Recent deaths

Mark Sands, Seafield Road, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 3 February, 2019. Mark left this world gently and peacefully surrounded by his loving and heartbroken parents, Paddy and Ruth and sisters Laura and Aoife. Mark died prematurely following a road accident in Austin, Texas, where he was studying. Mark’s short life was a celebration of love, kindness, intelligence, humour and high spirits. His laughter and love were cherished, and will be tragically missed, by his parents, sisters, grandparents Richard and Joan Martin, aunts Mary, Annemarie, Elaine, and Lisa, uncle Richard, uncles-in-law Carl and Paul, aunt-inlaw Catherine, cousins, and Laura’s partner, Andy. Mark will be missed and treasured also by his many friends in Iron Spikes, UCD and Blackrock. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.

Ebbie Conlon (née Burke), Artoney, Louth Village, whose death occurred on 2 February, 2019, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Ebbie beloved wife of the late Kevin and much loved mother of the late Kevin. Ebbie will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Ann, son Michael, grandson Padhraic, granddaughter Caoimhe her husband Conor, great-grandson Michael, son-in-law Pat (McArdle), sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ebbie will repose at her daughter Ann’s (McArdle) residence, Mullavalley, Louth Village on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. House Private at all other times please. Removal on Monday morning (4 Feb.) driving to the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Louth arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Teresa Durnin (née Hearty), 199 Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully at home (in nanny’s house) on 2 February, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and her wonderful carer Siobhán. Deeply missed by her loving husband Syl, daughter Mary, son Ken, grandchildren Mark, Jenny, Orla and Seán, great grand-daughter Méabh, sisters Eileen and Mary, brother Robert, daughter-in-law Elaine, son-in law Fra, Mark’s wife Grace, together with Rory and Matt, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at her home on Sunday between 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock. Removal on Monday afternoon at 12.30 (driving) to St. Nicholas Church, Dundalk arriving for Funeral Mass at 1 o’clock. Thereafter driving to Haggardstown Cemetery for burial.

Marie Woods (née Kieran), Christianstown, Readypenny, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 1 February, 2019, peacefully after a short illness in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Johnny, daughter Olivia, sisters Kathleen, Rose, Baby and brother Frank. Deeply regretted by her sons Brendan, Thomas and Seán, daughters Patricia, Anne, Josie, Sinèad and Edel, brother Peadar, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, sister-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her on Saturday, from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm and tomorrow, Sunday, from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm. Removal on Monday at 1.00 pm to St. Michael’s Church, Darver, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30 pm. Burial afterwards in Darver Cemetery.

Jimmy Corr, Lurgangreen, Dublin Road, Dromiskin, and formerly of Boughkeel, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, whose death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of Castleross Nursing Home on 1 February, 2019. Jimmy, beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Hoey) and dear brother of Vera Doyle, Nora McArdle, Kathleen Lytham. Deeply regretted by his sisters, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing in Castleross Nursing Home from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning to St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin, arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Dromiskin Cemetery.

Rodney McDowell, Greenore, and formerly of Portnoo, Co. Donegal, Sutton, Co. Dublin and Belfast) whose death occurred on 31 January, 2019, peacefully at Carlingford Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Gillian, dearly loved father of Andrew and Sophie and stepfather of Nigel, Malcolm and Madeline. He will be sadly missed by his daughters-inlaw Victoria Sharon, Yoko, and his son-in-law Mike, grandchildren Calum, Aaron, Robert, Archie, Ian, Caroline, Medbh and Aislinn and all his family, relatives and friends. Reposing at McGeough’s Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, on Sunday from 3pm until 5pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 10.30 in St. Mary’s Church, Ballymascanlon followed by private Cremation.

Gerard- Gerry Louth, Fatima Court, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 30 January, 2019, suddenly at his home. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Margaret. He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, brother Jimmy, sisters Rita and Frances, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Patsy and Georgie, aunts Solo and Angela, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the residence of his sister, Frances McEneaney, Bellewsbridge Road, from Friday 12 noon to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.40am, proceeding on foot to Saint Joseph’s Church, Castletown, Fatima, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dowdallshill, Dundalk.

George Martin, Rathmore, Kilkerley, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 January, 2019, peacefully, in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Josephine and dear father of Gerard, Joe, David and Padraig. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter-in-law Ursula, Joe’s partner Katriona, grandchildren Kerri, Lauren, Marie, Patrick and Gerard, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Bridge Street, from 2pm-8pm on Saturday. Removal on Sunday at 9.20am, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Briege Waller (née Dwyer), late of Castletown Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 January, 2019, peacefully, in her 92nd year, in the care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife of the late Larry and dear mother of Annette, Larry, Joe, Briege and Collette. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, sons, sons-in-law Kevin and Mick, daughters-in-law Marie and Kathleen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Bridge Street, from 12 noon - 8pm on Friday. Removal on Saturday at 10.40am, to the Mortuary Chapel, Dowdallshill, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Vincent ( Vincie) Duffy, Árd Easmuinn, Dundalk, formerly of Colliers F.C, Quay Celtic F.C. and Jimmy’s Bar, Park Street, whose death occurred peacefully, on 28 January, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Áine, cherished father of Andrew and beloved son of Vincent and Elizabeth. Vincie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, son, parents, brother Johnny, sister Theresa (Loughman), sisters-in-law Aislinn, Dorina, Linda, Siobhán, and Veronika, brothers-in-law Dermot, Gerry and Aidan, nieces Evanne, Laura, Alison and Nicola, nephews Sean, Conor, Cian and Peter, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at Dixon’s Funeral Home, Maxwell Row, Bridge Street, on Wednesday and Thursday between 3pm and 9pm. Removal on Friday morning at 11.30am driving to St. Patrick’s Cathedral arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Thereafter to St Patrick’s Cemetery for burial.

Michael Duignan, Lis Na Dara, Carrick Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 28 January, 2019, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie. Late of Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon, Michael will be sadly missed by his friends, the management and staff of Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home and his former neighbours. Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street from Wednesday afternoon at 4pm with removal at 8.15pm to Saint Joseph’s Redemptorist Church arriving for prayers at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday afternoon at 1pm followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.

Robert Menary, 43 An Chearnog, Toberona, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 27 January, 2019. Beloved son of Joe and Kathleen, dear father of the late baby Carson, brother of John, Christopher, Kelly and Joanne. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, brothers, sisters, sister-in-law Donna, brother-in-law Anthony, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at home from 12 noon - 9pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Removal on Friday at 12 noon to St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Tom Sharkey, Feede, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, and late of Waterloo, Grousehall, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, whose death occurred on 28 January, 2019. Beloved husband of Sally and dear father of Liam, Geraldine, Kieran and Emma. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Deirdre, sons-in-law Hugh and James, Elaine, grandchildren Hannah, Joseph, Sadhbh, Aidan, Orlaith and Sarah Sue, brothers John and Joe, sisters Ann and Margaret, brother-in-law Eugene, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday and Friday. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.15am to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, Dundalk, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Ravensdale.

James Tuite, Eastham Park, Bettystown, Co. Meath and Dundalk, whose death occurred on 27 January, 2019. Beloved son of the late Mary and William, loving husband of Mary and dear father of Valerie, Geraldine, Billy, Brian and Raymond. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Rosheen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Dundalk from 3pm to 8pm on Wednesday. Cremation will take place in Dardistown Crematorium on Thursday afternoon at 3pm.

David Byrne, Milltown, Kilkerley, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 27 January, 2019. Beloved son of Michael and Madge, dear brother of Micheal, Paul, Laura, Wayne and the late Gavin and Jason. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home from 5pm - 8pm on Tuesday and from 11am on Wednesday morning with removal to St. Nicholas’ Church at 2.40pm, arriving for Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Kilkerley Cemetery.

Paddy Smyth, Caraban, Ravensdale, Dundalk, (ex-Irish Army), whose death occurred peacefully on 27 January, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and girls. Son of Oliver and the late Kathleen. Beloved husband of Carmel and dear father of Tanya and Donna. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, brothers Mickey, Ollie and Dessie, sisters Anna, Kathleen and Frances, father-in-law Seán, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Tanya’s partner Tony, Donna’s partner Fintan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 12 noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, arriving for Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Maura O’Callaghan (nee Murphy), 9 Fruithill Park, Belfast, whose death occurred on 15 January, 2019. Maura was predeceased by her parents, John and Rose Murphy, and her only brother, Séamus, late of Bush, Riverstown, Dundalk. Beloved wife of the late Jim O’Callaghan; dearly loved mother of Eimear, John, Aidan, Jim and Paul; sister of the late Séamus Murphy; Kathleen Lyons, Sligo; Margaret Lundy, Dublin, Jo Roe, Dublin and Sr. Briege, ‘Bethany’, Dundalk. Maura is very deeply regretted by all her loving family, her son-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, entire family and wide circle of loving neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.