Ronnie passed away peacefully on Friday 30th October at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise after a brief illness. Husband of the late Teresa (nee McGoldrick) Mountrath County Laois. Predeceased by his parents George and Annie Ridgeway (Garryhinch), his brother Harry (Rathcoole, Dublin) and sister Lillian (Bentley) Mountmellick. He will be sadly missed by his children Olivia, Honor and Justin, sister Ann (Tinkler) and brother Ivor (Garryhinch), nieces, nephews, members of the Ridgeway and McGoldrick families and his wide circle of friends and neighbours.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the care provided to Ronnie in recent months especially Aisling Horan (public health nurse), the primary care team in Portarlington, his carers and the staff of Portlaoise Hospital.
May Ronnie Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening from 4;30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 9:20am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 10am Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Ronnie’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
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The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Date Published:
Saturday 31st October 2026
Date of Death:
Friday 30th October 2026
