Recent deaths 25-07-09

On 21st June last, sitting on a bench at Dalgan Park, one of her favourite places in this world, having a chat with her brother Odran and her sister-in-law Theresa, and old friends, Mrs Eithne Creighton passed away suddenly, causing widespread shock and sadness. Mrs Creighton was a staff nurse at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan for 32 years. She was known for her caring and proactive nursing. Over the years she helped not only the patients she nursed, but also their loved ones. She volunteered for many years with the Irish Cancer Society. The staff, her friends and colleagues, from the hospital showed their respect with a guard of honour to accompany Eithne on her last journey to St Finian's Cemetery. At her funeral Mass, her good friend and chief celebrant, Fr Gerry French, talked about her as 'a wounded healer'. He spoke about how she used her own experiences in life to give her the strength and insight to help others, to listen quietly to their needs, to help them work towards their own solutions and to do it with a bit of humour. She was always there for people. Mrs Creighton was a Mayo woman through and through. Born in Taugheen into a farming family, she went to school at the St Louis Convent in Kiltimagh. After finishing her schooling, she travelled to London where she trained as a nurse at the Whittington Hospital. On her return to Ireland, she married Willie Creighton and started a family. She returned to her career when she took up a post at the Sacred Heart Home in Castlebar. The family moved to Navan in 1972. Mrs Creighton lived for her family. Even though they are scattered all over the globe she made effort to visit as often as possible, just recently returning from Australia where she had been adopted as a 'fair dinkum Aussie'. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was so proud of them all. Deceased was a woman of courage and her philosophy on life is reflected in one of her favourite prayers, 'Never Give Up', spoken at the funeral Mass and requested by many since. Her husband, Willie, passed away in May 2007 after a long illness, and deceased is survived by her family, Ann, Sean, Liam, Una and Eithne; grandchildren, Aoife, Eoin, Matthew, Simon, Hannah, Daniel and Molly; sons-in-law Pierre, Dan and Michael; daughters-in-law, Pasqueline, Jennifer and Kevina; sister Joan, brothers Brendan, Odran, Joe and John, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. The removal took place to St Marys, Church Navan with the funeral Mass followed by burial at St Finian's Cemetery, Navan. A months memory Mass will be held on Sunday 26th July at 11am in St Mary's Church, Navan. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Fr Paddy Tuite SDS, Dunderry & Dublin Fr Paddy Tuite, whose funeral took place to Blackchurch Cemetery, Dunderry, on Friday last, was a native of Tullaghanstown. Aged 82, he was a member of the Salvation Community and served in the parish of Our Lady of Victories, Sallynoggin, Dublin. Fr Tuite passed away peacefully on Tuesday last, at Blackrock Hospice. He is survived by his sister, Eileen; brother, Michael, sister-in-law, Georgie; brother-in-law, Gerry; nephews, nieces, the Salvation Community, special friends in Sallynoggin parish and around Ireland and England.The funeral took place from the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire, to Blackchurch Cemetery, on Friday. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Iris Connolly, Stamullen Mrs Iris Connolly, Cockhill Road, Stamullen, who passed away on 28th June last, was sacristan in Stamullen Church up until recently. Aged 84 years, she died at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. A member of the Hanley family of Stamullen, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1976. Her passing marked the end of an era and her association with many priests who served in the parish over the years. One of her proudest moments was receiving the Papal Bene Merenti medal for her faithful service to the parish. She is survived by her sons, Pat, Eamonn and John; daughters, Ann, Carmel, Irene; sister, Yvonne; daughters-in-law, Olive and Ann; nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchild. The funeral took place from St Patrick's Church, Stamullen, to the adjoining cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Elsie Carolan, Nobber The regretted death occurred on 31st March last of Mrs Elizabeth (Elsie) Carolan (nee Clusker), Rathgillan, Nobber, at her residence. A native of Dunshaughlin, Mrs Carolan (93) was predeceased by her husband, Larry, in 1995. She played camogie with Collierstown from 1934 until 1940 and was a member of the Dunshaughlin branch of the Irish Red Cross in the late thirties and early forties. She was also a member of Nobber ICA and the Friendship Club. Mrs Carolan worked as caretaker for 20 years at the Old Vocational School in Dunshaughlin and later when it moved to the Drumree Road. Farming was her first love and from an early age she reared cattle until she was in her 80s. "A great cattle woman" was how a local farmer described Mrs Carolan. She also had a great interest in all sports especially horse racing and football and cheered on the great Meath teams when she was in her 80s in Croke Park. A highly intelligent person, Mrs Carolan had a great curiosity about life and its meaning. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Deceased is survived by her sisters, Sue McLoughlin, Main Street, Dunshaughlin, Vera Dillon, Red Bog Road, Dunshaughlin, Maureen Smith, Kells; and brother, Vincent Clusker, Red Bog Road, Dunshaughlin. The Funeral Mass took place in St John the Baptist Church, Nobber, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Mary Kenny, Athboy The regretted death occurred on 30th June last of Mrs Mary Kenny, Mitchelstown, Athboy. Aged 93, she passed away at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. A member of the Goggins family of Clonfane, Trim, she was predeceased in 1961 by her husband, James. Deceased is survived by her sons, Gerard, Mitchelstown, Christopher, Athboy, Eamon, Trim, Noel, David, Seamus, all Dublin, and daughter, Maura, Dublin, extended family, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St James' Church, Athboy, to St James' Cemetery.