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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Charlene Reilly Helal of Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly, at home. Predeceased by her Daddy Francie and Auntie Nora. Beloved wife of Younis, adored Mommy of Aisha and Fatmah, devoted daughter to Mother Nora, devoted Granddaughter to Nana Katie. Cherished sister of Francie, Patrick, Shannon, and sister-in-law Megan.
She will sorely missed by her heartbroken husband, Her Auntie Kathleen and Uncle Thomas. She was a sister to Ian, Seán, Cathy and Maggie. God daughter to Uncle Bernie. Cherished dearly by her mother-in-law Omaisa and sister-in-law Serapha, her aunties, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Reposing at her grandmother's home, 523 Aisling Park from 12 noon on Monday 10 February. Removal on Thursday 13 February at 12.20pm, proceeding on foot to St. Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Harry Bellew Jnr of Wynne's Terrace, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 8 February 2025, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Gertie. Much loved son and brother, he will be very sadly missed and remembered by his father Harry Snr, brothers Raymond, Brian, Sean and Brendan, sisters Kathleen, Anne and Phyllis, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Richard J.J. McDonnell of Dublin 14/ Kilsaran, Louth
On 8 February 2025, peacefully but unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family and under the exceptional care of all the nurses and doctors in The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Richard, son of the late Richard and Anne, loving husband of Mimi née Goodman, adored father of Emma, father-in-law of Peter, brother of Gerard, Mary, Raphael and Vincent. He will also be sadly missed by his extended family, friends and colleagues in The Law Library
Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries please phone Oisín & Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk on 0429334283.
The death has occurred of Terry McMahon of Palmersland, Knockbridge, Co Louth
Peacefully, but suddenly, at home on 9 February 2025. Terry, son of the late Edward and Moya, loving husband of Veronica née Meehan, dear father of Terence and Mary, devoted granda of Oran, Moya, Ava, Ciaran, Turlough, Fionn and late Tadhg and brother of Mairead, Rose, Joe and Ann. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Felix, daughter-in-law Dorothy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home on Monday and Tuesday from 3pm until 9pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to St. Mary’s Church, Knockbridge arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals 042 9334283.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Tom Doolan of Woodtown, Castlebellingham, Co Louth
Peacefully under the dedicated care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Eileen and his twin sister Eileen. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Mary, his brother Paddy and sisters JoJo and Frances, his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.
Reposing repose at Finlay Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee on Monday from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, leaving from Funeral Home at 10:30am travelling via Duffy's Cross, Woodtown to St. Michael's Church, Darver arriving for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private please.
May he rest in peace
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