Death Notices

Mary Kelly
Monday, October 13th, 2025

Mary Kelly (née Bergin) , 5 St. Fintan’s Terrace , Durrow.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in St. James’s Hospital. Predeceased by her father Tom. Deeply cherished by her family, loving husband Paul, children Mark, Aisling, Paul and David, their partners, her mother Mary, siblings Liam, Paul and Seán, her grandchildren, nieces, nephews , relatives, neighbours, friends and past colleagues in An Post,

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Portlaoise Regional Hospital and St. James’s Hospital for their care and compassion towards Mary.

May Mary Rest In Eternal Peace

Reposing at her residence on Sunday, 12th October from 2pm pausing for prayers at 7.45pm. Removal on Monday, 13th October to Holy Trinity Church Durrow, for 2pm Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Monday please.

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William Donoghue
Monday, October 13th, 2025

William (Willie) Donoghue. Harper’s Lane and formerly Monasterevin.

Deeply regretted by his father Liam, mother Rose, loving sons Kyle, Dante and Riley, brothers Daniel and Richard, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence (R32 A6WK) on Wednesday 15th of October from 5pm until 8pm with prayers at 7 pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Paul Church Monasterevin on Thursday For 11am Requiem Mass, followed by interment in Saint Evans Cemetery Monasterevin.

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William Donoghue
Timmy Gleeson
Monday, October 13th, 2025

Timothy Gleeson. Ballytegan Portlaoise and formerly Ballygraigue Nenagh.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Anne and dearly loved father to Laura. Deeply regretted by his loving family. Brother, sisters. Nephews, nieces, relatives and former members of An Garda.

Full arrangements will be announced at 2 pm on Monday.

May he Rest in Peace.

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Timmy Gleeson
Christine Leahy
Friday, October 10th, 2025

Christine Leahy (nee Carroll) Clonkeen.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Michael and loving and cherished mother to Adam and Aodha. Daughter of the late Tom and Frances Carroll. Deeply regretted by her loving family; sisters Maria and Fiona, brothers Dermot, Aidan and Fergal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Monday, October 13th from 6.30 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral will arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church on Tuesday for 11 am Requiem Mass https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Cremation will follow in Newlands Crematorium.

House private please.

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Margaret O Connell
Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Margaret O Connell (nee Crossan)

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her husband Michael, daughter Grainne, son Niall and all her brothers and sisters. Especially missed by her loving grandchildren Emily, Alex and Ava Rose, 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.

May Margaret Rest in Peace

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday, October 5th 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.

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Martin Brew
Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Martin Brew, Clonshannon, Clonsast, Rathangan, Offaly and formerly of Howth Junction, Kilbarrack Dublin.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his father Richard, mother Theresa and sister Lucy (recently deceased). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala (nee Kelly, late of Ballydavis, Portlaoise), daughter Edel, sons Richard and Khalib, brother William, sisters Noeleen and Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday, October 5th from 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of The Assumption The Heath, Portlaoise (eircode R32 TN88) on Monday at 11am. Funeral to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Creamatorium for Committal Service at 2:15pm.

Martin’s Requiem Mass will be streamed https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/the-heath-webcam/

 

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Nora (Noreen) Twomey
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating), Renard, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry and formerly of Ballina, Portlaoise.

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.

May Nora’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Ilionta 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 with Rosary at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 4th October at 12 noon in St. Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/. Burial afterwards in Ballyfin Cemetery   (R32 TD61).

 

 

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