All-Ireland winning captain bereaved

The death has occurred of Mrs Mary (Maisie) Cassells, Athlumney, Navan, mother of 1988 All-Ireland winning captain Joe Cassells and former General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Peter Cassells. Aged 89 years, she was widow of the late Mr PJ Cassells, she was a well known figure in ICA circles and a keen artist. Mrs Cassells is reposing at her home in Athlumney with removal from the Fitzsimons Funeral Home on Thursday evening, 13th August, at 6.30pm to St Mary's Church, Navan. Her funeral mass will take place at 11am on Friday morning, 14th August, with burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery. Predeceased by her husband PJ in 2000 and son Derek, Maisie is survived by her sons, Oliver, Peter, Aidan, Joe; daughters, Marie, Ann and Vivienne. Other family members include grandson, Fianna Fail Meath County Councillor Shane Cassells.