Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

Death and Funeral Notices

It is with regret that we note the deaths in our community over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie

Nora Fitzsimons (nee Morrissey)

The death has occurred of Nora Fitzsimons (née Morrissey) Lurganboy, Virginia, Cavan / Newtownshandrum, Cork on August 12, 2021, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her brother Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Eamon, son John, daughters Lisa and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Barbara and her adoring grandchildren, Josh, Aoibhe, Zach and Sorcha.

Sadly, missed by her brothers and sisters, Mary Beglane (Sligo), Rita Hickey (Milford, Cork), Pat (London), Maurice (London), Teresa Gill (London), Eamon (Sligo), Richard (Dromina, Cork), Kay Morey (Milford, Cork), Nell Noonan (Newtownshandrum, Cork), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law. Sadly, missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and wide circle of friends. May Nora rest in peace.

Nora’s family would like to acknowledge the dedication of all who looked after her, in particular her Carers, the Public Health Nurses, the Palliative Care Team, the doctors and staff at the Mater Private Hospital.

Nora’s funeral cortège will leave her residence on Saturday, August 14 at 10:45 am to arrive in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Knocktemple for Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 1pm. Due to Government/HSE guidelines the funeral will be for 50 people only. If you would like to express your condolences, you may do so via the condolence book below.

House strictly private at all times. Family flowers only donations in lieu of the Irish Cancer Society and The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Patrick (Pat Joe) Maguire

Patrick (Pat Joe) Maguire Snr, Drumcrow, Carrickaboy, Cavan. Thursday, August 12 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Claire and son Felim. Sadly missed by his loving son Pat Joe, daughters, Annie and Olivia, daughter in law, son's in law, sister Anna May Gaffney, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan tomorrow, Friday, from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Reposing at his home in Drumcrow, for family and close friends on Saturday from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Removal from his home on Sunday afternoon at 12.30pm to St Matthew’s Church, Drumavaddy to arrive for Requiem Mass at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in the old cemetery.

Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to patient comfort fund Medical 2 Cavan General Hospital care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Director or any family member.

May he rest in peace.

Peter Byrne

The death has occurred of Peter Byrne, Feahoe, Magherclonne, Carrickmacross, Monaghan, peacefully at St Mary’s Hospital, Castleblayney, Thursday, August 12, 2021. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Con and Tony, sisters-in-law Madge, Patsy, Mary, Natalie and Anna, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross (A81 C653), on Friday afternoon from 3:30pm to 5:30pm with removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Upper Magheracloone arriving at 6:15pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Please click this link: www.ChurchMedia.tv/St-Patricks to view Peter’s Requiem Mass via St. Patrick’s webcam facilities.

Margaret Malone

The death has occurred of Margaret Malone (née McNamee), Lurgans, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, peacefully at The Louth County Hospital, Dundalk Thursday, August 12, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, son Gerard and daughter Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons William, James, Thomas and Fintan, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Ann Moore, (Castlebellingham), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Carrick Cancer c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross, or directly via www.CarrickmacrossCancer.ie

Margaret’s Requiem Mass can be viewed at www.CarrickmacrossParish.ie

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