Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Noel Archbold
Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Archbold, Noel, Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Portlaoise, Co. Laois, November 15th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of the Mater Hospital. Beloved father of the late Stephen and pre-deceased by his loving parents Annie and Richard and brothers Tom, Frank and Sean. Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Irene, adored children Jennifer and Brian, son-in-law Patrick, daughter-in-law Katie, cherished grandchildren Alicia, Charlotte, Ellie and Noah, sister Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth, (W23V99E) on Tuesday (Nov. 18th) 5pm – 8pm, with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday (Nov. 19th) at approx. 10:30am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery.
Margaret (Rita) Henderson (née Hickey)
Donaghmede, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois/Urlingford, Kilkenny
Henderson, Margaret (Rita) (née Hickey) – 13th November 2025 (Donaghmede and formerly of Rathdowney, Co Laois and Urlingford, Co Kilkenny) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John (Seán) and loving mother to Hilda, Michael, John, Philip, Anne, William and David. Rita will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Sally, adored grandchildren Dylan, Lochlan, Lillian, Rowan, Ellie, brothers Tommy and Michael, sisters Maura, Ann and Bridget (also remembering her late siblings Donal and Angela), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock (D13 E0A2) on Tuesday 18th November from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede (D13 H920) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to
Irish Kidney Association or Tallaght University Hospital Foundation
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning 19th November at 10am via the following link: https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/
Liam Kelly
14 Hawthorn Way, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 N4VC
Formerly of Ballylinan.
Beloved husband of Theresa, predeceased by his parents Daniel & Kathleen, brothers Michael, Andrew, John and beloved sister Josephine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons, sister Kathleen, uncle Finian, cousins Orla, Ursula and Fiona, nephew Dwane, Bridget and Jimmy Rowan, mother in law Katherine, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans funeral home this Sunday from 4 to 6pm with rosary recital at 6pm. Requiem mass on Monday in St Peter & Pauls church at 1pm followed by interment afterwards in Wolfhill cemetery.
Bernadette (Bernie) Geraghty (née Dowling)
Cedarwood Drive, Monksland, Athlone, Roscommon, N37 HH52/Athlone, Westmeath/Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully on Saturday 15th November 2025. 31 Cedarwood Drive, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon & formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her brother Paddy (Portarlington). Sadly missed by her loving husband Gerard, sons Peter, Gerard, Mark and Damien, daughters Siobhán and Shannen, sister Pam (O’Neill | Portarlington), daughter-in-law Sarah, Shannen’s partner Cathal, Mark’s partner Tanya, her adoring grandchildren, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at her residence (31 Cedarwood Drive | N37 HH52) on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in Church of S.s. Peter & Paul on Monday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Gailey Cemetery, Knockcroghery.
Margaret Mc Donald (née Nash)
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Margaret died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the loving care of The Regional Hospital Tullamore.
She is predeceased by her husband Paddy,sons Br.Padraig SDB and infant son Dominic.
Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Marguerite,sons Brendan and Micheal,grandaughter Shannon,sisters Ann Bergin and Mary Purcell,brother Tommy Nash,nieces,nephews and their partners,relatives,neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St.Lazarian’s Church Knock,Ballinakill from 4pm on Sunday 16 November with Prayers at 7pm.
Removal on Monday to St.Brigid’s Church Ballinakill for Funeral Mass at 2pm which can be viewed on http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com
Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
Diane Barry (née Dempsey)
Chapel Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Diane died in the good care of Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Kildare. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Rose and Theresa, nephews, nieces, relatives and good friends.
Reposing at St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill from 4pm on Sunday 16 November with Prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St.Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill which can be viewed on the link http://www.ballinakillknockparish.com Burial afterwards in St.Brigid’s Cemetery.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 14, 2025
