Obituaries 24-09-11

The passing of Mr John Joe Lynch, Main Street, Mullagh, Kells, on 7th September last was a source of considerable regret in the north Meath area. Mr Lynch, who was 78, died at Cavan General Hospital. A member of the well-known Lynch family of Oldcastle, he was a publican in Mullagh, where he and his wife Rose had been established since 1979. He was also a member of the Lynch Ceili Band, and played accordion. Deceased was the holder of a Meath minor championship medal with north Meath outfit, Loughran Gaels. He had a huge love of animals and birds and was known to be able to train a robin to walk up his arm. Son of Annie and the late Philip Lynch, Oldcastle, he is survived by his wife, Rose; mother, Annie; brothers, Michael, Phil, and Oliver, all Oldcastle; Liam, Dublin; sister, Sheila Heslin, Oldcastle; brother-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces and extended family. The funeral took place from St Kilian's Church, Mullagh, to the adjoining cemetery. _________________________________________________________ Angela Duffy, Moynalty There was considerable and widespread sadness following the peaceful passing, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan of Angela Duffy, Rathbawn, Moynalty on 22nd August last, aged 79. Mrs Duffy, who was a much-loved member of her local community, thoroughly enjoyed social life, conversing, news and music. She was deeply religious and always had a positive outlook and drive for life coupled with a constant immeasurable commitment to and support and love for her family throughout their lives. Her dedicated hard-working farming experience and expertise along with her often shared extensive wealth of knowledge on family history and local customs/traditions/history were just some of the many attributes of this very popular Moynalty native. Predeceased by her husband Peter, and infant son, Patrick, Mrs Duffy (nee Mulvany, Drominiskin) is survived by her sons, James, Michael and Peter; daughters-in-law, Veronica and Annette; grandchildren, Josephine, Brendan and Emma; sister Mona Lynch; brother Monsignor Patrick Mulvany; sister-in-law Margaret Mulvany; nieces, nephews, relatives, carers Alice and Paula, neighbours and friends. Her Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption was concelebrated by Fr Joseph McEvoy PP, Moynalty, Monsignor Patrick Mulvany, Cumbria, England and Fr Michael Daly. Interment followed in Moynalty Cemetery. A month's memory Mass will be held in the Church of the Assumption, Moynalty on Saturday 24th September at 8.15pm. _________________________________________________________ Joseph Dempsey, Trim There was widespread sadness following the death of Mr Joseph (Joe) Dempsey, The Cottage, Whitehall, Trim, on 7th September last, at Hillview Nursing Home, Rathfeigh, aged 78 years. Born in Ballivor in 1932, Mr Dempsey worked in Spicers and Smyths of Trim before emigrating to Nottingham, England in the 1950s. There he and his wife, Gertie raised their family. The family returned to settle in Trim in 1976 where deceased joined the staff of Scottish Legal Assurance Company. He subsequently worked at St Joseph's Hospital, Trim, where he was a popular and hard working member of staff until ill health forced his retirement. He underwent a successful quadruple by-pass in 1986. In his youth, Mr Dempsey was involved in amateur dramatics, appearing in John B Keane's 'Sive', amongst other productions. He was well known for his GAA commentaries when he mimicked the legendary Michael O'Hehir with great aplomb. Deceased was a great follower of Meath GAA, even returning from England on many occasions for games. In latter years he was often nervous of Meath/Dublin fixtures lest his heart condition get the better of him during the more intense encounters! He had a great interest in horse and greyhound racing and trained a couple of dogs for a time. Though very much a 'homebird' he did travel to the USA to visit his three sons and he was particularly fond of Australia where his brother John and sister-in-law Maureen gave him a great welcome when he visited. Mr Dempsey loved his garden and was very proud of it, spending many happy hours there. When his health deteriorated, he was lovingly cared for by the staff of Hillview Nursing Home in Rathfeigh and it was there that he died on 7th September. As a Ballivor native he always had a great love of the bog and it was his wish that he be buried in Killaconnigan cemetery on the road to Coolronan. Mr Dempsey is survived by his wife, Gertie; daughter, Frances; sons, Paul, John, Michael; brothers, sisters, son-in-law; daughters-in-law; grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church, Trim, to Killaconnigan Cemetery, Ballivor.