Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons
Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath/Portlaoise, Laois
Patrick (Pat), formerly of Portlaoise, passed away peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin on the 5th of September 2025.
Deeply loved and sadly missed by his devoted wife Ann, his stepchildren Paul, Louise, Derek and Anita, sons-in-law Paddy and Daryl, his treasured grandchildren Charmaine, Mark, Sean, Theo, Eliza and Nathan, his sister Mary and brother Michael, his sons Padraig, Enda and Kevin, extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ratoath Nursing Home for the wonderful care shown to Pat during his time there, and to the dedicated doctors, nurses and medical staff of St. James’s Hospital for their kindness and care throughout his life.
Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84CX52) on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am which can be viewed live from the webstream box below followed by Cremation Service in Dardistown Crematorium at 1:30pm.
Family Flowers Only.
Gerard England
Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Gerard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour.
Predeceased by his parents Kitty and Joe, his sisters Reenie, Noreen and Celine, father-in-law Michael and sister-in-law Margaret.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carole, daughters Jennifer and Stephanie, adored grandson Joe, sons-in-law John and Bradley, sister Esther, brothers Joseph and TF, mother-in-law Eileen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his very good neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53 NY70) on Saturday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from his residence on Sunday morning at 10,30am arriving in St. Moula’s Church, Ballaghmore (R32 RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Cremation will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Monday.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://youtube.com/live/eR6EqxH2-1w?feature=share
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 7, 2025
