Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Conway
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Ennistymon, Clare
Frank Conway, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Ennistymon, Co. Clare. 16th November, 2025.
Passed away peacefully in Tallaght University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after years of the wonderful care of Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, Mater Private Hospital, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Kilminchy Lodge nursing home.
Beloved husband to Patricia.
Dearly loved father to Paul, Noel, Gerard and Brian. Predeceased by his son Joe (Houston, Texas), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Cherished grandfather to Cassidy and Colin. Deeply regretted by his sister Tess, brothers Christopher and Brendan, daughter-in-law Kelly Mueller Conway, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and all his former colleagues in the Department of Social Welfare.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, November 15th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of the Mater Hospital. Beloved father of the late Stephen and pre-deceased by his loving parents Annie and Richard and brothers Tom, Frank and Sean. Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Irene, adored children Jennifer and Brian, son-in-law Patrick, daughter-in-law Katie, cherished grandchildren Alicia, Charlotte, Ellie and Noah, sister Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Tuesday (Nov. 18th) 5pm – 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday (Nov. 19th) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Margaret (Rita) Henderson (née Hickey)
Donaghmede, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois/Urlingford, Kilkenny
Henderson, Margaret (Rita) (née Hickey) – 13th November 2025 (Donaghmede and formerly of Rathdowney, Co Laois and Urlingford, Co Kilkenny) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John (Seán) and loving mother to Hilda, Michael, John, Philip, Anne, William and David. Rita will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Sally, adored grandchildren Dylan, Lochlan, Lillian, Rowan, Ellie, brothers Tommy and Michael, sisters Maura, Ann and Bridget (also remembering her late siblings Donal and Angela), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock (D13 E0A2) on Tuesday 18th November from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede (D13 H920) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to
Irish Kidney Association or Tallaght University Hospital Foundation
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning 19th November at 10am via the following link: https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/
Liam Kelly
14 Hawthorn Way, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 N4VC
Formerly of Ballylinan.
Beloved husband of Theresa, predeceased by his parents Daniel & Kathleen, brothers Michael, Andrew, John and beloved sister Josephine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons, sister Kathleen, uncle Finian, cousins Orla, Ursula and Fiona, nephew Dwane, Bridget and Jimmy Rowan, mother in law Katherine, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home this Sunday from 4 to 6pm with rosary recital at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday in St Peter & Pauls church at 1pm followed by interment afterwards in Wolfhill cemetery.
