Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patso) Campion
Perth, Western Australia and formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick passed away after a long battle with osteo sarcoma on 19/December/2025 at Hollywood Private hospital, Perth in the company of his beloved wife Patricia.
Patrick was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ellen, his sister Mary, and his brothers Tony and Jim.
Patrick will be greatly missed by his loving wife Patricia, his son Edward, his sister Eileen, brothers John and Don, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Cremation will be private with a separate memorial service in celebration of his life to take place on January 10Th 2026 at Hillary’s Yacht Club Perth Western Australia at 11:00 A.M (local Perth time) that is 03:00AM Irish time.
For those who wish to join the ceremony you can do so by clicking on the following link; https://vimeo.com/event/5630076
Brian Callaghan
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois
Brian Callaghan, Bellair, Clonaslee, Co.Laois and formerly Garrymore, Mountmellick , Co.Laois died peacefully January 5th surrounded by his loving family in the Tullamore Regional Hospital. A past Bord na Mona employee and Central Garage Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his dear parents James and Bridie , brothers Seamie, John Joe, Greg and sister Kathleen.
Sadly missed by and remembered with love by his wife Mary, daughters Elaine, Monica and Sharon. Grandchildren, Amy, Tom, Ella, Jack, Alexa and Zara. Son-in-laws Simon, Tommy and Colm, sisters Margaret and Nancy, brothers-in-law Seamus, Jimmy and Joe, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home Bellair, Clonaslee , Co.Laois R32P6C6 on Wednesday 7th from 5pm to 8pm. Thursday 8th from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm on both evenings.
Removal Friday 9th to St.Manman’s Church when his requiem mass will be celebrated at 12 and Brian will be laid to rest afterwards in St Manman’s Cemetery. House private on Friday.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
Bernadette Byrne
Cabra, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Byrne, Bernadette – 3rd January 2026, (Cabra Grove Dublin 7 and formerly of Durrow County Laois), (suddenly), at home. Bernadette will be very sadly missed by her sister Margaret, brothers Joseph and William, sisters-in-law Maura and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Lanigan’s Funeral Home, Fassaugh Avenue Cabra on Thursday afternoon, 8th January 2026 from 2pm to 4.30pm.
Removal on Thursday evening to the Church of Christ the King, Cabra arriving for Removal Service at 5pm. Requiem Mass will be on the following morning Friday 9th January 2026 in Christ the King Church, Cabra at 10am. Followed with Burial in Durrow County Laois
Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Friday morning 9th January at 10am via the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/cabra
Marelene (Mars) Allison (née Bond)
St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Wicklow/Rathdowney, Laois
Allison (Née Bond) Marlene (Mars), St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Beechmount, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, in the tender loving care of the staff of Baltinglass Nursing Home. January 5th, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Bob, and devoted mother of Dale, and Bruce. Will be dearly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Karen and Michelle, grandchildren Hannah, Zoe, Ethan, Ben and Evan, neighbours, and many friends.
At Rest. Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington W91YN79 on Wednesday January 7th from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral on Thursday January 8th in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service followed by internment in adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Baltinglass Nursing Home.
Mary Fitzpatrick (née Walsh)
Crubbin, Ballyroan, Laois
Predeceased by her son Anthony and infant brother Patrick. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Donal daughters Marie, Philomena and son Donal, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Quentin and Ruby, daughter-in-law Marcella, sister Phil, brothers Michael, Laurence and John, brothers and sisters-in-law extended family neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyroan on Wednesday from 5pm. with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. in St. Patricks Church . Burial afterwards in St. Patricks Cemetery.
May Mary Rest In Peace. House Private at all times.
Kathleen Walsh (née Mortimer)
Skerries, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Walsh, Kathleen, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co. Laois, peacefully Beaumont Hospital, 1st January 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her late son Maurice, husband Frank (Francis).
Sadly missed by her children Pauline, Michael, Eamonn, Francis and Sylvia, grandchildren Lee, Liam, Paddy, Rory, Aidan, Frances and Kaitlyn extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Duff’s Funeral Home, Skerries Wednesday 7th January from 6 – 7pm. Removal Thursday 8th January to Saint Patrick’s Church, Skerries for 11am funeral mass, following Kathleen will be laid to rest in Holmpatrick graveyard with her dear son Maurice and husband Frank.
Mary McGarr (née Deegan)
Hill 60, Mountmellick, Laois/Daingean, Offaly
Mary McGarr (nee Deegan) Hill 60, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly Daingean Co. Offaly died peacefully January 4th at The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Predeceased by her husbands Paddy McGarr and Martin Deegan and her brother Jimmy (Walsh Island), son-in-law Mark and infant grandchildren Gemma,Grace and Andrew.
Deeply regretted by her sons David and his wife Angela and Aidan, daughters Lisa, Sandra and Patricia and her partner Jimmy, grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Reposing in her home on Tuesday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Family Flowers Only. Donations if Desired to Oncology Department Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Patrick “Kidd” Mortimer
43 Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick “Kidd” Mortimer.
Passed away peacefully Jan 3rd in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of 43 Harbour Street Mountmellick.
Predeceased by his Mother Peig & brother Gerry.
Pat’s beloved partner Baz, daughter Erin and her partner Joey, sons P.J and Brendan, daughters-in-law Morgan and Monica and grandchildren Owen, Rory and Sloane, his brother Mick, sister-in-law Ann, nieces , nephew, relatives, neighbours & friends.
Helen Casey (née Balfe)
Lower Main St., Abbeyleix, Laois
Helen died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Declan, parents Brendan and Bridget, sisters Mary and Annette and brothers Seanie, Mikey and Brendan.
Sadly missed by her loving children Sinead, Declan, Brendan and David, brother Tony, sister Pauline, daughters-in-law Audrey and Lorraine, son-in-law Richie, grandchildren Frankie, George, Ben , Dan, Lara and Sarah, sisters -in-law Teresa, Mae, Rose and Eithne nieces and nephews.
Reposing at Tullyroe Abbeyleix (R32KC79) on Monday evening from 5pm to 8pm. with prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving for 11am. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix on Tuesday. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
No flowers by request donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 6, 2026
