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

Barney Burns

Tomkin Road, Belturbet, Cavan

Barney Burns, Tomkin Road, Belturbet, Co. Cavan 16th December 2021. Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, son Bernard, daughters Brigid and Moira, his partner Maudie, sons-in-law Padraig and Gerry, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his carers Deirdre, Phyllis and Patricia, nephews, nieces relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Remains will be reposing at Lawlors Funeral Home, Ernehill, Belturbet H14 R583 Friday evening 17th December from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning 18th December at 10.20am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Milltown for 11 o’clock funeral mass with burial afterwards in Drumlane cemetery.

Please adhere to current Covid government guidelines.

Evelyn CASSIDY (née Brady)

Churchtown, Dublin / Kilcogy, Cavan

Late of Churchtown, Dublin 14, formerly of Dundevan, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan. 15 December 2021, peacefully in her 99th year, in the wonderful care of all the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Tony, and loving mother of John, Kevin and Ciarán. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Gemma, Denise, and Ann, grandchildren Gavin, Justin, Daire, Ciara, Conor, Aoife and Eoin, and great-grandchildren, Daisy and Archie. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral mass at 11a.m. on Saturday, 18 December, in the Church of the Holy Cross Dundrum, Dublin 14, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Rock Chapel Cemetery, Magheracloone, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (A81 KD82), arriving at 2:15p.m. approximately.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live at this link

https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Margaret (Monty) Farrelly

Drumina, Virginia, Cavan

The death has occurred of Margaret (Monty) Farrelly, Drumina, Virginia, Co. Cavan on December 16, 2021, peacefully at her residence.

Predeceased by her husband Hugh Joe and her sister Babs.

Much loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbour and friend.

Monty will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters; Thomas, Dessie, Dolores, Gary and Gloria, her sister Anne Falvey (Bantry), her brothers Owen (Oldcastle) and Mattie (Trim), her daughters in law Anne, Nuala and Helen and her son in law Gerry, her adored grandchildren Emma Jane, Niall, Dylan, Lauren, Leah, Grace, Blathnaid and Sorcha, Kate, her nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and ex work colleagues in St. Joseph’s Nursing Home.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home (A82YV58) on Saturday evening from 4 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock.

Removal on Sunday, via Dunancory Bridge, to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Lurgan for Funeral Mass at 3.30 o’clock, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

In compliance with the current HSE guidelines, and to ensure the safety of all, please adhere to all public health advice.

Monty’s family thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this difficult time.

House private at all times please.

Elizabeth (Lily) MCCANN (née Reilly)

Fairymount Post Office, Fairymount, Roscommon / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon / Kilcogy, Cavan

December 15th, 2021 (Peacefully) at her home in the loving care of her family. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Paddy, sons Patrick, Tom and Paul, brothers Oliver and Pius, sisters Etta (Farrell), Chrissie (Clarke), Patsy (Murdock) and Mena (Giblin), grandchildren Niamh, Tomás, Clíodhna, Patrick, Mary Ann, Martha, Fionnán and Kate, daughters-in-law Caroline, Frances and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Lily will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Friday from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Saturday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Fairymount arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by interment in Fairymount (new) Cemetery.

In light of the ongoing dangers associated with Covid 19, it is respectfully requested that all those attending the funeral would adhere to social distancing guidelines, wear a face mask and avoid shaking hands.

Mass can be viewed live here: -

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if so desired, to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services -

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

Condolences can be left in private here:-

https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/emccann

Al (Alphonsus) McGeough

21 Oriel Park, Emyvale, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Al (Alphonsus) McGeough, 21 Oriel Park, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday, 15th December, peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Patrick & mother Josephine, daughter Louise and brothers Peader & Packie.

Lovingly remembered by his loving wife Margaret & Jaimi Leigh. Al will be sadly missed by his sons & daughters; Lynda (Mickey), Amanda (Paul), Shane (Nicola), Declan (Charlene), Alo (Christine), Marty, Deborah (Stephen) & Kelly (Lee), his cherished grandchildren, sisters Veronica McCaffrey & Josephine McCusker, brother Eugene, extended family and many friends.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Al's remains will repose at McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale, H18 FK80, from 5pm - 9pm on Thursday (please adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times) and thereafter at his residence (house private, please) until removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St.Patrick's Church, Corracrin, for 11am funeral Mass; https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-catholic-church-corracrin. Burial afterwards in The Church of the Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyoisin. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses or Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care c/o Peter McMahon, McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.

Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (née Hazlett)

Faulkand, Glaslough, Monaghan

NANCY WALLACE, Faulkand, Glaslough, Monaghan who died Wednesday, 15th December, peacefully at Drogheda General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Charlie. Loving mother of Clare (Louis), Michael (Margaret), Charlotte (Tim) Rachel (Francie) & Marie (John). Grandchildren Nathan, Jessica, Hugh, Charlie, Cian, Callum, Hayley & great-granddaughter Isabelle, her brother Bob (USA), nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

Funeral service on Saturday afternoon in Glennan Presbyterian Church at 2pm & burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to a number of missions/charities close to Nancy's Heart, c/o Jeremy Herron Funeral Director Monaghan or any family member. House private please

Job 19 v 25

"For I know that my Redeemer liveth"

For those who wish to leave a message of condolence for any of the above families, you may do so on the condolence section of 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 rest in peace.

* To view yesterday's bereavement notices, click here