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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Martin McKeown of Worthing, West Sussex, England and formerly of Marian Park, Dundalk, Louth
Former member of the Irish Defence Forces. Passed peacefully in St Barnabus' Hospice, Worthing on October 11 2024, aged 62, after a short illness. Martin is predeceased by his parents Peter and Olive McKeown. He will be sadly missed by his sons Shea and Darragh Mc Keown and Shea’s partner, brothers and sisters Peter, Philomena, John, Owen, Annette, Pierce and Colin, his partner Debbie, brothers-in-law Peter McArdle and Gerry Donnelly, sisters-in-law Theresa, Kelly, Aoife and Selina, his daughter Tina Watters Bellew, son-in-law Anthony, his grandchildren, aunts Lilly Dullaghan, Ann McKeown and Phil McKeown, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Martin's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1st in St Nicholas Church, Dundalk at 11am.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Noel Begley of Edenkell, Hackballscross, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, at home, in the care of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget, brothers Tom and Johnny and sisters Kathleen and Anna. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife Margaret (née Murtagh), daughters Patricia, Briege and Siobhán, son Noel, sons-in-law, grandchildren Emma, Barry, Natasha, Nadine, Zoe, Ellie-May, Owen, Patrick, Noel and Daniel, his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday 28 January. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Brid-a-Crin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation and Palliative Care. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Vera MacEneaney of Rathmore, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth
Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved daughter of Thomas and Christina. Vera will be fondly remembered by her cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Tuesday, January 28th from 3pm-8pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 29th to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Vera McCoy (née Dullaghan) of The Village, Moorehall Lodge and Bohernamoe, Ardee, Co Louth
On 26 January 2025, peacefully in the loving care of staff and friends in Creevy House at Castleross Nursing Home, Carrickmacross. Predeceased by her loving husband John, parents Jack and Alice Dullaghan, sisters Kitty (Boston), Detta and brother John (both died in childhood).
Vera will be sadly missed by her loving sons, Peter, Martin, Michael, Sean, Paul, Seamus and Gerard. her Sisters Phylis (twin) and Ann, brothers Anthony and Patsy, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, daughters-in-law Breedge, Lilly, Tanya, Diane, Geraldine, Mairead and Helen. Cherished Nanny to Anthony, Bronagh, John, Ciara, Ronan, Darragh, Laoise, Cian, Tarryn, Jenna, Aoife, Eoin, Liam, Cathal, Eimear, Amelia and Seamus, great grand-children Sophie, Harry, Donal, Ewan, Fergal, Leah, Amelia, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends especially Teresa.
Reposing at her son Michael’s residence Riverstown, Ardee on Tuesday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm and on Wednesday from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. House private on Thursday morning please. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am. Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Marie Savage (née Oliver) of Mullatee, Carlingford, Co Louth
Peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Annie Oliver, brothers Tom and Eugene and brother-in-law John Savage. Very deeply regretted by her beloved husband Robbie, sons and daughters Anne, Robert, Declan, Paula and Eimear, daughters -in-law Majella and Barbara, son-in-law Edward, grandchildren Summer, Felix, Peaches, Mia and Kate, brother Martin, sisters-in-law Bridie,Theresa, Anne and Mary, step-aunt Gemma, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence for neighbours and friends to call from 2:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Michael's Church, Carlingford, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Burial afterwards in the old cemetery, Carlingford.
May she rest in peace
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