Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan as reported on RIP.ie in the last few days.
Helen Crosby
Bettystown, Meath / Cavan Town, Cavan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Crosby, Bettystown and formerly Cavan Town who passed away on Friday 12th September, 2025 in the exceptional care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Jean (Conlon), Pam (Crosby), Pat (Coyle) (predeceased), brother Michael, brothers-in-law Dermot and Michael, sister-in-law Karen, nieces Pam, Lorraine, Evonne, Sheelin, Laura, nephews Michael and Jason.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Jamie Colbourne
Lisreagh, Cavan
Jamie Colbourne, Lisreagh, Cavan, Co Cavan. Wednesday 27th of August 2005.
Our beautiful son Jamie, just turned 26 on 16th August, passed from earth in Perth Australia on the 27th August, 2025.
It was sudden and quick, no crime or accident involved, he just collapsed while out jogging.
We are all beyond heartbroken.
He was loved to bits by everyone that had the pleasure of crossing his path - here in Ireland, over in Western Australia and in New Zealand.
He was ambitious, passionate, funny, weird, tremendous, wonderful, beautiful, hilarious, amazing, fun, and bold.
He was an extraordinary young man.
He will be deeply missed and his memory cherished by his family and friends everywhere, especially we, his parents, David and Elena, and his siblings Matthew, Donna, Ciarán and Seán, his aunts and uncles Attracta, Des, Ian, Irene, Bernie and Trish, and his cousins Aoife, Rachel, Katie and Shane.
Reposing at his home in Lisreagh on Saturday next 20th of September from 12.00 noon until 6.00pm
Removal from his home on Sunday September 21st at 1.00pm to the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim Cavan, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm.
Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan
"May his gentle soul rest in peace"
Jamie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website here.
Betty Clerkin
(née Connolly, Tully)
Ballagh, Corcaghan, Monaghan
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home, Monaghan.
Predeceased by her husband Seamus and her sister Rita.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie (Gary), son Mark, cousins, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at the premises of McElvaney Funeral Directors, Church Square, Monaghan on Monday (15/09/2025) from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
House strictly private please.
Removal on Tuesday (16/09/2025) at 1.30 a.m., arriving at St. Michael’s Church, Corcaghan for Funeral Mass at 2 p.m.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.
Karen Higgins
(née O'Neill)
Annaglough, Stranooden, Monaghan
Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by her mother Margaret O’Neill.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, son Shane, daughter Aoife, father Sean, brother Ryan (Veronica), father in law John, mother in law Mena, brothers in law James (Mirjam) and Colin (Edel), sister in law Joanna (Derek), uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home.
House private please.
Removal on Tuesday (16/09/2025) at 10.30 a.m., arriving at St. Michael’s Church, Corcaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam here.
Sean Duffy
Sporthall, Keenaghduff, Latton, Monaghan, A75C894
The death has occurred of Sean Duffy, Sporthall, Keenaghduff, Latton, Castleblayney, Co.Monaghan A75 C894 on the 13th September 2025, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan general hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary, his brothers James, Packie, Frank, Michael, Eamon, Thomas, Hugh & twin brothers.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Monica, daughters Mary (Frankie), Noleen (Martin), Bernadette, Eilish (Conor), and his son Patrick (Ciara). His sister Lizzie & his adored grandchildren Ciara, Mya, Clodagh, Sean, Thomas, Frankie, Sadhbh, Fiadh & Eabha. His brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Sean will be reposing at his home (A75 C894) on Sunday 14th September from 1pm until 8pm. House private Monday morning please.
Removal on Monday 15th to Saint Mary's Church Latton for funeral mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish heart foundation/Ballybay cancer society.
Sean's funeral mass may be viewed by clicking here.
James Ward
Corkeeran, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
The death has occurred of James Ward, Corkeeran, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, peacefully and surrounded by his family at Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, 13th September, 2025.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel, his daughter Margaret (Frank Markey), son John (Jenny), his sisters Mary Smith and Maggie Smith. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Home (A82R3W2) on Sunday, 14th September from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, 15th September at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Rock Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
To view James’ Funeral Mass via the webcam, click here.
Condolences can be left for any of the above families 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.
To view the previous death notices, click here.