Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

Death and funeral notices

It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan over the past 24 hours, as reported on RIP.ie

Anne Chedgey Henderson (née Hall-Cragg)

Cornakill, Kingscourt, Cavan / Dunmore East, Waterford

The death has occurred of Anne Henderson (née Hall-Cragg), Cornakill, Kingscourt, Co Cavan, formerly of Dunmore East, Co Waterford, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Thursday, 04th August, 2022, aged 87. Predeceased by her husbands Ron Chedgey and Edward Henderson, her brother John and her sister Marion. Deeply regretted by her loving children Chris, Paul, Josie and Robin, her grandchildren Emma, Róisín, Colm, Jamie, Sam, Chloe, Deirbhile, David, Claire, Jess, Jason and Emma's husband Emmet. Sadly missed by her stepchildren Richard, Sue and Michael. Lovingly cared for and dearly missed by her daughter-in-law Ingrid and her dear neighbour and friend Eileen Caffrey. Fondly remembered by Ger, Julie, Linda, relatives and friends.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Funeral service on Sunday, 07th August, in St Ernan's Church, Kingscourt, at 3pm. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private please.

Evelyn Josephine Finnegan (née Young)

Crumlin Village, Dublin / Killeshandra, Cavan

Finnegan (née Young) Evelyn Josephine, 2nd August 2022 (Crumlin Village and formerly of Drumgoon, Killeshandra, Co Cavan) peacefully, in the care of the kind staff of ward 4, St James' Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene, daughter Jean Bergin, sister Mai Brètin and son-in-law Seamus Carolan; Evelyn will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, children Pauline, Leslie, Colin, Celine, Geraldine, Mark and Lyn, sister Dorothy George, Connecticut, USA, sisters-in-law Patricia Singleton and Patsi Finnegan, brothers-in-law Pierre Brètin and Frank Fitzpatrick, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Kathy, sons-in-law Bill, Tom and Leonard, her adored 29 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Friday (5th August) from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (6th August) at 10am in St Agnes' Church, Crumlin Village, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium for 11:30am.

To view Evelyn’s Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am, please see link: https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/

To view Evelyn’s Cremation Service on Saturday at 11:30am, please see link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Margaret (Peggy) O'Reilly (née Gilroy)

Bawnboy, Cavan

Margaret (Peggy) O'Reilly (nee Gilroy), Bawnboy, Co. Cavan & formerly New York. August 3rd 2022 (suddenly). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, sons Sean & Gerard, daughters Mary & Eileen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & a large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence this Thursday evening from 9 o'clock and tomorrow Friday for family, neighbours & close friends only please. Removal on Saturday arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Kilnavart for funeral mass at 2 o'clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael Sheridan

''St. Martin's'', Drumalee, Cavan / Ballinagh, Cavan

Michael Sheridan, “St. Martin’s”, Drumalee, Cavan and formerly Urney, Ballinagh. August 3rd 2022, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the dedicated staff at St. Joseph’s, Lisdarn and Surgical 1, Cavan General. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Rita (nee Sexton) and brother of the late Tommy Charlie, Rose, Kathleen, Brigid and Mary. Devoted father of Cathal (Linda) and Brigitta (Neil). Michael will be very sadly missed by his loving family, his adored grandchildren Dylan, Ava, Katie, Amy, Reece and the late Joshua, brother Sean Ballinagh, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, all his relatives, former colleagues and many, many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Michael will repose at his home in Drumalee (H12CF97) tomorrow Friday from 4pm until 9pm. Removal on Saturday to St. Felim’s Church, Ballinagh, travelling via Farnham St., Cavan and Ballinagh Road, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Following Mass, the cortege will travel to Cullies Cemetery, Cavan for committal prayers and burial in the family plot. We would ask people attending the house and Church to be mindful of the presence of Covid at this time please, and take precautions.

Margaret (Peggy) Sheridan (née Leddy)

Aughterera, Crosserlough, Cavan

Margaret (Peggy) Sheridan (nee Leddy) Aughterera, Crosserlough, Co. Cavan, Thursday, 4th August (peacefully) at Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Patsy, sisters Kathleen and Nancy, brothers Dan and Brendan. Sadly missed by her Sister Phylis Comiskey (Florida), sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home Kilnaleck on Friday evening from 5.30pm until 7pm. Removal at 7.30pm (via Aughterera) to St. Brigid's Church, Mountnugent arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am. Interment afterwards in Ballinacree Cemetery.

Ellie Brennan (née O'Neill)

18 Creamery Rd., Crossmaglen, Armagh / Castleblayney, Monaghan

The death has sadly occurred of the much loved Mum and Granny Ellie Brennan (nee O’Neill), 18 Creamery Rd., Crossmaglen, Newry (BT 359AD) and formerly Brennan’s Cross, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Wednesday, August 3rd, peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her sisters Kathleen and Bridgie and brother Hughie. Deeply regretted and remembered with love by her heart broken family, sons John and Owen, daughters Maura, Ann and Aileen, brothers Con, John and Brian, sister Anne, sons in-law Mark and Stuart, daughters in-law Susan and Lucy, her cherished grandchildren Fionn, Gráinne, Susie, Martha, Evelyn, Charlotte, Harry, Conor, Thomas and Patrick, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May Ellie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Ellie will repose at the family home 18 Creamery Rd., Crossmaglen (BT359AD) tomorrow, Friday, from 2pm until 9pm. Removal from the residence on Saturday morning at 10:15am (via Crossmaglen, Toome Gfc and Brennans Cross) to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Broomfield for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday morning please.

Michael (Mackey) Smyth

Anney, Latton, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Michael (Mackey) Smyth, Anney, Latton, Castleblayney, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Bridie and his partner Maeve McBennett. Survived by his sisters Ita Kelly, Mary Argue, Colette Walker, Rosie O'Harte, Clare O'Connell and his brothers Liam, Seamus (Harry) and Pascal, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many close friends.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Remains reposing at his residence this evening Thursday 7pm to 10pm and Friday from 12 noon to 10pm.

Removal on Saturday to Saint Mary's Church, Latton, for 1pm Funeral Mass, Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private Saturday morning please.

Those who wish to leave a message of condolence for any of the above families can do so at 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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