Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas Dempsey
Portlaoise, Laois/Dublin
Thomas Dempsey, Portlaoise and formerly Dublin in his 82nd year. Will be sorely missed by his loving family, daughter Fiona and son, Mark and his wife, Katherine.
Thomas’s requiem Mass will take place on Friday 17th in The Church of the Assumption, The Heath (R32 TN88) at 12 noon which can be viewed on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie Followed by private cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium Dublin.
Michael (Mick) Carter
Brosna Lawns, Mullingar, Westmeath/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Carter – Brosna Lawns, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Mountmellick, Co Laois – January 13, 2025 (unexpectedly) at his home. Beloved husband and best friend of Geraldine (née McNamee); Michael will be very sadly missed by his wife, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Remembering also the deceased members of the Carter and McNamee families.
Reposing at Gilsenans Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Thursday, January 16th, from 9.45 am followed by removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King for Funeral Mass at 11 am. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial afterwards in Ballyglass Cemetery.
Bernadette (Bern) McRedmond
Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois
Bernadette (Bern) McRedmond, Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois and late of Grove House, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Died January 14th 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Bernie and Sheila, recently deceased sister Sheila, brothers Liam and Christy.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary (Moore), Margaret (Boyhan), Kathleen (Mulhall) and Chris, her brothers Michael, Frank and Donal, aunt Maidie (McGill), carer Evelyn, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, (Eircode R32TN84), Wednesday (Jan 15th) from 5pm to 8pm pausing for prayers at 7pm. Removal from Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home on Thursday morning (Jan 16th) to arrive at St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Bernadette’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link below: St. Edmund’s Church Castletown | Facebook
Nellie (Ellen) Brennan (née Rafter)
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Nellie (Ellen) Brennan (nee Rafter). St Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died January 12th 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and son Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving children, Tommy, Seamus, Eileen, Paddy, Paul and Claire, sisters Mary and Nan, brother Christy, daughters in law Maureen, Gabrielle, Ann and Eileen, sons in law Padraig and Joe, her dearly loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm until 8pm with rosary at 7:30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning from her residence at 11:30am to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 12 noon requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Richard Maybury
Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois
Richard passed away unexpectedly on the 10th January 2025, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father John.
Sadly missed by his son Richie, his beloved mother Margaret (Peg), sister Lily (Connolly), brother-in-law Eugene, niece Lisa, nephew John, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
eposing at Burkes Funeral Home Mountrath on Tuesday evening (14th Jan) from 6.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Wednesday morning (15th Jan) to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath, for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Raheen.
Richard’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Catherine (Tess) Stodel (née Dunne)
Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Laois
Catherine (Tess) Stodel, (Née Dunne), formerly of Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, & Portlaoise, & England. Passed away peacefully on the 10th of January 2025 in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack & her infant baby girl Leonora. Tess will be very sadly missed & lovingly remembered by her children Clara & Martin, & her son-in-law Mark, her cherished grandchildren Kyra, Floyd, Ethan & Alessia, her sisters Margaret, Nance, Carmel, Bernadette & Geraldine & her brothers PV & Brendan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the Heritage Centre, Main St., Clonaslee, on Thursday the 16th of January from 11:30am – 1:30pm, with removal to St Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, arriving for 2pm Funeral Mass. A private cremation will take place at a later date.
Tess’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
Josephine (Josie) Byrne (née Young)
Ballycleary, Castletown, Laois
Josephine (Josie) Byrne (Nee Young), Ballycleary, Castletown, Co. Laois, passed away January 11th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Joan, brothers Seamus and TJ.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tony, sons James and Colm, brothers Con, Ger and Liam, sister Breeda, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Josie’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Edmunds Church, Castletown on Wednesday (Jan 15th) for Funeral Mass at 11am which may be viewed on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/@St.EdmundsChurchCastleto-tw7el
Private Cremation will take place at a later date.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 14, 2025
