Bereavement Notices

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

David Vincent (Vinny) O'Reilly

Lakeview, Virginia, Cavan / Glasnevin, Dublin

The death has occurred of David Vincent (Vinny) O'Reilly, Lakeview, Virginia, Co. Cavan (and formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin and late of Irish Prison Services), peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his sisters Annette, Maureen and Rose. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lucy, his children Geraldine, Brenda, Karen, David, Declan and Keith, his brother Eamon, his sister Doreen, sons in law Tim and Nigel, daughters in law Sharon and Nora, his adored grandchildren Conor, Niamh, Maeve, Eileen, Nora, Katie, Adam, Eoghan and Shane, his brother in law Cecil, his sister in law May, nieces, nephews, good neighbours in Virginia and Ferndale Avenue, former colleagues at Irish Prison Services and relatives and friends.

His remains will leave Matthews Funeral Home, Virginia at 8.15 on Thursday morning arriving to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, for 10 o'clock Funeral Mass.

Burial will take place immediately afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery.

Due to government Covid-19 advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place, restricted to ten family members, but the Funeral Mass can be viewed online at 10am on Thursday, January 21st, at https://olv.ie/webcam/.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to the Peter Mc Verry trust - www.pmvtrust.ie .

Patrick (Pappy) McGinn

Cavanagh, Ballyconnell, Cavan

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at College View Nursing Home, Cavan.

Sadly missed by his loving nephews, nieces, Cousin Noel, neighbours and friends.

Remains arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell on Tuesday, 19th January, for funeral Mass at 12 o clock. Burial afterwards in Kilnavart Cemetery.

In accordance with current Government Covid 19 guidelines, the funeral and burial with be private for family circle only.

Jim Conway

Lakeview House, 29 Main Street, Belcoo, Fermanagh

Jim Conway, 17th January 2021, Lakeview House, 29 Main Street, Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen.

Loving husband of Vera and father of Marie (Nigel), Paschal (Kate), Veronica (Jos) and Ciara (Billy). Brother of Fr Eddie and Eugene (Dublin). He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends who mourn his passing.

Pre-deceased by his brother Brendan and grand-daughters Aoife and Ellie.

Due to Covid 19 regulations house private please.

Patrick (Pat) Duffy

8 Fair Green, Ballybay, Monaghan

The death has occured of Patrick (Pat) Duffy, 8 Fair Green, Ballybay and Carrickanaire, Ballybay, peacefully at Saint Mary's Nursing Home Castleblayney.

Deeply regretted by his sister Sally Duffy, Cornanure and his Nieces and Nephews.

Remains will leave Smyth's Funeral Directors Ballybay on Tuesday morning 19th January to arrive at Saint Patrick's Church Ballybay for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Due to the continued restrictions on public gatherings, Pat's funeral mass will be celebrated in the presence of his family only.

Those who would like to attend but cannot due to restrictions are welcome to leave a personal message in the condolences section below.

Pat's Funeral Mass can be viewed live stream on the following link http://www.churchservices.tv/ballybay

Edward Markey

Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey, Donegal / Lough Egish, Monaghan

Peacefully, 17th January, 2021, R.I.P. Beloved husband of Rita (formerly Moss, Pettigo), loving brother of Kevin.

Funeral leaving Lynch's Funeral Home, Castlederg on Wednesday, January 20th, at 10.10 a.m. for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11 a.m.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers please to Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Charles Lynch, Funeral Director, 50, Castlefin Road, Castlederg.

Due to Government Restrictions, the Mass and Interment are strictly private to the immediate family with a maximum of 10 people permitted.

Anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so using the condolences section below.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, brother and entire family circle.

Alice Aughey (née Leonard)

Mullabrack, Smithborough, Monaghan

Alice passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Jim Aughey.

Cherished and adored mother of Geraldine, Dessie, Noreen, Eileen and Danny.

Alice will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Edel and Lorraine, sons-in-law Malcolm and Derek, grandchildren James, Ella-Mea, Cian, Cormac, Barra, Oscar, Edie, Rigan, Cara and Cillian, sisters Eileen and Mary, brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law Tess, Kathleen, and Nora, nieces, nephews, extended family and by all who knew and loved her

Alice’s funeral cortège will travel from the family home on Tuesday at approximately 10.30am to arrive at St. Marys's Chapel, Magherarney, Smithborough for 11am Funeral Mass.

This Mass will be private to family and restricted to 10 people.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Those who wish to pay their respects roadside, please adhere to HSE guidelines of 2m social distance.

House strictly private please.

Marcella Callery (née O'Brien)

Glenview, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death has occurred on Saturday, January 16th of Marcella Callery (née O’Brien), Glenview, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath; suddenly, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

Predeceased by her husband Stephen, father Jimmy and brother Pat.

Sadly missed by her loving mother Mary Jo, son Peadar, daughters Martina and Marie, brothers Timmy (Ardee), Seamus (Mullingar) and Eugene (Castlepollard), sister Bridie (Castlepollard), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, on Tuesday, January 19th, arriving for 12 noon

Funeral Mass, which can be viewed at the following link: https://castlepollard-church.click2stream.com/.

Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard.

Funeral arrangements in compliance with HSE advice and Government regulations.

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