Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

Death and Funeral Notices

It is with regret that we note the following deaths in our community over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie

Thomas (Tommy) Drury

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Drury, Knocknashammer, Mountainlodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Friday, April 8, 2022, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Esther and dear father of Heather, Daphne, Gwen, Hilda, Elaine and Alastair. Lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, son, sons in law, Robbie, Leslie, Richard and Keith, grandchildren, sister Nora, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Resting at the family home this evening, Sunday, from 4pm until 8pm. House strictly private at all other times, please (walk through only, wear masks and no hand shakes please).

Funeral leaving the family home on Monday at 1.15pm, arriving at Knockbride Parish Church for funeral service at 2pm, followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Coronary Care Unit, Cavan General Hospital c/o William Foster Funeral Director, Ricehill, Crosssdoney, Cavan or any family member.

Richard Merriman

The death has occurred of Richard Merriman of Ankerland, Fore, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath residing in Knocktemple, Munterconnaught, Cavan tragically passed on April 9th 2022 aged 36. Sadly missed by his Fiancée Jane Keogh, his parents Michael and Maria, brother Robert, sisters Lisa and Roseanna, the Keogh family, nephew, nieces, cousins, uncles, aunts, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by using the condolence section of RIP.ie May Richard rest in peace. Funeral arrangements later.

Anthony McVeigh Snr

The death has occurred of Anthony McVeigh Snr, Cormoy, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan peacefully in his 85th year in the tender loving care of St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Castleblayney, Saturday, April 9, 2022. Predeceased by his loving wife Bridget, his parents James and Mary-Jane, sisters Maureen, Dympna and Ettie, brothers Leo, Fran, Alf, Gerry and Brendan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Caroline, sons Mark (Alison) and Leonard, grandchildren Ashleigh, Patrick, Lucy, Conor and Grace, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence on Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Monday afternoon to St. Mary’s Church, Lisdoonan arriving for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund, Lorgan House via the donations box

c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.

Please click this link: www.ChurchServices.ie to view Anthony’s Requiem Mass via St Mary’s webcam facilitie

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.

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