Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Chris (John) Carroll
Rathfarnham, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Carroll, Chris (John) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Stradbally, Co. Laois) 30th September 2025, unexpectedly, beloved husband of Fidelma and loving Dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters-in-law Rebecca, Catherine, Dorinda and Karen, his eleven loving grandchildren Charley, Áine, Maebh, Caoimhe, Philip, Hazel, Isla, Caleb, Harvey, Ella and Keira, brothers Ned and Noel, sisters Angela and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
No flowers by request, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Funeral arrangements to be updated in the coming days.
Eamonn Kinsella
Crossneen, Carlow/Laois
Eamonn Kinsella of “Oakwood”, Crossneen, Carlow, Laois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 2nd, 2025, at The District Hospital, Carlow
Beloved husband of the late Brigid, much loved father of Keith, Colm, Brendan, David and the late Paul, adored grandfather of Ava, Jasmine, Breen and Riley and cherished brother of John, Maura, Seamus, Patrick, David, Carie and the late Olive.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Annie and Emily, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) on Sunday (October 5th) from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to St. Clare’s Church, Griaguecullen, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sleaty New Cemetery.
Margaret O’Connell (née Crossan)
Capoley, Portlaoise, Laois/Cloneygowan, Offaly
Margaret O Connell (Nee Crossan) October 2nd 2025 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her Husband Michael, daughter Grainne, Son Niall, all her brothers and sisters. Especially by her loving grandchildren Emily, Alex and Ava Rose and her sons in law Darren and Carlos. Brothers in law, sisters in law. nieces, nephews and wide circle of friends. And all her work colleagues and friends at the pharmacy.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on this Sunday evening from 5 pm until 6.30pm , with rosary at 6 pm. Removal on Monday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for 11 am requiem mass. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Patrick (Paddy) Delaney
Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Delaney, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died peacefully on the 2nd of October 2025 in his 88th year, in the excellent care of the ICU/Surgical teams of Tullamore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary, his sisters Kathleen, Maureen, Claire & Breeda, and his daughter-in-law Geraldine.
Dearly loved husband of 63 years to Catherine (nee Gath), loving father of Mary (Brendan), Therese (Vincent), Patrick (Bláthnaid), Cathy (Oliver), Robert, Geraldine (Fergus), Bernie, Richard (Maggie), Joanna (Derek), John (Kelly) & Noel (Megan). Popeye will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren & great-grandchildren, deeply regretted by his brother Jim, his sisters Teresa, Nancy, Finola, Josie & Del, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & many friends.
Reposing at his residence, on Friday the 3rd of October from 2 – 7pm, with Rosary at 7pm.
Reposing at his residence, on Saturday the 4th of October from 1 – 4pm. Family time only after 4pm, House Strictly private Please.
Funeral will arrive to St. Manman’s Church Clonaslee on Saturday evening for 6pm Mass.
Funeral Mass on Sunday 5th of October at 12 noon in St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Paddy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Catherine (Lena) Purcell (née Flanagan)
Garryduff, Errill, Laois/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Catherine (Lena) Purcell (née Flanagan), Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois.
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd October 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Davey and son-in-law Paddy.
Lena will be sadly missed by her children, Robert, Maura (Grey), Kay (Moore), Michael and Grace (Smith), daughters-in-law Freda and Geraldine, sons-in-law Pat and Bryan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84) this Friday evening (Oct 3rd) from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (Oct 4th) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Killasmeestia, followed by interment in Clonmeen Cemetery, Garryduff, Errill (R32C5Y4)
“ The family would like to sincerely thank the Staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home, Roscrea for their care and kindness to Lena”
Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating)
Renard, Cahersiveen, Kerry/Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating), Renard, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry and formerly of Ballina, Portlaoise, Co Laois on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Valentia Community Hospital.
Loving mother to Gerard, Michael, Anne Marie (Wragg) and Eugene. Predeceased by her husband Michael.
Nora will be very sadly missed by her much loved grandchildren, Clochan, Lewis, Sam, Ellie, Ewan and Ben, her daughter-in-law Faith and son-in-law Steve, niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.
I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn
Nora will repose at Daly’s Funeral Home, Cahersiveen (V23 NN59) (Front Room) on Thursday, 2nd October from 5pm to 7pm and will repose at Keegan’s Funeral Home, Portlaoise (R32 R684) on Friday, 3rd October from 6.30pm to 8pm (rosary at 7.30pm). Funeral mass on Saturday, 4th October at 12 noon in St. Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Burial afterwards in Ballyfin Cemetery (R32 TD61).
Maria (Marita) Serres
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown on the 29th September following a short illness . Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Maria (Caffa-Coleman), her loving son Alberto (Caffa), son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Marta, her cherished grandchildren Sophia, Lucas and Alejandra, her brothers Leonel, Wilfredo and Luis, her sister Elena, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
May Marita’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
A Private Funeral Ceremony To Take Place.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 2, 2025
