Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Ramsbottom
Ballinaclough, Timahoe, Laois
The death has occurred of Eileen Ramsbottom, St. Joseph’s Street Limerick, formerly Ballinaclough, Timahoe, Co. Laois. March 18th 2025, peacefully at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Predeceased by her parents Helena & John, brothers Paddy, Har, Jim, Jack, Ted, sisters Kathleen (Delaney), Sheila (Moran) & Carmel (Roche) and step sisters Margaret (Foyle) and Mary (Miller).
Eileen will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, close friends in Limerick, and extended family and friends.
Reposing at the home of Helen Ramsbottom Shortall (niece), Rath, Timahoe, Co. Laois, R32 AE92 from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday 19th March followed by Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday 20th March to St. Michael’s Church, Timahoe for funeral mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Frances Duff (née Brophy)
Ballyknockan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32KV63
Frances Duff (nee Brophy) Ballyknockan, Portlaoise R32KV63. March 18th 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Dearly loved mother to Mary, Richard, Frances, Carmel, Anne and Olive. Cherished grandmother to Jane, Paul, Tomás, Ríona, Hannah, James, Eoin, Fionn, Dónal, Seán, Padraig, Emma and Tom. Predeceased by her sisters Mary and Sr. Catherine and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother John, sisters Sinclair, Helena and Bridget, sons in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her family residence on Wednesday from 3pm with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 11am requiem mass. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Mary Kiely (née Doyle)
Mountrath, Laois
Mary passed away on 17th March 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe and daughter Sheila.
Deeply regretted by her children Agnes, John, Robert and Thomas. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Shauna, Jamie, Emma, Rachel and Niamh, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Amanda, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at her son John’s home (R32 XY13) Mountrath on Wednesday evening (March 19th) from 3.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Thursday morning (March 20th) to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
House private on Thursday morning please.
Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
Jack Bergin
Gash, Castletown, Laois
Jack Bergin, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died March 16th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Lil), parents James and Annie, brother Fintan, sisters Marie and Sheila.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, son John, daughters Paula and Amanda, brothers Seamie, Michael, Peter and Murty, his 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sons in law Thomas and Richard, daughter in law Kathleen, sisters in law, brother in law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his daughter Amanda’s home, Pike of Rushall (Eircode R32W5Y9) Tuesday (March 18th) from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his home Gash Court, Castletown to St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown, Wednesday (March 19th) for evening prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass Thursday morning (March 20th) at 11am in St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown, followed by burial in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.
Peter Thomas Alley
Donaghmore, Laois
Peter Thomas Alley, Donaghmore, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, March 14th. 2025, suddenly in the loving care of Prague House, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Peter George Alley and Gertrude (Finnamore).
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son’s Philip and Mark, their mother Sandra, their partners Amanda and Pre, grandsons Jayson, Cian and Oran, brothers George and Gordon, sister Iris, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends
Reposing at O’Sullivan’s funeral home Rathdowney (Eircode R32 NY24) on Wednesday March 19th. from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Removal on Thursday to St. Patrick’s Church, Donaghmore, arriving for funeral service at 2.30. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Jake Malone
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Jake Malone, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caring staff at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
Jake started her Dharma spiritual journey on March 15th. 2025.
Deeply missed by her siblings Helene, Gerry, John, Caroline, Pat, Anna-Marie, Kate and Aideen, extended family and many dear friends.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Sheila and baby brother Sylvester.
A celebration of Jake’s life will take place on Tuesday March 18th. In Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) Harold’s Cross, Dublin (Eircode D6W HY98) at 4 pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
