Obituaries 27-08-11

The death occurred recently of Mr Mattie Lynch, Riverdale, Newtown, Trim, and late of Macetown, Tara, aged 90 years. Deceased was a popular postman in the Skryne, Tara, and Rathfeigh area for many years. Following his retirement in 1985 he was associated with Marcie Regan's Pub, Newtown, Trim. The late Mr Lynch had a keen interest in the GAA and was very proud of his 1947 Feis Cup medal and his 1948 championship medal with Skryne. He was secretary of Matt Talbot Hall in Skryne for many years and looked after the Billiard Club. He also love horse racing and cycled to Baldoyle, Fairyhouse and Bellewstown in his youth. He loved a game of cards, especially 25s and whist. Mr Lynch was predeceased by his daughter, Brona, and grandaughter, Brona. He is survived by his wife, Kathleeen; daughter, Paula; sons, Dermot and Mattie, daughter- in- law, Tara, son-in-law, Alex; grandchildren; brother Tony, sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church, Trim to Newtown Cemetery. ____________________________________________________________ Patrick O'Reilly, Slane Mr Patrick (Paddy) O'Reilly, Gernonstown, Slane, who died at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan on 1st August last was a native of 10 Academy Steet, Navan. Aged 68, the late Mr O'Reily went to school at the De La Salle's in Navan and in his early years was a member of St Mary's Choir. He left school to work in Spicer's Bakery before taking his carpentry tools and heading off for Dublin in search for work. Murphy Brothers in the city centre provided him with employment and he worked at his trade in various projects including the Mater Hospital and Adelaide Hospital. Later he took up employment with Irish Cement Ltd at Platin, Drogheda until May 1971 when an offer of work in construction and carpentry came up in Bermuda. He remained there until the end of the year and returned to Ireland to set up his own joinery manufacturing business, O'Reilly Brothers Joinery, in Academy Street. He was a master craftsman at his trade, continuing a family tradition. He manufactured doors, windows, stairs, Adam reproduction fireplaces, and his speciality was Chippendale-style dining room tables and chairs. He changed premises when he purchased the Old St Patrick's Classical School at the rear of St Finian's Terrace, later known as Hilltop Mills. He continued his joinery until its demise before changing over to the furniture trade, producing TV corner units, the six feet TV unit, coffee and nesting tables before retiring in 2004. A keen sportsman, he enjoyed a variety of sports, including rugby and soccer, although his favourites were cycling (especially the Tour de France). He followed the achievements of cyclists Roche and Kelly, but also loved snooker (following Davis, Higgins and White) and golf (Padraig Harrington). He also loved wildlife programmes on TV. On the Discovery Channel he was fascinated with aircraft disasters and the history of the world wars. He also loved classical music from his early days in the choir and his favourites were Pavorotti, Domingo and other great tenors. Mr O'Reilly is survived by his wife Mary; sons Eugene, Desmond and Patrick; daughters Deirdre and Elaine; sons-in-law Keith and Ollie; grandchildren, James and Andrew, brother, William; sisters Mary, Anne and Carmel; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His funeral took place from St Mary's Church, Drumree to the adjoining cemetery. The Month's Memory Mass will take place in Rushwee Church on Saturday 27th August at 7.30pm. _____________________________________________________________ Anne McCabe, Kilskyre There was widespread regret following the death on 11th August last of Mrs Anne McCabe, Milltown, Kilskyre, Kells, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, aged 76. A member of the McGrane family, dececeased was a native of Kilskyre. She is survived by her husband, Pat; sons, Noel, Pat, Frank, Martin, Gerald, Alan; daughters, Mary and Valerie; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; grandchildren; great grandchildren, relatives, and friends. The funeral took place from the Church of St Alphonsus Ligouri, Kilskyre, to the adjoining cemetery. A month's Memory Mass will be held there on Sunday 18th September at 11.15am.