Recent deaths
John Devlin, Farndreg Estate, Dundalk, who died peacefully on 5 November in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of Carlingford Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and dear father of Fergal, Damian, Sylvia, Ronald and Carman. He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home from 3pm-7pm on Sunday. Removal to St. Nicholas’ Church on Monday morning arriving for Mass at 11 o’clock. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Eileen McElroy (née O’Hare), Thorn Hill, Cortial, Kilkerley, Dundalk, who died peacefully at home on 4 November, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Noel, devoted mother of Martin and Rosemarie. Eileen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, daughter-in-law Chada, son-in-law Adam (Doyle), grandchild Noah, brothers, sisters, O’Hare family Newry, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home on Saturday, between 5pm and 10pm and on Sunday between 12 noon and 10pm. Removal on Monday morning at 11.30am to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Margaret (Peggy) Murphy (née Campbell), Chapel Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, who died peacefully at home on 3 November. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Hugh (publican) and dear mother of Geraldine Hyland, Margaret Byrne, David, and the late Paul and Jackie. Deeply regretted by her daughters, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Oonagh Coleman (Short), Rassan, Hackballscross, Dundalk, who died peacefuly at home on 2 November, surrounded by her family. Oonagh, beloved wife of Frank and devoted mother of Fionnuala, Eabha and Cormac. Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughters, brothers Paul and Shane, sisters Maeve Ahern and Eilish Eagers, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at her home from 7pm on Wednesday. Removal on Friday at 10.30am to Church of the Sacred Heart, Shelagh arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Danny (Daniel) Kelly, Rose Cottage, Sportsmans Hall, Armagh Road, Dundalk, who died peacefully on 1 November in the Louth county hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Danny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sister Bernadette, family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his home on Wednesday, between 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock and from 12 o’clock on Thursday, with removal at 5.30 to St. Nicholas’ Church arriving for Reception Prayers at 6 o’clock. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11 o’clock followed by burial in St. Patricks Cemetery. A Month’s Mind Mass will be offered up for Danny on Sunday, 4 December at 12 o’clock in St. Nicholas Church.
Rose McAleenan (née Duggan), Newcastle, Co. Down, and Dundalk, who died peacefully on 1 November at peacefully at Marie Currie Hospice Belfast, surrounded by her loving family. Rose, dearly beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Damian, Garry, Declan, Aidan, Fiona and Judith R.I.P. Rose’s remains will leave her late home 40 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle on Saturday at 12.00 to arrive at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Leitrim for 1.00pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterward in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and entire family circle.
Rose Byrne (née Lawless), Chapel Street, Dundalk, who died peacefully in Carlingford Nursing Home, on 1 November. Rose, beloved mother of Regina, Conor, Claire, Selina, Jennifer, Sheena and Brian and the late Stephen and Derek, dear grandmother of Jane, Ailíse, Feargal, Luke, Caoimhe, Declan, Malo, Cian, Sadhbh, Hannah Rose, Aoibheann and Éabha. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters Joan and Peggy, brothers Sean and Gerard and dear friend Pauline, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home from 11am to 8pm on Wednesday. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.40am to St Patrick’s Cathedral arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.