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.
Edward (Eddie) Crosby
Middlesex, U.K. and formerly of Cloughrea, Meath Hill, Drumconrath, Meath / Kingscourt, Cavan
The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Crosby, Middlesex, U.K. and formerly of Cloughrea, Meath Hill, Drumconrath, Co. Meath, peacefully at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, U.K., 1st November 2026, in his 93rd year.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, and his brothers and sisters Mick, Annie, Molly, Patsy and Peter. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Brian, Christopher (Kit), Peggy (Margaret), Gerry and Eugene (Gene), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Hall Street, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (A82R3W2), on Thursday, 12th November from 4pm to 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, 13th November at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Eddie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam here.
Pat King
(née Sealy)
Billis, Virginia, Cavan / Kiltyclogher, Leitrim
The death has occurred of Pat King (nee Sealy), The Willows, Billis, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim, 5th November 2026, peacefully, at her home.
Cherished wife of JJ.
Pat will be sadly missed by her loving husband JJ, her sister Betty (Australia), her brother John, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
May Pat Rest Peace in Peace.
Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82 YV58), on Saturday evening from 5.00pm until prayers at 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30 am in St. Mary's Church, Clanaphilip, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
House strictly private please.
JJ would like to express his heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful care, kindness, love and support shown to Pat throughout her illness.
A very special word of thanks to all of Pat's wonderful carers, particularly her long-standing carers, Patricia Smith and Mary Jane, for their exceptional kindness, compassion and dedication.
JJ also wishes to express his sincere appreciation to the Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Team, the District Nurses from Virginia Health Centre, Dr. Maria, Brendan Fox and all the staff at Greene's Pharmacy, Ballyjamesduff, for their care, support and kindness.
Their compassion and dedication will always be remembered with deep gratitude.
May Pat's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Colette O'Reilly
(née Finnegan)
Kingscourt, Cavan
The death has occurred of Colette O’Reilly (née Finnegan), Neath, Wales, and formerly of St. Mary’s Road, Kingscourt, suddenly, at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Friday, 6th November 2026.
Colette was a truly special lady, loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. Her kindness, warmth and beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and her sudden loss has left an immeasurable hole in the hearts of all who loved her.
She will be forever missed and never forgotten by her loving children, grandchildren, wider family and all her friends.
Gone far too soon, but loved forever.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace
A Mass to remember Colette will take place in Kingscourt at a later date.
Donal O'Connell
Clones Road, Ballybay, Monaghan
The death has occured of Donal O'Connell, Clones Road, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan and formally New York, on Thursday November 5th peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Simon and Mary.
Donal, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Joe, sister Mary, sister in law Clare and brother in law Jim, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May Donal's Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
Donal will repose at Smyth's Funeral Home Ballybay (eircode A75DT93) on Saturday 7th November from 4pm until 8pm.
Donal's Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Patrick's Church Ballybay on Monday 9th November at 11am, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Ballybay cancer society.
Donal's Funeral Mass may be viewed live by clicking on the link here.
House private at all times please.
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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.