Pat Purcell, Killeshin, Laois/8 Kennedy St, Carlow town, passed away peacefully on 12 September at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Gemma Wiseley, 16 Meadowbrook, Rosenallis, Laois, died on 11 September. Predeceased by her father Joe and brother Joseph.

Gemma Wiseley, 16 Meadowbrook, Rosenallis, Laois died on 11 September. Predeceased by her father Joe and brother Joseph.

Michael Sims, Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois/Ballinakill, Laois died at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Wednesday 10 September. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Maureen, his infant brother and his brother Joe.

Arthur Moynan, Hillview, Woodstown, Co Waterford and formerly of Durrow, Laois, passed away on 9 September, aged 105. Predeceased by his beloved wife Agnes (nee Hutchinson).

Annette Reilly (née Loughlin), Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of 1 Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois died peacefully on 10 September, in the loving care of the staff at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

The death has occurred of Agnes Mary Whelan (née Lawless), O' Moore Place, Portlaoise/Castletown/Stradbally, Laois.

Martin Powders, Ballytegan, Ridge Rd, Portlaoise, Laois, died on 9 September. Predeceased by his wife Marie. Deeply regretted by his nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Bridget Boyle (née Ward), 1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois and formerly 20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Laois and Tuam, Co Galway died suddenly at her residence on 7 September.

Sheila Callaghan, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Lucan, Co Dublin died peacefully on 9 September, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

The death occurred suddenly at her residence, on 7 September, of Bridget Boyle (née Ward), 1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois and formerly 20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Laois and Tuam, Co Galway.

Geraldine Marum-Crossan, Lake Drive, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Naas, Co Kildare died peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on 9 September. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Ann, brother Raymond and nephew Stephen.

Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O'Kelly), Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, passed away on 8 September. Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony.

William (Billy) Mulhall, Coolnacarte, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on Saturday 6 September in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.

Mary Hannan (née Handcock), Goatstown, Dublin and formerly Coolrain, Laois died peacefully on 5 September in The Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, sister of Sloane (Antrim) and Violet (Donegal).

Patrick (Pat) Fitzsimons, Racehill Cresent, Ashbourne, Meath and formerly of Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully at St James’s Hospital, Dublin on 5 September.

Gerard England, Ballaghmore House, Ballaghmore, Laois/ Roscrea, Tipperary passed away peacefully at home on 4 September, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour.

Tony Kelly, Ballyrider, Stradbally, Laois and formerly The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 5 September, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Tullamore after a long illness.

Canice Farrell, Knockatrina House, Durrow, Laois and formerly of Damerstown, Castlecomer, Kilkenny passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday 4 September. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters.

Patrick (Pat) Delaney, Saint John's Square, Portlaoise, Laois died suddenly at home on 2 September. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Paddy Delaney and sister Kathleen.