Recent deaths 03-10-09

Mr Pat Mooney (85) of Navan and Dublin died in his family home at Johnstown Road, Dun Laoghaire last week having been in poor health for some time. Mr Mooney, born in County Dublin, served in many districts and on promotion from inspector to superintendent, he was transferred to Monaghan and border districts during the 'Troubles', with a later posting to Navan. He served in the Navan District in the 1980s and was very popular amongst his colleagues in the Navan Station. Deceased was then transferred to Garda HQ in the Phoenix Park to take charge of the Weights and Measures Division where he served until his retirement. During his period on border duty he encountered the Revd Ian Paisley, an event he liked to recall in later years. Mr Mooney and his wife, Marie, moved from Navan to Castleknock when he was transferred to HQ. During his time in Navan he was also a very active member of the Royal Meath Amateur Radio Club and held the radio call sign EI 6DA which he obtained with the help of the chief fire officer in Clones, Paddy O'Gorman in the '80s. After he retired, his eyesight began to prematurely fail and his neighbouring radio colleagues were not found wanting and were always there to help. Deceased was a great supporter of the Worked All Ireland Award Scheme and achieved Ultimate Award No 2 in 2001 followed by a 40m Ultimate Award in 2002. This involved working over 1400 squares, 32 counties and 25 islands. Mrs Mooney died in 1998 and is buried in Shankill's Shanganagh Cemetery, where her husband was interred on Saturday last. Mr Mooney will be remembered amongst his many friends and neighbours and garda colleagues in Meath as a very dedicated garda and a private reserved person. Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy and many of his former colleagues and friends, including radio amateurs attended the internment on Saturday. -PC ______________________________________________________________ Hilary Brady, Navan Much sadness was occasioned by the peaceful death on 20th September last of Mr Hilary Brady, at his home in Dunmoe, Navan, in the loving care of his family, after a short illness borne with great dignity. Mr McCabe, a native of Flowerhill, Navan, was born in 1939, was predeceased by his father, James, mother Josephine (nee McCabe); son, Paul; and brother, Seamus. Mr Brady is survived by his wife, Gay; family, Rory, Fiona, Aisling, Niall, Brian and Aideen; sister Miriam; brothers, Richard and Mark; grandchildren Daniel and Emma; daughter-in-law Barbara; nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Mr Brady's remains reposed at home in Dunmoe until the funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday last, 23rd September, in St Oliver's Church, Blackcastle, Navan, celebrated by Fr Dwayne Gavin, CC, Navan, with music provided by the Navan Male Voice Choir, conducted by Richard Brady, brother of the deceased. Burial took place at St Mary's Cemetery, Navan. ______________________________________________________________ Patrick Lightholder, Navan Much sadness was occasioned over a wide area following the death of Mr Patrick Lightholder, Hanlonstown, Navan, who passed away at his home on 14th September, aged 65. A native of Hanlonstown, Mr Lightholder worked as a builder and farmer. His first love was building and many people described him as a great builder and great with his hands. He lived for his garden, which he landscaped himself, and which is one of the great treasures he has left behind him. Mr Lightholder also had a fond love for animals and wildlife, which showed in his farming and he had a great knowledge of all the wildlife which roamed his garden. Mr Lightholder loved to travel and got to see a lot of the world and, indeed, would have loved to have seen it all. His grandchildren meant the world to him and he, in turn, was so proud of them. He is deeply missed by all his family. Deceased is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Lorraine, Jacinta, Caroline and Deborah; son, Aidan; sons-in-law Paul and Anto; son-in-law to be, John; daughter-in-law, Elaine; grandchildren, Katie, Eoghan, Emma and Patrick; brother, Noel; sister, Kitty; nieces and nephews. His remains were removed to St Mary's Church, Navan, for the funeral Mass, which was followed by burial in St Finian's Cemetery, Navan. ______________________________________________________________ Malachy Tuite, Ardcath Mr Malachy Tuite (80), Ardcath, whose death recently occurred at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, was a well-known dairy farmer and active member of the North-Eastern Holstein Breeders' Club. A native of the Ardcath district, Mr Tuite will be especially remembered for his interest in the breeding of Holstein Friesians. He was instrumental in getting many farmers locally to join the North-Eastern Holstein Breeders' Club and encouraging them to develop the herds they have today. In June of this year, he was awarded the perpetual Maurice Kellett Memorial Cup in recognition of his services to the club. Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Mary Tuite; sons, Andrew, Patrick, William, Joseph, Gerard and John; daughter, Susan Keogh; grandchildren, sisters, Deirdre Fogarty and Leila Young; son-in-law and daughters-in-law. Following a funeral Mass at his home, burial took place in Ardcath Cemetery.