Recent deaths

Brannock Close, Glenhill, Newry, and formerly of Omeath, whose death occurred peacefully, on 1 December, 2019, at Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas. Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Martin and Danny, daughters-in-law Pauline and Mary, grandchildren Mark, Catherine, Adrian and Damien, nephew Fr. John McAlinden and all her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence, 19 Brannock Close, from 5.00pm Monday evening. Removal on Wednesday morning at 11.15am to St. Laurence’s Church, Omeath, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

New Road, Bellurgan, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully, at his residence, on 1 December, 2019, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Ursula and dear father of Lorraine, Rachel, Clodagh, Peter, Jamie and the late Siobhán. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Wally, Séamus and Ian, daughter-in-law Marie, Jamie’s partner Carla, grandchildren, great grandson, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence from 6pm on Sunday and from 12 noon on Monday. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, arriving for Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. House private on Tuesday morning, please.

115 Carrive Road, Forkhill, Co. Armagh, and formerly of Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk and Portobello, Dublin, whose death occurred peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital on 1 December, 2019. Bernie much loved wife of Frank, devoted mother of Francis and Kathy, loving grandmother of Conor and Cate and sister of May, Lily, Pat and the late Sean and Dermot. Bernie will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Carrie, Kathy’s partner Iain, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Bernie will be reposing at her home from 4pm until 8pm on Monday and from 2pm until 8pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Forkhill, arriving for Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Mullaghbawn.

Racecourse Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 30 November, 2019, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Josephine, brother Tommy. Paddy, beloved husband of Myra (née Greene) and dear dad of Arthur and Lesley. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sister Madeleine her husband Brendan Kelly and their daughters Caoimhe and Saoirse, uncle Joseph Marks, aunt Mena McFadden, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family relatives and wonderful friends. Reposing at his residence, Racecourse Road from Monday morning 11am to 9pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk. House private on Tuesday morning, by request.

96 Doolargy Avenue, Muirhevnamór, Dundalk, whose death occurred peacefully after a short illness in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on 29 November, 2019. Tessie, granddaughter of the late Kathleen and daughter of the late May, much loved mother of Gary, Carol and Joanne, granny of Megan, Cillian, Caoimhe and, Tiadonna and sister of Thomas, Anthony, Connie, Derek and the late Donna. Theresa will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home from 2pm until 8pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 10.40 to the Church of the Holy Family, arriving for Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Joan O’Brien, Mount Avenue, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 29 November, 2019, peacefully, after being lovingly cared for by the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Hospital, Ardee. Joan (in her 100th year), much loved daughter of the late George and Margaret and sister of the late Stephen, Monica, Barry, Sheila, Mary, Dom, and George. Joan will be sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ardee at 10am, followed by private cremation.

Cherryvale, Bay Estate, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 28 November, 2019, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Beloved husband of Rita (née Shevlin) and dear dad of Patrick, David and Lisa. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Elizabeth (late of Mary St, South), sisters Ellen and Elizabeth (in-infancy), Mattie will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Kathleen McKeon and Annie McArdle, daughters in-law Elaine and Anita, grandchildren Nathan, Emma, Niamh, Eimear, Sarah, Evan and Aíne, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and wonderful friends. Reposing at his residence Cherryvale from Thursday evening 6pm to 9pm and Friday 12 noon to 9pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon at 12.40pm to The Church of The Holy Family, Muirhevnamor, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in St Fursey’s Cemetery, Haggardstown.

215 Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 28 November, 2019, peacefully, surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Patsy, parents Banjo and Josie, brothers Peter and Brendan, sisters Josephine (in-infancy) and May. Kit will be sadly missed by her loving sons Niall, Garrett and Paudie, brothers Pat, Johnny, Eddie, Mickey and Gerry, sisters Nuala, Ann and Jo, daughters in-law Sandra and Ciara, grandchildren Naoise, Fionn, Tiernan, Eoghan and Oisin, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home in Cedarwood Park from 8pm on Friday night until removal on Monday morning at 10.40am proceeding on foot to The Church of The Holy Redeemer arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, following Mass cortege will proceed on foot to The Clan Na Gael club grounds, then drive to Saint Patrick’s Cemetery for burial.

Church Lane, Trim, Co. Meath and formerly Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Firhouse, Dublin and Kiltrea, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, whose death occurred on 26 November, 2019, suddenly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Claire and Sandra and their mam Phil, grandchildren Madison, Rebecca, Seren and Dylan, brothers Francie and Joseph, sisters Martha, Caitlin and Anne, sons-in-law James and Terry nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Reposing at Heffernan’s Funeral Home, High St., Trim, on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Trim, Co. Meath, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by private cremation.

Mooretown, Dromiskin, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 26 November, 2019, peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham. Beloved wife of Paddy and dear mother of Paul and Fiona. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, son-in law Tony and grandson Nathan, daughter-in-law Bregeen and grandchildren Órlaith, Niamh and Dan, sister Chris, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Bridge Street, Dundalk from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday. Removal on Thursday at 10.15am, to St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Dromiskin Cemetery.

2 Fairview, Forkhill, Co. Armagh, and Carlingford, Co. Louth, whose death occurred on 26 November, 2019, peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital. Husband of Margaret and loving father of Margaret (McGovern), Seán (Reggie), Brendan, Helen (Quinn), Thomas and the late Desmond in infancy. Reposing at his late home until Funeral Mass on Thursday, at 12 noon in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Forkhill. Burial afterwards in Mullaghbawn Cemetery. Also deeply regretted by his daughters-in-law, Ann Marie, Myra and Yvonne, sons-in-law Shaun and Thomas (Misty), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

178 Glenwood, Dublin Road, Dundalk, whose death occurred on 25 November, 2019, peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Christy and dear mother of Barbara, Declan and Pauline. Predeceased by her sister Maura (McCabe) and brother Anthony. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, daughters, son, son-in-law Thomas, grandchildren Jon, Stacey and Kean, sisters Ann and Rita, brothers Kevin and Seán, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home from 1pm8pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday at 12.30pm, to St. Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.