Bereavement Notices

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

David O'Connell

Lislea, Virginia, Cavan

Unexpectedly but peacefully at his home, on the 26th June 2023.

Much loved and cherished son of Eamonn and Martina and much loved brother of Hugh, Ciarán and Brían.

Sadly and sorely missed by his heartbroken parents and brothers, his uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Thursday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 8.30 o'clock.

Removal on Friday morning to arrive to St. Matthew’s Church, Maghera for 12 o'clock Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House strictly private at all times please.

Patrick (Pat) King

Fostra, Aughnacliffe and Carra, Granard, Longford

Formerly Main St. Granard, died Monday 26th June 2023 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a short illness fought with immense strength.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Gertie.

Pat will be deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, Stephen, JJ, Gertie (Philips) and Mairead (Cerasi), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews nieces, relatives and friends.

Pat will also be sadly missed by his 2nd family, his friends and wonderful staff at the Hillview House community residence.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack St., Granard, on Thursday the 29th from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Granard, on Friday the 30th for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Granardkill Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to St. Christophers Services Longford c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors or any family member.

House private please.

Pat’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Margaret (Peggy) Madden (née Kearney)

Kingsmountain, Carnaross, Kells, Meath, A82 YY82

Formerly of Kilmurry, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

June 27th 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents John and Margaret, brothers Paddy and John and her granddaughter Christina.

Peggy will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Vincent, her children Susan, Tony and Rita, her grandchildren Daniel, Daina and Rebecca and her great-grandson Elijah and Daina’s partner Jordan, her sisters Annie, Bridie, Mary and Eileen, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends.

Peggy will be reposing at her residence (A82 YY82) this Wednesday evening from 4pm to 8pm, walk through only.

Funeral mass will be on Thursday afternoon at 12pm in the Church of the Assumption, Ballinlough, Kells (A82 HY20) with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Carmel Brady (née McBennett)

Cordoola, Ballybay, Monaghan, A75 K243

Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 27th June 2023.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, grandson Jamie, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Alicia, brothers Noel, Frankie and Owenie.

Carmel will be dearly missed by her loving family; Eugene, John, Brian, Joseph, Annie, Oliver, Vincent, Carmel and Clare, her treasured grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Patricia, brother Louis, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.

Reposing at her home. Callers welcome on Wednesday, from 4pm until 8pm.

House private at all other times please.

Funeral Mass, on Thursday, 29th June, in St.Patrick's Church, Ballybay, at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Carmel, if so desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation, (Cheques made payable to same) C/o Conly Funeral Directors, Ballybay, Co.Monaghan or any family member.

Wilfie Garland

Rosefield Farm, Corbeg, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, H18 Y998

Tuesday June 27th peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Emma, Eddie, Olivia and Cyril.

Wilfie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Elizabeth, daughter Hilary(Rodney) sons, Alan(Julie), Neville(Joanne) and Glenn and Grandad to Leah, David, Amy, Jenny, Lucy, Joshua, Amelia, Ethan and Erin and all the family circle, neighbours and friends.

Resting at the family home today, Tuesday, from 4pm until 9pm and tomorrow, Wednesday, from 12 noon until 9pm.

Service of thanksgiving and celebration of Wilfie's life will take place in St. Sillian's Parish Church Tyholland on Thursday 29th June at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to St. Sillian's Parish Church Repair Fund, Tyholland and Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care c/o Clive Magee Funeral Director or any family member.

Jimmy Kennedy

4 Bree, Castleblayney, Monaghan, A75 VH92 / Glaslough, Monaghan

Formerly Glennan, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.

Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, after a short illness, surrounded by his heartbroken family Mark (Hilary) Ballinode, Dean (Colette) Newry, Ian (Sharon) Keady, Ronnie (Martina) Castleblayney and Jacqueline (Brian) Carna, his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Nula, Delmia and Sheila, his brothers in law, nieces, nephews, good neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home Tuesday (27/06/2023) from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday (28/06/2023) from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

House private at other times please.

Removal on Thursday (29/06/2023) at 10 a.m., arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Glennan for funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

Burial afterwards in Drumbanagher Cemetery.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam at: https://site2.watchmcnmedia.tv/camera/stmarys-emyvale.html

Patrick (Patsy) Kerley

Drummond, Magheracloone, Monaghan / Carrickmacross, Monaghan

New York and formerly of Drummond, Magheracloone, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, 24th of June 2023.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Christina, brother Peadar and sister Sheila. Deeply regretted by his loving children Patrick, Siobhan and Erin and his adored grandchildren, his son-in-law and daughter-in-law, sisters Pauline (Fleming), Maura (Marron) and brother Martin, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and uncle, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Patsy’s funeral will take place in New York.

A memorial Mass and interment of ashes will take place in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Magheracloone, details of which will be published at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements Later.

Bridie Treanor (née McCaughey)

Carrickroe, Monaghan

June 25th 2023 surrounded by her husband and loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Felix, children Edel, Brona, Shane, Christopher, Leanne and Matthew, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, adored grandchildren, brothers Pauric and Martin, sister Mairead and best friend Geraldine.

Reposing at her late residence until removal on Wednesday at 11.20am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickroe. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

House private please.