Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Ó Shea
20 O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 F7TE
Passed away unexpectedly. Pre deceased by his father William, brother Joseph and nephew Jamie Lee. Deeply regretted by his partner Lorna, son Frankie, his heartbroken mother Margaret, sister Caroline, brothers Paul, John and Patrick, his beloved nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Kevin Gray
Rahanavannagh, Ballyroan, Laois
Formerly of County Armagh. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Helen Kelly, father to Peter, Kevin, Leanne, Ciara, Alanna and Conor, stepfather to Mariclare, Stephen and Sean, brother to Colleen and Mary, father-in-law, adoring Grandad.
Kevin’s loss will be deeply regretted by All. Much loved by his family and many friends.
Removal from his residence on Sunday at 1:30pm arriving St Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan (eircode R32 CX79) for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Patrick’s Cemetery.
James (Paddy) Drury
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Paddy died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget in his 95th year.
Formerly of Church Street Ballinakill.
He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary,brothers Joe and Tom and his sister Mary.
Deeply regretted by his brother Michael,sister Sr. Aine,sister in law Sheila,nephews,nieces,grandnephews and grandnieces relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Oratory at Brookhaven Nursing Home (R95 YP63) on Friday evening 5 December from 6pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm.
Funeral to arrive at St.Brigid’s Church Ballinakill on Saturday 6 December for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
House Private
Joe (Josie) Carroll
New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Passed away peacefully on the 3rd December in the care of the staff of Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his brother Gerard. Deeply regretted by his wife Bernie, daughter Shirley, sons Joe and Michael, sisters Gearldine and Philomena, sister-in-law Catherine, granddaughters Lucy, Moya and Ruby, grandsons Donnacha, Eoghan and Tommy, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Eva and Michael’s partner Sarah, cousins and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5pm on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Saturday for 11am. Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
House private at all times.
Family flowers only.
Derek Alcorn
Cappanarrow, Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Derek Alcorn, Cappanarrow, Camross, Co. Laois and recently Beech Park Nursing Home, Kildare (2024).
Peacefully on the 4th December, 2025, at Naas General Hospital in the presence of his loving family.
Brother of Michael, and predeceased by his adoptive parents William John and Phoebe Danne, and his caring brothers and sisters.
Derek will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and large circle of friends.
Special thanks to the most wonderful staff at Beech Park Nursing Home and Naas General Hospital for their exceptional care of Derek.
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Paddy) Drury
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Paddy died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget in his 95th year.
Formerly of Church Street Ballinakill.
He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary,brothers Joe and Tom and his sister Mary.
Deeply regretted by his brother Michael,sister Sr. Aine,sister in law Sheila,nephews,nieces,grandnephews and grandnieces relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Oratory at Brookhaven Nursing Home (R95 YP63) on Friday evening 5 December from 6pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm.
Funeral to arrive at St.Brigid’s Church Ballinakill on Saturday 6 December for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
House Private
Joe (Josie) Carroll
New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Passed away peacefully on the 3rd December in the care of the staff of Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his brother Gerard. Deeply regretted by his wife Bernie, daughter Shirley, sons Joe and Michael, sisters Gearldine and Philomena, sister-in-law Catherine, granddaughters Lucy, Moya and Ruby, grandsons Donnacha, Eoghan and Tommy, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Eva and Michael’s partner Sarah, cousins and friends.
Reposing in the Chapel of Repose adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 5pm on Friday with prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Saturday for 11am. Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
House private at all times.
Family flowers only.
Derek Alcorn
Cappanarrow, Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Derek Alcorn, Cappanarrow, Camross, Co. Laois and recently Beech Park Nursing Home, Kildare (2024).
Peacefully on the 4th December, 2025, at Naas General Hospital in the presence of his loving family.
Brother of Michael, and predeceased by his adoptive parents William John and Phoebe Danne, and his caring brothers and sisters.
Derek will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and large circle of friends.
Special thanks to the most wonderful staff at Beech Park Nursing Home and Naas General Hospital for their exceptional care of Derek.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 5, 2025
