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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Richard Gilbert of Drummullagh, Omeath, Co Louth
Peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Sarah, son John, sister Jane, grandchildren Olivia, Harry, Daniel and Thomas, daughter-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Phelim, sister-in-law Margaretta, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rice Funeral Directors, Chapel Lane, Carlingford on Tuesday afternoon from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to The Church Of St. Laurence, Omeath arriving for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. House private please.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Gerry Quigley Heynestown Cross, Haggardstown, Co Louth / Dundalk, Louth
Peacefully, on Saturday 3 May 2025 in the wonderful care of the Boyne Valley Ward of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Ann (née O'Reilly), his parents Thomas and Sarah, brothers Willie and Pascal and his sister in-infancy.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters Sarah and Roseanne, sons in-law Michael and Peter, grandchildren, Matthew, Shauna, Raul, Shane, Ana, Killian and Sophie, brothers Vincent and Eugene, sisters Agnes, Helen and Breda, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shevlin's Funeral Home, Barrack Street from 3.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday afternoon. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am via his late residence to St. Fursey's Church, Haggardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock followed by burial in adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Dementia Cafe Network
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Mary Woods (née Cuddy) of Seafield Lawns, Avenue Road, Dundalk, Louth / Camross, Laois
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham. Predeceased by her beloved husband Emmet, daughter-in-law Martina, parents Jack and Julia, sister Bernadette and brothers Seán, Martin and Michael. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing son John, daughter Bernie, son-in-law Gerry, grandchildren Emmet, Emma, Stephen, Ciaran and Aoife, great-grandchildren Grace and Baby Myles, sisters Madge, Ann, Phil and Teresa, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 5th in St. Joseph's Redemptorist Church at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Ravensdale. House private, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, online to The Birches. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Laura Smith of Aghameen Park, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Co Louth
Unexpectedly, but peacefully after a short illness, on Friday 2 May 2025. Predeceased by her partner Brian Thompson. Dear daughter of Brendan and Mary (née Foster). A beloved sister of Joanna, Paul, Jonathan and Jennifer.
Laura will be forever loved and deeply missed by her heartbroken family, her parents, brothers, sisters, her adored nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces, brothers-in-law Gerry and Gavin, sisters-in-law Lisa and Beth, her dear friend Elaine Griffin, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
May she rest in peace
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