Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden
Glenageary, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
HOVENDEN Arthur John (Charlie) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois and AIB) – October 12, 2025, peacefully, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Hilary, much loved father of Jonathan and Ross, adoring Grandad of Millie and loving brother of Harry and the late Bob, Janet and Edie. He will be mourned and missed by his family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday 16th October from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Service on Friday 17th October at 11.30am in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary, followed by private cremation.
Michael (Har) Fitzgerald
Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyhale, Kilkenny
Michael (Har) Fitzgerald. Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly Ballytarsney, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. Died 13th of October 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents and sisters Anne and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josephine, stepsons Joseph and Declan and their wives Antoinette and Lorraine, his adored grandchildren and great grandchild Connie, sisters Mary, Veronica and Helen, brother Pat, brothers-in-law John, Christy, Greg and Mick, extended family, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm with prayers at 7:30pm. Requiem mass will take place at 11am on Thursday in SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Portlaoise.
David Nolan
Carlow Town, Carlow/Mountrath, Laois
David W. Nolan, Strawhall Villas, Athy Road, Carlow and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois, October 12th 2025 in the loving care of the nurses and care staff of Hillview Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Ann (née Quinn) and much loved father of Emma and Ruth.Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, twin sister Denise (Lausanne, Switzerland), brothers Gerard and Peter, Ruth’s partner Ken, granddaughter Ella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Ella’s brother Kai, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Stephanie.
Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle, Carlow (R93 H308) on Tuesday (Oct 14th) from 4pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry (R93 RD36). Burial afterwards in Sleaty Cemetery.
Bernard (Benny) Phelan
Mountrath, Laois/Portarlington, Laois
Bernard Phelan, better known Benny, formerly of Mountrath and in recent years Portarlington, Co Laois. Benny passed away peacefully on the 12th October 2025, surrounded by his loving family, and in the gentle care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. Predeceased by his mother Martha, and father Richard.
Deeply loved and forever remembered by his devoted sister Maura, brothers Richie, Patrick and John, the rest of his immediate family, extended family, and all who knew and cared for him throughout his life, both near and far.
Benny will be fondly remembered for his big heart, love of music, and his lively spirit. He had a song for every occasion and a smile that could light up any room. His laughter, stories, and love of life will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Monday evening 13th October from 6.0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Tuesday morning 14th October to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Benny’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laois Hospice
Tony Gardiner
Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Formerly of Eyrecourt, Co. Galway. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Angnes and nephew John O’Connor.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Pauline, daughters Theresa and Aileen, their husband and partner Damien and Frazer, beloved grandchildren, Liam, Rian, Croíadh and Ciara, brothers Liam, John and Declan, sisters Patricia O’Connor, Adeline Whyte and Vera Kelly, extended family, good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 11.30am arriving at Saint Canice’s Church, Borris-in-Ossory for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining new cemetery.
George Holland
Derrycanton, Mountrath, Laois
George Holland Derrycanton, Mountrath died October 12th after a long illness bravely borne in the exceptional care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital Dublin.
Beloved son of the late George and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving brothers and sisters Jim, John, Mary Parkinson, Sadie Farrell and Michael, nieces, nephews, brothers/in-law Michael and Denis, sisters-in-law Mary Jo, Elizabeth, and Marie, neighbours, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Funeral arriving St.Edmund’s Church Castletown on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial after in St.Fintans Cemetery Mountrath.
Donations if desired to Laois Hospice.
House Strictly Private.
George’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el
Timmy Gleeson
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois/Nenagh, Tipperary
Timothy Gleeson. Ballytegan Portlaoise and formerly Ballygraigue Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. 12th Oct 2025 Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Anne and dearly loved father to Laura. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Brother, sisters. Nephews, nieces, relatives and former members of An Garda.
Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Pauls Church Portlaoise for 11 am requiem mass on Wednesday. Removal afterwards to Shannon Crematorium. House strictly private please.
William (Willie) Donoghue
Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NWK7/Monasterevin, Kildare
William (Willie) Donoghue. Pleasant Place, Harper’s Lane Portlaoise Co. Laois and formerly Monasterevin Co. Kildare. Deeply regretted by his father Liam, mother Rose, loving sons Kyle Dante and Riley, brothers Daniel and Richard, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (R32 NWK7) on Wednesday 15th of October from 5pm till 8pm with prayers at 7 pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Paul Church Monasterevin on Thursday For 11am requiem mass, followed by interment in Saint Evans Cemetery Monasterevin.
Tony Tynan
Boston and Late of Springfield, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois
Tony passed away on the 23rd September 2025. Predeceased by his dear father John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lisa, daughter Ciara and her partner Spencer, dear mother Phil, brother Ger, sister Teresa and her husband Charlie, uncle Seamus and his wife May, niece Karen, nephew Cathal, relatives and many friends.
Memorial Mass in St John’s Church, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) on Wednesday 15th October at 12 noon. Interment of Ashes afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Robert Stocks
Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois/Longford
Robert Stocks Coolrain, Mountrath and 20 Royal Canal Avenue Longford and originally Sterling ,Scotland.
Avid supporter of Falkirk Football Club and Longterm supporter of PATS Therapy with his Irish Therapy Dog Lady. Survived by his daughter Lynsey, brother and sister relatives and friends.
Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Tuesday from 4pm until 6pm. Cremation Service on Wednesday at 2pm at Newlands Cross Crematorium. A memorial service for Robert will take place later.
Tony Tynan
Boston and Late of Springfield, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois
Tony passed away on the 23rd September 2025. Predeceased by his dear father John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lisa, daughter Ciara and her partner Spencer, dear mother Phil, brother Ger, sister Teresa and her husband Charlie, uncle Seamus and his wife May, niece Karen, nephew Cathal, relatives and many friends.
Memorial Mass in St John’s Church, Killenard (eircode R32 VW77) on Wednesday 15th October at 12 noon. Interment of Ashes afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Donation box in the Church.
Seamus Morton
Mountrath, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Seamus passed away suddenly on the 10th October 2025. Predeceased by his mother Joan and father Vincent.
Sadly, missed by his sister Rosanna, brothers Noel and Aidan, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law Michael (O’Connor), sister-in-law Pauline, extended family, relatives, former residence of Erkina House Rathdowney and Monresa House Portlaoise, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening 14th October from 6.0’clock with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning 15th October to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.
Seamus’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
P.J (Patrick) Doogue
Carlow Town, Carlow/Laois
P.J (Patrick) Doogue, 29 Brownshill Rise, Brownshill Road, Carlow and formerly Ballintubbert, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 9th, 2025, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Nicole and Matty, adored grandfather of Isla, treasured step-father of Antoinette, Avril, Anna and Burtram, cherished brother of Derek, Angela. Kieran and Ian and dear son of Paddy and the late Teresa.
He will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, father, grandchild, step-grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home, 29 Brownshill Rise, Brownshill Road, Carlow (Eircode R93 K76E) on Thursday (October 16th) from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Friday morning at 9.15am to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
