Recentdeaths

Veronica Durnin (née Laverty), Duffy’s Terrace, Castletown Road, and formerly Mullaharlin Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 10 July, 2020. Daughter of the late Michael and Ellen and dear mother of Niall, Conor and Stephen. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, grandchildren Abha, Sadbh, Conall, Dylan and Jamie, daughters-in-law Edain and Yvonne, Stephen’s partner Sharon, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Wednesday, 15 July from St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown at 11am. The link to view is www.churchservices. tv/haggardstown

Sharon O’Hagan Donohoe, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, and formerly The Ramparts, Dundalk, whose death occurred, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on 11 July, 2020. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Dearbhla, Louise, Aoife, Liam, Eainne and the late Baby Niamh and mum to Craig, Katie and Carla, adored nanny of Alex and Noah, dear sister of Francis and David and daughter of the late John and

Florence. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, children, grandchildren, brothers, sons-in-law Mark and Michael, sister-in-law Marie, nieces Victoria, Pentony, Wesleigh and Sophie, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Jimmy Drum, Cloneen Drive, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 July, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Jimmy much loved husband of the late May (née Mulholland), dear father of John, Brian and Jennifer and grandad of Niamh, Lorcan, Lee, Abbie, Andrew, and Cormac and brother of Sadie, John and Anne. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his sons, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Barry, daughtersin-law Cathy and Amanda, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Margaret Dunne (née Levins), St. Nicholas Drive, Stabannon, Castlebellingham, whose death occurred on 9 July, 2020, suddenly at her residence in her 87th year. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Micky and son Patrick. She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family, daughters Mary, Margaret, Kathleen,

Ann and Brigid, sons Joey, Micky, La, John and Peter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Lily, Theresa, Bridie and Eileen, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Carmel McGahon (née O’Rourke), School Road, Attychristoria, Lahinch, Co. Clare,and formerly of Dundalk, whose death occurred on 7 July, 2020, peacefully, at home. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gerry, daughters Julie, Audrey and Nicola, sons-in-law Donal, Noel and Nicola’s partner Dan, her adored grandchildern Molly, James, Culann, Matilda, Liam and Fibi, her brothers Pat and Kevin (predeceased by Peter), sisters Cathriona and Jasinta, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Norman Murray, Claret Rock, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 9 July, 2020, peacefully, in the tender care of Louth County Hospital and after being wonderfully looked after in Donal Hollywood ward in St James’ Hospital. Norman son of the late Bobby and Bridget and dear brother of Peter and Mary and uncle of Lisa, Roberta, Nicole, and John Robert. He will be sadly missed by his brother, sister, sisters-in-law Catherine, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Jimmy Faulkner, New Muirhevna, Dublin Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 July, 2020, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the Louth County Hospital. Jimmy, beloved husband of Philomena (née Mc Geough), dear father of Carol-Ann, Sharron, John, Niamh, Brónagh, Barry, loving granddad of Grace-Ann, Caolan, Sadhbh, Dylan, Adam, Ryan, Liam, Colin, Ben, Aidan, great-grandad of Alfie, Ivy and Freddie and brother of Marie Hearty. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Ciaran Rafferty, Ian Humston, Paul Dwyer and Brian Dunne, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Thomas (Tom) Johnston, Thomas Street, and formerly Ravensdale, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 7 July, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, after being lovingly cared for in Moorhall Lodge, Drogheda. Tom beloved son of the late Paul and Bridget, brother of the late Johnny, Jim, Frances O’Dowda, Sr. Maeve, Tim, Fr Paul, Fr Harry, Tony. Tom will be sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Eileen, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Private funeral.

Margaret McCrave (née Garvey), Park View, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 8 July, 2020, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Teddy and dear mother of Lorraine, Mary Jennifer, Sean Gerard, Susan, Kevin, Michelle and the late Eamonn and granny of David, Niamh, Holly, Ronan, Orlaith, Dearbhia, Eamonn, Deirdre, Conor, Stephaine, Emmet, Aoife, Ciara, Thomas, Melody, great granny of Beth and Cordelia. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Anne Rice (née Doherty), Lower Jenkinstown, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 6 July, 2020, peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Bernie, Diona, Miceal, Gerard and Marie. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren Killian, Shauna, Anna, Claire, Meabh, Luke and Rosie, sons-in-law Dermot and Peadar, daughter-in-law Aoife, Marie’s partner Jan, brother Michael, sister Teresa, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.