Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan

It is with regret that we report the following deaths in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, as recorded on RIP.ie within the past 24 hours.

Derek Kerr

Maynooth, Kildare / Bailieborough, Cavan

KERR (Maynooth, Co Kildare, late of Bailieborough, Co Cavan) May 8th 2026 (peacefully) in Tallaght University Hospital, Derek, beloved husband of Carla.

Sadly missed by his wife, parents Peter and Alice, brother Ronan and his wife Lisa, niece Layla, nephew Kian, mother-in-law Anne Bennett, his extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Removal Thursday (May 14th) to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for Funeral Service at 3pm which can be viewed on the link below. No flowers please.

Donations to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Derek Kerr here.

Funeral service can be viewed live here.

May he Rest in Power.

Brigid Mc Dermott Smith

Virginia, Cavan

The death has occurred of Brigid McDermott Smith, Virginia, and formerly of Granacunia, Killinkere, and Tottenham, London, on 9th May 2026, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents, P.D. and Teresa McDermott; her husband Tommy (The Scott) Smith and her nephew baby Francis Brady.

Deeply regretted by her loving sister Maria, brothers Brian, Dermot, Patsy, and Sean, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, grandnieces, nephews; grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends, her stepson John and grand stepson Teddy.

May Brigid Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Sunday evening from 6pm until prayers at 8pm.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia for Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Webstream can bew viewed here.

Petrea Ruddy

(née Galligan)

Pullamore Near, Cavan

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband PJ and her parents Paddy and Kay.

Deeply regretted by her loving family - sons Noel, Dermot and Padraig, daughters Petrea, Mags and Bernie. Sadly missed by her adoring grandchildren Patrick, Leah and Ellie, sons-in-law Tony and Philip, Merryn, her twin sister Margot Boylan, brothers PJ and Francie, sisters-in-law Toni and Josie, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives, and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, tomorrow Sunday from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from her home on Monday to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, Killygarry for Funeral Mass at 12noon, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cavan Palliative Care in care of the undertaker or via the link below. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link here.

Donations to Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Fund in Memory of Petrea Ruddy (née Galligan) here.

James (Jimmy) Smith

Laturcan, Monaghan Town, Monaghan / Ballyhaise, Cavan

Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Smith, Latlurcan, Monaghan and formerly Ballyhaise, Co.Cavan, on Friday the 8th of May, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his father Peter and mother Susan, sisters Margie and Carmel, brothers Charlie, Peter, Austin, and Frank and nephews Rory and Andrew.

"May Jimmy's Gentle Soul Rest Now in Eternal Peace"

Jimmy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Margaret. Beloved father of Martina (Jim), Adrienne (John), Siobhan (Paddy), Carmel (Ger), Sinead (John) and Seamus (Bernie). Jimmy will also be missed by his cherished grandchildren Shane, Laura, Cian, Eoin, Sorcha, Aine, Eabha, Keelan, Hannah, Dylan,Grace, David, Aaron, Mark, Leah, Alice and Ben, his brothers Tony and Noel and his sister Mary. Jimmy will be deeply regretted by his brother and sisters-in law and many nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.

Jimmy will repose at Clerkins Funeral Home, Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Sunday (10th) of May from 3pm until 7pm. Jimmy's funeral procession will arrive to St Macartan's Cathedral for 11am Funeral Mass on Monday the 11th of May, followed by burial in Latlurcan cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed by the link here.

“Family homes are private at all times please, to give the family the time and respect to spend with Jimmy"

"Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Clerkin Funeral Directors"

Brigid Duffy

(née Mc Kee)

1 Stanley Bungalow, Monaghan Town, Monaghan / Armagh

Clerkin Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred Brigid Duffy, (née McKee), 1 Stanley Bungalow, Monaghan and formerly of Ballymacnab, Armagh on Saturday the 9th May, following a long illness bravely borne, in the tender care of the staff in Green Park Private Nursing Home, Armagh, surrounded by her loving family.

"May Brigid’s Gentle Soul, Rest Now in Eternal Peace"

Brigid will be forever loved and cherished by her husband Séan, her children, Siobhan, Aisling (Gordon), Joanne (George), Emer (Amit), Michael (Rekha) and Úna (Cyril), her adored grandchildren Maisie, Gabriel, Zack, Art, Scarlett, Tara, Louis, Grace and Elodie. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary and Kathleen, her brothers Brian and Frank, her nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her beloved brothers Michael, John, and James

Brigid will repose at her home on Sunday (10th) of May from 12noon until 8pm. Brigid’s funeral procession will arrive to St Macartans Cathedral for 1:30pm Funeral Mass on Monday the 11th of May, followed by burial in St Mary’s cemetery in Clontibret. Funeral Mass will be live streamed by clicking the below link.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the "Alzheimer Society of Ireland".

“Family home is private outside of wake hours please, to give the family the time and respect to spend with Brigid"

"Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To Clerkin Funeral Directors"

Webstream here.

Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Brigid Duffy (née Mc Kee) here.

Eugene McDermott

Monaghan, Rockcorry, Monaghan, H18 XO73

The death has occurred of Eugene McDermott, 13 Boyher Rockcorry, Co.Monaghan. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Pre deceased by his loving wife Helen, Sisters Mary, Vera, Eileen, Alice and brother James. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters, Fiona(Nigel), Fidolema (Brendan), Amanda (Andrew), Martina (Dessie), Sons, Frank (Collette), Finbar, Barry (Lucie), 16 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, Brother Ollie, Sisters in law, Relatives and a large circle of friends.

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE.

Remains reposing at his residence, H18 XO73, On Sunday from 2pm until 9pm.

Removal on Monday Afternoon to Holy Trinity Church, H16 XC82, Arriving for 2pm funeral mass, Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Monday Morning please. Family flowers only please.

Hazel Merrin

(née Roche)

Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death has occurred of Hazel Merrin, nee Roche, Ballyloughan, Carrickmacross. Peacefully 9th May 2026 at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Tom.

Hazel will be missed and remembered by her loving son Richard, her brother John, sisters Mary, Ann and Joyce, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of neighbours and friends.

"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS LATER.

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE.

Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Kidney Association.

Donations to Irish Kidney Association CLG in Memory of Hazel Merrin (née Roche) here.

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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.