Bereavement Notices

Details of those who have sadly passed away recently in the locality. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

Jim Comiskey

Behey, Arva, Cavan

Comiskey, Behey, Arva, Co. Cavan, September 19th 2020 at Cavan General Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his brothers John, Tom and Michael, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Agnes.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Tuesday morning in Coronea Church with burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, Jim's Funeral will be private to family and friends only, please.

Mary Jo Smith

Lishenry, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan / Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Michael and son Noel, Pullafree.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughters Máirín McInerney, Pullabawn, Cavan, Síobhan Smith, Greaghadusson, Killinkere, Bernadette Smith, Longford and son Michéal, Lishenry, son-in-law Kevin and Pat, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Annmarie, twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and many friends.

Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck, Monday 21st, from 6pm until 9pm.

Removal from her home to St. Matthew's Church, Crosskeys, for Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

In accordance with Government and H.S.E guidelines the Funeral will be private to family, neighbours and close friends, please.

Des Lynch

Newborough, Gorey, Wexford / Ballinteer, Dublin / Carrigallen, Leitrim

Des Lynch (Retired member An Garda Síochána), Newborough, Gorey and formerly Ballinteer, Co. Dublin and Carrigallen, Co.Leitrim.

Peacefully on the 19th Sept. 2020, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Gorey District Hospital.

Des will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Phil, sons Ciaran, Eoin and Gus, daughters Una and Claire, brother John, sister Anna Rose, grandchildren Thomas, Anna, Orla, Ellie, Evie and Evan, great-grandchildren Seanie and Liam, daughters in-law Michelle and Gill, Una's partner Dave, the extended family, relatives and friends. We also remember his late brother PC and sister Babs.

Due to the current restrictions a private Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday (22nd Sept) at 2pm in St John The Evangelist Church, Ballinteer, followed by a private committal ceremony at 3.45pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-church-ballinteer.

The Committal can be viewed on www.vimeo.com/event/139693.

No flowers please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/.

Deirdre Meehan (née McGovern)

Camagh, Ballinamore, Leitrim

Formerly Fernleigh, Sandyford, Dublin and Church Street Ballinamore.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Kevin, her parents Josie and Seddie, her sisters Mary and Briege, her brothers Frank and Gerard, her nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Full funeral arrangements later.

The families appreciate your understanding, sympathy and support at this sad time.

Augusta Fox (née Gately)

Corballis House, Ballivor, Meath / Dysart, Roscommon

Augusta Fox (nee Gately) Corballis House, Ballivor, Co. Meath and formerly Dysart, Co. Roscommon, 19th September 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Beaufort Nursing Home, Navan, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and loving mother of Joe, Mary, Richard, Anne, Bernard, Monica, Ursula and Edmund.

Devoted Granny to her fourteen grandchildren. Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by her family, daughters in law Colette, Sharon and Grace, sons in law Peter, Philip and Michael, brother in law Anthony, sister in law Teresa, niece Majella, nephews Martin and Tony, her extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Saint Dympna's Church, Kildalkey. The funeral mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/MeathFuneralsLive

In keeping with Government guidelines attendance will be limited to family members only (50 persons). Burial afterwards in Saint Dympna's Cemetery.

Nuala Campbell (née Bushell)

Kells, Meath / Boyle, Roscommon

Nuala Campbell (née Bushell), Kells, Co. Meath and Boyle Co. Roscommon.

September 17th 2020, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

Beloved mother of Michelle and Shane.

She will be sadly missed by her loving family and their partners, granddaughter Amelie, sisters Deirdre and Sheila, brothers Fergus and Ronan, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Monday morning from 10.30 o’clock until 11.30 o’clock, followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in Kileenan Cemetery, Knockvicar.

Reposing and Funeral Mass confined to family and close friends only, please (adhering at all times to guidelines in respect of hand hygiene, wearing of face masks and social distancing).

The family appreciate your sympathy, respect, support and understanding at this time.

John Berry

Late of 20 Greenhills, Athy, Kildare / Monaghan

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy.

Deeply regretted by Mary, daughters Jennifer, Deborah, Denise and Tracey, son John, sisters Helen, Peggy and Gladys, brother Cecil, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A private family repose will take place in Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy today Monday between 6pm to 8pm.

A private family funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon in St. Michael's Parish Church, Carlow Road, Athy. (Limited to 50 people).

Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Helena Martin (née Rafferty)

The Inn, Newbliss, Monaghan

Helena passed away, peacefully, at home in the loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her husband Mick, sister Nora, brothers Hugh, Seamus, Vincent and Christy.

Cherished mother of Marie (Jim), Helena, Deirdre, Fabiola (Brendan), Norah and Vincent.

Helena will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, son, adored grandchildren, Finnían, Micheál, Conall, Deirdre, Ornagh, Ava, Ultán and Áogan, son-in-law Tommy (Smith), daughter-in-law Emma (Hanratty), sister Lily, brothers Sean and Terry, sisters-in-law Ann, Margaret, Etty and Bridie, nieces, nephews, extended family and by all who knew and loved her.

Helena will be resting at the family home.

Due to the continued restrictions on public gatherings, Helena's Funeral Mass will take place in the presence of her family on Wednesday 23rd in St. Laobhín's Chapel, Killeevan, at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private to family and friends, please.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link - www.mcnmedia.tv Monaghan and scroll down to Killeevan.

Bridget McVeigh (née Daly)

Cormoy, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Bridget McVeigh (née Daly), Cormoy, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, peacefully at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Castleblayney Friday 18th September 2020.

Predeceased by her brother Peadar.

Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered by her heartbroken husband Anthony, sons Mark, Leonard and daughter Caroline, daughter-in-law Alison, sisters Patricia, Alice, Margaret and Josephine, her grandchildren Ashleigh, Patrick, Grace, Lucy and Conor, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Reposing on Sunday privately at her residence to family and close friends.

Bridget’s funeral cortège will travel from her residence on Monday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Lisdoonan for Requiem Mass at 11am which will be celebrated in the presence of her family and close friends in accordance with current guidelines.

Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Donations, if desired, to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association c/o the donation box and/or Deery's Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.

Edward (Ned) Nolan

Fore, Castlepollard, Westmeath

Edward (Ned) Nolan (Nolan Engineering), Fore, Castlepollard, Co.Westmeath, September 19th 2020, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family.

Beloved husband of Roisin, loving father of Stephen, David and Jenny and wonderful Ga Ga to Conor, Keela, Aoibhinn, Emily and Evie.

Ned will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, his daughters in law Aisling and Sarita, son in law Paul, brothers Paddy, Harry and Christy, sister Marian, brother in law, sisters in law, and extended family and friends.

In keeping with current government guidelines regarding public gatherings Ned's funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 in St. Feichin's Church, Fore, at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations if desired to North Westmeath Hospice or the Irish Cancer society.

Family flowers only please. House Strictly Private please.