Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Cuddy
Ballinrally, Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Martin Cuddy, Ballinrally, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on the 21st January 2025 peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Sheila, sister Teresa and brother Joe. Survived by his brother Oliver, sisters Mary Leeman, Sheila Dowling, Rita Keenan, and Carmel Waters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Thomas O’Connor
Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Kerry/Abbeyfeale, Limerick/Mountmellick, Laois
Thomas O’Connor, 1 Lord Edward St, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and late of Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Thomas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Tallaght University Hospital on Sunday 19th January 2025 after being taken ill suddenly the previous Friday.
Thomas is predeceased by his father Jimmy, his mother Betty and his baby sister Carmel.
Thomas, adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle and grand-uncle is dearly missed by his heartbroken family: his son Timothy, daughter-in-law Gemma, his grandchildren, Mireya, Tierni, Cillian and Torryn, his brothers John and Jim, sisters Mary Jo, his twin sister Eileen, Leisha and Trina, his brothers-in-law; Neilus, Eddie, Charles and Conny, sister-in-law Noreen and Jim’s partner Ruth, his nieces and nephews, his aunt-in-law Nora, his girlfriend Rita, his relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, 23rd January from 6.00 p.m. until 8.00p.m.
Funeral arriving at St. Brigid’s Church Duagh on Friday, 24th January for Requiem Mass at 12.00 p.m.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the following link:
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh
Burial afterwards in Gale Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel.
Kathleen King (née Delaney)
Curragh, Rosemount, Moate, Westmeath/Ballinakill, Laois
Kathleen King (née Delaney); Curragh, Rosemount, Moate, and late of Ballinakill (Brandra, Attanagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois). Peacefully on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her family, after a long illness borne with her characteristic courage, determination, and grace.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Anna. Lovingly remembered by her husband Con, sons Thomas and Liam, daughters Anne Marie (Anna) and Carmel, granddaughters Lara and Elise, brothers Jim, Pat, John, Philip and Liam, sisters Mary and Anna, son-in-law Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Thomas Church, Rosemount, this Thursday 23rd from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral mass on Friday, 24th, at 12 (noon). Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Kathleen’s funeral mass can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-thomas-the-apostle-rosemount
Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot do so, may leave a message of condolence in the section below. Alternatively, private messages of condolence or enquiries can be sent to info@hughflynnfuneraldirectors.ie
Donations if desired to the Friends of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
Betty Maher (née O’Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois), January 16th, 2025, unexpectedly at home, after a short illness bravely borne.
Beloved wife of Seán and much loved mother to Mary, Pat, Deirdre, Denise, Seán, Sandra and Karen.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved grandchildren Niamh, Seán, David, James, Hannah, Jack, Thomas, Leah, Cian, Aaron, Sophia and Alex, brothers Martin, Seán and Jackie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours in Dublin and Rathdowney.
Reposing at her family home on Thursday (January 23rd) from 12 o’c until 8 o’c. Removal on Friday (January 24th) to The Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass and afterwards to Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, https://casa.ie/get-involved/donating/ or to St. Vincent’s Ward https://www.materfoundation.ie/donate/
Nancy (Anne) Stapleton (née Maher)
Maudlin Street, Thomastown, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of Nancy (Anne) Stapleton ńee Maher, Maudlin Street Thomastown, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 20th January 2025.
Predeceased by her Husband John, brothers and sisters and her daughter-in-law Siobhan. Sadly missed by her sons Tony, Peter and Ray, daughters Una, Ann and Sally, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Sons and daughters-in-law, Nieces and Nephews and extended family and friends.
Reposing at her residence from 3pm on Wednesday 22nd January with prayers at 6pm followed by removal to the Church of the Assumption Thomastown for evening prayers. Requiem mass on Thursday 23rd January at 11am followed by burial in St Mary’s New cemetery Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
Family Flowers only please, donations to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care team and the Irish Motor Neurone disease Association, donations box will be available. A message of sympathy can be left by using the Condolence option below. Funeral mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
Nora Dowling (née Kealy)
Gortahile, Crettyard, Carlow/Crettyard, Laois
Nora Dowling (née Kealy) of Gortahile, Crettyard, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 20th, 2025, at Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally, Co Laois,
Beloved wife of the late Michael and much loved mother of Willie, Julia, Ollie and Kathy and cherished sister of Margaret and the late John and Kitty
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren Kevin, Alana and Jennifer, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Jan, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Carpenter’s Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 4pm on Wednesday, January 22nd, concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Removal from there on Thursday at 10.15am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co. Laois, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Tunde (Christopher) Nwagwe
Tallyho, Grennan Attanagh, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, his brother Ike and family, the Moylan family, the family in Nigeria especially Ngozi and Uche, neighbours friends and relatives from around the world.
Reposing in the Chapel of Rest adjoining the Church of the Most Holy Rosary Abbeyleix from 4pm. with Rosary at 7pm on Tuesday the 21st of January. Removal to Holy Trinity Church Durrow Co Laois on Wednesday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Michael Hanbury
New Mill Court, Canal Road, Portarlington, Laois/Clonbullogue, Offaly
Formerly of Clonroosk, Clonbullogue County Offaly. Died on Thursday 16th January unexpectedly at his residence.
Predeceased by his partner Helen, his parents Joseph and Mary, sisters Margaret (Joyce), Annie (Cosgrove), Marie, brothers Joseph and Peter and nephew Sean Paul Byrne.
Michael is sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends including those who cared for Michael.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8:30pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning at 10am (travelling via his residence) arriving The Carmelites Church Kildare Town (eircode R51 K379) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Coolegegan Cemetery, Clonbullogue.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://churchcamlive.ie/carmelite-friary-church-kildare/
Breda Campion (née O’Gorman)
Dunboyne, Meath/Abbeyleix, Laois
CAMPION (née O’Gorman) (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Rathdown Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 and previously of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) January 18th 2025 peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown.
Breda (Brigid), beloved wife of the late Loughlin and loving mother of Noreen, Sally, Brian, Siobhan and Eoin and a devoted grandmother to Sarah, Stephen, Aisling, Rachael, Adam, Eoin, Ben, Niamh, Alex and Mia and adored great-grandmother to Isabel, Brooke, Harry, Arlo and Esmae.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sister Sally, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Joe, Paul and Stephen, daughter-in-law Jean, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at her residence in Dunboyne on (Tuesday 21st) from 5 pm to 7pm. Removal on (Wednesday 22nd) morning to S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Rooske cemetery, Dunboyne.
Breda’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on (Wednesday) morning
Áine Kainz (née Walsh)
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Áine Mary Kainz passed away on 14th January 2025 in Vienna surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret (Walsh) and her sisters Sheila, Máiréad, Maire and Deirdre.
Áine is deeply loved and missed by her husband Wolfgang, her daughters Marie-Theres and Stephanie, her son Patrick, her son-in-law Angelo, her daughter-in-law Monika, her grandchildren Hana, Filip, Anna-Sophie and Lena, relatives, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday 29th January at 1.30 pm at the Cemetry St. Helena 7a Steinbruchgasse in Baden bei Wien.
Donations if desired to the dementia association PROMENZ (AT08 2011 1837 3687 3800).
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
