Recent deaths 25-04-09

The regretted death of Mrs Margaret Mary (Peg) Sherlock, Drumbaragh, Kells, occurred, following a sudden illness, at Dublin"s Beaumont Hospital, causing great shock and sadness to her family and friends. The deceased was daughter of William and Elizabeth Brady of Edenmore, Dromard, Co Longford. She qualified in nursing at St Loman"s Hospital in Mullingar, and worked there for 13 years, her last as night superintendent. Although very involved in the nurses" union, her primary concern was always the proper care and treatment of patients. Even 50 years on, she is fondly remembered by former colleagues and patients. Deceased married Frank Sherlock in 1959, and the first of their seven children was born in 1960. They set up home and established a dairy farm at Crossakiel, Kells, where they also started commercial egg and turkey production. There are numerous stories of her hospitality to the many youngsters who came to pluck turkeys every Christmas. Mrs Sherlock was a long-standing member of the Ballinlough National School board, and was also the Bishop"s nominee on the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, where she was highly regarded. A keen bridge player, she was a member of the Kells, Oldcastle, and Virginia Clubs where she made many lifelong friends. She was also an active and committed member of Fine Gael, although this never impeded the close friendships she enjoyed across the political divide. Once her family had grown up and left home, the Sherlocks retired to nearby Drumbaragh where they built a house capable of accomodating their continually expanding family, notably every Christmas. Deceased will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother and mother-in-law, and an adored and adoring grandmother. She was predeceased by her sisters, Liz and Kathleen, and by her brothers, Fr Peter, Mel, and Francie. Mrs Sherlock is survived by her husband, Frank; family, Marina, Rita, Bernie, Peter, Liam, Ursula and Brian and their spouses; 27 grandchildren; sister, Eileen, and brother, Kevin. The funeral took place in Ballinlough. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ALFIE CLUSKER, Navan Great sadness was aroused throughout Navan following news of the death last week of Mr Alfie Clusker of Brews Hill. Mr Clusker died at Our Lady"s Hospital, Navan, following a short illness. He was 82. A son of the late Cllr Pat Clusker and his wife, Anne, he was a brother of the late Navan county councillor, Brendan Clusker. Deceased was born at Flower Hill, but the family moved to Brews Hill in the town where the late Pat Clusker ran a grocery shop, which Alfie and his brother Brendan took over when their father died. The brothers sold the business when they retired from the shop 20 years ago. Deceased was very well-known and popular in Navan where he worked as caretaker at the local vocational school as well as running the shop. He was also a regular letter writer to the Meath Chronicle, often using pseudonyms, to create local controversies, often mischeviously. He was predeceased by his brothers, PJ and Brendan, and sister, Frances. Deceased is survived by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Clusker; nieces, Anne Marie Fox and Jacqueline McCarry; nephews, Cathal and Gary Clusker; grandnephews and grandnieces, Diarmuid, Danielle, Conor, Chakra, Brendan and Patrick; cousins, Charlie Clusker, London; Frances Duffy, Foxrock, Dublin; Doris Horgan, Limerick; Sean Kelly, Annette Rogers, Patrick Sharkey, Bridie Sharkey and Gertie Lynch, all Navan. The funeral took place from St Mary"s Church, Navan, to St Mary"s Cemetery. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ AGNES MOORE, Drumconrath Mrs Agnes Moore, Woodtown, Drumconrath, Navan, died peacefully on 12th April last in Our Lady"s Hospital, Navan, on her 75th birthday. A native of Woodtown, she was predeceased by her husband, Archie, in July 2008. Deceased is survived by her daughters, Sharon and Michelle; granddaughters, Kathleen and Julianna; grandson, Madison; sister, Elizabeth Russell; sisters-in-law, Amy and Margaret Moore; and nieces and nephews in Glasgow and Aberdeen, as well as extended family at home. Her remains were removed to the Church of the Holy Cross, Lobinstown, where the funeral Mass was celebrated prior to interment in the adjoining cemetery. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ CHRISTY CLARKE, Navan and London Widespread sadness was occasioned by the death of Navan native Mr Christy Clarke in London, at the age of 88. Mr Clarke was a native of Watergate Street, and was a son of the late Philip and Mary Clarke. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia, and is survived by his daughter, Mary; sons, Alan and Martin; and sisters, May O"Connor, Bridie Miller and Rita Ryan. Deceased was predeceased by his brothers, Bro Paul, Tommy, Phil, Jimmy, Benny, Paddy, Billie and Reggie; and sister, Kitty Shalvey. The funeral took place in London. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PAT McCARTHY, Navan The regretted death occurred at his residence on 13th April last, of Mr Pat McCarthy, Old Balreask Woods, Navan. Mr McCarthy (68) was a native of Dublin. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Paul McCarthy, and daughters, Mrs Denise Greene and Mrs Niamh Connolly. His remains were removed to Johnstown Church and burial took place following the funeral Mass there to Kentstown Cemetery. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ SEAN CLUNE, Navan The regretted death occurred on 12th April last, in his 93rd year, of Mr Sean Clune, Blackcastle Estate, Navan, a retired Garda Superintendent. A native of Quin, Co Clare, Mr Clune joined An Garda Siochana in April 1942 and served for 35 years until his retirement in May 1977. Much of his service was in Dublin, where he was based for some 26 years. He was appointed Superintendent to Navan Garda Station in 1966, and moved to Kells in January 1967, where he served until April 1968. He was then moved to Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, and, in March 1974, Mr Clune took up a post in Baileboro, where he served until his retirement in May 1977. Mr Clune lived at Blackcastle, Navan, for more than 30 years. A keen golfer, deceased was a member of Royal Tara Golf Club and previously had been a member of Headfort Golf Club when he lived in Kells. He also loved hurling and was great supporter of his native county of Clare. There were great celebrations when Clare won the All-Ireland Hurling Final for the first time in 81 years in 1995. Mr Clune was very proud of his Clare roots and also his great age. He enjoyed reading, and although he lost his sight in 1995, he continued to pursue his love of reading with talking books and the support of the National Council of the Blind. He enjoyed his long career in the Gardai and many former colleagues celebrated his 90th birthday with him two years ago. Mr Clune was predeceased by his wife, Rosaleen, who died in 1966. He passed away peacefully at Our Lady"s Hospital, Navan, on 12th April, where staff on the St Pius Ward had taken great care of him. Deceased is survived by his daughter, Mary; sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral took place from St Oliver"s Church, Navan, to Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.