Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette (Bernie) Brown (née Murphy)
Woodlawn Grove, Waterford City, Waterford, X91FRKO/Portlaoise, Laois
Passed Away on 23rd of July 2025 surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Richard
Much loved mother of Thomas, Claire, Susan and Hazel. Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Samuel, Adam, Isaac, Kevin, Stephen, Conor, Sean, Aoife, Christopher and Amy, her sisters and her brothers, son-in-law Chris, daughter-in-law Naomi, nephew Paul, extended family, neighbours, friends and her companion Daisy.
Reposing at her residence on Friday July 25th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, Waterford on Saturday July 26th at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Lena Delaney (née Kehoe)
Coolbanagher, Emo, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of the staff of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mick, family Michael, Helen, Anne and Brendan, sons-in-law Arnold, Paul and John, grandchildren Steve, Jim, Joe, Edward and Fiona, great-grandchildren, extended family, close neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (eircode R32 R5W4) on Sunday evening (27th July) from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Monday morning (28th July) at 11:20am arriving St Paul’s Church, Emo for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to the new cemetery, Emo.
House Private on Monday Morning, Please.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of Portlaoise Hospital.
https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise/donate
Willie (Liam) White
Durrow, Laois
The death has occurred of Willie (Liam) White, Westminster London, formerly of The Square, Durrow, Co Laois.
Willie passed away peacefully at his home in Westminster London. Surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents William & Bridget, his wife Mary Donnellan White, Daughter Laura, Siblings Sean J, +Archbishop Thomas A & May White. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family Sons William, Conor, Daughters Claudia, Natasha and her partner Ross Fitzsimons. Granddaughter Roisin Fitzsimons, and a large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday 26th July 2025 at the Holy Trinity Church Durrow, at 11.00 AM followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery
Robert (Bertie) Gowan
Meelick, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Robert (Bertie) Gowan, Meelick, Rosenallis, Portlaoise. Co. Laois. Wednesday July 16th peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Emo Court ward, Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his sister Muriel.
Bert will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Edna, sister Margaret, sons Maurice (Paula) and Douglas. Grandsons David and Marcus and great grand children Lily, Ollie and Liam, and extended family, neighbours and friends.
A private cremation service at his own request took place last Saturday 19th of July.
Terri Maher (née Barry)
Rockmount, Drimoleague, Cork/Stradbally, Laois
On 22 July 2025 peacefully after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family at Clonakilty Community Hospital, Terri. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary, sister Stephanie and her beloved son Kenneth who she is now reunited with. Terri will be forever loved and missed by her children Michael, Neil, Ciara, Richard and Emma. Deeply missed by her brother Martin, sister Marion, her fourteen cherished grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, extended family and her dearest friends Michael and Kathleen.
Lying in repose at Daly’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Drimoleague on Thursday (24th) from 7pm to 8pm followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Friday (25th) at 12 noon in All Saints Church, Drimoleague (livestreamed on http://www.churchservices.tv/drimoleague) followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the West Cork Palliative Care c/o Bantry General Hospital.
Terri’s family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone at Bantry General Hospital and Clonakilty Community Hospital with special thanks to all in the Dóchas Unit for the incredible care and compassion shown during a difficult time. To the nurses and staff who provided palliative care, your kindness, professionalism and gentle presence made an immeasurable difference.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois and formerly of Liscolman, Tullow, Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 19th, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of Jack and Evan, adored daughter of John and Mary and cherished sister of Jonathan, Keith, Caroline and Fiona,
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, parents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, grandfather, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, work colleagues, good neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Wednesday (July 23rd) from 2pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 4pm in The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin, followed by burial afterwards in Leaugh Cemetery (R93 PV44).
The funeral procession will drive from The Holy Cross Church, Killeshin to Sharon’s home and then walk to Leaugh Cemetery for her burial.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 24, 2025
