Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kearney (née Conran)
Knocklyon, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick, Co. Laois) 3rd June 2025, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving mother of Eleanor, Claire, William and James and adored grandmother to James, Michelle, Aoife and Maeve; she will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Funeral service to celebrate Mary’s life will take place at 4pm on Saturday (7th June) in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (followed by cremation). No flowers by request donations if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.
Bridie Reid (née Dowling)
Dunboyne, Meath/Emo, Laois
REID (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois) June 1st, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at her home. Beloved wife of Thomas and cherished mam of Thomas Jnr., Marilyn, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Natasia, Samantha, Damien, Sonia, Bridget and Jacqueline.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Aidan, Sean, Andrew, David, Eamon and Derrick, daughters-in-law Jane and Linda, grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Jack, Lauren, Leah, Sean, Calvin, Jonah, Sarah, Ciaran, Ella, Niamh, Alex, Abi, Jay, Josh, Luca, Rosie and Baby Rochford-to-be, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Dunboyne on Friday evening (6th June) from 5pm to 8pm.
Removal to S. S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne on Saturday morning (7th June) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne.
Bridie’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to COPD Support Ireland.
Anna Newth (née Hade)
Mountrath rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Anna Newth (nee Hade), Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise. June 1st, 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her family, in her 99th Year. Predeceased by her husbands Joe Murphy and Alan Newth, son-in-law Willie Kelly, and grandsons Rory and Patrick. Loving mother to Pat Murphy, Geraldine Kelly, and Rita Murphy-Kerry. Cherished grandmother to David, Maria, Lauren, Andrew, Elliott, and Sam, and her cherished great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Seamus Hade, and sister Maura Bland. Son-in-law Declan and daughter-in-law Ann. Sisters in-law Irene. And Vera. Nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, with rosary at 7:30 pm. Removal on Wednesday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11:00 am Requiem Mass. Private cremation will follow.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 4, 2025
