Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Eades (née Pepper), Nuala Mary, BSc, PhD, late of Laois, Carlow and Dublin. Peacefully on 18th October 2026, surrounded by her family after a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her brother Vincent Pepper (2004, Australia) and her parents Leo and Alice (Lal) Pepper, late of Donaghmore, Co. Laois.

Beloved wife of Joe, cherished mother of Anne-Marie, Sandra and Darina. Adored grandmother of Fiona, Neeve, Giselle, André, Eliana, Alwyn and Saoirse.

Treasured mother-in-law of Matthias, Ghassan and Dónal. Deeply regretted by wonderful friends, neighbours and former colleagues of the Institute of Technology Carlow.

Reposing at Massey Brothers Funeral Home, Goatstown, D14X348 tomorrow, Tuesday, 20th October, 6pm – 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 21st October, at 11am in Church of St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea, Sandymount. Burial thereafter at Deansgrange Cemetery.

Abigail (Abbie) Murray (Nee Redmond), Derry House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Abbie who died in her 100th year on Monday 19th October 2026, very peacefully in the presence of her loving family under the excellent care of the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

Beloved wife of the late Sylvester and much-loved mother of Theresa, Abbie, Bernadette, predeceased by Maria Assumpta, Anne, Sean, Martin and recently deceased Willie.

Cherished grandmother of Heidi, Misty, Christopher, Aoife, Érin, Rónán, Morgan, Hugh, Seán, Frankie and great grandmother of Matilda, Marnie, Jasper, Sadie, Nancy, Myles, Saoirse and Oige.

Deeply regretted by her loving daughters, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Leo, Declan, Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends.

A special thank you to the incredible staff at St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick for all your loving care.

Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Tuesday 20th from 6pm. Recital of The Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis (R32 D899) on Wednesday 21st for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.

Molly Kavanagh (née Redmond), Bert, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Sunday 18th October, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by sisters Margaret and Kathleen and brother Joseph. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, sons and daughter Raymond, Padraig, Colm and Rosemary, grandchildren William, Ray, Roísin, Niall, Shane, Chloe, Lauren, Keelin, Aideen, Séan, Ellen, Annabel, Alex and John, son and daughters-in-law Mary, Karen, Kara, son-in-law Reggie, brother Jimmy and her sister Lucy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Molly will repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Mount Hawkins, Athy (R14 NX80) on Monday 19th October 5pm until the conclusion of prayers at 7pm.

Removal from her home on Tuesday morning to arrive at St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, Co. Kildare for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s (New) Cemetery.

House Private Please.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.