Sadness at death of Mrs Mary Osborne, Dillonstown

August 1965

THE death, which took place recently of Mrs. Mary Osborne, Dillonstown, Dunleer, has evoked sincere sorrow over a wide area and bereaved a widely known and respected Mid-Louth family.

Predeceased by her husband, Mr. George Osborne, eleven years ago, the deceased, who had been ill for a short time, was a lady of quiet and very friendly disposition, who never spared herself in the interests of her home and the family circle. Unobtrusively devout she led a most Christian life, her gentle manner and kindly ways winning for her a host of friends who now mourn her passing.

She is survived by her three sons, four daughters, three brothers and six sisters, to all of whom deepest sympathy is extended.

Rev. P. Kennedy, C.C., Togher, officiated at the largely attended funeral which took place on Sunday from Dillonstown Church to Salterstown Cemetery.

Other clergy present were: V. J. Canon O’Neill, P.P.. Kilsaran; V. Rev. B. Grimes, P.P., Togher; Very Rev. P. Corcoran, P.P., Collon; V. Rev. T. Bennett, P.P., Monasterboice; Rev. E. Murphy, C.C., Kilsaran; Rev. J. Bradley, CC, Togher ; Rev. O. Mahon, C.C., Greenore ; Rev. J. McGrane, C.C., Cooley ; Rev. K. Moran, C.C_., Monasterboice; Rev. S. Rice, C.C., Collon, and Rev. F. Park, CC, Darver. Rev. Bro. Declan, O.H., Prior, and members of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, Drumcar and Rev. Bro. Ferdinand, F.S.C., Waterford, also attended.

Chief mourners: Messrs. James (Adamstown) ; Augustine (Dillonstown), and Joseph, B.E. (Lisburn), sons; Misses Kitty, Frances and Dolores Osborne, and Mrs. L. j Butterly (daughters); Messrs. Patk. I (Rathgory); John (Cookspark), and James (Castletown), brothers ; Misses Julia, Brlgld, Lily and Frances Byrne (all Castletown) ; Mrs. Margaret McEvoy (do.); and Mrs. James McKeown, Seabank, Castlebellingham, sisters; Angela, Eliabeth and Nuala (daughters-inlaw) ; Liam Butterly (son-in-law).