Recent deaths

Matthew (Matso) Hearty, Long Avenue, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully at Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin, on 2 November, surrounded by his family. Son of the late Mary Ellen and John and predeceased by his brothers John, Jess, Noel and Kevin. Devoted husband of Margaret and dear father of Lorraine (Quinn), Paul (Gilliland), Niamh and Dara. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, daughters, son, son-in-law Seán, daughter-in-law Susan, Niamh’s partner Terry, his cherished grandchildren Stephen, Laura, Shauna, Ciara, Megan, James and Chloe, sisters Breege, Rose, Alice, Aileen and Marie, brothers Paddy and Gerard, nephews, nieces, entire family circle, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the residence of his son Paul, 44 Dunmor, Avenue Road from Monday at 12 noon. Removal on Tuesday at 10.30am, to St. Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards, proceeding on foot, to St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Louth Palliative Care.

Rita Smyth MPSI (née McGuinness), Smyth’s Pharmacy, Seatown Place, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 2 November, 2019, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Rita, much loved wife of the late George, dear mother of Gerard, Leone, Mary, Anne, David and the late George and Nana of Hilary, Peter, Kate, Eugene, Holly and Lily. Rita will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons in law Mark, John and Eugene, daughters in law Mairead and Caroline and nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. eposing at her home from 4pm until 8pm on Sunday and Monday. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.45am to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Louth Cemetery.

Maureen Taylor (née O’Sullivan), Fairview, Dublin 3 and late of Dundalk, whose death occurred on 1 November, 2019, following a short illness borne with dignity and courage, peacefully in the presence of her family and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Reggie Taylor. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Susan, sons John and Thomas, daughter-in-law Helen, adored grandchildren, sisters, her extended family and wide circle of wonderful friends. Maureen generously donated her body to medical science. A memorial service to celebrate Maureen’s life will take place. Not details at time of going to press.

Mona Booker (née Keenan), 23 Ardaveen Park, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh and Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully on 1 November, 2019, in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Alan RIP, mother of Ronnie, Sandra and the late Michael RIP, cherished sister of Sean, Anne, Don and the late Mick, Ivy, Roy and Brian RIP, a dear grandmother and aunt. Mona’s remains will leave her late residence 23 Ardaveen Park, Bessbrook at 6:45pm Sunday, 3 November, to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Bessbrook for 7pm to repose in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Requiem Mass Monday at 1pm followed by interment in St Brigid’s Cemetery, Kilcurry.

Teresa Maddy (née Brennan), Barleyfield, Kilcurry, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 1 November, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Denis and her parents Owen and Mary. Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Jennifer, son Andrew, sisters Briege Traynor, Mary McDonnell, Margaret Kelly, Patricia Conlon, brothers Seamus and Oliver, daughter-in-law Yvette, grandchildren Leanne, Ben, Connor and Kyla, Jennifer’s partner David, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her residence in Barleyfield from Saturday 4pm to 9pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm. Removal on Monday morning to St Brigid’s

Church, Kilcurry arriving for funeral mass at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Oonagh McCaul, Elm Park, Blackrock, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on 2 November, 2019. Oonagh, much loved daughter of Eileen and the late John and dear sister of Joanne, Louise and the late Tony. Oonagh will be sadly missed by her mother, sisters, bothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at her home from 12 noon on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning to St Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock, arriving for Mass at 11.0’Clock. Burial afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh.

Mary Moran (née Brennan), ‘ Hemingway House’, Ardee Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of Dealgan House, Nursing Home on 2 November, 2019. Mary, much loved wife of the late Thomas F., devoted and loving mother of Leo, Alan, Damian, Mary, Elizabeth, Susan, Justin, Caroline and Yvonne and sister of Ita, Pauline, Frank and the late Joe and Angela. Mary will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at her home from 2pm until 8pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday afternoon to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, arriving for Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Elizabeth (Lilly) McGorrian (née McMahon), Seafield Road, Blackrock, Dundalk; Down and Armagh, whose death occurred peacefully in Sunhill Nursing Home on 1 November, 2019. Lilly beloved wife of the late Neil and dear mother of Colette, Anthony, Marian, Neil, Bernadette and Alan and sister of Bridget, Oliver, Alice, Nan, Kathleen, Tommy, Patricia, and the late Paddy. Lilly will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Reg and Tim, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Theresa, and Ruth, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home from 2pm on Saturday. Removal on Monday driving to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Brian O’Hare, Rocky Point, Long Island, New York and formerly of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, whose death occurred suddenly on 29 October, 2019. Beloved husband of Cathy and dear dad of Brian, Shamus and Brendan. Predeceased by his parents Barney and Kathleen, brother John (in-infancy), Brian will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, sisters Joan McCabe, Betty McCumiskey, Kitty Warnock and Rita O’ Hare, brothers Vincent and Eamonn, brothers and sisters in-law, son in-law Mark, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, all his friends both in New York and his home town of Dundalk. No funeral arrangements at time of going to press.

Jack Whelan, Beechmount Drive, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on 1 November, 2019. Jack beloved husband of the late Therese (née Muckian), dear father of Tom and Jean, grandad of Jamie, Jake and Conor and brother of Pattie, Pauline, Elsie, Maureen, Jim, Michael and the late Frank Teddy, Noel, Gerry and Joan. Jack will be sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Jimmy, daughter-in-law Wendy, brothers, daughters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at McGeough’s Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, from 2pm until 5pm on Saturday. Removal on Sunday afternoon at 1.40pm to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, arriving for Mass at 2.0’Clock. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.