Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint,grandsons Craig,Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother Ray
Dearly loved mother to Michael, Martina, Fint, Trisha, Joe, Denise, Bernard and Leanne. Loving sister to Tom, Camillus, Leo, Andrew, Alex and Maura. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours
Full arrangements will be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Thomas (Tom) Creagh
Johnstown Rd., Rathdowney, Laois
Thomas (Tom) Creagh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois March 1st. 2025, suddenly but peacefully at home. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Joan, his adored children Sarah and Jake, Sarah’s partner Lee, sisters Myra (O’Dea), Catherine and Nadette, Nadette’s partner Tom, brothers-in-law Seàn and Michael, sisters-in-law Claire and Pauline, nieces, nephews, aunts, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney (Eircode R32 A6Y7) on Wednesday, March 5th, from 3 o’clock pausing for prayers at 8 o’clock. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be placed on the page provided below. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Tom’s funeral mass can be viewed by pressing the link to follow. House private on Thursday morning please.
Kathleen Gibson
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Gibson, Emmet Street, Mountmellick died March 2nd 2025 in the loving and tender care of the staff at St.Vincent’s Community Nursing Home Mountmellick.
Daughter of The Late Kieran and Kitty Gibson. Predeceased by her sister Ann.
Deeply regretted by her brother -in-law Tom O’Sullivan and her nephews Kieran and his wife Mairead, Brendan and his wife Tracy and Thomas and his wife Veronica, cousins, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Patricia Lynch
Borris Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Patricia Lynch. 18 Borris Road, Portlaoise, peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home. Formerly of Laois County Council and Portlaoise Library. Predeceased by her sisters Mary (chiropodist) and Eileen. Deeply regretted by her sister Clare and brother in law Tom O’ Connor (Knocknagoshel) cousins, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral Home from 6.30pm until 8pm with on this Monday evening, Rosary at 7.30pm. Burial on Tuesday after 11am Mass in Sts Peter and Paul Cemetery. House private please.
