RIP: Tributes to ‘truly lovely’ Offaly man who died following accident
Warm tributes have been paid to Joseph (Joe) Campbell, a former resident of Ballinagar and much-loved person in the Killurin community through his work.
Killurin Community Alert and Development Group wrote in condolences on RIP.ie: “We were very saddened and shocked to hear about the unexpected and untimely passing of Joe. Joe was a truly lovely man who always had time for a chat with the people of Killurin.
“His work in keeping the grounds at Killurin pitch was so well appreciated and won’t be forgotten - the place was immaculate with Joe around. He will be very sadly missed and all of KCAD offer their most heartfelt condolences to his family, especially his wife Mary and their son Mark, his friends and neighbours, colleagues and all who knew him, at this very sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” they added.
Ballinagar Community facebook page shared his funeral notice and said: “It is with great sadness that we share the RIP obituary of the late Joseph Campbell. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joseph’s family, relatives and friends at this very sad time. May he rest in eternal peace.”
His death notice on RIP.ie read: “Joseph (Joe) Campbell, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Co. Laois & formerly of Ballinagar, Co. Offaly. Died the 24th of August 2026, peacefully following an accident, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff of the ICU department at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his son Darren and his parents Joe and Anne.
“Dearly missed by his loving wife Mary (née Conroy) and his adoring son Mark. Joe will be sadly missed by his brothers & their spouses Michael (Rita) & Sean (Anna), his sisters & their spouses Eileen (Jim) & Mary (Joe), his uncle Hughie Gleeson Kilcormac, aged 93, his brother-in-law Brendan & Anne Conroy, nieces, nephews Michael Jr, John (Godson), Keith, Laura, Ruairí, Hannah, Kellyanne, LisaMarie, Conor, David, Benny & Chloe, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours, friends, his work colleagues in Offaly Local Development & the community of Killurin, Co. Offaly.
“May Joe's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
“Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home Harbour Street, Tullamore, on Wednesday the 26th of August from 6:30 - 8:30pm with Rosary at 8:30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday the 27th of August at 1pm in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee. Joe's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
“Joe’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time”.
In condolences paid to him, many remarked on his friendly nature and chats at the pitch in Killurin.
“Sending deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Joe’s Wife Mary, his Son Mark and all the Campbell Family. Joe was a gentleman and good friend he will be sadly missed by all of us at Offaly Local Development Company and his friends on the Rural Social Scheme,” wrote Catherine Dunne (RSS Supervisor OLDC) in condolences.