Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
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
Doreen Duke
(née Crowe)
Killenaule, Tipperary / Cootehill, Cavan
Doreen Duke (nee Crowe), Killenaule, Co. Tipperary and formerly Cootehill, Co. Cavan. 20th March 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff of Haywood Lodge, Clonmel. Predeceased by her husband Ned, parents Edmund and Bridget, brothers Dan, John and Connie sister Peggy McGrath. Beloved sister of Joan Ryan, Paddy Crowe, Tommy Crowe, Breda Bourke and Moira Cullivan. Much loved aunt and gran aunt of Peter, Sharon and Nathan and her many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
May Doreen Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her nephew Peter Cullivan's home in River Street, Killenaule, E41 HX50 from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday 22nd March. Requiem Mass on Saturday 23rd March in St.Mary's Church, Killenaule at 11 am followed by burial in Crosscannon Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed here.
Damien Farrell
Woodview, Bailieborough, Cavan
Damien Farrell, Woodview and formerly of Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on the 19th March 2024 suddenly after a short illness at Beaumount Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Alan and Theresa.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, partner Caroline, daughters Jordan and Carly, sisters Catherine and Olivia, brothers Alan, Keith, Colin and Darren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Thursday 21st March from 5pm - 8pm. Removal from Clarke's Funeral Home on Friday morning at 10:10am to arrive at St. Anne's Church, Bailieborough for Funeral Mass at 10:30am. Burial afterwards in St. Anne's Cemetery. Streaming in St. Anne's Church, Bailieborough is unavailable as the webcam is out of order.
House Private Please.
Thomas Patrick Smyth
Stamford, Connecticut and formerly Drumkilly, Kilnaleck, Cavan
Thomas Patrick Smyth, 78, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at his home in Stamford, CT. Called Tomás by those who knew and loved him, he was born in Drumkilly, Kilnaneck, County Cavan, Ireland on March 15, 1946, to parents Thomas and Margaret (née Gaffney) Smyth. The second of nine children, Tomás came to the US in 1969 on a trip with his Crosserlough football team and would call New York his home for the next 55 years. It was in New York where Tomás met the love of his life, Eileen (née Hanrahan) of County Kerry. They married in 1974 in the Bronx, NY, and had four children.
Known for his fierce sense of humor, quick wit, and intelligence, Tomás was an avid reader and lover of all things history. A great man for music from Irish to country to reggae and everything in between, he could always be relied upon for bringing music and fun to the party. An athlete in his younger years, Tomás was a passionate fan of all sports, especially the GAA, the NY Mets, and the NY Jets, and a fervent supporter of his black & yellow hometown club Crosserlough.
Tomás was kind to everyone he met, making friends his whole life from all corners of the world. He was a lover of animals, travel, politics, and geography, and one of the finest Jeopardy players this side of the country. He will be remembered for his gift of storytelling, his lyrical voice, his genuine heart, and how he brightened any room he entered. A proud Irishman, Tomás will be hugely missed by all those who had the great privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Margaret, his two brothers Des and Gerard, and his sister Ursula. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen of 50 years, his four children, Sinead, Thomas, Aisling (Goff), and Ciara (Bisceglia), son-in-laws Patrick Goff and Peter Bisceglia; nine adoring grandchildren who lovingly called him “Pops,” Aidan, Lucas, Robert, Patrick, Margot, Thomas, Peter, Shiloh, and Martin “DeeDee;” his three sisters Rosaleen (Waters), Margaret, and Carmel, his two brothers Philip and Colm, many nieces and nephews, and a large extended family here and in Ireland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Bronx on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 10:45 am.
Cormac GIBNEY
Monaghan / Waterford / Dublin
GIBNEY Cormac (Late of Monaghan and formerly of Waterford and Dublin) March 19th 2024. Passed suddenly and unexpectedly in the loving care of his family and the staff of St. Vincent’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Deirdre, loving father of Josephine and Ewan and beloved brother of Fintan, Rosemary, Louise and the late Isabel and Michael. Sadly missed by his family, brothers-in-law David and Brendan, sisters-in-law Katherine, Josephine and Nuala, Ewan’s partner Jessica, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Cormac’s cremation service will take place on Saturday afternoon, March 23rd, at 1:30pm at Glasnevin Crematorium.
Please note that the cremation service can be viewed online here.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.
House private please.
Rest in peace.
Mary McKenna (Garage)
(née McPhillips)
Derrygasson Upper, Emyvale, Monaghan, H18 CR94
The death has occurred of Mary McKenna (Garage), Derrygasson Upper, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, H18 CR94, Tuesday, 19th March, suddenly.
Pre-deceased by her son PJ. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Pete, sons Damien (Pauline), Geoffrey (Sharon), Jason (Cheryl) and daughter Yvonne (Chris), grandchildren Nicole, Yasmin, Kassie, Danny, Jade, Mary, Harley, Harry & Joe, great-granddaughter Freya, brother Sean, sister Peggy, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
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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.