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
Mary Hanratty (née Carry)
Kilnalun, Kingscourt, Meath / Kingscourt, Cavan
The death has occurred of Mary Hanratty née Carry, Kilnalun, Kingscourt, Co. Meath, peacefully at her home & surrounded by family, 14th August 2021.
Predeceased by husband P.J. and her sisters Peggy and Anne.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Kathleen, Philomena and Geraldine, sons Peter, Kevin, Thomas and Martin, brothers Paddy and Thomas, sisters Kathleen, Rosie, Sheila and Bridie. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters, in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In Peace.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be available to view online at 10am on Monday morning, 16th August, on the following link;
Mary’s cortège, funeral Mass and burial will be streamed via: www.facebook.com/kieranbrosfuneralcare
Mary's funeral cortège will begin from her home on Sunday evening, travelling via Church Street and Hall Street, Kingscourt to the Church of the Immaculate Conception from 6.30 pm.
Neighbours and friends are very welcome to line that route in a safe and socially distanced manner as a mark of respect. Private messages of condolences or enquiries can be sent to colm@kieranbros.ie.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Hospice Foundation via https://hospicefoundation.ie/donate/
Nora Fitzsimons (née Morrissey)
Lurganboy, Virginia, Cavan / Newtownshandrum, Cork
Nora Fitzsimons (nee Morrissey), Lurganboy, Virginia, Co. Cavan (formerly Newtownshandrum, Cork) 12th August 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 cortege will leave her residence on Saturday, 14th August, at 10.45am to arrive at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Knocktemple, for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 1pm. Due to Government/HSE guidelines the funeral will be for 50 people only.
House strictly private at all times. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society and The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
Seamus McGovern
Drumoghra, Cavan Town, Cavan
Seamus McGovern, Drumoghra, Cavan, Friday, August 13th, peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Mater Private Hospital. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, brothers Andy and Willie. Beloved husband of Bernie and dear father of Declan, Colin, Barry, Tracey, Mark, Jimmy, Shane, Gavin and Gabriel. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, son in law, daughters in law, his 17 treasured grandchildren, brothers Packie (Galway), Michael, and Eamon, sisters Kathleen, Vera, Susan and Bernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Saturday from 4.00pm until 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Sunday afternoon at 2.30pm to the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan, to arrive for requiem Mass at 3.00pm. Interment afterwards in St Brigid's Cemetery Killygarry. House private, please.
Neighbours and friends are very welcome to line the route in a safe and socially distanced manner, as a mark of respect.
Due to Government and HSE guidelines Seamus Requiem Mass and burial will be restricted to 50 people.
Funeral Mass may be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral or on Lakelands Funeral home Facebook page.
Family flowers only, please, donations, in lieu, to The Irish Heart Foundation care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Director or any family member.
James (Jimmy) McGuinness
Castleknock, Dublin / Cootehill, Cavan
McGUINNESS, James (Jimmy) (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Cootehill, Co. Cavan) August 12th., 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Maura and dear father of Fergus, Seamus, Gráinne, Fiona and Niamh and dear brother of the late Bridie; Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren Eóin, Rory, Ashling, Siobhán, Meghan, Colm, Erin, Luke and Daniel, sons-in-law Chris, Brendan and Pete, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Maura, brothers Paschal, Eamon and Tony, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace
A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings but may be viewed online on Monday, August 16th, at 10am by following this LINK. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message of condolence at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”
Joan WICKHAM (née Morris)
Raheny, Dublin / Cavan Town, Cavan
WICKHAM (née Morris), Joan (Raheny and formerly of Cavan) - August 13th, 2021, (peacefully) at home. Beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick). Sadly missed by her loving daughter Morna, sons Brian and Conor, son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Áine and Aideen, grandchildren Richard, Andrew, Emer, Róisin, Ciara, Sine, Ian and Laoise, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
May she Rest In Peace.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a family funeral will take place on Monday (August 16th) at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Kilbarrack followed by cremation to Dardistown Crematorium. The funeral cortège will pass her home at 10.45 a.m. en route to the church. Family flowers only please. You can view the Funeral Mass live on church webcam through the below link.
Church webcam link: https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-johns-church
Margaret Malone (née McNamee)
Lurgans, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of Margaret Malone (née McNamee), Lurgans, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, peacefully at The Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, Thursday, 12th August 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, 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.
Reposing at her residence on Saturday morning from 10am. Removal on Sunday morning at 11am arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross for 11.50am. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon (limited to 50). Burial afterward In St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Carrickmacross.
House Private on Sunday Morning Please.
There will be an opportunity for neighbours and friends to pay their respects on Sunday morning by lining the route via Lurgan’s, Penny Bridge, Parnell Street and Main Street to St. Joseph’s Church, in a socially distanced manner.
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
Please click this link: www.CarrickmacrossParish.ie to view Margaret’s Requiem Mass via St. Joseph’s webcam facilities.
Those who would have liked to attend the funerals; but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message by selecting “Condolences” on rip.ie
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased. May they all rest in peace.
To view yesterday's bereavement notices, click here.