Bereavement Notices

Details of those who have sadly passed away in our community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.

Kathleen Sheridan (née O'Reilly)

Drumnaveigh, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

Peacefully, in the loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Dymphna, her brother Eugene O'Reilly, sisters Molly Clarke and Theresa O'Reilly. Much loved mother of Anna, Seamus (Nora), Martina (Walter) and Mary (Hugh), brother James, sister-in-law Monica O'Reilly and her twelve adoring grandchildren. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and relations.

House open to close family and neighbour but private Sunday morning.

Reposing at Matthew's Funeral Home, Virginia on Saturday 21st, from 5pm until 8pm.

Removal from her home on Sunday, 22nd, to St. Dympna's Church, Upper Lavey, arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen's family wish to thank and acknowledge the exceptional care and attention received from the wonderful carers and nurses in her home.

Teresa Cosgrove (née McAleer)

Corragunt, Roslea, Fermanagh

Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home. Predeceased by her husband Eugene and brother John.

Dearly beloved mother of Caroline (John), Angela (Denis), Michael, Marita (Bernie). Much loved grandmother to Sean, Ruairi, Lucy, Micheál, Cushla, Aine and Eoghan. Dearly loved sister of Angela.

Reposing at her home until removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St Tierney's Church, Roslea, for 11am funeral Mass.

Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Teresa's funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/roslea.

Teresa will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and entire circle of family and friends.

Bridget (Bridie) Falahee (née Maguire)

Donaghpatrick, Tankardstown, Navan, Meath / Kinawley, Fermanagh

In her 98th year, died peacefully on Thursday 19th January 2023 in the tender care of the staff at Millbury Nursing Home, Navan.

Predeceased by her much loved husband John, brothers Peter and Tom, sisters Kathleen, Mary, Maggie and Agnes.

Very sadly missed by her loving son Eamonn, daughter in law Marie, grandchildren Kate, Megan and Aileen, brother in law Michael, sister in law Maud, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends, her wonderful carers, the staff at Connolly Hospital and Millbury and her exceptionally kind neighbours.

Reposing at her home this Friday evening from 4 o'clock.

Arriving in St. Mary's Church, Navan on Saturday afternoon for Funeral Mass at 1 o'clock. Burial afterwards in Old Athlumney Cemetery, Navan.

Sean McDermott

Donaghmore, Slane, Meath / Lisnaskea, Fermanagh

App. 8 Donamore, Ledwidge Hall, Slane, Co Meath, and formerly Mullinnaburtlin, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh.

Died Wednesday 18th January 2023 peacefully in hospital in the loving care of his partner and family.

Beloved son of the late Henry and May (R.I.P). Loving partner of Alwyn and father to Tanya, Tracey, Kerry and Sean.

Dear brother of Luke, Gabriel, Gerard, Bridget and Maggie. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Paddy and his niece Katie-May.

Sean will repose at Ledwidge Hall, Slane on Friday and Saturday from 12 o’clock until 8pm with removal on Sunday afternoon at 2pm to arrive at the family home in Lisnaskea at approx. 4pm.

Removal on Monday morning at 10-30 am to arrive at Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea for 11.00 o’clock Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sean will be dearly missed by his partner, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, by his aunt Teasie, cousins and the entire family circle.

Sean’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live on; https://www.churchservices.tv/lisnaskea

Steve Ralph

Ballinamore, Leitrim

Steve Ralph Bronx, New York and formerly Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Died peacefully on Tuesday 17th January 2023 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted family.

Steve will be forever missed by his wife Josie, son Matthew and daughter Niamh, his parents Andy and Mary, brother Pete and sister Suzie, his aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing on Monday 23rd January from 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm at Williams Funeral Home. 5628 Broadway, Bronx, New York 10463.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10.45 am in St. Barnabas Church, 409 East 241st Street, Bronx, New York 10470

Steve's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on: http://www.stbarnabasbronx.org/

Eileen Rehill (née Mc Nally)

Lislea, Ballinalee, Longford

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital, Dublin Thursday January 19th 2023.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, parents Maggie and Hugh, brother Mikey, sisters Mary, Vonnie and Kathleen.

Eileen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Seamus, daughters Jacqueline and Joan, sister Josie (USA), daughter in law Geraldine, grandchildren - Laura, Liam, Martina, Jennifer, Gavin, Aaron & Jason, nieces, nephews, lifelong friends, relatives and neighbours. RIP

Reposing at the home of her son and daughter in law, Seamus and Geraldine, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Eircode N39YR98, on Saturday, 21st January, from 3-8pm.

Removal on Sunday 22nd January, arriving at Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee at 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee.

John Joe McGuinness

Nobber, Meath

Peacefully in his 102nd year at his home.

Predeceased by his wife Nuala, his sisters Bridie McEntee, and Josie Clarke, and his brothers Benny, Larry and Gerry.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowful family and sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and his friends.

Reposing at his residence (Eircode A82 W298) tomorrow, Saturday, from 3pm.

Removal Sunday morning at 11am on foot to St. John the Baptist Church, Nobber for funeral mass at 11:15.

Burial afterwards in Cruicetown Cemetery (at approximately 1pm).

Rev Thomas James (Jim) Hagan

Monaghan / Donegal

January 20th 2023 (Minister Emeritus, Donacloney Presbyterian Church).

Dearly loved husband of Eva and beloved father of David, Robert, Jane and Richard.

Funeral Service in Donacloney Presbyterian Church on Monday, 23rd January, at 2pm followed by interment in adjoining Burial Ground. House private.

Family flowers only please.

Will be lovingly remembered by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Sandra, Karen and Lisa, son-in-law John, grandchildren and family circle.

Sr Paulinus Woods

St Louis Convent, Monaghan Town, Monaghan / Middletown, Armagh

The death has occurred of Sr Paulinus Woods SSL, St Louis Convent Monaghan and Middletown, Co. Armagh.

Peacefully, on the 19th of January 2023, in the loving care of the staff at Mullinahinch Nursing Home in her 97th year.

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary, her brothers Patsy, Peter, Johnny, Charlie and her sister Peggy McKernan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and their families and her St Louis Community.

Removal from St. Louis Convent, Monaghan to arrive at EC Hughes' Funeral Home, Middletown, Co. Armagh at 4pm on Saturday, 21st, proceeding to St. John's Church at 6.30pm.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 22nd January, at 11.30am in St. John's Church, Middletown, Co. Armagh with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be available via live webcam at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-johns-middletown

Due to COVID-19 constraints, St. Louis Convent Monaghan will be strictly private.

Sister Paulinus's family and the St. Louis Community would like to thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time.

Ann Marie Harris (née Mullen)

Pontefract, United Kingdom and formerly of Sheskin, Scotstown, Monaghan

Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Lalla and her brother Brian.

Sadly missed by her loving son Chris, daughter-in-law Helen, grandsons Jamie and Ashley, sisters Mardy, Colette, Bernadette and brother Seamus. sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces and many friends.

Funeral arrangements will be posted at a later date.

Maureen Kelly (née McKenna)

Shandrum,Drumfries., Buncrana, Donegal / Monaghan

Maureen is predeceased by her husband Owen, brothers James, Eddie, Paddy, John and her parents Patrick and Cassie. Sadly missed by her loving family Siobhan, Kathleen, Sharon, Liam, Jason, her sister Bridie (Birmingham), sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends and the wider family circle.

Maureen's remains will repose at her home from 6pm on Friday.

Funeral on Sunday at 11am Mass in St Mary's Church, Cockhill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral can be viewed live on on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

James Murphy

Liseraw, Monaghan Town, Monaghan

Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Gerard, Vincent, Stephen and Simon, daughter Theresa, daughters in law Pamela, Valerie, Aisling and Christine, son in law John, grandchildren Michaela, Niamh, Erin, Grace, Rebecca, Leah, Oisin, Conor, Kian, Maryanne, Cúshla, Emily and Aoife, brother Packie, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P.

Removal from his home on Saturday (21/01/2023) at 10.15 a.m., arriving, (via Cormeen), at St. Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

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

House private please to family and close friends, subject to Covid 19 guidelines.

Funeral Mass available via live webcam at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan