Bereavement Notices Cavan and Monaghan

Vera Reilly nee Callaghan, “The Mews”, Bailieborough, Co Cavan died on October 23, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family at Dunlavin Nursing Home, Co Wicklow.

Predeceased by her husband Willie, her sisters Lena, Bernadette and Pearl and son-in-law Tony.

Forever loved and missed by her family Karen, Philip, Derek and Hazel, daughters-in-law Ettie and Maureen, Hazel’s partner John, brothers John and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.

Reposing at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Bailieborough (A82 W2H7) on Monday, October 26, from 4pm – 6pm.

Funeral on Tuesday, 27 to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Bailieborough (A82 VY38) for Funeral Mass at 12:30. Burial afterwards in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough. The funeral can be viewed live via St. Anne’s Church Webcam.

Meta Florence Pepper (née Wallace), Tievenaveagh, Cootehill, Co Cavan.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday the 22nd of October 2026.

Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Katie Wallace, her sisters Joan, Anne, Mona and her nephew Steven.

Meta will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Richard, her sons Kenneth (Karen), Geoffrey (Eva) and daughter Heather (Raymond), her cherished grandchildren Aaron, Dylan, Alanna, Lily, Lee, Amy, Alex and Mia, sisters Jennifer, May and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral cortége will leave her home today, Sunday, October 25, at 1pm to arrive at All Saint's Church Cootehill (H16 HC59) for funeral service at 1:30pm, followed by interment in Clementstown Graveyard, Old Bridge Road, Cootehill, Co Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Down Syndrome Centre North East (HUB 21) C/O George Hall Funeral Director or any family member.

Tony Sheridan, Tiercullen, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan, Thursday, October 22, 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his loving family and the wonderful staff at Castlemanor Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his parents John and Helena, brothers John Joe, Mal, Philip and recently Thomas and his brothers in law Pat Joe and Tommy.

Tony will be very sadly missed by his much loved family, sisters Anna- May and Gertie, his brother Oliver, sisters in law Kathleen, Maureen, Mella, Peggy and Annette, his 34 nieces and nephews, all his extended family, good neighbours and his wide circle of friends.

Removal from his home in Tiercullen on Sunday afternoon at 12:30 pm and travelling, via Crossdoney, to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, arriving for a Funeral Mass at 1 o'clock.

Following Mass a cremation service will take place at Lakelands Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Tony to a charity of your own choosing.

Tony's funeral Mass will be available to view live at the following link https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral.

House private to family at all times please.

Tom McGee, Ballypreacas, Bunclody, Co. Wexford and formerly of Naas and Shercock

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom will be forever missed by his wife Brid, daughter Rachel, son Liam, Rachel’s partner Daryal, sisters, brothers and extended family.

Reposing at his home this evening, Saturday, October 24, from 5pm and on Sunday at Lennons Funeral Home, Bunclody, from 3pm to 7pm.

Removal to Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody on Monday, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Private Cremation afterwards.

Family flowers only please.

Sr. Andrea Brady, 'Shalom', Convent of Mercy, Edgeworthstown and formerly of Athlone, Florida and Granard Co. Longford.

Peacefully in the dedicated care of the management and staff in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, surrounded by her loving family and Mercy Community.

Predeceased by her parents Mary-Anne and Patrick Brady, Grousehall House, Loughduff, Co. Cavan, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Margaret and Sheila, brothers Fr. Brian and John, step-mother Mary-Anne, half-sister Nancy, half-brothers, Pat-Joe and Mattie, brother-in-law Paddy, sisters-in-law Bridie and Helen and the deceased members of the Galligan family.

Sr. Andrea will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Helen, Nuala and Gabrielle, brothers Peter, Noel and Michael. Sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown (N39VR04) on Sunday from 4pm concluding with prayers at 5:30pm.

Followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Loughduff (H12F968), to arrive at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday at 11 o'clock with burial afterwards in Loughduff Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/loughduff.

Frances Treanor (Beckon) (née McKenna (Oiney)), Derrykinnighbeg, Emyvale, Monaghan, H18 T381. Thursday October 22, suddenly, as a result of a road traffic accident.

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy & Annie McKenna and brothers Hugo & Jim Pat.

Frances will be sadly missed by her family; husband Dermot, daughters Aileen McBride (Mark), Bronagh Treanor (Rory) & Aine Rice (Noel), sons Donal (Deirdre), Ciaran (Shane), Cormac & Pauric (Caroline), and her adored grandchildren Josh, Grace, Dylan, Ella, James, Tom, Anna, Eoghan, Peter & Kate.

She will be remembered with love by her sisters Mary McCluskey, Ann McKenna, Agnes McGeough, Brigitta Treanor, Dympna McQuaid & Goretti Treanor, her brothers Owen, Anthony & Joe, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Frances’ remains will repose at her home (H18 T381), until removal on Monday morning to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Carrickroe for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Crocus Monaghan c/o McMahons Funeral Home, Emyvale or any family member.

Frances' Funeral Mass will be streamed live on; https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-2

Andy Sherry, High Street, Monaghan and formerly of Coraghadown, Glaslough, on Saturday, October 24, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Drumbear Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, parents Alice and Joe, brother Christopher and his infant sister Sarah.

Andy will be forever loved and cherished by his son Andrew Jnr. (Veronica), his daughters, Maria (Peter Owens), Caroline (Noel Gallagher) and Martina (Michael Mc Garry), his adored grandchildren Emma, Rebecca, Ethan, Zoe and Rachel, his brother Eugene, his nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and everyone who knew and loved him

Andy will repose in Clerkins Funeral Home, Milltown (H18YF22) on Monday, October 26, from 3pm until removal at 7pm to arrive to St. Marys Church, Glennan, Glaslough for vigil prayers at 7:30pm.

Andy's Funeral Mass take place on Tuesday morning at 11am, followed by burial in Drumbanagher cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed by the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-5

Shane O'Brien, Drumbroagh, Ballybay Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan & formerly Gortahork, Co. Donegal. Unexpectedly in Spain on Friday, October 23.

Predeceased by his parents Shane & Gracie, his sisters Gráinne, Nuala & Rose and his brother Seamus.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family; his beloved wife Claire, his sons Shane & Christopher and his daughter Sarah, his sisters Mary & Mairéad and his brothers Eamonn & Willie, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends & neighbours.

HOUSE PRIVATE.

No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors or directly to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Donations to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in Memory of Shane O'Brien

John Morgan, 89 Mullaghmatt, Monaghan Town, Monaghan.

Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Winnie and Pat and his brother P.J.

Sadly missed by his wife Anna, son Gary, daughters Sabrina (Mark) and Jenna (William), grandchildren Dahy, Jayden, Lucy, Jamie, Zoey and Tommy, dogs Minnie and Piper, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

House private to family and close friends please.

Removal on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m., arriving at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Latlurcan.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam at: st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan - MCN

Colette Johnston (née Mullen), Sheskin, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan H18CX21. Peacefully at home in the loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her husband Nicholas, parents Thomas & Lalla, sister Ann-Marie and brother Brian.

A dearly beloved mother to Nicola (Conor Cusack), Joanne (Adrian), Thomas (Eider) and Jacinta. A treasured grandmother to Katie, Mia, Zach and Ellis and a much loved sister to Mardy Kelly, Bernie Carroll and Seamus.

Colette will be reposing at her home today, Sunday October 25, from 2pm to 8pm and again on Monday from 2pm to 8pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning at 11:15am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Knockatallon for 12 noon funeral mass. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Urbleshanny.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired, to Alzheimer’s Society, Monaghan by donation box in family home or Connolly Funeral Directors. House private on Tuesday morning to family, friends and neighbours please.

Colette will be forever loved and cherished by her daughters, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and large circle of family and friends.