Death notices Cavan and Monaghan

The following deaths have occurred in counties Cavan and Monaghan in recent days as reported on RIP.ie

John Clarke, Killcrossbeg, Shercock, Co. Cavan. Peacefully at Fairlawns Nursing Home Baileborough, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Lizzie, his aunt Maggie, his uncles James, Peter and Vincent. Beloved husband of Ciss, loving father to Caroline, Victor (Claire), Declan (Maja) and Tracey (Fergus). Loving grandfather to James, Karla, Keelan, Ellie, Corey Maj-Britt, Grace, Katie and Mona-Mae. Relatives and friends.

Brenda Dynes Ardkeen. Died Froday, October 24, peacefully at her home.

Brenda, devoted wife of John, loving mother of Gavin, cherished mother-in-law of Alanna and adored granny of Harry, Sienna and Johnny.

Dearly loved daughter of Willie and the late Maureen Owens, godmother of Fiona and fondly remembered by her brother, sisters, brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Brenda’s remains will be reposing in her home ‘Peeltown Lodge’, 17 Ballygelagh Road, BT22 1JQ from 10am on Saturday, October 25. Funeral will leave the family home on Monday, October 27 at 11:15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Flowers welcome.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family, family circle and friends.

Noel McCormack, Beturbet, Co. Cavan and formerly Swords, Co. Dublin, Friday, October 24, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, children Therese, Elaine, Shane and Noel and their mother, Margaret, Noel's stepchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers Matt, Pat and Philip, sister Marie, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on the evening of Monday, October 27 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Removal on Tuesday, morning October 28 to St. Colmcille's Church, Swords arriving for 10 am mass followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columcilles-swords

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to CUAN Cancer Care.

John (Johnny) Murray, Dumnavanagh, Cavan Town, Saturday, October 25, 2025, suddenly, at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret and his sisters Rose and Kathleen.

Johnny was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his loving wife and best friend Mary, his daughter Niamh, son's John and Niall, daughter in law Imelda, his 2 adored granddaughters Aisling and Isabel, siblings Patsy, Philip, Margaret, Josie and Marian, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, all his extended family, his good friends Tony and Patsy, his former Telecom Eireann workmates, his friends at Cavan Gaels, his good neighbours and his many friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday, October 27 at 12 noon in the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan, followed by burial in Cullies Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Parkinsons Ireland, Cavan Branch, c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors or via donation box in the Funeral Home or on the donation link below. Johnny's Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the parish website at

www.cavantownparish.com/webcam

House Private.

Patrick Joseph (PJ) Prior, Lisnacark, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan, Saturday, October 25, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and the staff of Cavan General Hospital

Pre-deceased by his parents Hugh and Annie, brothers Alo and Sean, sisters Josephine and Helen.

Sadly, missed by his sisters Bernie Long and Rita McCarron (Redhills), sisters-in-law Anna Prior and Beth Prior, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, great grand nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives, and many friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, H12RF78, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday, October 27 from 5pm until 7pm, with removal to St. Mary's Church, Ballyhaise, to arrive at 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday, October 28 at 11am, with interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Castletara.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Team care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link

https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/

Peter Gaynor, Kent, England and formerly of Cornaglea, Mullagh. Co. Cavan. Peacefully at St Thomas Hospital London.

Predeceased by his father John, mother Molly and sister Mary. Sadly missed by his Partner Teresa, daughter Barbara, sister Sheila, brother Paddy, grandchildren, great-grandson, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Peter will repose at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia A82YV58 on Sunday, October 26 from 4-7pm.

Removal on Monday, October 27 to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Cross for 11am Funeral Mass.

Funeral mass can be viewed. Burial afterwards in Mullagh Cemetery

Family Flowers Only, please. Donations if Desired in lieu to Virginia Cancer Care c/o Peter Duffy Funeral Director

Martina Nelson, Derryglen, Carrickaboy, Co. Cavan. Friday October 24, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Josephine.

Beloved wife of Aidan Denby and devoted mother of Jack, Ruth and Eoin, much loved sister of, Jimmy, Mary, Philip, Ann, Laurence and Caroline, her adored nieces and nephews Dylan, Ella, Thomas and Maddie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kay and John Denby, uncles, aunts, relatives, neighbours, and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, H12RF78, Dublin Road, Cavan on Sunday, October 26 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal from her home on Monday October 27 at 11.30am to St. Dympna's Church, Lower Lavey for 12 noon Requiem Mass, interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Martina’s Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: www.churchtv.ie/lavey

Derek Boddy late of Fort Leiter, Bailieborough, Co Cavan. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday., October 22, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Laura.

Beloved husband of Florence, his treasured wife and best friend. Devoted father to Adam (Ashling) and Donna (Javier) and adored granddad to Emily and Grace. Sadly missed by his sisters Yvonne (Cyril), Olive (Leslie), nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Sunday 26th from 12 noon - 3pm. Funeral to arrive at Bailieborough Parish Church for Funeral Service at 2pm on Monday, October 27 with burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation and Bailieborough Parish Church Repair Fund c/o any family member or funeral director.

Patrick McDermott formerly of Tullydraw Donaghmore, The Willows, Dungannon & Killeshandra, Co.Cavan.

Patrick, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 23,, 2025.

Loving Husband of Margaret. Cherished father of David, Gordon, Stephen, Aishling,Ronan and the late Adrian (R.I.P). Beloved grandfather and brother.

In celebration of Patrick’s life his cremation will take place on Monday, October 27 at 12:00 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Refreshments afterwards everyone welcome. Venue TBC

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, daughters in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, niece's, nephews, neighbours, friends and his wider family circle.

Patrick’s cremation service can also be viewed using the following link: https://www..tv/lakelands. Password: Crem27M

Patrick (Paddy) Kerr, Belgard Heights and late of Tossey, Co Monaghan, 20th October 2025 peacefully, at home with his family by his side. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Anne. Loving dad to Tom. Paddy will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, sister Tessie, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law Rhonda, his adored and much loved granddaughter Sadie, nieces and nephews near and far, extended family and friends.

May Paddy’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

House private please. Family only.

Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village, on Monday (27th October) from 1pm until 4pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday (28th October) at 11am in St Mark's Church, Springfield, Tallaght following on Newlands Cross Cemetery for burial.

Margaret (Peg) Kearns (nee McKenna), Claddagh, Coolshannagh Road, Monaghan on Friday 24th October peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Drumbear Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband John (Johnny), her parents Edward & Catherine, sisters Sadie & Mary and brother Eamonn.

Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her son Eamon, grandchildren John and Tula, sister Susan, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Margaret will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.

May Margaret's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Margaret's remains will repose at her residence on Sunday from 3pm - 8pm. House private at all other times please.

Removal on Monday morning to arrive at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Latlurcan cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations welcome in lieu of flowers to the SightSavers charity which was a charity close to Margaret and John’s hearts c/o Peter McMahon, McMahon's Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.