Recent deaths
Doris Armstrong, Petestown, Carlingford, whose death occurred on 12 October, 2019, peacefully, in the loving care of Carlingford nursing home. Doris, beloved daughter of the late Robert and Margaret and dear sister of the late Thomas, Hetty, Lilly and Mae. Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many, many friends. Reposing at her home (A91H971) from 12 noon on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Ballymascanlon arriving for service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining churchyard.
May Mulholland (née McGuinness), Maghereagh, Kilkerley and late of the Fairgreen, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, in her 93rd year, on 12 October, 2019, peacefully, in her 93rd year surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Matt and daughter-in-law Marie, cherished mother of Anne, Eugene and Paul. May will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter, sons, son-in-law Raymond, daughter-in-law Bernie, her doting grandchildren Kylie, Shauna, Sarah, Rebecca, Natalie, Callum and Luke, nieces, nephews, extended family and all who knew and loved her. Reposing at Dixons Funeral Home, Maxwell Row, Bridge Street, Dundalk on Monday between 5 o’clock and 9 o’clock. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.
Seán Heeney, Bradford, England, whose death occurred on 27 September, 2019, aged 34. Son of Michael, formerly of Old Toberona, Dundalk, and Nora. Grandson, of the late Alfie and Alice Heeney, Old Toberona, Dundalk. He will be sadly missed by his parents, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Burial will take place in England.
Francis (Flossy) O’Brien, Oakland Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred suddenly on 13 October, 2019. Beloved son of the late Kevin and Anne Nancy, father of Francine (Faith), Nicola, Jennifer, Seán, Kevin and Stephen and dear brother of Brigid, Mary, Charlie, Paddy, Oliver, John and Mark. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, partner (Philippines), brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, uncle, aunt, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.
Michael Butler, New York, USA and formerly of Killanny, Carrickmacross, whose death occurred on 6 October, 2019, following a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his beloved family. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife, Moira, his sons Michael, Kenny, Brian and Patrick, daughters-in-law Jackie and Monica, grandchildren Brittney, Brendan, Kaitlyn, Caroline, Jack and Chloe. Much loved brother of Bridget (Kelly, USA), William (England), Johnny (Killanny), Larry (Dundalk), Teresa (Cheevers, Dundalk) and the late Katie (Rice, Dundalk), Paddy (Louth), Mary (Carroll, Dundalk), Nelly (Murphy, England) and Albina (Hoey, Culloville). Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his brother Johnny’s home, Drumard, Killanny, A81 FP79, on Tuesday, 15 October, from 3pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Wednesday, 16 October, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Louth Village, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Enda’s Cemetery, Killanny. House private on Wednesday morning, please.
Aileen Kirk (née Breathnach), Drumass, Inniskeen, whose death occurred, in her 90th year, on 10 October, 2019, peacefully, in Castleross Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Aileen, beloved wife of late Joseph, much loved mother of Ita, Vivian and Paul, grandmother of Aidan, Nicola, Aaron, Lee, Emma, Ryan, Mark, Caragh and great-grandchild Leon, dear sister of Ethna and Colm. Sadly missed by daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence from 7pm on Friday, until removal Sunday morning to the Church of Mary Mother of Mercy, Inniskeen, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Martin Kerr Snr., Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, and formerly of Hughes Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 11 October, 2019, suddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Martin, beloved husband of Bernadette and loving dad to Robert, Jane, Martin Jnr., Aisling and Gary. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters in law Aisling and Fidelma, son in law Alan, grandchildren Ella and Kai, brother Paul, sisters Siobhan, Eileen, Marcella, Anne and Lily, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home from 2 o’clock until 7 o’clock on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving to Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in Calvary cemetery.
John (Jackie) Callan, Eastbourne, England and formerly of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, whose death occurred suddenly in Spain, on 5 October, 2019. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Olive and his beloved wife Penny. Cherished father of Nik and Stephen. Jackie will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Sue and Naomi, grandchildren Jake, Sam, Katy, Henry and Claudia, brothers Frank and Ray (Canada) Brian (Dundalk), sister- in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Interment will take place in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England.
Stephen A Faul, Dalkey, Co. Dublin and Louth Village, Co. Louth, whose death occurred on 8 October, 2019, peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Rita: devoted father of Margaret (Lynch), Deirdre, Joseph and the late Helen (Neville) and baby Denise. Sadly missed by sons-in-law David Lynch, David Neville, Deirdre’s partner Hamish Barrie, his much loved grandsons Brian, Adam, Ciarán, Stephen, Conor, James, Austin and Denis, brothers Peter, Terence and sister Bid, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Reposing on Thursday in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5pm to 7pm. Removal Friday to Church of the Assumption, Dalkey for Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10am followed by burial at Louth Village Cemetery arriving at approx. 1 pm.
Jim McCabe, Ardaghy, Omeath and formerly of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 October, 2019, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marion (nee McQuaid), sons Peter, Seamus and Mícheál, brothers Christy and Gerry, sister Louise Finnegan, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence from 8pm on Wednesday. Removal on Friday morning at 11.30am to Saint Laurence’s Church, Omeath arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Kevin Reid, 588 Aisling Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred suddenly at home on 8 October, 2019. Predeceased by his father John, brothers John and Gerard, sisters Ursula, Irene and Margaret. Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his mother Margaret, cherished daughter Abbie-Mae, girlfriend Emma, sisters Dina, Annaleen, Francesca, Geri and Deborah, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Reposing at his home from 7pm on Wednesday. Removal on Friday morning at 11.30am to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Dundalk arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Thereafter to St. Patrick’s Cemetery for burial. Mary Kathleen Wynne (née McLoughlin), Plaster, Kilkerley, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 October, 2019, peacefully at her home. Mary beloved wife of Gerry and loving mother of Colin and Grainne. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, son, sister Pauline, brothers Colm, Niall and Clement, father in law Fintan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home from 2pm to 9pm on Thursday. Removal on Friday morning at 10.50am to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Mary (May) Coan, 73 Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 7 October, 2019, peacefully, in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of Dealgan House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Bob and dear mother of Robert, Rodney and the late Rory. Loving sister of Phylis, Rita, Pat and the late Isobel and Richard. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughtersin-law Aoife and Adrienne, grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday. Funeral Ceremony on Wednesday at 3.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.