Recent deaths 22-08-09

The death occurred peacefully of Mr Seamus Reilly, O'Growney Terrace, Kells, at St Joseph's Hospital, Trim, following a long illness. Mr Reilly worked for over 23 years with the Southborough firm in Kells, and was also a very well-respected bar manager when he worked for many years in a number of family-owned businesses in Kells. In his younger years, he was a talented footballer who played for a number of clubs in the Kells area, including Drumbaragh, and Kilmainham, as well as Gael Colmcille in his native Kells. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend of many, who supported him through his illness. The removal took place from the family home to St Colmcille's Church, Kells, for the funeral Mass celebrated by Fr Liam Malone, CC, Kells, who spoke of Mr Reilly's steadfast faith. Family members took part in the ceremony and the coffin was draped in the Drumbaragh GFC colours as the remains were escorted by a club guard of honour from the church to St Colmcille's Cemetery, Kells. Deceased is survived by his wife, Ita; daughters, Samantha and Margo; son, Gerard; brothers, Patrick and Eddie; sisters, Theresa and Bridget; daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Thomas Muldoon, Dromiskin & Kilskyre The death occurred in the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, of Mr Thomas (Tommy) Muldoon, late of Milltown, Dromiskin, Co Louth, and formerly of Sarahstown, Kilskyre, Kells. The late Mr Muldoon attended national school at Kilskyre before moving to Dromiskin at the age of 14 to work for Lizzie Gibbons, a cousin of his mother's who ran a very busy general store at Milltown. He later took up employment with McCann's Bakery in Dundalk. His work took him all over the town and he was extremely popular with his customers, often going so far as to light fires for his elderly customers in the mornings. After eight years with McCann's, Mr Muldoon set up his own thriving takeaway business in Castlebellingham, Co Louth. He then worked for a time with Irish Pride before moving to O'Neill's Bakery, Annagassan. He was a great follower of the Meath GAA team, regularly travelling to Croke Park to cheer on his heroes. This led to great banter in the Muldoon household where the rest of the family followed Louth's fortunes. The funeral Mass for the deceased was celebrated in St Peter's Church, Dromiskin, by family friend Fr Mark O'Hagan. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery, accompanied by the playing of his favourite song, 'Raglan Road'. Deceased is survived by his wife, Pearl; sons, Ciaran and Ronan; daughter, Shirli; mother, Nancy; grandson, Dylan Muldoon; Ciaran's partner, Ciara McCutcheon; brother, Paddy; sisters, Bridget Neville, Patsy Hynes, Mary Cluane, Kathleen Farrell and Anne Brown, and other relatives. He was predeceased by his father, Tom. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Ron Bennett, Dunshaughlin Dunshaughlin Musical and Choral Society has paid tribute to its recently deceased member, Ron Bennett of College Park, saying they are mourning the loss of a favourite tenor. Mr Bennett will be sadly missed by all his choir friends. He passed away having lived a vibrant and energetic life in his adopted village. Mr Bennett first appeared in 'Calamity Jane' in 1984 and continued to tread the boards annually until 1996. He became a hilariously funny news reporter for 'Desert Song' in 1989, a hardened sailor for 'South Pacific' in 1991, and colonel at 'Fort Scully' in 1994. He did not confine his talents to stage performance only, as he contributed greatly to the artistic design and construction of scenery and also fulfilled the onerous task of treasurer for seven years. The society says that while it will miss Mr Bennett's smiling face and good humour, its thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Nancy, and family, at this time. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Margaret Lynch, Rathfeigh Sadness was occasioned over a wide area following the death of Mrs Margaret (Margo) Lynch (nee McLoughlin), Bellew, Rathfeigh, who passed away at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, on 22nd July last. A native of Lagore, Ratoath, Mrs Lynch (69) moved to Bellew two years after marrying her husband, Kevin, and she quickly settled into the community, enjoying her work and rearing her two children, Pauline and Peter. She loved the outdoor life and especially her daily walk, accompanied by her little dog. She also loved bingo, cards and, in her earlier days, Mrs Lynch was interested in horse-racing, which was no surprise as two of her brothers, Liam and Peter, were jockeys. In 1997, Mrs Lynch became sacristan in Rathfeigh and she treateed the local church as her second home, putting in many hours to keep it clean and fresh. The very large crowd at her funeral Mass on 24th July in Rathfeigh Church was testament to her popularity in the community. Deceased is survived by her husband, Kevin; daughter, Pauline Clarke and son-in-law, Padraic, Lismullen, Navan; son, Peter Lynch, and daughter-in-law, Olive, Bellew, Rathfeigh; brothers, Peter McLoughlin, Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin; Liam McLoughlin, Bodeen, Ratoath, and Michael McLoughlin, Dunshaughlin; sister, Betty Ennis, Suncroft, Co Kildare; grandchildren, Thomas, Sinead, Matthew, Molly and Katie. Mrs Lynch's month's mind Mass will take place on Saturday 29th August in Rathfeigh Church at 6pm. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Winifred O'Reilly, Carnaross The death recently occurred at Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath, where she had been resident for a long number of years, of Mrs Winifred (Winnie) O'Reilly, Clonfinnon, Carnaross, Kells. Aged 87, she was widow of the late Mr Matthew O'Reilly, who predeceased her in 1977. A member of the Stafford family of Robertstown, Kilmainhamwood (Kilbeg Parish), the late Mrs O'Reilly was a nurse in her younger years and spent some time working in London during The Blitz before returning to Ireland. Deceased is survived by her sons, John and Brendan O'Reilly, Clonfinnon, and Gene O'Reilly, Cherryhill, Mullaghea, Kells; daughters, Therese O'Sullivan, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and Carmel Sheehan, Grennanstown, Athboy; brother, Laurence Stafford, Robertstown, Kilmainhamwood; sister-in-law, Brigid Stafford, Johnstown, Navan; son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at both the removal of the remains to St Ciaran's Church, Carnaross, and at the funeral Mass. Burial took place afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Carnaross.