Bernadette, brother Michael, nieces Elizabeth and Lelia, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to The Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium for Committal Service at 1:45pm.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
Tommy’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Tommy’s Committal Service will be streamed live on.
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Suzanne Conroy (née Garrett)
Reary, Rosenallis, Laois/Kildare
The death has occurred of Suzanne Conroy (nee Garrett) Reary, Rosenallis, Co Laois and formerly of Naas, Co. Kildare – October 6, 2025, in the wonderful care of the Doctors and Nurses at Tullamore Regional Hospital and the Mater Hospital. Following a battle bravely fought by Suzanne, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving children Lauren, Rian, Fionn, Gabriel, Christian and Grace, her parents Mona & Des and her sister Deirdre and her close friends.
Pre-deceased by her grandmother and grandfather Kitty and Jimmy, Uncle Michael, Cousin Denise.
Sadly missed by her brother-in-law Brian, nieces Clodagh & Zoe, nephew Darragh, uncles & aunts, relatives and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Clonaslee Heritage Centre, Clonaslee, Co Laois (R32EH3F) on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Requiem mass at Church of Our Lady and St David, Sallins Rd, Naas, Co Kildare at 10am on Friday morning followed by burial in St Corbyn’s Cemetery, Naas.
John Dooley
Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Passed away suddenly at his home on the 5th October 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Betty who passed away on 23rd June 2025.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his son Keith, Keith’s wife Amanda, grandchildren Zara, Mia, Emily and Callum, sisters Margaret and Mary, brother Michael, sister-in-law Tricia, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Thursday evening (Oct 9th) from 6pm to 8pm, pausing for Prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown Friday morning (Oct 10th) at 10.30am to arrive at Kyle Cemetery for Burial at 11am.
All Welcome to meet in Funeral Home. House Private Please.
Caroline Deady Bergin
Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tralee, Kerry/Laois
Deady Bergin Caroline (Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry) died peacefully in Canada on 24th August 2025. Daughter of the late Maureen and Denis Deady.
A Ceremony to celebrate Caroline’s life will be held at Rath Cemetery Prayer Centre Ballinorig Side, Tralee, Co. Kerry on Saturday 11th October at 3:45pm. Caroline’s ashes will be laid to rest in her parents’ grave and immediately after, we will bid Caroline a final farewell in Fenit.
Breda Griffin (née McDonnell)
Terenure, Dublin/Shanahoe, Laois
Griffin, (née McDonnell) Breda, (Terenure and late of Shanahoe, Co.Laois), 6th October 2025; peacefully at home, with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Pádraig by her side. Predeceased by her husband Charlie and baby daughter Maria. Forever loved and sadly missed by her daughter Elizabeth, son-in- law Pádraig, sisters Anne (O’Byrne), Kathleen (Lawler), Mary (Dunne), Cepta (Bronisz) and brother Walter McDonnell, brother-in-law Larry, nieces, nephews, neighbours and her wonderful friends.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Thursday (9th October) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (10th October) at 10am in Church of the Holy Spirit, Greenhills followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, please see link: https://olh.ie/donate/
To view Breda’s Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am please see link: https://churchmedia.tv/holy-spirit-parish-church-greenhills
Carmel Cooper (née Walsh)
Walkinstown, Dublin/Maganey, Laois
The Death has occurred of Carmel Cooper (née Walsh) late of Walkinstown Dublin 12.
Who died peacefully in her 95th year on the 4th of October 2025 in the wonderful care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Lucan Co. Dublin. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) Cooper and dear mother of Robert and Marita, grandmother to Stephen and Emma.
Carmel will be very sadly missed by her loving family, friends and particularly her many loyal friends from St Agnes Church Crumlin who were a great support to Carmel during her final years.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the marvellous staff at Marymount Care centre where Carmel was so happy and well cared for her last number of years.
Reposing at Marymount Care Centre, Lucan (K78 FD29), on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am in St. Agnes Church, Crumlin Village followed by Burial in St Abbans Church Cemetery, Killeen, Co. Laois (R93 HK58) arriving at approximately 1pm.
To view Carmel’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10am, please click on the following link https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/
Bridget (Bridie) Duggan (née Guilfoyle)
Askeaton, Limerick/Portlaoise, Laois
Bridget (Bridie) Duggan (nèe Guilfoyle), late of Craggs, Barrigone, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.
Passed away on 4th October after a short illness in University Hospital Limerick at the age of 83 years.
Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Survived by her loving family, husband Chris, son Christopher, daughter Bridget, grandchildren Rebecca, Melissa, Noreen, Louise and Maurice, great grandchildren Lucy & Seàn, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St. Senan’s Church Shanagolden (V94 T882) this Wednesday evening 8th October from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 9th October at 12 noon in Shanagolden Church followed by burial afterwards in Rheilig Mhuire Graveyard Askeaton.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Dementia Ireland and Stroke Unit UHL.
Mary Moylan
The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally, Laois, R32 XA66/Walkinstown, Dublin
Formerly of Kilnamanagh Rd., Walkinstown, Dublin 12, and Late of The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by her Mam Eileen and Dad Larry. Mary passed away peacefully, aged 70, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the Muiríosa Foundation.
Mary was a cherished sister, a devoted aunt, and a wonderful friend whose warmth touched every heart she met.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Tom and Laurence, sisters Ruth and Eileen, brother in law, sisters in law, partner, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives and friends, especially her dear housemates in Cottage 1.
Reposing at her home; Cottage 1, The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally (Eircode R32 XA66) on Tuesday 7th October from 4pm – 7pm, with Rosary Recital at 6.30pm.
A celebration of Mary’s life will take place on Wednesday 8th October at 11am in Church of the Sacred Heart, Stradbally, after which she will be laid to rest in Newlands Cross Cemetery, Co. Dublin at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired can be made to the Muiríosa Foundation by visiting the following link https://www.idonate.ie/cause/MuiriosaFoundation
Kevin Pigott
Coolaghy, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Hospital after a illness bravely borne.
Predeceased by his father Jack, mother Nellie and brother Robert. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Angela, daughters Michelle, Sinead and Niamh, son-in-law Eoin, Niamh’s partner Cormac, his two adoring granddaughters Emma and Eabha, brothers Paddy, Noel and Wally, sisters Imelda (Fitzpatrick) and Kathleen (Hendy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Wednesday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday morning at 10:15am arriving St Paul’s Church Emo for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Committal Service at 2pm.
House Private on Thursday Morning, Please.
Kevin’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector
Kevin’s Committal Service will be streamed live on: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Martina Brophy
39 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois
Martina Brophy 39 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died suddenly Sunday 5th of October.
Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Brophy also known as Jack Maher and Molly.
Deeply regretted by her partner John, her son Aidan, her daughter Nakita, her four adored granddaughters Layla, Poppy, Kali and April, her brothers John & Noel, and sister Patricia and Majella, sisters-in-law Tracey & Ann, brother-in-law Seamus, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Reposing Moloney’s Funeral Home Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Chris (John) Carroll
Rathfarnham, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Carroll, Chris (John) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Stradbally, Co. Laois) 30th September 2025, unexpectedly, beloved husband of Fidelma and loving Dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross.
He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Rebecca, Catherine, Dorinda and Karen, his eleven loving grandchildren Charley, Áine, Maebh, Caoimhe, Philip, Hazel, Isla, Caleb, Harvey, Ella and Keira, brothers Ned and Noel, sisters Angela and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
No flowers by request, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Funeral arrangements to be updated in the coming days.
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