Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Micheal (Mick) Clear
Skerry, Rosenallis, Laois
Michael (Mick) Clear Skerry, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died 8th of October peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Oak Dale Nursing Home.
Predeceased by his wife Maureen, sister Mary Ann and Brother Paddy.
Deeply regretted by his sons Michéal, Pauric and Noel, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Michael and Katie, sisters-in-law Kathleen Wiseley and Pauline Scott, brothers-in-law John Joe Dunne and Danny Lynch, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5 o’clock, Recital of the Rosary at 7 o’clock. Removal from Moloneys Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis for Requiem Mass at 12 o’clock (Via his home in Skerry). Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Joseph (Joe) Whyte
Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully in his 92nd year surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Julia, sisters Mollie and Josie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nellie, daughter Patricia, son Joe, daughter-in-law Michelle , Patricia’s partner Michael, adoring grandchildren Joseph and Shàuna, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 T9C8) on Friday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Saturday Morning at 10am (travelling via St Michael’s Park and Foxcroft Street) arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Family Time on Saturday Morning, Please. Joe’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on. https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Thomas Patrick (Tommy) Game
Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Surrey, England. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Bernadette, brother Michael, nieces Elizabeth and Lelia, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, relatives and his many friends.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to The Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium for Committal Service at 1:45pm.
Family Flowers Only, Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
Tommy’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Tommy’s Committal Service will be streamed live on.
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Suzanne Conroy (née Garrett)
Reary, Rosenallis, Laois/Kildare
The death has occurred of Suzanne Conroy (nee Garrett) Reary, Rosenallis, Co Laois and formerly of Naas, Co. Kildare – October 6, 2025, in the wonderful care of the Doctors and Nurses at Tullamore Regional Hospital and the Mater Hospital. Following a battle bravely fought by Suzanne, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving children Lauren, Rian, Fionn, Gabriel, Christian and Grace, her parents Mona & Des and her sister Deirdre and her close friends.
Pre-deceased by her grandmother and grandfather Kitty and Jimmy, Uncle Michael, Cousin Denise.
Sadly missed by her brother-in-law Brian, nieces Clodagh & Zoe, nephew Darragh, uncles & aunts, relatives and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Clonaslee Heritage Centre, Clonaslee, Co Laois (R32EH3F) on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Requiem mass at Church of Our Lady and St David, Sallins Rd, Naas, Co Kildare at 10am on Friday morning followed by burial in St Corbyn’s Cemetery, Naas.
John Dooley
Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Passed away suddenly at his home on the 5th October 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Betty who passed away on 23rd June 2025.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his son Keith, Keith’s wife Amanda, grandchildren Zara, Mia, Emily and Callum, sisters Margaret and Mary, brother Michael, sister-in-law Tricia, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), this Thursday evening (Oct 9th) from 6pm to 8pm, pausing for Prayers at 7pm.
Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown Friday morning (Oct 10th) at 10.30am to arrive at Kyle Cemetery for Burial at 11am.
All Welcome to meet in Funeral Home. House Private Please.
Caroline Deady Bergin
Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tralee, Kerry/Laois
Deady Bergin Caroline (Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry) died peacefully in Canada on 24th August 2025. Daughter of the late Maureen and Denis Deady.
A Ceremony to celebrate Caroline’s life will be held at Rath Cemetery Prayer Centre Ballinorig Side, Tralee, Co. Kerry on Saturday 11th October at 3:45pm. Caroline’s ashes will be laid to rest in her parents’ grave and immediately after, we will bid Caroline a final farewell in Fenit.
Breda Griffin (née McDonnell)
Terenure, Dublin/Shanahoe, Laois
Griffin, (née McDonnell) Breda, (Terenure and late of Shanahoe, Co.Laois), 6th October 2025; peacefully at home, with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Pádraig by her side. Predeceased by her husband Charlie and baby daughter Maria. Forever loved and sadly missed by her daughter Elizabeth, son-in- law Pádraig, sisters Anne (O’Byrne), Kathleen (Lawler), Mary (Dunne), Cepta (Bronisz) and brother Walter McDonnell, brother-in-law Larry, nieces, nephews, neighbours and her wonderful friends.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Thursday (9th October) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (10th October) at 10am in Church of the Holy Spirit, Greenhills followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, please see link: https://olh.ie/donate/
To view Breda’s Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am please see link: https://churchmedia.tv/holy-spirit-parish-church-greenhills
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.
Removal on Friday afternoon to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving for 1.30pm Funeral Mass, followed by a cremation service in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 9, 2025
