Anna Newth (née Hade), Mountrath Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Sunday 1 June surrounded by her family in her 99th year.

Ber Brennan, Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise and formerly Cobh Co. Cork passed away peacefully on Friday 16 May in the tender care of the staff of Suncroft Nursing Home, Kildare. Ber was the dearly loved mother to Sarah and Susan and infant Paul (rip).

Kathleen Bracken. (née O’Rourke), Dun Masc, Portlaoise and formerly Athy and London passed away peacefully on Saturday 3 May at Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Fionan.

Christine Ronan (née Whelan), Higgins Park, Fairgreen Village, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Wednesday 30 April at home surrounded by her loving family. Christine was predeceased by her son Daniel, father Patrick and sister Caroline.

Pat Tynan, Borris Little, Portlaoise passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday 28 April. Pat was predeceased by his father Ned, brother Brendan and his recently deceased father-in-law David Fleming.

Michael Early, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise died suddenly at his home on Tuesday 22 April. Michael was the son of the late Michael and Mary Brigid Early. Loving brother to John Early, Margaret Owens and Marie McLoughlin.

David Griffin (Griff), Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise and formerly of Idrone Park, Carlow passed away on Wednesday 23 April at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness bravely borne.

Karen Flynn, Forest Park, Portlaoise passed away on Friday 4 April. Karen was the cherished daughter of Alan and Sandie. Beloved sister to Vicky and Sue. Loving aunt to Lexi, Zac, Mike, Lenny and Taylor.

Mary Cardiff (née Phelan), late of Heathfields, Portlaoise; Asheville, Athy and Capoley, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Saturday 22 March in the loving care of her sister Angela, niece Susan and the staff of Maryborough Hospital, Portlaoise.

LAOIS County Council is considering landscaping the concrete area in front of Keegan’s Funeral Home in Portlaoise with biodiversity and pollinator friendly plants before the end of Summer.

Patricia Lynch, 18 Borris Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise on Sunday 2 March. Formerly of Laois County Council and Portlaoise Library.

Mícheál Conroy, Pallas Little, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 18 February surrounded by his loving family. Mícheál was the beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father to Michael, Marie, Brian and Carol.

John Hearns, Hillview, Portlaoise died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital on Saturday 8 February. Jon was predeceased by his sister Mary.

Jackie O`Neill (née Farrell) Parkside, Portlaoise and late of Brownstown the Curragh, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully on Saturday 1 February surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was the beloved wife of Arthur.

Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan, Portlaoise and formerly of Partick Street, Mountmellick, born in Colle San Magno, Frosinone, Italia.

Mary Conroy, Ross, Ballyfin passed away peacefully at Raheny Nursing Home on Monday 27 January. Mary was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Kate Conroy.

Betty Wilson (nee Keogh), Newpark, Portlaoise and late of Bank House, Main Street, Portlaoise died peacefully on Monday 27 January at Shaen Hospital.  Betty was the beloved wife of the late David.

Stella McHugh. Clondarrig. Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Friday 24 January surrounded by her loving family. Stella was the beloved wife of the late PJ and dearly loved mother to Olive, Carmel, John and Edel.

Jeremiah (Jerry) O'Connell, Alcantra, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly of Boula, Knocknagoshel, Co.

Louise Allen (née McGurk), Grattan Street, Portlaoise died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of Bernie and the staff of Ballard Nursing Home in her 104th year on Wednesday 15 January.

Alan O’Brien, Ashley Gardens, Portlaoise and of Maugheraboy, Sligo died peacefully at home following a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 14 January. Alan was the dearly loved husband of Sharon and adored dad of Ella and Molly.

John Burke, Ballyknockan, Portlaoise, passed away on Friday 10 January. John was the beloved husband of Brigid and much loved father of Alice, Joanna, John and Anita.

Margaret Byrne (née Styles), Boughlone, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise died peacefully on Saturday 4 January.

Ita Kennedy (née Murphy), Dunmasc, Portlaoise and late of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan and formerly Kennedy’s Chemist, Main Street, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Monday 23 December surrounded by her loving family.

Christine Saunders (née Dunne), Borris Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18 December surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Christine was the beloved wife of the late Tony.

Finbar Heneghan, Collier's Lane, Portlaoise and formerly of Bowgate Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo passed away very peacefully in the care of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise on Tuesday morning 10 December surrounded by his loving family.

Tony Curran, Liogard, Portlaoise and formerly Dungarvan, Co. Waterford died peacefully on Thursday 5 December surrounded by his loving family.  Tony was predeceased by his recently deceased son-in-law Damien Doheny.

Linda Dempsey (Nee Rintoul) passed away peacefully at her home at 4 Borris Court, Portlaoise on Wednesday 4 December. Linda was the beloved Mother to Serena, Keith and Stephen.

Jim Lalor, The Heath, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 19 November. Jim was the dearly loved husband to Mary. Loving father to Pat, Jimmy, Denis, Louise and Mark.

Annie McEvoy (née Culleton), Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughter Mary Bourke’s residence on Tuesday 19 November. Annie was the beloved wife of the late Pete.

May Carmel rest in peace

Ned passed away peacefully after an illness borne with dignity and love

Patrycja touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be held close.

Anne O’Reilly (née Delaney) Lakeglen, Portlaoise and late of Church Street, Kingscourt Co. Cavan passed away peacefully on Monday 28 October at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Joseph Ruth, Saint John’s Square, Portlaoise passed away at the age of 88 on Monday 21 October. Joseph was the son of the late Josephine Ryan.