Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

Rev Canon Alexandra (Sandra) Lindsay (née Acheson)

Clementstown House, Cootehill, Cavan

Rev Canon Alexandra (Sandra) Lindsay (nee Acheson) Clementstown House, Cootehill, Co Cavan, Saturday July 24th, 2021, peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Rev. Cecil. Sandra will be very sadly missed by her dear children Edward, Jean, Heather, Kenneth and Gordon. Mother-in-law of Adrian, Edna and Suzanne, grandma of Amy, Sophie, Abbie, Ross, James, Ellen, Zara and Mark, sister of Margaret, Louis, Gena, Alec and John. Remembered with love by her family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, clergy and a large circle of friends.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be much appreciated, to St. Patrick's Church, Kildrumferton, c/o Clive Magee Funeral Director or any family member.

Funeral cortège will leave the family home on Thursday afternoon at 2pm, arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Kildrumferton, at 3pm for Funeral Service, followed by a private family burial. Cortège will travel via Tullyvin, Laragh, Stradone, Lavey and Crosskeys. Please adhere to social distancing along the route to keep everyone safe.

The family appreciate your kindness and understanding at this difficult time.

“Thy will be done”

Funeral Service can be viewed by clicking https://vimeo.com/579167547

Francis (Francie) Bannon

Darraugh,Garadice, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Ballyconnell, Cavan

Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased his wife Mary. Sadly missed by his sons John (Mary), Gerard (Mary), daughters Margaret (Joe), Ann (Brian), Evelyn, Jacqueline (Des), Pauline (Sean) and Martina (Hugh), his many adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Pauline, brothers Patrick and Aidan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence tomorrow, Wednesday, from 2pm until 9pm for family, neighbours and close friends, all social distance guidelines must be adhered to. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Kilnavart, for funeral Mass at 12 noon, restricted to 50 people, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu of flowers, to Palliative Care Cavan c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore.

The family appreciates your understanding sympathy and support at this time.

Laura Loughman (née Breslin)

Urney, Lane, Drumlion, Ballinagh, Cavan / Cavan Town, Cavan

Laura Loughman Née Breslin, Urney lane, Drumlion, Ballinagh, Co Cavan and late of 51 College Street, Cavan Town. Monday July 26th peacefully in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her grandson Martin and her parents Michael and Betty Breslin. Beloved wife of Martin, and dear mother of Michele, Marty & Sarah. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, her brothers Michael, Norman & Brendan, son in law Shane & daughter in law Lauren and all her adored grandchildren, brothers in law, sisters in law. Laura will be greatly missed by her relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at her home in Ballinagh tomorrow Wednesday from 4.00pm until 8.00pm for family and close friends. Removal on Thursday morning at 11am to the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim, Cavan Town, to arrive for 11.30am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan.

Neighbours and friends are very welcome to line the route in a safe and socially distanced manner, as a mark of respect. Those who would have liked to attend, but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the 'Condolences' section below.

Due to Government and HSE guidelines Laura's Requiem Mass and cremation will be restricted to 50 people.

Michael Sheils

Kilsarn., Loughduff, Cavan

Michael died peacefully on Monday 26th. July at The General Hospital Cavan. Predeceased by his brothers Packie, Christopher, Bernard and sister in law Bridie.

Sadly missed by his brothers Sonny and Phil, sisters in law Annie and Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy Village, on Wednesday from 7pm. to 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Loughduff. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. In line with current restrictions the Funeral Mass will be limited to 50 people.

Bridie McGahern (née Clancy)

Late of Swellan, Cavan

Formerly Swellan, Cavan and beloved wife of the late James (late of Drumhirk, Stradone, Co Cavan), Saturday July 10th, suddenly, in London.

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Elaine, Charmain, Jacqueline, Christine and Corinna, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Angela (Swellan) and Eilish (London), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Friday from 6pm - 7pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at St. Dympna's Church, Upper Lavey, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Those in attendance please observe social distancing rules. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://vimeo.com/579595645

Patrick Mooney

41 Twin Oaks, Bailieborough, Cavan / Ardara, Donegal

The death has taken place suddenly of Patrick Mooney Bailieborough Cavan and formerly Brackey, Ardara.

Patrick's wake and funeral will be held in Ardara with details to be confirmed at a later date.

Due to H.S.E guidelines the wake is for family, neighbours and close friends.

May he rest in peace.

Enquiries to Derek McCabe Funeral Directors.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Sean Tierney

Termon, Virginia, Cavan

Sean Tierney, Postmaster Termon Post Office, Termon, Virginia, Co. Cavan, died 26th July 2021, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Funeral arrangements later.

Seamus Hughes

5 Glencove Manor, Old Armagh Road, Monaghan Town, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Seamus Hughes, 5 Glencove Manor, Old Armagh Road, Monaghan. Tuesday, 27th July, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his brother Mick Hughes, Killyrane, Emyvale. Lovingly remembered by his wife Rita, son Raymond, daughter Caroline, daughter in law, Loraine and son in law Seamus, grandchildren Jack, Molly, Luke & Sean. Seamus will be sadly missed by his sisters Marie Wilson, Kathleen McCarville, Rita Grimley, Bernadette Clerkin, brothers Packie & Gene, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

In accordance with HSE guidelines, Seamus' remains will repose at his residence (private to family & friends only) until removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St.Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan for funeral mass at 11am (limited to 50 family/friends only); https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan. Burial afterwards in Drumbannagher Cemetery, Glaslough. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care c/o Peter McMahon, McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.

If you wish to pay your respects to the family, you may do so as Seamus' funeral cortège travels to St.Macartan's Cathedral on Thursday morning.

Kathleen Gaffney (née Farrelly)

Beaumont, Dublin / Castleshane, Monaghan

Gaffney (née Farrelly) Kathleen, (Beaumont and formerly of Castleshane, Monaghan) – 25th, July 2021 – (peacefully) in the loving care of her family and the staff at Beaumont Hospital. To the great sorrow of her husband Noel, daughters Emer and Mary (Donnelly), son-in-law Kieran, her adored grandchildren Charlie and Zara, sisters Dympna, Marie and Frances, brothers Tom, Seamus and Noel, Aunt Frances (Meehan), nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, her kind neighbours, dear friends and former work colleagues in D.S.W., Store Street.

A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings.

Family flowers only please.