Recent deaths
Noel Curtis, Seafield Lawns, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 14 June, 2020, suddenly, at his residence. Bevloved husband of Noeleen (née Griffin) and dear dad of Elaine, Ashling and Niamh, He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, brothers Gerard, Jimmy and Tony, sisters Rose Casey, Ann McKenna and Marie Charity, son in-law Christopher, daughter-in-law Rachael, grandson Harry, brothers and sisters-in-law, uncle Oliver, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Private funeral. Cortage will leave his residence on Tuesday morning at 10.40am on foot to the Avenue Road entrance, then proceed to The Church of The Holy Family, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in Haggardstown Cemetery.
Gerry Woods, Ednaquinn, Corcreaghy, Dundalk, whsose death occurred on 13 June, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Gerry, son of the late Thomas and Kathleen, beloved husband of Una (née Matthews), dear father of Grainne, Matthew, Martin, Vinny and Danial and granda of Alice, Eva, Odin, Caleb, Aurora, and Naoise. Gerry will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, uncle Frank, aunt Carmel, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives and friends. Private funeral at 11am on Tuesday in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Louth Village.
Zanna Bluma (née Labanovska), Garrybawn, Tom Bellew Avenue, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 10 June, 2020, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Formerly of Latvia. Zanna will be sadly missed by her loving husband Igors, sons Edgars and Kristaps, mother Vija, daughter in-law Madara, grandchildren Loretta and Enriko, extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends in both Dundalk and her home country of Latvia. Private funeral.
Margaret Finnegan (née McElhill), 30 Fr. Murray Park, Dundalk, and Omagh, Co. Tyrone, whose death occurred on 11 June, 2020, peacefully, at home, in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of Ignatius and loving mother of Shane, Barry, Mairead, Grainne and Colm. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, adoring grandchildren Jack, Ailaina, Peter, Isla and Charlie, daughtersin-law Daria, Catherine and Ciara, son-in-law Kevin, sister-in-law Patsy, brother-in-law Bo, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.
Francis (Frank) Watters, Patrick Street, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 10 June, 2020, peacefully, at Gormanston Wood Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, brother James, sister Nora Farmer. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Una Norris (France), nephew Declan Farmer, nieces Marie Dillon, Una Mc Elroy and Caitriona Gerlitz, grand nephews and nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.
Peggy McDonnell (née Sexton), Marino, Dublin, formerly Clifferna, Co. Cavan and Carlingford, Co. Louth, whose death occurred on 8 June, 2020, peacefully, at Nazareth House Nursing Home, Malahide Road. Beloved wife of the late Liam and much loved mother of Margaret, Charles and Leontia; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son, daughters, daughter-in-law Stephanie, son-in-law Kieran, grandchildren Derek, Emma, Rory and Sarah, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. Private funeral.
Helen Murphy (née Little), Cavan Road, Knockbridge, whose death occurred on 9 June, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes, Hospital. Helen much loved wife of Eugene, dear mother of Eamonn, Elaine and Linda, and loving granny of Shane, Ronan, Emma and Cara, and sister of Kevin. Helen will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughters, sonsin-law PJ Flavin, Brendan Dowling, daughter-in-law, Ita, brother, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.
Joe Mulholland, Glenwood, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 June, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family. Beloved husband of Bernadette (née Mc Donald) and dear dad of Siobhain, Lorraine and Fiona. Predeceased by his son Terence (infancy), parents Paddy and Annie (late of the Laurels), sister Maureen Martin, Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, brother Pat, sister Briege, sons in-law Clem, Paul and Niall, grandchildren Elliot and Rebecca, sister in-law Anne, extended family relatives, wonderfull neighbours and friends. Private funeral.