Recent deaths

Nora O’Hare (née Curtin), Doylesfort Grove, Dundalk and Cork, whose death occurred on 24 March, 2018, peacefully in the tender loving care of the staff in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee. Nora, beloved wife of the late John, will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sister Angela, brother Val (Beaumont Drive, Cork), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Moorehall Lodge Oratory, Ardee, on Monday from 7pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10:50am to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Ardee arriving for 11 o’clock Mass. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Gerry Clarke, Deerpark, Hackballscross, and formerly Aisling Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on 22 March, 2018. Beloved father of Sarah and Michael, dear brother of Jim, Paddy, Patricia, Michael, Brendan, Peter and the late Eugene, son of the late Peter and Bridie and granda of Lauren and Amy. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughter, son, granddaughters, brothers, sister, Sarah and Michael’s mother Muriel, sisters-in-law, Michael’s fiancee Yvonne, his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Bridge Street, from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Nuala McDermott (née Woods), Drumnacarra, Ravensdale, Dundalk, former Postmistress Ravensdale Post Office, whose death occurred on 23 March, 2018, peacefully, at home, in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of Tommy and dear mother of Margaret, Patrick, Elizabeth, Carmel, Mary and John. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons, sister Mavis, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Charles Kinney, ‘Serondella’, Dublin Road., Dundalk, whose death occurred on 21 March, 2018, peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital. Charles, beloved husband of Phyllis (née Traynor) and dear father of David, Elaine, June and Jacqui and brother of Maureen and Willie. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisterin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Anna Halpenny (née Byrne), The Square, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 21 March, 2018. Anna, beloved wife of the late Raymond and dear mother of Emma and John and granny of Anton, Raphael, Maureen, Cillian, Donnacha, Blaithín and Síofra. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Cheryl, sister Alice Geoghegan and Betty Breen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Róisín Lennon (née Hillen), St. Ronan’s Villas, Dromiskin, whose death occurred on 20 March, 2018, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Róisín, beloved wife of Cyril and dear mother of Maria, Paul, Kevin, Yvonne and the late Pádraig and nana of Jessica, Kerry and Tiarnan. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sister of Mary, Michael, Noel and Martin, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Nicholas (Nicky) Rogan, Father Finn Park, Louth Village, whose death occurred on 21 March, 2018, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, sisters Alice, Mary, Rose and Kitty. Nicky will be every sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Eugene, Michael, Stephen and Patsy, sisters Winnie Lennon, Sheila Rafferty and Maisie Quinn, brother and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, dedicated carers Eugene and Ben, wonderful neighbours and friends.

John Goss, 40 Dunmor, Avenue Road, and formerly Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, on 20 March, 2018. Husband of Alice and father of Aedamar, Lorcan, Feargal, Maoilíosa and the late Turlough. Deeply and sincerely regretted by his wife, daughter, sons, son-in-law Thomas, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandchildren Tomás, Donál, Dearbhla, Criomhthann and Daithaí, sister Dora, brother Jim, sisters-in-law Mary, Ann and Gabrielle, brothers-in-law Lorcan, Pat and Michael, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Margaret Kerley (née Smith), Oliver Plunkett Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff at St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham, on 19 March, 2018. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Anne King (née Woods), Rock Road, Blackrock, whose death occurred suddenly on 19 March, 2018. Anne, beloved wife of Frank and dear mother of Paul, David, John and Gerald, granddaughter Mia, daughter-in-law Ava and sister of the late Dessie, Maisie, Sr Angela, Sr Eileen and Frances Mc Donnell. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, granddaughter, daughterin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Joyce McCourt (née Forsey), Moorehall Lodge, Ardee, and formerly of The Manse, Castlebellingham, whose death occurred peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Moorehall Lodge, on 19 March, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Martin and dear mother of Kieran, Helen, Martin and Paul. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughter, son-in-law Andre, daughters-inlaw Róisín, Valerie and Gabrielle, grandchildren Natalie, Lydia, Stephanie, Blaise, Xavier and Killian, nieces Chris and Deb, her relatives and her many dear friends.