Obituaries 13th september 2014

Marty Sheridan, Kilmessan

The death occurred on Sunday 17th August of Martin (Marty) Sheridan, peacefully at his home in Crerogue, Kilmessan, surrounded by his family. He was aged 69 and had been ill for some time.

Son of the late Martin and Mary Sheridan, he was a native of Gort, Ross, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Marty was a great family man, and his whole world was his wife and children.

When his father died suddenly at a young age, Marty followed in his footsteps and took to farming, a lifestyle that suited him being a great lover of nature.

Deceased had a great love for reading, especially history, and had a fantastic memory for dates. He enjoyed following all sports, but especially supporting his home county, Mayo, in football. He was to be seen on the sidelines of many pitches supporting his daughters and son as they played for Kilmessan and Dunsany.

For many, Marty will be remembered for his passion for music, his wonderful singing voice and his willingness to get a session started. His hearty laugh would be heard before you saw him and he had words for anyone he had the pleasure of talking to.

His memory will continue to live in the hearts of those he loved. Marty is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Mary, Ellen, Noreen, Claire, Áine, Bríd, Treasa; and son Martin; sisters, Eileen, Bridie, Peggy, Anne, Sabina and Catherine; brothers Jack and Jimmy; extended family, relatives and friends.

The funeral mass took place in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kilmessan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

'And we’ll think of Shanagolden on a lovely winter’s night.'

Oliver Reilly, Finea

There was widespread regret following the passing on 19th August last of Oliver Reilly, Finea, Co Cavan, aged 71.

Formally of Kieran, Carnaross and Hurdlestown, Kells, he was a son of the late Joe and Bridie Reilly, Castle Kieran, Carnaross.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; family, Marie Mitchell, Kells, June Tobin, Kilmainhamwood, Caroline O’Brien, Carlanstown, Michael, England, John Oliver, America, Patrick, Finea; sisters and brothers, Maureen, America, Philomena, Wales, Ann, Navan, Raymond, Navan, Joseph, Carnaross, Christopher, Carnaross, and Sean, Kells.

He was predeceased by his brother, Tommy, Athboy.

The funeral took place from St Kieran’s Church, Carnaross, with burial in St Kieran’s Cemetery.  

John O’Donnell, Kilcock

The regretted death occurred on the 12th August last of John O’Donnell, Harbour Bridge, Kilcock at Maynooth Community Care Unit, aged 87.

A native of Kilcock, John was a member of Rodenstown, Kilcloon, Drumree and Kiltale GAA clubs over the years as well as a member of the John McCormack Society.

His funeral took place on Thursday 14th August in Little Chapel, Kilcock with burial afterwards in Knockmark Cemetery, Drumree.

Cormac Collier, Dunsany

The burial takes place in Dunsany on Wednesday afternoon of this week of Cormac Collier, son of former Dunsany post mistress, Joan, and her late husband, Niall. Cormac, of Saint Mary’s, Drumcar, Co Louth, died peacefully on Sunday.

He is survived by his mother, Joan; brothers, Dermot and Tony; sister, Carmel; in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and all who cared for Cormac over the years and his friends in Saint Mary’s, Drumcar.

The funeral Mass takes place on Wednesday in Saint Mary’s Church, Drumcar at 11am, with burial afterwards in Dunsany Cemetery, arriving around 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to Saint John of Gods, North East Services, Saint Mary’s, Drumcar.

Maureen Davis, Ashbourne

The regretted death occurred on 9th August last of Maureen Davis, Borranstown, Ashbourne, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, at the age of 81.

A native of Ardcath, deceased was formerly Adams, and was predeceased by her husband, John Davis.

She is survived by her son, Michael, Skryne; daughter, Susan, Ratoath; daughter-in-law, Margaret; son-in-law, Pat; grandchildren, Ian, Gary and Bryan; and sisters, Frances, Doris, Ann, Bridie and Monica. She was predeceased by sister, Kay.

The funeral took place from the Church of The Assumption, Garristown, to the local cemetery.

 

Edmund Holland, Athboy

The death occurred on 17th August last of Edmund Holland, St Paul’s Avenue, Athboy, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, aged 69.

Edmund, or Ebbie, was a native of St James’ Terrace, Athboy, and was son of the late Jack and Nancy Holland.

He worked for three decades in Ollie Bird’s grocery shop in Athboy, where he was a familiar face. For leisure, he enjoyed a game of pool, and darts, and followed horse racing with great enthusiasm. Back in the days when the Pitch and Putt Club was located at the Fair Green, he enjoyed a game.

He is survived by his wife, May (nee Foy); daughter, Sandra Leavy, Clonmellon; son, Gerard, Boston, USA; son-in-law, Brendan; grandchildren, Sarah and Laura Leavy and Brína and Heather Holland; brothers and sisters, Frank, Athboy, Pat, Sean and Mary Rourke, all Leicester, England, Pauline Hopkins, Athboy, Kathleen Griffin, Bective, Lily Mangan, Athboy; in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The funeral took place from St James’s Church to St James’ Cemetery, Athboy, celebrated by Fr Patrick O’Connor, PP.