Obituaries 26-05-2012

Ann Goggins, Trim The death occurred on 2nd February last, at her home, of Ms Ann Goggins, 'Trotts', Friarspark, Trim, and formerly of Ash Priors, Bishops Lyeard, Taunton, Somerset, England, aged 86. Ms Goggins, a native of Clonfane, Trim, spent over 40 years in the nursing profession in England, before returning to her native Trim some 25 years ago. Deceased gained her nursing qualifications in the Tone Vale Hospital, Taunton, and in Royal Devon and Exeter Nursing College. She carved out a very successful career in nursing, specialising in the care of the elderly. She became matron of both Halse Manor Hospital and Lynchfield Hospital, both near Taunton, Somerset. Her reputation as a caring and compassionate professional was matched by her administrative skills, which, combined, resulted in the hospitals in her charge being the recipients of many awards for the standard of care administered. Deceased was devoted sister to the late Sue Goggins, who also retired to Trim after a lifetime career in nursing in Britain. Ann Goggins nursed her sister in the latter years of her life, thus honouring Sue's wish to spend her final years in the comfort of their home in Trim. Ms Goggins was also predeceased by her parents, William and Mary, brothers, John, James and Willie, and sisters, Mag Kenny, Mitchelstown, Athboy, and Julia Mulvany, Kells. She is survived by her nephews and nieces, including Michael Goggins, Trim, John Goggins, Wexford, and Liam Goggins, Monaghan, Gerard Kenny, Mitchelstown, Athboy; Marie Flanagan, Kells; sister-in-law, May Goggins, Kildalkey; grandnephews and grandnieces, great grandnephews and great grandnieces; neighbour and close friend, Jan Way; and close friends, Jane and Mickie Cregan, Trim, and Kevin Higgins, Trim. The funeral Mass took place in St Patrick's Church, Trim, celebrated by Fr Mark Mohan, CC, with Matt Gilsenan, soloist, accompanied by Miriam Mooney, organist. Erika Goggins, grandniece of the deceased, also sang during the Mass. Deceased was an outgoing and sociable person, who, even in her advancing years, enjoyed entertaining and being entertained. Fr Mohan referred to her strong religious belief and her sociable personality. He stated that his lasting memory of her would be of a lively fun-loving person "with a Rosary in one hand, and a Kir Royale in the other" - a perfect summary of her approach to life. She prided herself in her immaculate appearance and dress sense. Deceased was cremated in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Her ashes were laid to rest in the family plot in St Loman's Cemetery, Trim, alongside her nephew, Anthony, who died in 1981 aged 21, after a lifetime battle with Cystic Fibrosis. In a tribute to his aunt, Michael Goggins recounted how it was through her care and medical connections in the UK that Anthony enjoyed a much longer and fuller life than might have otherwise been the case. At a time when CF was relatively unknown, she discovered a specialist in Bristol Children's Hospital, whose growing interest in and knowledge of CF enabled Anthiony to live for 21 years, close to a record in Ireland that time for a sufferer. ____________________________________________________________ Florence Foran, Longwood The passing of Ms Florence (Babbie) Foran, Greenview, Longwood, at St Joseph's Hospital, Trim on Sunday 6th May, created widespread sadness around Longwood and the surrounding areas. Deceased was 94 years old. A native of Longwood, she was the oldest of a family of four, with brothers, Jackie, Fergus and Aiden. She worked for over 40 years as a cleaner in both the national and vocational schools in Longwood. Ms Foran was a lady of great faith and was a great believer in St Martin De Porres, and loved her nephews, nieces, gardening, and Meath GAA. She is survived by her brothers, Fergus and Aiden; sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Anna May; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and a large circle of friends from Longwood and in St Joseph's, Trim. The funeral Mass took place on Tuesday 8th May, celebrated by Fr Kearney and Fr McGuinness in the Church of the Assumption, Longwood, and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. A months memory Mass will take place in The Church of the Assumption, Longwood on Sunday 17th June at 12 noon. _____________________________________________________________ James Oliver O'Connell, Nobber The regretted death occurred on 26th April last of Mr James Oliver O'Connell, of Nobber, at Castleross Nursing Home, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. Aged 73, deceased was postman at Nobber Post Office for many years. Son of the late Paddy and Kathleen O'Connell, he is survived by his sisters, Clare Duke, Lambourn Road, Clonsilla, Dublin 15; Valerie Conboy, Leitrim; and Marie Connell Quinn, Alabama, USA, his twin sister; brother, Paul, Inchvale Drive, Douglas, Co Cork; extended family, relatives; and friends. The funeral took place from the Church of St John the Baptist, Nobber, to the local cemetery. ____________________________________________________________ Kitty Reilly, Crossakiel There was widespread sadness following the death of Mrs Kitty Reilly, Crossakiel, Kells, on 27th April last at her residence, in her 95th year. Deceased was a member of the Farnan family, Castlekiernan, Carnaross. Wife of the late Seamus Reilly, who died in January 1991, deceased was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Br Fergus, Liverpool, Noel, Canada, Kevin, Dulane, and David, Crossakiel; daughters, Ailish Crossan, Kilskyre, Brid Tormay, Virginia; daughter-in-law; sons-in-law; sisters, Bridie O'Kelly, Dublin and Sheila Twomey, Kerry; extended family, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from the Church of St Alphonsus Ligouri, Kilskyre, to the adjoining cemetery. A month's memory Mass takes place in Kilskyre on Friday 8th June at 8pm. ____________________________________________________________ Maree Grimes, Longwood There was widespread sadness following the passing on 17th April last of Mrs Maree Grimes, Ardenew, Longwood, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. A native of Ardenew, Longwood, she is survived by her husband, Brendan Grimes; daughters, Ann, Sharon and Tracy; grandaughters, Isobel and Zoe; brothers, Sean and Mick O'Rafferty; sister, Geraldine Cregan; aunt, Maggie Kerrigan; in-laws, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St Michael's Church, Rathmolyon, to Kill Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ Margaret Mahon, Drumree There was widespread sadness following the peaceful passing at her home on 21st April last of Mrs Margaret (Mag) Mahon, The Spire, Knockmark, Drumree. Mrs Mahon, formerly of Shrone, Co Kerry and Kilsallaghan, Co Dublin, was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2002. She was aged 80. Deceased is survived by her daughters, Mary, Knockmark; Gretta, Rochfortbridge; Louise Filali, London and Caroline Fitzpatrick, Drumree; son, Sean, Knockmark; sisters, Sheila Toner, Pauline Daly, Bridie Birchill; brothers, Loughlin, Murty and John O'Sullivan; sons-in-law; daughter-in-law; sisters-in-law; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St Martin's Church, Culmullen, to Knockmark Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ Mary Kells, Slane The death of Mrs Mary (May) Kelly, of Chapel Hill, Slane, was the cause of widespread regret. Aged 75, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Bridget Brien, and was predeceased by her husband, John Kells, in January 2000. She passed away on 9th May last at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Deceased worked in Slane Manufacturing for many years, and was a lover of bingo. She is survived by her family, Myra, Chapel Hill, Slane, Albert, Ryan's Park, Duleek, and Stephen, Stanley Heights, Slane; son-in-law; daughters-in-law; grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church, Slane, to St Eric's Cemetery.