Bereavement Notices

Details of those who have sadly passed away in our local community. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

Sr. Nora Chambers

Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Cavan Town, Cavan / Balla, Mayo

Sr. Nora Chambers, Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Cavan and formerly Rathduff, Balla, Co. Mayo and on Mission in South Africa, Kenya and Ireland, October 15th 2020, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at College View Nursing Home, Cavan, in her 97th year.

Predeceased by her Parents John and Maria, brothers Pat, Michael, John, Frank and Martin and sisters Margaret and Mary.

Sr. Nora will be very sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, her extended family, the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, all her other relatives and friends.

Sr. Nora’s Funeral Mass will be concelebrated on Saturday morning, October 17th, in the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim, Cavan at 11.30am followed by burial in the Convent plot in Cullies Cemetery.

Due to current Government and HSE restrictions, Sr. Nora’s Funeral Mass and burial will be private to the Holy Rosary Sisters and family.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the web cam at https://cavantownparish.com/.

Sr. Nora’s family and the Holy Rosary Sisters would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time.

Patrick (Patsy) Lynch

Feagh, Mullagh, Meath / Mullagh, Cavan

Patrick (Patsy) Lynch, Feagh, Mullagh, Kells, Co. Meath. Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital, Friday 16th October.

Beloved husband of the late Miriam and predeceased by his cherished son Alan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving children Caroline and Patrick (Foster), his daughters-in-law Karen and Sandra, Caroline's partner Darren, Patrick's partner Jean, his brother John (Birmingham, UK), his adored grandchildren Cian, Ellie, Aaron, Danny and Jake, brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many good friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home, with removal to The Church of The Assumption, Moynalty to arrive Saturday at 6pm. Requiem Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Given the current exceptional circumstances and to protect the welfare of everyone dear to Patsy, his home, removal and Funeral Mass will be private to family only.

Patsy's family thank you all for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.

Patsy's removal cortege will depart his home on Saturday at 5:30pm sharp travelling via Maxwells Cross/Carolans Cross, Rosehill and Lower Main St, Mullagh to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Moynalty for 6pm.

Sean Archbold

5 St. Patrick's Terrace, Granard, Longford

Sean will be sadly missed by his loving son Patrick, parents Gerry and Maeve, sisters Paula, Sharon, Anne, Eimer and Niamh, brother kevin, brother-in-law, his nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Due to current restrictions a private family funeral will take place for Sean. Sean's family would like to thank you for your thoughts and understanding at this difficult time.

Gerard Nelson

Newcastle Upon Tyne and formerly of Kilmainham, Kells, Meath

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of Gerard Nelson in England.

Gerard will be greatly missed and forever loved by his family and friends both in Kells and in England.

Gerard's funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Arnott Stewart

Drum Village, Drum, Monaghan

Peacefully, on Friday, 16th October 2020, at his home.

Arnott will be dearly missed by his loving wife Barbara.

Funeral service in his home, on Sunday, 18th October, at 2pm.

Interment afterwards in First Drum Presbyterian graveyard.

House strictly private please.

Donations in memory of Arnott, if so desired to, Cavan-Monaghan Palliative Care, (Cheques made payable to same), C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan.

The current social distancing and Covid 19 guidelines must be adhered to at all times.

Maureen Gorman (née Mulvey)

Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death has occurred on Thursday, October 15th, of Maureen Gorman (née Mulvey), Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath; peacefully, in the company of her devoted family and in the tender care of the matron and staff of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham.

Beloved wife of the late Jim and predeceased by her brothers Tommy and Johnny, Maureen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her dear and caring family: daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Jimmy Moran, adored grandchildren Declan, Adrian, Caroline, James and Damien, siblings Kitty O’Neill and Noel Boyce, the McNamara family (Scariff), great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Removal from her daughter Kathleen Moran’s residence, Whitehall, Castlepollard, will take place on Sunday, October 18th, arriving at the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, for 12.30pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Maureen’s funeral will take place in line with the latest Government and HSE advice and regulations.

The family thanks you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time.