Obituaries 28th September 2013

Monica Lynch, Drumree

The sudden death of Monica Lynch of Drumree on Wednesday morning last created widespread shock across Dunshaughlin, Culmullen and further afield. Mrs Lynch, who was actively involved in the community, died suddenly at her Augherskea home, aged 64.
A member of the Gillic family of Dunshaughlin, she was wife of former Drumree GAA chairman, Johnny Lynch. She was chairperson of the Culmullen Hall Committee and was part of a group responsible for a reinvigoration of the hall, a former national school building, into a fine community facility.
Her late parents, Gus and Betty Gillic, ran a shop in Dunshaughlin, and she worked there, and later, in Clery’s Department Store. She was very involved in the local branch of Macra na Feirme, and married fellow member Johnny Lynch in 1970. A family of two sons and two daughters followed.
Deceased enjoyed following the local hunt, and loved nothing better than a day out following the Ward Union Staghounds. Monica was a marvellous support to her husband when he was chairman of Drumree football and hurling club, and in recent years, was one of the driving forces behind the Culmullen Hall renovations, along with Eleanor Delany, who sadly passed away a year ago.
Monica is survived by her husband, Johnny, family, Martin, Enda, Triona and Aine; eight grandchildren; sisters, Joan, Canada, and Betty, England; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Sean, Kilbeggan, and just last November by her sister, Gretta, in England.
Her funeral took place from St Martin’s Church, Culmullen, to Knockmark Cemetery, Drumree, on Saturday morning, celebrated by Fr Joe Clavin, PP, Dunshaughlin, Fr Gerry Boyle, PP, Multyfarnham, Fr John Kerrane, AP, Culmullen and Fr Joe Foley, Florida. Burial followed at Knockmark Cemetery, Drumree.

Thomas Farrelly, Ardee and Syddan

The regretted death occurred on 28th August last of Thomas (Tommy) Farrelly, Ferdia Park, Ardee, and late of Woodtown, Syddan. He was aged 72, died peacefully after a short illness. He worked most of his life in Roadstone.
Deceased is survived by his brothers, Owen and Paddy; sister-in-law, Teresa; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The funeral took place on 31st August from Lobinstown Church to Drumconrath Cemetery.

Kaline Murray , Navan and Drogheda

Kaline (Caroline) Murray, Marian Park, Drogheda, who passed away on Thursday morning of last week, was a native of Navan. She was daughter of the late Oliver Plunkett and his wife, Mona (nee Peters), and was originally from Railway Street. Her father, who was widowed in 1946, later moved to Proudstown Road. He was a well known as a member of staff of the Royal Liver Assurance Company for over 40 years, and died in 1994.
Kaline attended St Joseph’s Convent of Mercy, Navan, and the local technical school, and became a member of the front office staff of Barry Steen, State Solicitor, Navan, in 1963. In 1968, she married Drogheda man Jim Murray, and moved to his hometown, where she became part of the community there, bringing up a family of six. Her involvement in parish and community life was recalled by Fr Joe Campbell, CC, St Mary’s, Drogheda, during her funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church on Saturday. Gifts representing her life’s interests were brought to the altar by her grandchildren and friends in a procession.
These included family photographs of herself with her children and grandchildren, showing her love for family life; a Women’s Mini Marathon medal from 2006, when she ran it for the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, which Fr Campbell said highlighted her dedicated care of other people; a relic of St Oliver Plunkett, which represented her faith and family heritage; a poem ‘Our Telephone’ which she had written herself and highlighted her creativity, and the Wolfe Tones flag, the colours of the local GAA club which she and her husband, Jim, were so involved.
Fr Campbell spoke of Kaline’s community involvement and her parish work, and her deep faith which endured over the years of her illness. He spoke of the warm welcome in the Murray household, Kaline’s hospitality and genorosity and the fact that you would never leave empty-handed, always with some gift or other. Family members took part in the prayers and readings at the Mass, in which Fr Campbell was assisted by Fr Tony Gonoude. Timmy Regan provided the music and hymns.
Kaline Murry is survived by her husband, Jim; family, Martina, Shane, Debbie, Pamela, Jill and Margaret; sons-in-law, Colm, Gerry and Dave; daughter-in-law Maureen, Claire and grandchildren Stephen, Kaylene, Jessica, Shane, Aaron, Darcy, Ruairí, Eoín and Poppy; sister Mairead (Magi), Idaho, USA; brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends. The funeral took place from St Mary’s Church to Calvary Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.

Jennifer Kerr, Navan

The death of Jennifer Kerr, Graigs Road, Dunmoe, Navan, on 30th August last at her home, aged 53, was a source of great sadness. A native of Knightstown, Wilkinstown, she was daughter of Mary and the late Paul Bellew. Jennifer worked in the Far East office in Dalgan Park for 35 years.
She is survived by her husband, Declan; daughters, Elaine and Laura; mother, Mary Bellew; sisters, Brenda Tolan, Michelle Renehan, Yvonne Kozacek, Pauline Laverty and Karen Bellew; brothers, Liam Bellew and Francis Bellew; mother-in-law Peggy Kerr, sisters-in-law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral took place from St Patrick’s Church, Castletown KP, to Castletown Cemetery.

 

Patricia Blaney, Wilkinstown

There was widespread sadness following the passing on 1st September last of Patricia (Patty) Blaney, Demailstown, Wilkinstown, Navan, at Millbury Nursing Home, Navan.
Aged 88, deceased was daughter of the late Mary and Hugh O’Reilly, and was wife of the late James Blaney, who died in 1979.
Patricia was devoted to her family and was a wonderful homemaker. When her husband passed away, she continued to run the family farm, where she indulged her great love of animals. She was also a very keen gardener, and spent many happy hours cultivating her garden. She was a gifted craftswoman, and produced many aran sweaters.
Deceased was very involved in her community, and was on the first committee that raised funds to build Wilkinstown Community Centre. She enjoyed the fruits of her labour and spent lots of winter evenings enjoying a game of bridge or whist and many social outings in the centre.
She was a woman of great faith, and had tremendous devotion to Our Lady she made several pilgrimages, to Knock and Lourdes. A very fitting tribute to Patricia was that the choir at her funeral Mass was made up by her grandchildren, David, Laura, Marie, Karen and Shannon, who gave a very moving rendition of their grandmother’s favourite hymns.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Angela Black, Navan, Deirdre Finnegan, Slane, Patricia Halleran, Kilberry; sons, Andrew, Kilberry, Oliver, Robinstown, Seamus, Demailstown, Martin, Warrenpoint, Enda, Demailstown; sons-in-law, Donal and Sean; daughters-in-law, Sadie, Christina, Patricia and Angela; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Her Removal took place from her home to St John the Baptist Church, Kilberry, where Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday 5th September, followed by burial in Kilberry Cemetery.

Tommy Rogers, Navan

St Mary’s Church in Navan was packed to overflowing on Tuesday of last week for the funeral Mass of Tommy Rogers, Ongenstown, Boyerstown, Navan, who died peacefully at The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, having suffered illness for over five years. He was aged 51. Deceased was the youngest of a family of nine, six daughters and three sons of Michael ‘Son’ Rogers, who died, aged 52, in 1972, and Julia, who died in 1997.
He attended primary school in Scoil Mhuire De La Salle, Navan, and secondary school in St Patrick’s Classical School. He had varied employment before joining Tara Mines, where he worked happily for some 12 years. After leaving Tara, he worked in a few places before taking up a position in Thorntons Recycling.
Here, he really thrived and loved the day to day interaction with his work colleagues. Deceased enjoyed the no-nonsense and straight talking attitude in the company which really suited his style. Although his role as health and safety officer was a pressurised one, he really loved the job.  Before Tommy was diagnosed with cancer he had returned to college. Despite his illness, he continued with his studies and completed his health and safety degree in 2009.
He was a talented sportsman and excelled at soccer, basketball and tennis. Tommy played soccer with Parkvilla and during the 1980s and 90s, and the club had a great social element. He was always at the forefront of the social side of the club and was involved in many club trips abroad. These included a trip to the World Cup in 1982 when 10 club members went to Spain.
Tommy also loved Manchester United and travelled over at least once a year to Old Trafford. The last such occasion was last March when he attended the match with Real Madrid. He was interviewed by Sky Sports outside the ground before the match.
He lived for his family and first on the agenda each year was a holiday for Bernie, Killian, Chloe and himself. The family has some great memories and particularly the trip they made to Australia. In more recent years, Tommy really enjoyed the family holiday to Torremolinos because of the extended family who also holidayed there. He returned from a trip there in August.
Married to Dunderry native, Bernie Cosgrove, Tommy was a devoted family man and would and did everything he could to make a better life for his family. Killian was born in 1997 and Chloe arrived in 2004. He passed away on Saturday 14th September last.
Tommy Rogers is survived by his wife, Bernie; son, Killian; daughter, Chloe; brothers, Martin and Anthony; sisters, Josie, Mary, Sheila, Kathleen, Angela and Alacoque; father-in-law, Paddy; mother-in-law Anna-Mae; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
The funeral took place from St Mary’s Church, Navan, to Boyerstown Cemetery. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.