Recent deaths

Philomena (Phil) Joyce (née Joyce), Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, whos death occurred on 15 April, 2018, peacefully in the loving care of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Patrick. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Michael and John-Joe (Manchester), sisters Winnie, Nora and Tommy Bradley and their sons Martin, Hughie, Thomas and Scott, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, from Monday 12 noon to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.40am driving to her late residence in Grange Drive for 10.50am then proceeding on foot to The Church of The Holy Family, Muirhevnamor, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.

Rory Coan, Riverwell Close, Toberona, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 13 April, 2018. Beloved son of Bob and May and dear brother of Robert and Rodney. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing parents, brothers, sisters-in-law Aoife and Adrienne, nephews Rory, Darragh and Zak, nieces Robyn and Mia, his relatives and friends. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.

Brenda Doherty, 26 Fatima Court, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on 14 April, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Ned and Kate and dear sister of Maura, Pat, Eamonn and Mairead. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, uncle James, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at home from 2pm-9pm on Sunday and Monday. Removal on Tuesday at 10.30am, to St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only.

Niall (Niddler) McCabe, Seaview, Cocklehill, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 13 April, 2018, suddenly at his residence. Niall beloved husband of Catriona (née Coakley) and cherished dad of Vanessa and Stephanie and dear son of Mary and loving granda of Hazel. Predeceased by his dad Gerry and sister Caroline, He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters, mother, grand-daughter, brothers and sisters Mickey, Geraldine, Sean, Loretta, Majella, Bernie, Claire, Anita and Edel, brothers and sisters in-law, uncle Bensie, aunt Ann, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.

Kenneth (Ken) McKenna, Griffith Place, and formerly of Mountpleasant and Point Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 13 April, 2018, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Maura, brothers Thomas, Pearse and Eamonn. He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, sons Ciaran and Christopher, daughters Terina and Carla and their mother Teresa (née O’Kane), son inlaw Tom, grandson Rowan, brothers Michael, Eugene, Seamus, Oliver, Robert, Francis and Aidan, sisters Rachael, Catherine, Mary, Geraldine, Briege and Monica, brothers and sisters in-law, mother and father in-law Rita and Eugene O’Kane, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the family residence Mountpleasant, from Tuesday afternoon 4pm to 9pm and Wednesday 12 noon to 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to Saint Joseph’s Redemptorist Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk. House Private on Thursday morning.

Sr Brigid Conroy, Cape Town, South Africa, and formerly Carrickmullen, Knockbridge, whose death occurred peacefully on 12 April, 2018, in the loving care of the Dominican Sisters, Cape Town. Sr Brigid, beloved daughter of the late Tom and Catherine, and dear sister of Nan Casey, Mary Kinch (Surrey), James, Eileen Byrne (Rotherham), Pauline Holland, Fergus, and the late Pat, Margaret Faulkner, Kathleen McAdam and Chlora Geraghty. Deeply regretted by her religious sisters, brothers, sisters, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral and burial will take place in Cape Town.

John Eaton, Georgian Close, Drogheda, and formerly of Dublin Street, Dundalk, whose death occurred at his home on 12 April, 2018. John, beloved husband of Mary and loving dad to Paul, Barry, Laura and Susan and grandfather of the late Liam. Sadly missed by his loving family, son in law Colin, daughters-in-law Isobel and Emma, grandchildren Aisling, Andrew, Sean, Cara, Daniel and Lily, sister Lily, sister-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home, from 4pm until 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am driving to Our Lady of Lourdes Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Newtown Cross Lawns Cemetery.

Patrick (Billy) Linden, Courtbane, Shelagh, Dundalk, and Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, whose death occurred on 11 April, 2018, peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda with his loving family by his side. Devoted husband of Eileen. Cherished father of Teresa and Brian. Dear brother of Rose. Billy will repose at his home from 12 noon on Friday afternoon. Funeral on Saturday leaving at 10.30am to The Sacred Heart Church, Shelagh arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and many friends and neighbours.

Olive Martin, Fatima Drive, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, after a long illness, at the home of her dear sister Majella surrounded by her heartbroken family. Beloved daughter of the late Maura and Paul, cherished sister of Briege, Mary, Paul, Leo, Gerard, Pauline, Anthony, Elaine, Marcia, Loretta and Majella. Olive will be forever missed and forever remembered by her loving sisters, brothers, sister-in-law Katie, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved her. Reposing at the home of her sister Majella Brodigan, Grey Acre Road, Donaghmore, Kilkerley on Thursday from 6pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon at 1.15pm driving to Fatima Drive arriving for 1.40pm, then proceeding on foot to St. Joseph’s Church, Fatima, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Cathy Duffy, 572 Ashling Park, Cox’s Demesne, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 11 April, 2018, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her baby son Christopher, parents Peter and Alice (Allie), Cathy will be sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters Michelle, Rachel and Courtney, grandchildren Rebekah, Allie, Kai and Scarlett, sons-in-law Gavin and Barry, Peter Stewart, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Reposing at the family residence Ashling Park, from Thursday morning 11am to 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am, proceeding on foot to the entrance on the Castletown Road, then driving to Saint Nicholas’ Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.

Elizabeth (Bess) Kieran (née McDonnell), Kilcroney, Readypenny, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 11 April, 2018, suddenly, in her 92nd year, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joe and dear mother of Mary (McCabe), Brendan, Helen (Lennon), Joe, Michael, Linda (McArdle) and John. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Michael, sister Rosaleen, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Reposing at home from 8pm on Wednesday and from 11am on Thursday. Removal on Friday at 10am, to St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Ellen McDonagh, Drive 1, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, in the kind and gentle care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, 10 April, 2018. Ellen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her children, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Dixon’s Funeral Home, Maxwell Row, Bridge Street, on Wednesday, between 6pm and 8pm and on Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to the Church of the Holy Family, Muirhevnamor, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Thereafter to Saint Patrick’s Cemetery for burial.

Tony O’Callaghan, Liverpool, England and formerly of Fatima Drive, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 6 April, 2018, peacefully in Liverpool. Predeceased by his parents Kevin and Stella. Tony will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Gyen, sister Moira, uncle Dessie, aunts Bernadette and Elaine, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives and friends in Liverpool and his home town of Dundalk. Tony’s funeral will take place in Liverpool.

Kenneth Robert Pearson, Oyster Cove, Millgrange, Carlingford, and late of London, whose death occurred peacefully, on 10 April, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Anna and dear father of Justin and Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter, sister Maureen, daughterin-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral ceremony celebrated on 13 April, 2018, at Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Dublin.

Maura Kilmartin (née McLoughlin), Dundrum, Dublin, and late of Dundalk, whose death occurred in her sleep, on 7 April, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tommy), dear mother of Catherine, mother-in-law of Gerard and grandmother of Cónall, Adam, Tomás and the late Mary Rebecca. Very sadly missed by her loving family, brother Paschal, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 4 pm to 7.30 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of The Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am and afterwards to Deans Grange Cemetery