Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Pigott
Coolaghy, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Hospital after a illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his father Jack, mother Nellie and brother Robert. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Angela ,daughters Michelle, Sinead and Niamh, son-in-law Eoin, Niamh’s partner Cormac ,his 2 adorning granddaughters Emma and Eabha ,brothers Paddy, Noel and Wally ,sisters Imelda (Fitzpatrick) and Kathleen (Hendy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Martina Brophy
39 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Laois
Martina Brophy 39 Willow Grove, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died suddenly Sunday 5th of October.
Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Brophy also known as Jack Maher and Molly.
Deeply regretted by her partner John, her son Aidan, her daughter Nakita, her four adored granddaughters Layla, Poppy, Kali and April, her brothers John & Noel, and sister Patricia and Majella, sisters-in-law Tracey & Ann, brother-in-law Seamus, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Patrick (Paddy) Ward
The Tannery, Portarlington, Laois/Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Clondalkin Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of The Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Stephanie, family Frankie, Johnny, Christy, Sandra, Sundown, Jimmy, Jason, Samanata, Crystal, Aaron and Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 5, 2025
