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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of James O'Connor of Euston Street, Greenore, Co Louth / Dundalk, Co Louth
Tragically and uinexpectedly, on Tuesday 3 June 2025 in Craigavon Hospital, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his father Jim and most recently his uncle Padhraic. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Laura, his son James, daughters Millie and Lucy, mother Phil, brother Tommy, sisters Evanna and Ellen, sister-in-law Aoibhin, the Ballantine family, nephews, niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the family home, Rampark, Jenkinstown on Monday, June 9th from 1pm-7pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Tuesday to St. Mary’s Church, Lordship, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Lordship Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Heart Children Ireland and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Pat O'Callaghan of "The Cooley", Carlingford, Co Louth and St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Peacefully, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday 7 June 2025. Lovingly remembered by his wife Paula Bouchier, son Matthew, daughter Kathleen, grandchildren Sadie, Calum, Lucie and Aden, his sisters Ann and Breda, brother Jim and fondly remembering his late brothers Peter, Dermot, Billy, and Felix. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at McGeoughs Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk from 2pm until 7pm on Tuesday 10 June. Removal on Wednesday afternoon at 12 noon to Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin, for close family, arriving for Funeral Service at 1.30pm, followed by Cremation. All who knew Pat are invited to a gathering to commemorate his life at The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk from 3:30pm on Wednesday 11th June. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals Jocelyn Street Dundalk 042 9334283. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Ann O'Shaughnessy (née McDonnell) of Aghaboys, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, parents James and Catherine, brother Brian and sister Babs. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters and sons Martina, Paul, Kenneth, Edel, Danielle and Michael, sons and daughters-in-law Paul, Sharon, Suzanne, Richie, Nigel and Lynne, grandchildren Leanne, Paul, Chloe, Lauren, James, Edie, Adam, Shauna, Jordan, Rianna, Caleb, Aria, Anna, Kate and Cian, great-grandchildren Caelon, Callum, Zoey and Amara, brothers and sisters May, Olive, Caroline, Pauline, Jimmy and Pat, her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk on Tuesday 10 June from 3pm-8pm. Removal on Wednesday, June 11th to St. Nicholas’ Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Louth Cerebral Palsy. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Laura Hynes of Millstream Apartments and formerly of Park Drive, Dundalk, Co Louth
On Saturday 7 June. Beloved daughter of Tony and Jennifer and dear sister of Kerri. Predeceased by her cherished sister Daire, grandparents Peter and Maura Hynes, Tommy and Breena Grant, uncle Eugene Grant, aunt Mary Hanratty. Laura will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken mum and dad, sister, son Conor, Kerri's partner Seán Farrell, her aunts Patricia Johnston and Briege Hynes, her uncles Michael, Eamon and Brendan Hynes, Michael Grant, her adored nephew Cillian and her wonderful friend Gemma, cousins, extended family relatives and by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral arrangements later.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Peter Holland of Skerries, Co Dublin and late of Drumgowna, Louth Village, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully, Saturday 7 June 2025, in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, brother Pat, sister Ann, Sadly missed by his wife Ann, sons Gerry, Brendan, Gary, Conor and daughter Carol, grandchildren Alana, Dan, Aby, Niamh, Rachel, Zach and Lara, daughters-in-law, Caroline and Paula, son-in-law Peter, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of John Bastible of Chapel Pass, Blackrock, Co Louth
Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 8 June 2025. John, much loved husband of Patricia née Kirby, dear father of David, Brian, Elaine and Peter, dear grandad of Conor, Ellen, Tom, Niall, Sophie, Cathal and Mylo. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Sheila and Yohanca nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday to St. Oliver Plunkett Church arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Fursey’s Cemetery, Haggardstown. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals Jocelyn Street Dundalk 042 9334283.
May he rest in peace
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