Recentdeaths

Gerard Dawe, Castletown Road, and formerly of Quay Street, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 1 January, 2021, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Kevin and Anna (late of Cluan Enda). He will be sadly missed by his brother Thomas, sisters Catherine Donnelly, Ann Dawe, Patricia Lynch and Elizabeth Anderson, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, friends and neighbours.

Sr. Frances Faul, Mullacrew, Louth Village and Our Lady’s Community, St. Louis Convent, Monaghan Town, whose death occurred on 1 January, 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home, Monaghan. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Patrick, her sisters Ann and Bernadette (Sr. Connie MMM) and her brother in law Ownie Gilmore. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother James, her sister in law Patricia, nieces Margaret, Mary, Bernadette and Eilish, nephews John, Kevin, Brendan, Seamus, David and Patrick, grandnieces, grandnephews and a great grandniece, her St. Louis Community, her former colleagues in St. Louis Infant school and her many friends. Private funeral.

Tom Halpin, “Lynmara”, Dublin Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 1 January, 2021, peacefully in St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham. . Tom, much loved father of Gillian, Gavin, Ross and Gareth and brother of Séan, Marie and Ann. Tom will be sadly missed by his sons, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Michael McKevitt, Beech Park, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 2 January, 2021, peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of Bernadette (née Sands) and cherished father of Stephen, Michael, Carol, Róisín and Bláthnaid and the late Karen. Predeceased by his father Michael and mother Ellen McKevitt. Devoted grandad of Darcy and Erin, dearest brother of Patsy, Irene, Tom and Vincent. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, wider family circle and friends. Michael’s funeral Mass will be celebrated in the presence of his family only. The funeral cortege will leave Michael’s home in Beech Park on Tuesday morning (today) at 10.30 a.m. (via Main Street, Blackrock) arriving for funeral Mass at 11.00am in St. Fursey’s Church, Chapel Road, Haggardstown.

Joseph O’Donovan, Cullenstown, Dundalk, retired member of An Garda Siochána, whose death occurred on 1 January, 202, peacefully in the Mater Hospital. Joe, beloved husband of Gertrude (née O’Connor), loving daddy of Shelly, Raymond, Finbarr, Riona, step father of Bernie, Margaret, Siobhán, Fra, John, and Elaine, brother of Tim and the late Patrick and Mary. Joe will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, step children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sons in law, daughters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Private funeral on today (Tuesday) at 11am in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/Dundalk

Liam Reilly, The Old Library, Chapel Street, Dundalk, musician/songwriter, who passed away suddenly, but peacefully at his residence, on 1 January, 2021. Predeceased by his dad Willie. Liam will be sadly missed by his loving mum Teresa, sisters Evelyn, Barbara, Darina and Paula, brothers in-law Pat and Eamon, nephews and nieces Órla, Liam, Alanna, Charlie and Andrew, uncle Bertie, aunts Ann and Ita. Gavin and all his cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and wonderful friends.

Tereza Kieran, Alma House, Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, unexpectedly, while being cared for by the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved daughter of the late Maura Kieran and José Gabriel Henriques de Lancastre Pinto Coelho. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family and friends.

Ann Toner (née Maguire), Dromiskin Village, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, aged 59 years, peacefully, after a short illness, borne with dignity and courage, at the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk. Daughter of the late Ann and Rennie Maguire, beloved wife of the late Brendan and sister of the late Michael and Oliver. Ann will be sadly missed by her heartbroken sisters Mary (Goergan), Theresa (Meegan), Noeline (Callan) and Allison, brothers-in-law Philip, David and Noel, sisters-in-law Cora, Ann and Helena, Aunty Teasie, cousin and friend Martina and Ann’s much loved 13 nephews and nieces, cousins, extended family and many friends. Private funeral.

John Carroll, Carrolls Cross, Lurgangreen, Dromiskin, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, peacefully, in the outstanding care of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. John, beloved husband of the late Mary (née Brennan), dear father of Paddy, Marie, Breda and Anne and brother of Pacelli and the late Tom and Joe. John will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Private funeral.

Eve-Ann Kelly, St. Fursey’s Terrace, Blackrock, and formerly of Mooretown, Dromiskin, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Eve-Ann much loved mother of Clea, loving daughter of Dalton and the late Margaret Dullaghan, sister of Shane, Dalton, Mairead and Denise and special niece of Tilly. Eve-Ann will be sadly missed by her daughter, father, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law Jennifer and Kim, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Private funeral.

Oliver McKeown, Littlemills, Haggardstown, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, peacefully at home. Oliver son of the late Michael and Nan and brother of Kevin (Hong Kong), Michael (Dublin), Mairead (England) and late Anthony. Oliver will be sadly missed by his brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Dermot McQuillan, Sea Road, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 30 December, 2020, peacefully at home. Beloved brother of Pauline and the late Leo, Ted, Frank, Donald, Gen and Norah. He will be deeply mourned by his surviving sister, nieces, nephews, extended family, dearest friends, generous neighbours and devoted carers. Private funeral.

Mary McQuillan, Fairview, Mooretown, Dromiskin, whose death occurred, peacefully at home, on 29 December, 2020. Mary daughter of the late Johnny and Bridget Flynn, beloved wife of the late Pat dear mother of Paul, Brian, Colm and Rosaleen loving granny of Catherine, Séan, Conor, Matthew, Shane, Ciara, Aoife, Liam, Cian, Niamh, Jack, Luke, Grace, and sister of Seamus (Canada) Mickey, Gerard (Birmingham), Bridie (Canada) and the late Tommy, Patsy, Teddy, Séan and Helen. Mary will be sadly missed by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sister, daughters in law Edith, Anne-Marie, Emma, son in law John, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Róisín Murphy, Clann Chullainn Park, and formerly of Clanrye, Carrick Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred, suddenly at home, on 29 December, 2020. Róisín, beloved daughter of the late Liam and Tina, dear mother of Daniel, Granny of Sarah and Dylan, and sister of Bríd, Bronac, Aine, Aidan and Colm. She will be sadly missed by her son, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Philomena (Phil) Walsh (née Carron), Grangemockler, Carrick-onSuir, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Greenore, whose death occurred on 29 December, 2020, Wife of the late Paddy and mother of the late Muriel. Loving mother of sons Frank, Declan, daughters Connie, Gaye and Annette, sister Olive, daughters-inlaw Trina and Sinead, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Seamus Brady, St Ronan’s Villas, Dromiskin and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan, whose death occurred on 29 December, 2020, peacefully at home. Seamus, son of the late Susan and Bernard, beloved husband of Gloria (née Mc Aleer), and brother of Brian and Noel. Seamus will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, brothers, father in law Edward, brothers in law Adrian, Alan and Gary sisters in law Valerie, Linda, Samantha, Diamond, and Cheryl, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Bridie Gray (née Jackson), “St Thomas”, Castletown Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 28 December, 2020, peacefully at home. Bridie, beloved wife of the late Jack, dear mother of Sharon, Barry and Brian, loving nanny of Niall, Róisín and Kate, mother in law of Anne and Aine and sister of Gerry, Olive, Tom and the late Marie. Bridie will be sadly missed by her daughter, sons, grandchildren, brother, sisters, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Gerard (Gerry) Smyth, Castle Road and formerly of Seatown Place, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 29 December, 2020, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Beloved husband of Mairéad (née Doherty) and dear dad of Kate. Predeceased by his parents George and Rita, brother George, sister in-law Brenda. Gerard will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, brother David, sisters Leone, Mary and Anne, brothers in-law Mark, John, Eugene, Pat and Eamonn, sisters in-law Caroline and Maura, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Private funeral.

Lizette Thibodeau, St Nicholas’ Gardens, Dundalk, and formerly San Francisco, California, whose death occurred on 31 December, 2020, unexpectedly, at home. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughter Emma, mother Mae Elfarro, sisters Michelle and April, former husband Thomas, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Mary White (née Martin), Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 29 December, 2020, peacefully, at home, in the care of her family. Beloved wife of the late John, daughter of the late Agnes and Joe, mother of Thomas, Patrick, George, Seán and Barbara and granny of Sinead, Debbie, Elaine, Paul, Conor, Aine, Eimear, Micheál, Eoin, Shane, Maeve, Caoimhe, Sibeál, Niamh, Seán, Kate, Amy, Lilly and the late Maria. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sonin-law Steve, daughters-in-law Mary, Carmel, Rose and Donna, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Private funeral.

Peter Byrne, Drumcashel, Castlebellingham, whose death occurred on 27 December, 2020, peacefully at his residence. Peter, beloved husband of Madge and loving father of Brendan, Annette Leech, Kenneth and Alisa Quilty. Predeceased by his son-in-law Joe Leech, brother John, sisters Nancy, Elizabeth Finnegan and Mary Sweeney. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law Liam, daughters-in-law Bridget and Julieann, grandchildren Niamh, Eimear, Aoife, Áine, Ciarán, Maeve and Fionn, brothers Christy and Jim, sisters Brigid Mc Donnell, Margaret Murray, Monica Sinnott and Kitty Robertson, brothers-in-law, sisterin-law, family, relatives and friends.