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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Colonel Henry (Harry) Johnston (Retd) of Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Louth
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Harry, beloved husband of Elizabeth (née McDonnell) and dear father of Mark, Harry, and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Annie (late of Deerpark, Ravensdale), sisters Alice and Lilly, and brothers Tommy and Jim. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, daughters‑in‑law Sinead, Claire, and Jackie, his adored grandchildren Naoise, Amy, Millie, Kaelem, Nessa, and Cara, sister Winnie, sister‑in‑law Delamar, Carers Nadia and Natasia, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, Army colleagues, friends, and neighbours.
Harry dedicated his life to service in the Irish Defence Forces, rising to the rank of Colonel and serving on numerous United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Congo and the Middle East. He will be fondly remembered for his strength of character and gentle nature.
Reposing at his home, Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dundalk, for public visitation on Monday 1 December from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday 2nd December at 1.30pm driving to Haggardstown Church, for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Haggardstown Cemetery.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Margaret McGrath (née Lehane) of Ashgrove, Avenue Road, Dundalk, Co Louth and formerly Kilmichael, Co Cork.
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Silverstream Nursing Home on Sunday, 30th November 2025 with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her son Brian, parents Daniel and Hannah-May, brothers Jerry, Dennis and Patrick. Beloved wife and best friend of Pat, and dear mother of Fergal, Deirdre and Conor.
Margaret will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, cherished grandchildren Cian and Aoibhín, brothers Donal and Michael, sisters Joan Desmond and Sr. Kate, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street on Tuesday from 2pm to 7pm. House private please on Sunday 30th November and Tuesday 2nd of December. Removal from her residence, Ashgrove on Wednesday morning at 10.45am driving to The Church of the Holy Family arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Enquiries to Shevlin’s Funeral Home.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Christy Murphy of Mooneystown, Drumconrath, Co Meath and formerly of Ferdia Park, Ardee, Co Louth
On 28 November 2025, suddenly but peacefully at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Predeceased by his sons Patrick and Robert. Sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Mary, sons John and Ian, daughters Margaret and Marie, their partners Mary, Gloria, Mickey and Robert, grandchildren, brother James, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tenanty's Funeral Home, Market Square, Ardee, on Monday from 3.00 pm until removal at 5.00 pm to St Peter and Paul's Church, Drumconrath arriving for Funeral Prayers at 6.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.00 am. Burial afterwards in Stabannon Cemetery.
May he rest in peace
The death has occurred of Vera Shevlin (née O'Hanlon) of Drumcar, Co Louth
Suddenly, at home. Vera, beloved wife of Tom, loving mother of Louise and John and proud grandmother of Maya. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, sister Angela, brother Michael and nephew Gerard. Deeply regretted by her husband, son, daughter, grandchild, sons-in-law Shane and Wayne, sister Kathleen, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
House strictly private. Funeral arrangements later.
May she rest in peace
The death has occurred of Kathleen Woods (née Craven) of Balriggan, Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully in the tender care of the staff in St. Francis Nursing Home on Sunday 30 November 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Owen Joe, daughter Winifred Mullen, parents Patrick and Winifred, brothers Sean, Niall and Jim, and sister Nancy.
Kathleen will be forever loved and deeply missed by her sons Eugene, Paul, Paddy, John and Jim, daughter Anne Fee, beloved grandchildren Carol, Alan, Elaine, Conor, Alex, Darren, Amanda, Jason, Cara, Mayah, Aaron, Adam and LucyMay and 14 great-grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, brother Paddy, sisters Margaret Widdicombe and Mary Halpenny, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street on Monday from 2pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning from her residence Balriggan, Kilcurry at 10.40am on foot to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Donations to St. Francis Nursing Home. Enquiries to Shevlin’s Funeral Home.
May she rest in peace
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