The passing of Norah Myrtle Cole

The Diary has learned of the death of Norah Myrtle Cole (née Robins) of Sunnyhill, Kilcullen and formerly of Main Street, Portarlington, Co Laois, peacefully on 30 October 2025 in the company of her family in the wonderful care of Curragh Lawn Nursing Home. 

Dearly beloved wife and best friend of John, devoted mother of Myrtle, Edwina and Nicki and grandmother of Zoe, Zack, Ewan and Éabha, Norah is lovingly missed by sister Annie, brother Edwin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law Simon and Cormac, nieces, nephews and friends. Pre-deceased by son-in-law Brian.

Her funeral at St John’s Church, Yellow Bog, will be on Saturday, 1 November, arriving for a 2pm service. Interment will follow in the adjoining Churchyard.

House private. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Alzheimer Society.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.