Recent deaths
Alan Cleary, Dundalk, and formerly of Kilwogan, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, who died suddenly on 26 November. Alan, dear father of Jason and Adam, son of the late John and brother of the late Mark and Gerry. Sadly missed by his loving mother Rose, brothers John and Eugene, sister Marie, grandchildren Kayla and Tia, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal from his residence (Celbridge) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Wednesday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00 o’clock followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.
Seán Bellew ( barrister), Claret Rock, Upper Faughart, Dundalk, who died suddenly on 24 November. Seán, much loved son of Jimmy and Nuala (née Mc Ardle) and dear brother of Máire, Gearóid and Colm and his aunt, Rita McArdle. Deeply regretted by his parents, brothers, sister, sister-in-law Annmarie, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home from 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, arriving for Mass at 11 o’clock. The Funeral cortege will proceed by foot to St Patrick’s Cemetery for burial.
Paul Gorman, Lennon - Melia Terrace, Dundalk, who died on 25 November. Beloved partner of Kathleen and dear father of Paul Jr., Jordan, baby Kathleen and the late Charlotte Elizabeth. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing partner, children, brothers Lenny and Dessie, sisters Rosie, Bridgie and Ann, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Eileen, brothers Martin, Johnny, Peter and Joseph and sister Eileen. Reposing at the residence of his niece, Geraldine, 92 Oakland Park from 7pm-9pm on Monday. Removal on Tuesday at 12.45pm, to St. Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Mass at 1.30pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Carlingford.
Mary Litchfield (née Toner), Beechmount Drive, Dundalk, who died suddenly at home on 26 November. Loving daughter of the late Michael and Bridget. Beloved wife of the late Patsy and dear mother of Maria, Caroline, Vincent and Julie and the late Michael. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son, brother Patrick, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget and brothers Michael and Oliver. Reposing at home from 6pm on Monday. Removal on Wednesday at 10.15am, to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, arriving for Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Bridget Mathews, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, and formerly Solymas, Louth Village, who died peacefully on 27 November in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her son Noel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home from 2pm-7pm on Monday. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11.30am to The Church of the Holy Redeemer, arriving for Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Louth Village Cemetery.
Eamon Patrick Bennett, Balregan, Kilcurry, Dundalk, who died on 11 November in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing parents Eamon and Margaret (nee McNamee), brother Anthony, sister Fiona, daughter Ava and her mum Jennifer, brother-in-law Ciaran, nephews Aidan, Callum and Ronan, aunt Anne Mandeville, his uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at the family home, Balregan, from 5pm on Sunday, 27 November. Removal on Tuesday at 10.15am, to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry, arriving for Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.
Rita Flanagan, Ladywell Square, Dundalk, who died on 26 November, peacefully in the wonderful care of Dealgan Nursing home. Rita much loved and adored mother of Patricia, Anne, Catriona, Ciaran, Gerry, and the late Beryl. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at her daughter Patricia’s home, 246 Greenacres, from 2pm until 8pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30 to St Patrick’s Cathedral, arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Patricks Cemetery.
Patrick (Paddy) Hearty, Currabane, Ballinamore Bridge, Galway, and Dundalk, who died peacefully on 25 November, in the care of the staff and nurses at Sonas Nursing Home, Athlone. Predeceased by his wife, Nora, son Kevin, grandson Richard and sister Mary. Sadly missed by his sons, Tony, John, Gerard and Pat, daughtersin-law, granddaughters, great-granddaughter, nieces, relatives and neighbours. Reposing at the Franciscan College, Mountbellew, on Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal afterwards to St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11.30am, followed by burial afterwards in Ballygar Cemetery.
Nora Kerley (née Maher), 49 Slieve Foy Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, who died peacefully at home on 25 November, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of John and dear mother of Julie, John, Michael, Tara, Sarah-Louise and Madeleine. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at home from 1pm-6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Removal on Monday at 10.30am, to the Church of the Holy Family, arriving for Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Paddy Lee (Snr.), Milltown, Kilkerley, Dundalk, who died peacefully on 25 November, in the love and tender care of Ratoath Manor Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Ann (née Maloney) and grandson Andrew Duffy. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, sons James and Pat, daughters Catherine
Duffy (Boston, USA), and Marrianne (Ballina, Co. Mayo), son in-law Fintan, daughters in-law Briege and Fiona, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the residence of his son Pat, Lacknagreagh, Kilkerley from Saturday afternoon 3pm to 9pm and Sunday 11am to 9pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.40am to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Charles (Charlie) McMaster (former train driver CIE), Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, who died peacefully on 24 November at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Reposing at his residence from 7pm until 10pm Thursday, and from 12 noon Friday until 10pm. Removal Saturday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Charles (Charlie) much loved brother of Bernadette and Joan. Sadly missed by niece Jennifer and Kevin. Deeply regretted by all his relatives and many friends.
Maureen Carroll (née Clancy), Wolfe Tone Terrace, Dundalk, and formerly Limerick City, who died peacefully on 23 November at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Michael and brother Michael. Very deeply regretted by her loving nieces, Sabrina, Pauline, Helen, Maria, Bernadette, Margaret, Veronica, Maria, Jennifer, Patty and Cathy, nephews Michael, Christopher, Eugene, Derek, Eamon, Andrew, Kevin, Johnny, Pat, Sean and Johnny, brothers-in-law Jim, Leo and Oliver Carroll, sisters in-law Agnes, Ann and Noeleen, cousins, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Reposing at her residence Wolfe Tone Terrace, from 11am Thursday morning. Removal on Friday morning at 10.45am proceeding on foot to Saint Nicholas’ Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.