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.
Very Rev John Halton
Tempo (Pobal) Parochial House, Edenmore, Tempo, Tempo, Fermanagh / Monaghan / Meath / Cavan
The death has occurred of Very Rev John Halton PE
26th September 2026 at his home, Tempo (Pobal) Parochial House, Edenmore, Tempo
Formerly of Fertagh, Tierworker, Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath
Predeceased by his parents John and Annie
Dear brother of Betty Lynch (Jim RIP), Charlie (Nancy) and the late Brian RIP (Philomena)
Fr John was predeceased by his nephew John and nieces Rosemary, Elizabeth and Kathleen Halton.
Fr John was a cherished uncle and is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews and extended family circle.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW
Mella Hanly
(née Mc Evoy)
Billis, Cavan Town, Cavan
Mella Hanly (nee Mc Evoy), " Cluain Meala", Billis, Cavan, Sunday September 27th 2026, peacefully at Lisdarn Hospital, Cavan.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Vera Kellegher
Toberlyan, Ballyconnell, Cavan
Toberlyan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan & Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Co. Cavan.
At Cavan General Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents James & Bridget Kellegher, brothers Tom, Peter & Packie, sisters May Galligan & Rita Prior. Deeply regretted by her loving nephews, nieces, extended family & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lawlor's Funeral Home, Ernehill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, H14 R583, tomorrow evening Monday from 6 o clock until 8 o clock. Removal from the residence of her nephew Liam Kellegher, Toberlyan on Tuesday morning arriving at St Patrick's Church, Kilnavart for funeral mass at 12 o clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Anne (Nan) Masterson
(née Maguire)
Legga, Moyne, Longford / Arva, Cavan
The death has occurred of Anne (Nan) Masterson (née Maguire), Legga, Moyne, Co. Longford and formerly of Firmullagh, Moyne, Co. Longford, who passed away peacefully in her 100th year, in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Beloved wife of the late John Masterson.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Annie Maguire.
Sadly missed by her loving family Michael, Helen (Noel), John-Joe, Anna, Hugh, Patrick and Vincent, adored grandchildren Aaron, Dylan and Keelan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Longford Street, Arva, on Monday, 28th September, from 6pm until 8pm.
Removal from Finnegan's Funeral Home, Arva, on Tuesday morning, 29th September, at 10.30am to St Mary's Church, Legga, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, for committal prayers and cremation.
A file past system will be in operation at the family's request.
Family home strictly private please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Christopher's Intellectual Disability Services.
Patrick (Paddy) Nulty
Aughaway, Tullyco, Cootehill, Cavan / Shercock, Cavan
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Nulty, Aughaway, Tullyco, Cootehill, Co. Cavan and late of Aughara, Shercock. Sunday, September 27th 2026, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Michael & Alice, sister Colette (Taggart) and brother Michael (Micky).
Deeply regretted by his loving wife and best friend Bridie. Sadly missed by his son Fintan, daughter-in-law Margaret, his adoring grandchildren Jason (Niamh), Natasha, Cillian (Ciara), Elisha (Killian), James (Amelia) and Nathan, his great granddaughter Mia and her mother Natalia, sisters-in-law Greta and May, his cherished dog Toby, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral Home, Cootehill, tomorrow Monday from 6.30pm - 8.30pm and at his residence (H16 ND78) on Tuesday from 2pm until removal on Wednesday to arrive at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cavan Palliative Care. Paddy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/drung
Kathleen Brennan
(née Campbell)
Forthill, Annahuby, Braddox, Monaghan, H18 RP26 / Armagh City, Armagh
The death has occurred of Kathleen Brennan (nee Campbell) Forthill, Annahuby, Braddox, Co Monaghan, H18 RP26, and formally 93 Collegeland Road, Charlemont, Moy. Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Predeceased by her parents James and Susan Campbell.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sons Seamus (Ciara), Raymond (Carol), Shane (Carla) and her daughter Michelle (Darren) and her adored grandchildren. Her brothers Ignatius (Nish) Seamus, John, & Malachy Campbell and her sister Eileen McManus, Mullion Road, Belleeks, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and wide circle of friends.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Kathleen will be reposing at Smyth’s funeral home, Ballybay (eircode A75 DT93) on Monday 28th September from 4pm until 8pm and at her home in Braddox (eircode H18 RP26) on Tuesday 29th September.
Removal to Saint Mary’s Church, Clontibret (H18 W407) on Wednesday 30th September for 12 noon funeral mass. Internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donation if desired to Ballybay cancer society.
Kathleen's funeral may be viewed live by clicking on the link below.
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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.