Obituaries 21st September 2013

Patrick Conlon, Kilmessan

There was great sadness over a wide area at the sudden death of Patrick (Pat) Conlon, Tribley, Kilmessan, at the age of 72. Deceased was a native of Tribley, Kilmessan, where he lived all his life. After leaving school, he worked on local farms before moving to Birmingham for number of years to work on the building sites.
Mr Conlon returned to his native Kilmessan to work with the horses in Ennistown Stud where his lifelong passion for all things associated with horses flourished. After a number of years, he began working in Tara Mines, where he was to remain for over 12 years, making many great friends there.
After retiring from Tara Mines, Mr Conlon concentrated on his family and his joy of gardening. He continued his interest in horses by going to local race meetings and following with keen interest the racing on the TV. As his family grew with many grandchildren nothing would give him more joy than to have the family around him and calling to the family home in Tribley.
Another big part of his social life was a trip to the Bingo in Navan on a Monday night where he would catch up with lifelong friends for a chat about the week’s events. He was a regular on the seat in the shopping centre again chatting to the lads about the goings on and of course about the horses.
Pat Conlon will always be remembered by his warm heartfelt smile and his fantastic sense of humour. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Stella; sons, Gerard, Eamon, Nigel, and Roy; daughters, Lorna and Dolores; grandchildren; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law and extended family.
The funeral took place from the Church of the Nativity, Kilmessan, to St Mary’s Cemetery, Navan, celebrated by Fr Terence Toner, PP, Kilmessan.

 

Margaret O’Brien, Kells and Balbriggan

The death of Margaret O’Brien, Knocknagin Road, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, on 2nd September last, was a source of great sadness. A native of Mullaghea, Kells, she was aged 64, and passed away at her residence. Deceased was daughter of the late Tommy and Peggy Dunne.
Deceased was a homeopathist, and also ran her own playshcool. She was involved in setting up a hurling club in Stamullen.
Deceased is survived by her daughters, Pauline O’Brien, The Square, Hazelhatch Park, Celbridge, Co Kildare, and Anne O’Brien, Knocknagin Road, Balbriggan; son, Colin O’Brien, Balbriggan; grandson, Milo O’Brien, Balbriggan, as well as her former husband, Colm, sisters, Sheila and Rosie; brothers, Christie, Jim, Paddy, John and Thomas, relatives, and friends. The funeral took place to Moorechurch Cemetery.

 

Alice Hickey, Kilsallaghan

The death of Alice Hickey, Greenogue, Kilsallaghan, Co Meath, on 28th August last, at the age of 89, was the source of great sadness.
A native of Greenpark, Dunshaughlin, she was a member of the Coffey family, and passed away at Ratoath Manor Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 1993.
Mrs Hickey is survived by her daughters, Monica Kinsella, Greenogue, Jacinta Doolan, Drumree, Ann Quirke, Navan; son, David Hickey, Greenogue; sons-in-law, Noel, Martin and Gerry; daughter-in-law, Claire; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives, her friends and neighbours.
Deceased reposed at the Chapel in Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donaghmore, Ashbourne and burial afterwards in Greenogue Cemetery.

Mary Killion, Navan

The regretted death occurred on 28th August last of Mary (May) Killion, Dublin Road, Navan, at Beaufort House Nursing Home, Navan. Deceased was a native of Navan and a member of the Brennan family. She was aged 92 years.
Mrs Killion was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill), in November 1997. She is survived by her sons, Mickey and Billy, Navan; daughters, Mary Smith, Lucan, and Ann Hallinan, Swords; brother, Terry Brennan, Trim Road, Navan; sisters, Emmy Kane, Trim Road, Navan, and Olive Dolan, Boyne Hill, Navan; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The funeral took place from St MAry’s Church, Navan, to St Mary’s Cemetery.

Nobby Flanagan, Oldcastle

There was much sadness following the passing of Nobby Flanagan, Ballinvalley, Oldcastle, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, aged 66, on 28th August last.
He is survived by his wife, Breda; daughter, Eileen; sisters, Mary and Delia; brothers, Jim and Owen; nieces and nephews, mother-in-law; relatives and friends.
The funeral took place from St Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle, to the local cemetery. A month’s memory Mass takes place on Saturday 5th October, in Oldcastle Church.