Bereavement Notices June 4th 2026
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The death has occurred of
Colette Clarke
Seatown, Dundalk, Co. Louth / New Jersey, USA
Colette Clarke, late of Seatown, Dundalk, Co. Louth and Metuchen, New Jersey, USA, passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2026, at the home of her daughter Anita in Millstone Township, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family.
Colette will be remembered with love and deeply missed by her daughter Anita, her siblings, her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends both at home and abroad.
Funeral Details:
A celebration of Colette’s life will take place in Dundalk at a later date.
Colette will be remembered with love and deeply missed by her daughter Anita, her siblings, her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends both at home and abroad.
Funeral Details:
A celebration of Colette’s life will take place in Dundalk at a later date.
May Colette Rest in Eternal Peace
The death has occurred of
Laurence (Larry) Phillips
Newry, Co. Down / Formerly Omeath, Co. Louth
Laurence (Larry) Phillips, of Quarry Lane, Newry and formerly of Drummullagh, Omeath, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his daughter Donna, Larry was the beloved husband of Mary and the loving father of Louise, Therese, Gail, Kerry, Brian, and Tania. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters, and son.
He is also fondly remembered by his sons-in-law Peter, Brian, Tom, and John; his daughter-in-law Grainne; his devoted grandchildren Caolán, Lorcan, Daniel, Grace, David, Isabelle, Keistian, Evan, Donna, Aebha, Sienna, Emily, Laurence, Mary, and Ellen; his brother, sisters, extended family circle, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home (BT35 8QP) on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th, from 1:00pm until 9:00pm each day.
Removal will take place on Sunday morning, June 7th, at 11:30am, arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Cloughoge, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterward in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Omeath.
The house remains private on the morning of the funeral, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the Motor Neurone Disease Association via the donation box at the family home or directly online.
Predeceased by his daughter Donna, Larry was the beloved husband of Mary and the loving father of Louise, Therese, Gail, Kerry, Brian, and Tania. He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters, and son.
He is also fondly remembered by his sons-in-law Peter, Brian, Tom, and John; his daughter-in-law Grainne; his devoted grandchildren Caolán, Lorcan, Daniel, Grace, David, Isabelle, Keistian, Evan, Donna, Aebha, Sienna, Emily, Laurence, Mary, and Ellen; his brother, sisters, extended family circle, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home (BT35 8QP) on Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th, from 1:00pm until 9:00pm each day.
Removal will take place on Sunday morning, June 7th, at 11:30am, arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Cloughoge, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterward in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Omeath.
The house remains private on the morning of the funeral, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the Motor Neurone Disease Association via the donation box at the family home or directly online.
May His Soul Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Raymond (Ray) Sheehan (RCSI)
Sandymount, Blackrock, Co. Louth / Formerly Ballina, Co. Mayo
Raymond (Ray) Sheehan (RCSI), of Sandymount, Blackrock, Co. Louth and formerly of Ballina, Co. Mayo, passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2026, while in the tender and devoted care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of his family.
Predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Seán, Ray was the beloved husband of Maureen (née Moroney) and the cherished father of Seán, Suzy, and Patrick. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, and daughter.
He is also deeply mourned by his daughters-in-law Maria and Bernadette; his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Ríona, Seán, Nora, Michael, and Sarah; his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends and professional colleagues.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home (A91 F5D3) on Friday evening, June 5th, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
Removal will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, leaving his home at 1:40pm to proceed to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family residence is requested to remain private outside of the specified reposing times. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals.
Predeceased by his brothers Patrick and Seán, Ray was the beloved husband of Maureen (née Moroney) and the cherished father of Seán, Suzy, and Patrick. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, and daughter.
He is also deeply mourned by his daughters-in-law Maria and Bernadette; his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Ríona, Seán, Nora, Michael, and Sarah; his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends and professional colleagues.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at his home (A91 F5D3) on Friday evening, June 5th, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
Removal will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, leaving his home at 1:40pm to proceed to St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family residence is requested to remain private outside of the specified reposing times. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals.
May Ray Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Dessie Byrne
Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co. Louth / Formerly Bóthar Brugha, Drogheda
Dessie Byrne, of Ballsgrove and formerly of Bóthar Brugha, Drogheda, Co. Louth, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Ann, his son Des, and his brother Seán, Dessie was a loving dad who will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by his daughters Gillian and Kelly, and his sons Shane and David.
He is also deeply mourned by his sons-in-law Michael and Paul; his daughter-in-law Sharon; his cherished grandchildren Michaela, Hannah, Charlotte, Natalia, Darragh, Áine, and Pete; his great-granddaughter Ellie; his brother Gerry; his sister Vera; as well as his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, on Saturday evening, June 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
A Celebration of Dessie’s life will take place on Sunday morning, June 7th, at 11:00am in Townley’s Funeral Home, followed by burial afterward in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. Those attending the funeral home are kindly asked to park with consideration for residents in nearby houses.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Ann, his son Des, and his brother Seán, Dessie was a loving dad who will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by his daughters Gillian and Kelly, and his sons Shane and David.
He is also deeply mourned by his sons-in-law Michael and Paul; his daughter-in-law Sharon; his cherished grandchildren Michaela, Hannah, Charlotte, Natalia, Darragh, Áine, and Pete; his great-granddaughter Ellie; his brother Gerry; his sister Vera; as well as his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, on Saturday evening, June 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
A Celebration of Dessie’s life will take place on Sunday morning, June 7th, at 11:00am in Townley’s Funeral Home, followed by burial afterward in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. Those attending the funeral home are kindly asked to park with consideration for residents in nearby houses.
May Dessie Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Eamon Carroll
Murphy’s Lane, Blackrock, Co. Louth
Eamon Carroll, of Murphy’s Lane, Blackrock, Co. Louth, passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2026, while in the tender and devoted care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of his family.
Predeceased by his parents Owen and Kate, his brothers Gerry and Owen, and his sister Mary Corrigan, Eamon will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his loving sisters Margaret Brindley and Anne Putz, and his brother Jim.
He is also deeply mourned by his sisters-in-law Roisin and Sheelagh, his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and many friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, warmth, and gentle presence.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at McGeoughs Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk (A91 XW66), on Sunday, June 7th, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
Removal will take place on Monday morning, June 8th, leaving his home in Blackrock at 11:15am to proceed to Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26) for a Cremation Service at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) or a charity of your choice in memory of Eamon. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals.
Predeceased by his parents Owen and Kate, his brothers Gerry and Owen, and his sister Mary Corrigan, Eamon will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his loving sisters Margaret Brindley and Anne Putz, and his brother Jim.
He is also deeply mourned by his sisters-in-law Roisin and Sheelagh, his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and many friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, warmth, and gentle presence.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at McGeoughs Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk (A91 XW66), on Sunday, June 7th, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
Removal will take place on Monday morning, June 8th, leaving his home in Blackrock at 11:15am to proceed to Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26) for a Cremation Service at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) or a charity of your choice in memory of Eamon. All enquiries to Oisin and Rosemary Rogers, McGeoughs Funerals.
May Eamon Rest in Peace
The death has occurred of
Rita (Margaret) Duffy (née McAleer)
Mill Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth / Formerly Drogheda, Co. Louth
Rita (Margaret) Duffy (née McAleer), of Mill Road, Dundalk and formerly of Mount St. Oliver, Drogheda, passed away peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents James and Agnes and her siblings Mary, Una, Betty, Ursula, Frank, John, Noel, and Seamus, Rita will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sorrowing husband Peadar, her daughter Frances, and her sons Jim and Peter.
She is also deeply mourned by her son-in-law Paul; her daughters-in-law Elaine and Deborah; her cherished grandchildren Nicole, Kyle, Aaron, Hannah, Adam, Orlaith, Michael, Peter, Stephen, and Conor; her great-granddaughters Ella-Rose and Olivia; her brothers Gerry and Peter; her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her daughter Frances Hodger’s home on Mill Road (A91 R8F5) from 6:00pm on Thursday, June 4th, and from 2:00pm on Friday, June 5th.
Removal will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, proceeding to St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live online via the parish funeral service link.
The house remains strictly private on Saturday, please.
Predeceased by her parents James and Agnes and her siblings Mary, Una, Betty, Ursula, Frank, John, Noel, and Seamus, Rita will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sorrowing husband Peadar, her daughter Frances, and her sons Jim and Peter.
She is also deeply mourned by her son-in-law Paul; her daughters-in-law Elaine and Deborah; her cherished grandchildren Nicole, Kyle, Aaron, Hannah, Adam, Orlaith, Michael, Peter, Stephen, and Conor; her great-granddaughters Ella-Rose and Olivia; her brothers Gerry and Peter; her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and many dear friends.
Funeral Details:
Reposing at her daughter Frances Hodger’s home on Mill Road (A91 R8F5) from 6:00pm on Thursday, June 4th, and from 2:00pm on Friday, June 5th.
Removal will take place on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, proceeding to St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2:00pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live online via the parish funeral service link.
The house remains strictly private on Saturday, please.
May She Rest in Peace
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