Bereavement Notices

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

Patricia Farren (née Clarke)

Portstewart, Derry / Stradone, Cavan

Farren (nee Clarke) Patricia (Portstewart, Co. Derry and Drumrath, Stradone, Co. Cavan), September 23 2020, peacefully at her home in Portstewart with her devoted husband Sean by her side.

Surrounded by her children Orla, Ciara, Niamh and Ronan, and in spirit by her sons-in-law Alex and Paul, daughter-in-law Sile, and her grandchildren Nora, Anna, Oona, Catrina and Bobby.

Will be deeply missed by wider Farren and Clarke families and all those who knew her and benefited from her wisdom, wit and compassion.

Sincere thanks from all the Farren family to the carers, nurses, and doctors who cared for Patricia.

Funeral in Star of the Sea, Portstewart on Friday, 25 Sept., at 11am, which can be viewed via portstewartparish.co.uk for those unable to travel or attend in present circumstances.

Burial to follow in her native Laragh, Stradone, Co. Cavan where she will rest alongside her parents Patrick and Mary.

Kathleen Gillick

Dunancory, Virginia, Cavan / Cavan Town, Cavan

The death has occurred, peacefully, of Kathleen Gillick, Cavan and formerly Dunancory, Virginia, Co. Cavan, on 24 September, 2020. Predeceased by her brothers P.J., Benny and Tom.

Much loved sister of Una. Deeply regretted by her sister, cousins, relatives and friends.

Removal from Matthews' Funeral Home on Saturday morning, arriving to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Virginia Old Cemetery.

In compliance with the current government and HSE guidelines, the Funeral will be limited to 50 people.

Please ensure social distancing and that public health advice is adhered to.

Francis (Frank) Keogh

Teravera, Glaslough, Monaghan, H18 H343 / Kilnaleck, Cavan

The death has occurred of Francis (Frank) Keogh, Teravera, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and formerly Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Thursday 24th September, peacefully, at St Christopher's Hospice, Cavan.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Deirdre, son in law Cathal and grandchildren Luke & Eve.

Lovingly remembered by his sisters Maura, Maggie, Nancy & Rosie, brothers Eamon, Liam, Tom, Pat, Peter & Martin and his many nephews and nieces in Cavan and Wales.

Due to current restrictions, Frank's residence will be private.

Frank's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th September, at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Tyholland, in the presence of his family and close friends only.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to St.Christopher's Hospice, Cavan c/o any family member or Peter McMahon, McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale.

Ambrose Smith

Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

Smith Ambrose (Western Australia and formerly of Gallonbawn, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan) September 2nd 2020 (Suddenly) in Western Australia.

Son of the late Annie Teresa and Patrick Smith, beloved brother of Tommy (Dublin), Kathleen (Detroit), Sr. Geraldine (Bon Secours, Lucan), Phyllis (Gallonbawn) and the late Fr. Pat (Arizona) and Sr. Stella (Bridie) (Bon Secours, Glasnevin).

Deeply mourned by his sisters, brothers, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Kay, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements were made in Australia.

The family would appreciate those that knew Ambrose, would light a candle in his memory.

Monica Tighe (née Boylan)

126 Strand Road, Portmarnock, Dublin / Kilnaleck, Cavan

Monica Tighe (nee Boylan) 126 Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and late of Church Road, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan. Thursday, 24th September 2020.

Pre-deceased by her parents Kevin and Lyla and her brother Oliver.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Richard, children; Sonya, Anne and Kevin, son-in-law Sean, daughter-in-law Eimear, grandchildren; Cian, Fionn, Corey, Sadie, Mya, Jade and Daisy, her relatives and friends.

Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck on Friday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Kilnaleck at 2pm followed by Cremation.

In compliance with current Government & HSE guidelines, the Funeral will be limited to 50 people. Please ensure social distancing is adhered too at all times.

Angela Macken (née Prunty)

New York and late of Ballincurry, Drumlish, Longford / Ballymahon, Longford

Peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family, following a long illness.

Predeceased by her sister Teresa.

Angela is survived by her beloved husband Patrick (formerly Ballymahon), children Emmett, Brian and Jennifer, their spouses Paige, Amy and Justin, grandchildren Grace, Alice, Kathryn, Patrick, Liam, Jack and Garrett, sisters Mary and Bernadette, brothers Michael, John and Joe, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass and burial will take place in New York.

The family will be forever grateful to Kathleen Prunty, Margaret Caherly, Kathleen Devine, Carmel Boyle and Orla McSweeney for the wonderful care, love, compassion and unbelievable commitment they gave Angela.

Lena Foy (née Gilmore)

St.Joseph`s Villas, Athboy, Meath

The death has occurred of Lena Foy (nee Gilmore) peacefully in her 99th year, in the tender loving care of the staff of St.Colmcille's Nursing Home, Kells.

Pre-deceased by her husband Jim, daughter Mona, sons-in-law Edmond and Jim.

Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Paddy, Seamus, Anthony, daughters May (Holland), Josie (Kelly), Noeleen (Quinn) & Carmel (McDermott), daughters-in-law Julie, Marlene, Gillian, sons-in-law Mattie & Michael, grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and all the staff and residence of St.Colmcille's Nursing Home.

Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, O'Growney St., Athboy from 5pm until 7pm this Friday evening.

Face masks and social distancing to be adhered to at all times.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning in St.James' Church, Athboy at 10 am (Restricted to 50 people max) followed by burial in St.James' Cemetery.

Lena's Funeral cortege will travel from the Church via Connaught Street to St.James' Cemetery.

In compliance with current government and HSE guidelines funeral is restricted to Family members.

Betty Joyce (née McGrath)

Mocklershill, Fethard, Tipperary / Oldcastle, Meath

Joyce (née McGrath), Betty, Mitcham, Surrey and formerly of Annagh, Oldcastle, Co. Meath and late of Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home, Mocklershill, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Seamus Joyce (Derradda East, Recess, Co. Galway).

Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters, Paul, Elizabeth, John and Angela, her brother Jimmy and sisters Olive and Mary, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

In accordance with Government and HSE guidelines, the funeral will be attended by family and close friends.

The Funeral will arrive at St Patrick's Church, Recess, Co. Galway, on Friday, September 25th, at 2pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 o clock in Recess followed by burial in Ballinafad Cemetery.

Elizabeth Reilly (née Farrelly)

St. Brigid's Terrace, Oldcastle, Meath

Elizabeth Reilly (nee Farrelly), St. Brigid’s Terrace, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. 23/09/20.

Peacefully in Navan Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John, brothers Joe and John, sisters Kitty, Mary and Nell.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, sons Patrick and Micheal, daughter Geraldine, daughter-in-law Yvonne, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Nicole, Shane, Leona, Dylan, brother Jimmy (New Zealand), cousins, extended family and friends.

Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle on Friday for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in local cemetery. House Private Please.

In keeping with the current government guidelines and HSE guidelines, please observe Covid19 restrictions.

Funeral Mass can be streamed live at 11am on Friday in St. Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle, https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/st-brigids-church-oldcastle.

Francis (Frank) Keogh

Teravera, Glaslough, Monaghan, H18 H343 / Kilnaleck, Cavan

The death has occurred of Francis (Frank) Keogh, Teravera, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and formerly Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Thursday 24th September, peacefully, at St Christopher's Hospice, Cavan.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Deirdre, son in law Cathal and grandchildren Luke & Eve.

Lovingly remembered by his sisters Maura, Maggie, Nancy & Rosie, brothers Eamon, Liam, Tom, Pat, Peter & Martin and his many nephews and nieces in Cavan and Wales.

Due to current restrictions, Frank's residence will be private. Frank's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th September, at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Tyholland, in the presence of his family and close friends only.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to St.Christopher's Hospice, Cavan c/o any family member or Peter McMahon, McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale.

Tina Sweeney

35 Mulladuff, Smithborough, Monaghan

Tina passed away suddenly today Thursday, 24th September.

Predeceased by her best friend Bill. Beloved daughter of Carmel and Sean and sister of Niall and Sean.

Tina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her Partner Lee, parents, brothers, sister-in-law Oriane, Nialls partner Biddy, aunts, uncles, cousins extended family and by all who knew and loved her.

House Strictly Private Please.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Margaret Corr (née Mc Guigan)

Acres, Knockatallon, Monaghan

Margaret Corr (nee Mc Guigan) of Skeatry. Peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Denis, brothers James Eddie, Michael, Bernard and Peter, sisters Mary(Murray) and Kathleen (Mc Kenna).

Margaret will be sadly missed by her son Séan, daughter Mairéad, brother John, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Due to continued restrictions on public gatherings the house is strictly private by request.

For those who wish to attend but cannot, please feel free to leave a message in the condolence section below. Margaret's Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the presence of her family only.

The funeral cortege will travel from the family home on Friday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Urbleshanny for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.