Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie
Frank Costello
Drummollard, New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
Frank Costello, (Drummollard, New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan), 14th January, peacefully at Virginia Primary Care Centre surrounded by his loving family.
Frank will be sadly missed by his wife Helen, son David, daughter Evelyn, grandchildren Daithi, Eoin, Frankie and Grace, brother Johnny, sisters Dolores, Bernie and Lil, daughter-in-law Irene, son-in-law Greig, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE
Removal on Thursday 16th to St. Dympnas Church, Upper Lavey arriving at 7:30pm. Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday 17th with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Patient Comfort Fund at Virginia Primary Care Centre c/o Sean Mc Bride funeral undertaker or any family member.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Virginia Primary Care Centre for the excellent care Frank has received during his time there.
House strictly private please.
Mattie Galligan
Drumkilly, Kilnaleck, Cavan
Mattie Galligan, Drumkilly, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, Wednesday, January 15th. Predeceased by his parents Larry & Ellen and his infant brother Patrick. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Evelyn (Brendan) and Catriona (Niall), son Matthew, sisters Kathleen & Mary, his grandchildren Zoe, Oisin, Saoirse, Eleanor, Esme & Euan, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck (A82 DX59) on Friday evening (17th) from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (18th) in St. Joseph's Church, Drumkilly (A82 V049) at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
House private please.
Annie Heyneman,
Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
The death has occurred suddenly of Annie Heyneman, Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Maureen and Dan McLaughlin.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Henk, her children, brother and sisters, future son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Donald Lynch
Corracarrow, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
Donald Francis Lynch, born 3rd of March 1936, of Corracarrow, Ballyjamesduff. Donald passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday 11th of January 2025. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mollie Lynch, brothers Hugh, Patsy and sister Laura. Donald is survived by his sister Carmel Lynch-McCarthy (New York) and his sister-in-law Sheilia Lynch. Donald was very close with his two nieces Helen Marie Dempsey of PA and Carmel Marie Bowron of CT. Donald is also survived by his other nieces, nephews, cousins and many grand nieces and nephews.
MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE
Donald's family would like to extend gratitude to the nursing and administrative staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Virginia. To the doctors and nurses of Cavan General Hospital. Also, to all the home health aides who took care of him at his own residence over the years.
Reposing at Matthew's Funeral Home on Saturday 18th from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral mass on Sunday to St. Dympna's Church, Upper Lavey arriving at 12 noon with burial after in the adjoining cemetery.
Dessie MCDERMOTT
Coole, Garadice, Kilcock, Meath, W23T38W / Cavan / Kildare
Predeceased by his brother Philip. Dessie, much loved husband of Nuala and loving father of Paula and Brian. Deeply regretted by his family, grandchildren Ethan, Grace, Callum and Ella, son-in-law Darren and daughter-in-law Michelle.
Dearly loved son of Sarah and loving brother of John, Kate, Jim, Brian, Ann, Paddy, Willie, Michael, Gerry and Linda, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at the family home (W23T38W) on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday to The Church of The Assumption, Coole (W23WAC8) arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private on Friday morning. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St.Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Frances O’Reilly
(née Briody)
8 Kilmore Estate, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
Frances O’Reilly (Nee Briody) 8 Kilmore Estate and late of Derrylurgan, Ballyjamesduff. Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday 15th of January 2025. Beloved wife of Michael, mother of James (Michelle) Castlepollard, Michelle (Barry) and Natasha (Brendan) Newbliss. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Fanny. Sorely missed by her loving grandchildren Michaela, Tegan, Ella, Shinia, Josh and Oisin. Deeply regretted by her brothers Willie and Patrick, sisters Kathleen and Nancy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late home on Friday from 4pm to 7pm. House Private at all other times please. Funeral at 1:30pm on Saturday at Christ Church, The Grove, Ballyjamesduff followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Church yard.
Family Flowers only. Donation in lieu towards the upkeep of Christ Church c/o Rev. Mark Smith or funeral director Sean Mc Bride.
The Day Thou Giveth Lord Has Ended
Rose Pearce
(née Harwood)
Cullies and Canada, Cavan
Rose Pearce (nee Harwood) Cullies, Cavan and Canada.
Predeceased by her parents William and Bridget Harwood and her brother William Joseph Harwood.
Rose will be very sadly missed by her brothers, Patrick , Laragh Crescent, Cavan and John (England), her nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd , Cavan(H12C821) on Thursday evening from 5pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St. Brigid's Church, Killygarry followed by burial of ashes in the family plot in cullies Cemetery.
Patricia Brannigan
(née Mulvany)
Lurgan, Armagh / Carrickmacross, Monaghan
Brannigan (nee Mulvany), (Lurgan, formerly of Banbridge and Lisburn), 13 January 2025, peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Patricia, beloved wife of Brian and a much loved mother of Fiona, Ciaran and Adrian, a dear mother in law to Jon, Róisín and Adrienne and proud grandmother of Christian, Mark, Kerry, Lucy, Ellen and Aisling. Loving sister of James, Ann, Brendan and the late Mary, sister in law to Mona, Peter, and Geraldine and a loving Aunt to Stephen, Paul, Denise, Caroline, David, Catherine, Laura, James, Mark and Rachel.
Patricia will repose at the family home, 6 Woodville Mews, Lough Road, Lurgan, BT66 6ST on Thursday 16/01/25 from 3.00pm. The funeral will be on Friday 17/01/25 at 9.45am to St. Peter’s Church, Lurgan, where Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10.30am.
To view the funeral mass live, click here.
A Remembrance Service will take place on Saturday 18/01/25 at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan at 12 noon. The Remembrance Service can be viewed on Lakelands webcam here.
Please contact McAlinden and Murtagh Funeral Directors for the password. (02838324404).
May Patricia rest in peace.
Always loved and remembered by her sorrowing family and the entire family circle.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Alzheimer’s Society NI.
Messages of condolence can be posted 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. May they rest in peace.
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