Bereavement Notices
Details of those who have sadly passed away in our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.
Kevin Colton
Oxford, England/ Kilconny, Belturbet, Cavan
Predeceased by his wife Margaret Anne, parents Frank and Ciss, siblings Martin, Gertie, Vera.
Suddenly and peacefully at his home in Oxford, England.
Kevin will be sadly missed by his son Eric, his brothers Brendan and Leo, sisters Fidelma, Carmel, Pamela and Miriam, sisters-in-law Theresa and Bernadette, relatives, neighbours colleagues and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Staghall, Belturbet, at 11.30am on Sunday morning, 27th March, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
Cherry Bothwell (née Gordon)
16a Coolkill, Sandyford, Dublin / Ballyconnell, Cavan
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ashbury Nursing Home, Kill O The Grange, Blackrock, Co.Dublin.
Beloved wife of the late George Alexander Bothwell (Ackie) , loving mother of Thelma (Corfu) and Gordon, mother-in-law of Spiros ( Corfu - recently deceased) and Wendy and dear grandmother of Nicola, Simon and Julie (Stoyiannos), Gillian, Alan and Sandra (Bothwell) and her eleven great-grandchildren.
Cherry will be sadly missed by her son and daughter, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Removal on Friday 25/03/2022 to Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Ballinteer, Dublin 14 D16 WK27 for Service at 6.00pm.
Funeral Service on Saturday 26/03 2022 at 2.30pm in Christchurch, Kildallon, Ballyconnell,Co Cavan H14 Y902 with burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please.
The family respectfully request that all attendees wear masks /face coverings at the services.
James (Jimmy) Hyland
Pullamore Near, Cavan Town, Cavan
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022, peacefully, at home, following a very short illness, surrounded by his heartbroken family.
Beloved husband and best friend of Josephine and loving and devoted father of Lorraine, Catriona and Patrick. Pre-deceased by his brother Benny.
He will be sadly missed by his brothers Michael (Cavan) and John (Dublin), his adored grandchildren Chelsea, Leah, Darragh, Ryan, Daniel, Shay, Amber and Senan, his sons in law Harry and Charlie and daughter in law Cliona. His great friends and in- laws, Anna and Pat, Hugo and Bernie, (Blackrock, Co. Louth) and Betty, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and extended family.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, on Thursday evening from 5pm until 8pm (walk through only, wear masks and no hand shakes, please).
Removal on Friday morning to the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim, Cavan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am.
Following Mass, the cortege will travel to St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Killygarry, for committal prayers and burial. Jimmy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.cavantownparish.com/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cavan / Monaghan palliative care unit .
Michael Burns
594 Lattone Rd., Carran West, Garrison, Fermanagh
Peacefully at his residence 594 Lattone Rd., Carran West, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 4EA.
As Michael's home is strictly private to family and friends only remains will repose on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm in Devenish GAA Clubrooms in St. Mary's G.A.A. Park Garrison.
The family will be present and the public are most welcome to a walk through wake.
Mask wearing is recommended and no handshaking please.
Mass will be livestreamed using the following link https://vimeo.com/691391662
Remains will arrive in Mary, Queen of Peace Church, Garrison on Saturday for 11am Funeral Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Peter Carty Funeral Director Garrison or any family member.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Josie, daughters Tanya and Aine, son Conleth, son-in-law Mervyn, daughter-in-law Colette, beloved grandchildren, brothers Pat, Gerry and Brendan, sisters Mary, Agnes, Anne (predeceased by his sisters Kathleen McGorty and Bridie), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, family circle and friends.
Carol Reilly (née Halpin)
Lurganboy Park., Newtownbutler, Fermanagh
Died Wednesday, 23rd March 2022, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mother to Gary, Keith (Lorraine), Tracy and Martin (Martina) Loving sister of Donald (Catherine), Mick (Bernie) and predeceased by her brother Vincent (R.I.P.)
Reposing at her late residence on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Newtownbutler, for 11 a.m. funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lisnaskea.
Carol will be sadly missed by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law Catherine, Bernie and Ann. Also by her nieces, nephew and a large circle of family and friends.
Family flowers only donations if desired to Oak Healthy Living, Lisnaskea, c/o Swift & McCaffrey funeral directors, Lisnaskea, BT92 0LA.
Carol’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on Church Services TV, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler.
House private on Saturday morning, please.
Michael (Mick) O'Grady
Berkley Road, Dublin 7, Dublin / Ballinaglera, Leitrim / Kilmovee, Mayo
March 22nd, 2022 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at the Mater Hospital.
Dear son of the late Michael and Elizabeth and brother of the late Anne.
Sadly missed by his loving sister Marion, brother Peter, sister-in-law Phyllis, brother-in-law David, nephews Michael, Dermot, Peter and Ralph, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday, March 25th between 6pm and 8pm.
Removal to Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Road, Dublin, on Saturday March 26th arriving for funeral prayers at 2pm.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Mater Foundation
Maureen McGirl (née Creegan)
Camber, Aughavas, Leitrim
Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Charlie,brother Michael and sister Rosaleen.
Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, sons Tony and Leo, daughter Rita, daughter-in-law Rose, son-in-law Leo, grandson Ryan, brothers Seamus (Drumkeeran), P.J (Sheffield) sister Vera (London) nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm.
Removal from her residence in Camber on Friday morning to arrive at St Joseph's Church, Aughavas for funeral mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Aughavas cemetery.
House strictly private please.
Maureen's Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html
Seán Carrigy
Aughaward, Ballinalee, Longford
Peacefully, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.
Predeceased by his brother, Andy, Seán will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife, Maureen; daughters Marie, Catherine (Hennelly) and Helen (Liddington); sons John and James; grandchildren Ava, Sam, Mike and Billy; sisters, Eileen (Boyle) and Kathleen (Corkery); brother Michael; brothers-in-law; sons-in-law Richard and Shane; daughter-in-law Megan; nieces, nephews, cousins and his many wonderful neighbours and friends.
Seán's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26 March, in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, at 12pm with burial afterwards in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. House private for family only, please.
Kindly remember to practice social distancing at all times and please wear a face covering.
The family respectfully requests that there will be no hand shaking at the Funeral Mass.
For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will be streamed live at: https://www.facebook.com/ParishofClonbroney/
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Christopher's Services, Longford c/o Martin Farrell & Sons, Funeral Directors, Ballinalee or any family member.
William (Bill) Mulligan
Ballyrichard, Midleton, Cork / Carrigtwohill, Cork / Granard, Longford
March 23rd, 2022, suddenly and peacefully at home, William (Bill), dearly beloved husband of Mary (nee O’Callaghan, Millstreet), dear father of Edward, Francis, Paul and William, cherished grandad of Ciarán and Máire, dear brother of Peter, Edward, John and the late Paddy, Michael and Frank.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters in law Maria and Esther, grandchildren, brothers, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at O’Farrell’s Funeral Home, Riverside Way, Midleton on Friday (25th) from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Reception into St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill on Saturday (26th) for 11 a.m. Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Bill’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: www.carrigtwohillparish.ie
Cait Smith (née Burke)
Rathbracken, Granard, Longford
Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 23rd 2022, after a long illness bravely borne, in the tender loving care of the staff of the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents, John and Kathleen, sister-in-law Sheila and nephew Sean.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, son Shane, daughter Lorraine, son-in-law Niall, her devoted grandchildren Jamie, Kaitlyn and Luke, sisters Philomena Walsh and Nellie Wallace, brothers John, Tom and Paul, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter and son-in-laws residence, Thursday 5pm to 8pm and Friday 5pm to 8pm, walk through only. House Strictly Private at all other times.
Removal on Saturday, March 26th, arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Granard for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Granardkille New Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, to Longford Alzheimer's Society, c/o Masterson’s Funeral Directors or any family member.
The family would like to thank the matron and staff for their loving and tender care of Cait over a long number of years.
Funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard.
Rose Connolly (née Mooney)
Clare-Oghill, Castleblayney, Monaghan
March 23rd, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Kevin, Parents, Paddy and Elizabeth, sisters, Marie and Kathleen, brothers, Gene, Gerry and Frankie.
Deeply regretted and lovingly missed by her sons Martin and Ciaran, daughters Irene, Fiona and Aileen, daughters-in-law Annmarie and Fiona, son-in-law Pauric Loughran, sister, Ita Lavelle, sister-in-law, Anna Mooney and brother-in-law, Noel Cruise, grandchildren, Niamh, Niall, Conor, Gary, Darragh, Gavin, Grace, Ciara and Erin, great-grandchildren, James, Fiádh and Iseult, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Rose will repose at her home from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday with removal on Friday morning at 12:30pm, arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney, for requiem Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, where Rose will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Kevin.
The funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/muckno
House private on Friday morning, please.
Peter Moley
Rosnaglough, Newbliss, Monaghan
March 22nd 2022, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Catherine (Katie), nee Boyle, son Stephen.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sons Eamon, Sean and Declan, daughters Catherine and Bernadette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Philip and Fr John, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of his son Eamon and daughter-in-law Jacinta and granddaughter Ciara. Family request the family home is strictly private, please.
Funeral cortege arriving to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Scotshouse, Thursday for 12 noon funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Corrinshigo Cemetery.
House private at all times.