Recentdeaths
Kathleen Kelly (née Mackin), Oaklawns, St Alphonsus Road, Dundalk, and formerly of the Mills of Louth, whose death occurred, peacefully, at home, on 22 November, 2020. Kathleen, beloved wife of Peadar, dear mother of Anita and sister of Patricia, Bernadette and Eileen. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral on Tuesday at 2pm in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church which can be viewed on www. churchservices.tv/Dundalk. There will be an opportunity for the community to pay their respects as Kathleen’s cortège will leave the family home on the way to the church. Please keep your social distance. House strictly private at all times, due to Covid 19.
Peter Muckian, Glenwood and formerly of Carrick Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 20 November, 2020, peacefully, in the love and tender care of The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Sheila, brother John, he will be sadly missed by his loving sister Mary, brother Fr. Paddy, brotherin-law Paddy Hicks, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Private funeral.
Carmel O’Hare (née McKeown), Dublin Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 19 November, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Loving wife of the late John and dear mother of Seamus, Miriam and Regina. Sadly missed by her daughters, son, grandchildren Daniel, Conor and Ross, great-grandchildren Fionn and Donnacha, nieces Marita and Madeline, daughter-in-law Judy, son-in-law James, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family, relatives and friends. Private funeral.
Lorna O’Grady, Oakland Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 17 November, 2020. Adored mum of Leah and Makayla and beloved daughter of Debbie. Predeceased by her brother David and Leah and Makayla’s dad Paul Conroy (Molly). She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters, mum, sisters Alannah and Shauna, brothers Daniel and Paul, nana Moon, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.
Professor Kieran Taaffe, Rock Road, Blackrock, Dundalk whose death occurred on 20 November, 2020, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, after a short illness. Past pupil of CBS Dundalk and graduate of UCG. Former Head of Physics, Vice Principal and Dean of International Affairs, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street. Board member of many charitable foundations. Predeceased by his parents, John and Eileen, his brother Aidan, and his sister Margaret. Kieran will be sadly missed by his brother Michael and sister Mary (UK), his sister-in-law Evelyn, brother-in-law Joe, nieces Lindsey and Jennifer, nephews Lorcan, Fergal and David. Kieran will be fondly remembered by his extended family, close friends, and neighbours. Private funeral in St. Fursey’s Church,
Haggardstown, at 11am on Tuesday which can be viewed on w.churchservices.tv/ haggardstown House strictly private, due to COVID 19 restrictions.
Sue (Susan) Stafford (née Henry), Aghameen Park, Dundalk, and late of Derry, whose death occurred on 17 November, 2020, peacefully, in the kind and gentle care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley and cherished mother of Paul, Ann, Michael and Suzanne, Sue will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons, daughters doting grandchildren James, Ellen, Joni, Ava and Toni-Leigh, daughters-in-law Michelle and Leisa, sons-in-law Eddie and Peter. Sue will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving family, close friends, neighbours and by all who knew and loved her. Private funeral.
Imelda Kearney, Bellingham Green, Castlebellingham, whose death occurred in her 51st year, on 17 November, 2020, peacefully at her sister Martina’s home, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her mother Sheila (née Walsh). Imelda, wonderful mother of Jake. Sadly missed by her son, dad Jimmy, sisters Martina and Sarah-Jane, brothers Robert and Seamus, sisters-inlaw Amanda and Ciara, brother-in-law Declan, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, relatives, great friends and work colleagues at Saint Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham. Private funeral.