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06 Sept 2025

Deaths in Dundalk - Monday 29th May

The death has occurred of Mary-Elizabeth (Bessie) CONNORS (née Harvey) Slieve Foy Park Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Louth
 

Bessie Connors (née Harvey). Formerly of Hyde Park, Dundalk. Peacefully at her home in her 102nd year on Thursday 25th May 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Peter and Alice. Bessie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her nephew Michael and his partner Louise, her niece Ann & Tommy, great-grand nephews & niece, Darren, Gary, Mac, Gerard, Stephen and Christina, cousins and extended family from London Barbara, Alan, Marrianne, Peter, Kathy, Gary, Jessie and Harry.

Reposing at her home in Slieve Foy Park from Saturday 3pm to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.40am proceeding on foot to the Church of The Holy Family arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dundalk.

Lord Rest Her Gentle Soul

The death has occurred of Ann Piper (née Rogers) Dundalk, Louth

Ann Piper (nee Rogers), Groombridge, Kent, England. Peacefully at home 27th May 2023, Daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Rogers, “Knockanello”, Carrick Road, Dundalk. Deeply loved wife of Michael, dearest mother of Simon, Emma, Andrew, Sara and the late Damian. Precious sister of Bernadette, Veronica, Aidan, Geraldine, Mary and Fergus. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, daughters in law and sons in law.

Funeral will take place in Groombridge, Kent.

May She Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) O'CONNOR Willowdale, Bay Estate, Dundalk, Louth

Patrick (Patsy) O'Connor. Friday 26th May 2023. Peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family at Beaumont Hospital. Patrick, beloved husband of Louretta (née Waite) and dear dad of Alan and Gillian. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother John and sister Mary Reilly. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, son, daughter, brother Kevin, son in-law Declan Flood, daughter in-law Miriam Clarke, his adored grandchildren Áine, Seán, Doireann, Conor and Fionn, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home in Willowdale from 12 noon to 8pm Sunday & Monday. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.40am proceeding on foot to the Avenue Road entrance then driving to the Church of The Holy Family arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery Dundalk.

May His Soul Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Nicky MURTAGH Culhane Street, Dundalk, Louth

Nicky Murtagh, Saturday, 27th May 2023. Peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née Ward), parents John and Margaret ( late of Marlbog Road), his brothers Gerard and Sean.

Nicky will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his son Paul, daughters Sandie, Tracy and Arlene, his partner Freida Gillett, sisters Margaret Martin, Carmel McCaughey and Veronica Hamill, sons in-law James Doherty, Martin Doherty Mark Traynor, daughter in-law Carol McConville, his adored grandchildren Brian, David, Kirsten, Kristina, Ethan, Caoimhe, Kaycee and Oisín, brother in-law Gene Hamill, sisters in-law Martina Lawrence and Nancy Ward, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home in Culhane Street from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday and Monday. Removal on Tuesday afternoon at 2.10pm proceeding on foot to St Nicholas' Church arriving for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm followed by burial in St. Fursey's Cemetery, Haggardstown.

May He Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of John Higgins Ravensdale, Dundalk, Louth / Cavan

John Higgins, Ravensdale, Co. Louth and formerly of Tullyvin, Co. Cavan. Peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff at the Mater Hospital on 26th May 2023. John, son of Margaret and the late Mick Higgins, much loved father of Niamh, Michael and Paraic, loving grandad of Senan, Saoirse, Finn, Alexandra, dear brother of Jean, Terry and Brenda. John will be sadly missed by his mother, sons, daughter, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends.

John will repose in Mc Geoughs Funeral Home, (A91 XW66) Jocelyn St from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Ravensdale, arriving for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Birches, Dublin Road, Dundalk.

May He Rest in Peace

The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) GRAY Woodbury Gardens, Tom Bellew Avenue, Dundalk, Louth

Michael (Mickey) Gray. Saturday 27th May 2023. Unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Christy & Una (late of Farndreg Estate), brothers Gary, David, Jim and his nephew Travis.

Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken daughter Lauren and her mother Janice, brothers and sisters Jennifer, Moira, Kenneth, Una, Yvonne and Christopher, brothers in-law Kevin and Tony, sister in-law Tracey, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Vincent DILLON 18 Clós Aodhan, Saltown, Dundalk, Louth

Beloved son of Vincent and Anne and loving brother of Ryan and Bellarose. Much loved grandson of Shirley, Charlie, John, Monica and the late Anthony (Ashmore). He will be so missed by his heartbroken parents, brother, sister, grandparents, aunts Kerry, Shauna, Tiffany, Nadine, Naomi, Mandy, Meghan and Monica, uncles Paul, Robert, James, John, Anthony and Lawrence, close cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home (Eircode A91 KPD2) from 12 noon on Monday. Removal on Wednesday at 10.40am to St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown (Fatima), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
 
HOUSE PRIVATE ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE.

May He Rest in Peace


 


 

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