Bereavement Notices

Details of those who have sadly passed away in our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.

Bridget (Bridie) O'Reilly

Middletown, Loughduff, Cavan

O'Reilly, Bridget (Bridie), Middletown, loughduff, Co.Cavan, Friday 29th October, following a short illness at Cavan General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Kevin Ludlow

Aughavilla, Belturbet, Cavan / Dundalk, Louth

Kevin Ludlow, Aughavilla, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, formerly Thistlecross, Mountpleasant, Dundalk Co. Louth, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Agnes.

Predeceased by his loving wife, parents, James and Annie, brothers Seamus, Paddy and Barney, sisters Kathleen (Donegan), Ann ʽNan’ (Sharkey) and Eileen (Fox).

Sadly missed by his loving daughter Vanessa, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Conor and Niamh, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home tomorrow, Friday; removal on Saturday at 11.30am to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Staghall, Belturbet, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Palliative Care, Cavan General Hospital.

Josephine (Josie) Mc Gahern

4 St Phelim's Court & formerly Gartbratten, Cavan Town, Cavan

Wednesday, October 27th 2021, suddenly at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her husband John & her son Paddy.

Sadly missed by her heart broken family, son, Christopher, daughters, Margaret, Rosaleen, Philomena & Bernadette, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her cherished grandchildren, their partners, her great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, all her extended family & many friends.

Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd., Cavan on Friday evening from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Face masks are required and social distancing measures will be in place.

The Funeral cortege will leave the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10.30am & will travel to St Patrick's Church, Drumcor for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Due to the small size of the church the Funeral Mass will be for family & close friends only.

Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Lena McMahon (née Finnegan)

Navan, Meath / Kingscourt, Cavan

Peacefully, in the loving care of Lucy and all her wonderful staff at Millbury Nursing Home, Navan.

Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy, sister May Myles.

Deeply regretted by her son Fr. Padraig (Athboy), and her daughter Cait Cumbers, Navan, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Ciarán, Liam & Gráinne, great-granddaughter Zoe, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Remains arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt this Thursday evening at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10 am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

In compliance with current government & HSE guidelines, and for the safety of everyone, please ensure the wearing of face masks & social distancing at all times.

Audrey Rogers (née Kells)

Bailieborough, Cavan

Formerly of Ballymacgauran, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, who passed away peacefully at home.

Predeceased by her husband Edwin.

Deeply regretted by her sisters, Lynn, Irene and Millie, her children Avril, Gordon and Lorna, in-laws Tom Michael and Jean, and Sarah.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Aaron, Natalie, Rebecca, Tommy, Alan, Jack and Adrian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

It was Audrey's wish that her body would be donated to Medical Science.

A Memorial service will take place in Bailieborough parish church on Saturday, 30th of October, at 2pm.

The service can be viewed on Clarke's funeral directors page on following link: https://www.facebook.com/clarkesfuneraldirectors/

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Bailieborough Cancer Fund via donation box at church or any family member.

Bernard (Brian) Smyth

The Cutcheen, Cloncannon, Mountmellick, Laois / Cavan Town, Cavan

27th October 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Brian is predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth (Lizzie).

He will be greatly missed by his sister Lorna, sons Paul and Stephen, daughter Lorraine, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Theresa, grandchildren Liam, Sean, Patrick, Eoin and Michael, nephews and nieces, extended family and great friends.

Funeral arriving St. Brigid's Church, Rosenallis, for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday.

Burial after in St. Brigid's Cemetery.

House Private.

Margaret (Maggie) Mc Phillips (née Kierans)

Feagh, Aghabog, Monaghan

Thursday, 28th October 2021, peacefully, at Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet.

Predeceased by her husband John and son Laurance, brothers Mick and Jim.

Cherished and adored mother of Pat (Mary), Margaret (Paddy Reilly), Seanie (Blainead).

Maggie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter, sons, grandchildren, John, Shannon, Aine, Bronagh, Shane and Uainin, great-grandchildren Tommie and Olly, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brother Arthur (Nats), sister Rose (London), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and by all who knew and loved her.

Maggie will repose at the residence of her son Seanie and daughter-in-law Blainead (Drumbrain, Aghabog) amongst her family, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

House strictly private to family, please.

Maggie's funeral cortège will travel from Seanie and Blainead's residence at approximately 11.30am to arrive at the St Mary's Chapel, Aghabog, for 12 noon Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, 30th October.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Due to COVID 19 government restrictions, the Mass and burial will be private to family and friends.

For those who wish to pay their respects, please adhere to HSE guidelines and maintain 2m social distance.

Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to The Patient Comfort Care Fund, Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, c/o any family member or Martin's Funeral Directors, Newbliss.

Maggies's Funeral Mass can viewed on the following link - www.mcnmedia.tv Monaghan and scroll down to St Mary's Church, Latnamard.

Thomas McSkeane

Castleshane, Monaghan

Tom (Thomas) McSkeane, suddenly, on 27/10/21, Annahuby, Castleshane Co. Monaghan.

Sadly missed by Teresa, Lisa, Pearce, his brother Pat, sister Ann, sisters in law Mary and Teresa, brothers in law Seamus and Pete, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Funeral arrangements later.