Bereavement Notices
Details of those who have sadly passed away in our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.
Maura Gaffney (née Cassidy)
Ballinvalley, Oldcastle, Meath / Cavan
24/08/21. Peacefully in St. Joseph’s nursing home, Virginia. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, son Stephen, daughter Louise, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Removal from Gibney’s Funeral Home, Oldcastle on Thursday for Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, at 11am.
Burial afterwards in local cemetery.
Due to Government/HSE guidelines the funeral will be for 50 people only.
The funeral may be viewed via the following link https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/st-brigids-church-oldcastle.
Katie Stewart (née McGovern)
86 Ballintempo Road, Tullynacorr, Belcoo, Fermanagh
23 August 2021. Katie Stewart, (nee McGovern) 86 Ballintempo Road, Tullynacorr, Belcoo after a short illness at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen.
Pre-deceased by her husband Joe. Loving mother of Marie (Eamonn), John Joe, Celia (Pat), Francis, Gerard, Eddie (Allison), Martin (Michelle), Terry (Majella), Brendan (Aíne) and Noel.
She will be sadly missed by her 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Annie Doherty, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.
Due to Covid regulations the family home will be private to family, relatives, and close family friends only.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects may do as the funeral cortège leaves the family home on Thursday at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patricks Church, Holywell, Belcoo for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial to the adjoining cemetery.
Due to limited numbers the Funeral Mass is private to family members and relatives only and may be viewed on the Parish webcam https://www.churchservices.tv/belcoo.
Family flowers only please.
John Finnegan (Tex)
McGee's Cross, Crossakiel., Kells, Meath
The death has occurred of John Finnegan (Tex) unexpected and peacefully at his residence.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Mairead and adored daughter Olivia.
Tex will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his friends, colleagues and all who knew him.
Reposing at his residence this Thursday, 26th August, from 4 pm until 7 pm.
Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Ballinlough arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
For the safety of yourself and others please ensure you ware a face mask and social distance at all times.
Maura Gaffney (née Cassidy)
Ballinvalley, Oldcastle, Meath / Cavan
24/08/21. Peacefully in St. Joseph’s nursing home, Virginia.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, son Stephen, daughter Louise, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Removal from Gibney’s Funeral Home, Oldcastle on Thursday for Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, at 11am.
Burial afterwards in local cemetery.
Due to Government/HSE guidelines the funeral will be for 50 people only.
The funeral may be viewed via the following link https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/st-brigids-church-oldcastle.
John George Cecil Hall
Doohat, Newbliss, Monaghan
Cecil passed away peacefully at his residence (Doohat, Newbliss) on Sunday 22nd August.
Predeceased by his loving sisters Doreen and Anna. Beloved husband of Jenny and father of Magz and Richard.
Cecil will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, brothers Henry and Derek (Doohat, Newbliss), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and by all who knew and loved Cecil.
Cecil will be resting at the family home (Doohat, Newbliss from 6pm Wednesday evening) amongst his family due to COVID-19 restrictions, House strictly private to family only, please.
Cecil's funeral cortège will travel from the family home at approximately 1.30pm to arrive at Drum Presbyterian Church for 2pm Funeral Service on Thursday afternoon.
Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Due to COVID19 government restrictions, the Funeral Service and burial will be private to family and friends and restricted to 50 people.
For those who wish to pay their respects, please adhere to HSE guidelines and maintain 2m social distance.