Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
Death notices as reported on rip.ie
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.
Joseph (Joe) Madden
Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Madden, Yonkers, New York, USA and formerly of Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, who passed away suddenly on 2nd July 2026, at the age of 63.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his brother John, who died at birth.
Joe will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Maura, son Joseph, daughter Fiona, cherished granddaughter Chelsea, sisters Margaret, Anne (Hughie) and Kathleen, brothers Seán (Margaret), Pat (Gail) and Tony (Margaret), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Joe will repose at Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Wednesday, 8th July, from 4pm to 8pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, 9th July, at 9.30am in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, New York.
https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabascatholicchurch/
Donations in Joe's memory, if desired, may be made to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Joe will be repatriated to his beloved Co. Cavan, where he will repose at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva, Co. Cavan (H12 D254), on Friday, 10th July, from 5pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/finneganfuneraldirectors/
The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support at this difficult time.
Born and raised in Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, Joe was the middle of seven children born to John and Mary Madden. He attended St. Patrick's National School, Loch Gowna, and Moyne Community School, Co. Longford. Before emigrating, Joe worked on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love of horses, particularly ploughing with horses and breaking young horses.
At the age of 19, Joe emigrated to New York in search of new opportunities and it was there that he met the love of his life, Maura. They were married in 1988 at St. Philip Neri Church, Bronx, New York, and made their home in Yonkers, where they lovingly raised their two children, Joseph and Fiona.
Joe had a passion for travel and embraced every opportunity, from cruises throughout the Caribbean to treasured trips home to Ireland. His heart never left Co. Cavan, and he remained a devoted supporter of Gaelic games throughout his life. Above all, Joe cherished his family and was known as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and loyal friend.
In 2001, Joe and his family returned to Co. Cavan, where he fulfilled his dream of starting his own carpentry business. He spent 14 years working in Ireland before returning to the United States with his family. Upon his return, Joe became a proud member of Local 157 Carpenters Union and worked on projects at New York Law School in Brooklyn.
Joe will be remembered for his quiet nature, sharp wit and kind heart. He had a wonderful sense of humour, a strong work ethic and a genuine love for those around him. His warmth, generosity and unwavering devotion to his family left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Patsy Comiskey
Coolboyogue, Butlersbridge, Cavan / Kilnaleck, Cavan
Patsy Comiskey, Coolboyogue, Butlersbridge and formerly Omard, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Tuesday July 7th 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Phair), his parents James and Roseanne, brothers Larry, Eugene and Jim and sisters Rosaleen (Glennon) and Maureen (Leddy). Patsy will be sadly missed by his brother in law Paddy, his nieces, nephews, all his extended family, his best friend Spot, great neighbours and many friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12 C821) on Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Aidan's Church, Butlersbridge on Thursday afternoon at 2pm followed by burial in St. Aidan's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Patsy's Funeral Mass will be available to view live on the following link. https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral House private at all times please.
Baby Síofra Marie Crowe Kelly
Woodlands, Ballyhaise, Cavan
Baby Síofra Marie Crowe Kelly, Woodlands, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan.
Baby Síofra, born sleeping in the arms of the Angels Sunday 5th July 2026. Loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Kieran and Carmel, brothers Tommy and Derick and sisters Rebecca and Faéla and wider family circle. Predeceased by her sister Ann, brother Kieran-Donal, Grandad Derick Crowe and nanny Ann Kelly.
Mass of the Angels for Síofra on Thursday 9th of July at 3pm in the Cathedral of Ss. Patrick and Felim, Cavan with interment afterwards in Cullies Cemetery. The mass of the Angels for Baby Síofra can be viewed on the parish webcam at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam
Baby Síofra will be so loved and so missed forever.
Tomasz Lukaszewicz
The Old Schoolhouse, Mullagh, Cavan / Meath
Tomasz Łukaszewicz
The Old School House, Mullagh, Co.Cavan, and formerly of Wola Adamowa, Chodecz, Poland.
Tomasz passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Sunday 5th July 2026. Predeceased by his dad Krzysztof Łukaszewicz. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Aneta and his much loved daughter Malwina, mother Wiesława Łukaszewicz, brothers Marcin and Szymon, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, mother in law Danuta and a large circle of cherished friends.
May Tommy Rest In Eternal Peace
Tomasz will be reposing in 'The Village Chapel Of Rest, Mullagh A82DE28 on Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St Kilians Church, Mullagh, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan.
HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE
Ja, moja mama oraz cała nasza rodzina pragniemy z całego serca podziękować wszystkim za okazane wsparcie, wyrazy współczucia, modlitwy oraz każde dobre słowo po śmierci naszego ukochanego Tomaszka. W tym niezwykle trudnym czasie Wasza obecność, życzliwość i pamięć są dla nas ogromnym wsparciem i źródłem siły.
Tomaszek będzie spoczywał w The Village Chapel of Rest, Mullagh (A82 DE28), w czwartek w godzinach od 17:00 do 20:00.
Msza pogrzebowa odbędzie się w piątek o godzinie 11:00 w kościele św. Kiliana w Mullagh, po czym nastąpi kremacja w Lakelands Crematorium przy Dublin Road w Cavan.
Dziękujemy za każdą modlitwę, każde słowo otuchy i za to, że jesteście z nami w tych bolesnych chwilach. Tomasz na zawsze pozostanie w naszych sercach.
Celine Lynch (née King)
Tetrarch Grove, Clonee, Meath / Bailieborough, Cavan
The death has occurred of Celine Lynch (née King).
Tetrarch Grove, Clonee, Co. Meath and formerly of Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.
5th July 2026
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the staff at the Mater Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Gertrude King, her brother John and her sisters Maria and Rosemary.
Celine will be very sadly missed and forever cherished by her husband Noel, loving son Cian, daughters Ríona, Celine and Aiveen, sons-in-law Euan, Mark and Aamir and also by her adored grandchildren Sophia, Alannah, Alicia, Rayaan, Rahim, Raees and Rian. She will be sadly missed by her sister Breeda, brother in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and kind neighbours.
Celine’s remains will repose at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Dunboyne, (A86 X443 )
on Wednesday 8th July from 5 - 7pm
Funeral Mass on Thursday 9th in St. Peter and Paul's Church Dunboyne at 11am
followed by burial in St. Killian’s Cemetery Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation or the Irish Kidney Foundation.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Celine with such kindness and compassion throughout her illness and to everyone who has offered support and sympathy at this difficult time. Special thanks to Dr. Tom Feighery GP, Northern Cross Dialysis Unit and Silvergrove Nursing Home.
May Celine Rest In Peace (Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam).
Patsy McKenna
Nobby's Pub, Corgreagh, Kill, Cootehill, Cavan
The death has occurred of Patsy McKenna, Nobby's Pub, Corgreagh, Kill, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. Sunday, July 5th, tragically, following an accident. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Molly and brother Dominic.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, brothers JJ and Brian, sisters Lucy and Kathleen. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Bernie and Marie, brother-in-law Michael, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, cousins, and many, many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, Cootehill, tomorrow Wednesday from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm, followed by removal to the residence of his late brother Dominic and sister-in-law Bernie for private repose (travelling via Tullyvin and Nobby's). Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church, Laragh on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private. Patsy's Funeral Mass may be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/laragh.
Margaret (Nan) McPhillips (née McManus)
Drumahurk, Butlersbridge, Cavan
Margaret (Nan) McPhillips (nee McManus), Drumahurk, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan and late of Ardlougher, Ballyconnell. Former Postmistress at Kilnaleck PO passed away peacefully in The Mater Private Hospital on Monday 6th July 2026. Beloved wife of the late Kevin. Pre-deceased by her parents Peter & Mary McManus, sisters; Mai, Kathleen & Patricia.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her heart broken family; Breda (Sean McIntyre), Pat (Sean Lynch), Caroline (Paddy Smith), Kevin, Kathleen (Padraig Lynch), Tina (John Reilly), Gerry (Marie Prior) & Noel (Paula Walsh), her brothers Brian (Kathleen) and Jim, grandchildren; Mark, Colin, Karl, Shauna, Kevin, Aisling, Aoife, Thomas, Patrick, Maria, Nicole, Cian, Cillian, Patrick, Kevin, Alannah, Caoimhe, Chelsea, Senan, Ollie & Esme and her five great-granchildren Noah, Heidi, Gracie, Fachtna & Tiarnan, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends & neighbours.
May She Rest In Peace
Reposing in St. Aidan's Church, Butlersbridge on Wednesday (8th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday (9th) to St. Aidan's Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St. Aidan's Church c/o Briody Funeral Directors or any family member.
House private to family, friends and neighbours
Funeral Mass Livestream link https://youtube.com/live/rnQV6zA7BaI
Cathy Smith
Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death has occurred of Cathy Smith, Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, 6th July 2026. Cathy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by her loving parents Tom and Nancy Smith.
Sadly missed by her loving partner Declan O'Reilly, daughters Leanne (Karl) and Jennifer, adored grandchildren Danny, Lucy and Sophia, sisters Marie (late Pat King), Jackie (John), brothers Paddy (Caroline) and Tom (Avril), mother-in-law Olive, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 8pm.
Removal from her home on Thursday afternoon at 12.40pm to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm, interment afterwards in the New Cemetery.
Family home private, please, to family, neighbours and close friends.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care, c/o Declan Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member.
Out of respect for the local residents, please follow the directions of the parking attendants and observe the parking restrictions around the neighbouring houses when visiting Lakelands for the reposing. Thank you for your understanding.
Michele (Shelly) Frawley (née Phipps)
Leixlip, Kildare / Clones, Monaghan
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Michele "Shelly" Frawley (née Phipps).
Beloved wife and soulmate of Fran, the love of her life, Shelly was a devoted and deeply loved mother to Daniel, Jonathan and Amanda. She was the heart of her family and will be forever loved and profoundly missed. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters- and son-in-law, Emma, Lorna and Martin, by her adored grandchildren, Evan and Aoibhe-Lyn, who brought her immeasurable joy, and by her faithful four-legged companion, Meg, who was never far from her side.
She will be deeply missed by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, colleagues, former clients, and the countless people whose lives she touched throughout her life.
Born in Clones, Co. Monaghan, Shelly made her home in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, where she became a much-loved member of her community.
For over 35 years, Shelly worked as a therapist, alongside more than 20 years as a social worker. An IACP-accredited counsellor and supervisor, she devoted her life to supporting, advocating for and empowering others. For Shelly, counselling was never simply a profession, it was a calling. Through her compassion, wisdom, authenticity and unwavering belief in the dignity and worth of every person she encountered, she changed countless lives. Her legacy lives on in all those she encouraged, comforted and inspired.
A true matriarch and lioness, Shelly's family meant everything to her. Fiercely loyal, endlessly compassionate, witty, and known for her wonderfully dark sense of humour, she had an extraordinary gift for making people feel seen, heard and loved. Whether you were family, a friend, a neighbour, a client, or simply someone who crossed her path, Shelly had a remarkable way of making you feel as though you belonged. Many came to know her as a second mum, and her home and heart were always open. She believed there was a song for every occasion, often smiling and saying, "There's always a song there..." before breaking into one. It was one of the many little things that made her so uniquely Shelly and brought joy to everyone around her.
Above all, Shelly was a woman of deep and abiding faith. She loved God wholeheartedly, was devoted to prayer, and found strength, peace and hope in her relationship with Him throughout her life. While our hearts are broken by her absence, we take comfort in knowing that she is now home, held safely in the everlasting arms of God.
Shelly leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, compassion and unwavering service to others. She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and her influence will continue to be felt in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27
Forever loved. Forever missed. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Michele’s Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, July 11th at 10am in Newlands Cross Crematorium Chapel, followed by cremation. Those who wish to leave a personal message/condolence, please use the "condolences" section below.
The Celebration of Life Service can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.
Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accepts no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues
Family flowers only please, donations can be made in memory of Michele to COPD Support Ireland via the "donate" section below.
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
Donations to COPD Support Ireland in Memory of Michele (Shelly) Frawley (née Phipps)
If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the above families, please use the 'Condolence' section on rip.ie.
The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased.