Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors

10/01/2026

The death has occurred of Sr M. Regina McDermott, Convent of Mercy, Newry, peacefully at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home Kilmorey St., Newry, on January 10th 2026

Deeply regretted by her Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, Northern Branch and by her sister Moya, her sisters in law Cassie and Breda, her nieces and nephews, her family circle and many friends. Predeceased by her parents Alice and William, sisters Claire and Ailish and brothers Liam and Basil.

Reposing at the Convent of Mercy 35 Warrenpoint Rd Newry on Sunday 11th January from 2pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman on Monday 12th January at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dromore Rd., Banbridge.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her. May she rest in Peace.

The Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://churchmedia.tv/newrycathedral

09/01/2026

We, the family of Maura Byrne, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us during our recent bereavement.
Thank you to all who attended the funeral mass and burial, to those who visited the house during the wake, and the many who sent Mass cards, flowers and messages of condolence and support.
We are especially grateful to all our friends and neighbours who helped in practical ways, bringing food, caring for visitors, serving tea and assisting with traffic and parking. A special word of thanks to St. Joseph's Parochial Hall for supplying chairs and O'Hanlon's GFC for allowing us to use their carpark.
Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff of Avila Nursing Home - specifically the Derrymore Suite, who cared for Mummy with dignity and compassion, particularly during the final weeks of her illness.
To the Paramedics, Acute Home Care team, GPs at Dr Cupples, Huey and McCreedy, Loughbrickland, we as a family genuinely thank you for your attention, care and support.
We would like to thank Fr. Kevin Conway and Fr. Martin Kavanagh for visiting Mummy, for their pastoral support to the family and for the beautiful funeral mass. We extend our gratitude to Kerrie Kennedy for the beautiful music (accompanied by Maura’s granddaughter Aoibh), Glenn GFC and St. Joseph & St. James PS for their respectful Guard of Honour and to everyone else who participated in the service.

Thank you to John and Lisa Kennedy for the catering after the Funeral Mass and to Glenn GFC for the use of their premises.
Our sincere thanks to Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional handling of all the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere expression of our appreciation from all the Byrne Family.

Maura’s Months Mind Mass will take place on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 6pm in St. John’s Church, Glenn.

09/01/2026

The family of the late Pauline Dunne would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all who sympathised with us on the loss of our mother.

To all those who attended the wake and funeral, sent cards, messages on social media and floral tributes .

To our many family, friends and neighbours who worked tirelessly to support us over the course of the wake and funeral – those who provided food, made dinners, served tea, ensuring we were all taken care of.

We would like to thank the District Nursing Team at Ivybrook and the Marie Curie nurses for all their care , compassion and support during Mummy’s illness. Also a special thanks to the Cancer Centre in Belfast who cared for our mother throughout her illness.

A special thanks to Canon Brown for his guidance, spiritual care and beautiful requiem mass, to Siobhan McGivern for the lovely music provided and to Karen McArdle who wrote the beautiful reflection.
A word of thanks to Ballyholland GAA for accommodating us for refreshments after the Funeral mass.

We send our deepest thanks and gratitude to Charles Digney & Sons Funeral Directors for their guidance, compassion and professionalism.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, so please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt gratitude.

Pauline’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 6pm in Cathedral of Ss. Patrick & Colman.

06/01/2026

Byrne (nee McCartan) (Newry) died 6th January 2026 peacefully at Rathfriland Manor Care Home. Mona R.I.P. Wife of the late Patsy and much loved mother of Damian, Nigel, Shane, Majella and Sunniva. Sister of Stella, Vera, Gregory, Gervase and Frances. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Her remains will repose in Charles Digney & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Sugar House Quay, Newry on Wednesday from 12noon until 2pm & 5pm until 8pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10.30am in Ss. Patrick & Colman’s Cathedral. Burial afterwards in Monkshill Cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, family circle & friends.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Alzheimer’s Society (NI) c/o Charles Digney & Sons Funeral Directors, 4 Sugar House Quay, Newry.

06/01/2026

Allen (Newry/formerly Meadowbrook, Craigavon) died 5th January 2026 peacefully at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Newry. Helen R.I.P. Daughter of the late Pauline & Jim Allen and much loved sister of James, Philip and Lynn (Cassidy). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Following a private funeral service Helen’s remains will arrive at St. John’s Church, Lylo on Thursday at approx. 3.30pm for interment.

Deeply regretted by her brothers, sister, James’s partner Lynda, sister in law Melita, brother in law Aidan, nephew, nieces, her friends in Cairnhill and entire family circle.

06/01/2026

Doreen McGuiness

1st Anniversary

Cherished memories of a precious wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many whose 1st Anniversary occurs 7th January.

‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal’

St. Anthony Pray for her.

Doreen’s anniversary mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Mayobridge, at 6pm on Saturday 10th January.

05/01/2026

REV. FATHER TEAVE CARROLL, NEWRY AND LONDON

Father Teave, formerly of Mary Street in Newry and then fifty years a priest in London, where he passed away in the Parish Hospice.

Teave died yesterday in Saint Joseph’s Hospice in London. He was a son of a Newry docker and nephew of the late Archbishop Francis Carroll SMA, Papal Nuncio to Cape Palmas in Liberia.

Teave’s earthly remains will be interred among his London parishioners, according to his wishes.
“Kindness Always”.

Amen

05/01/2026

01/01/2026

Nowak (Newry/ Poland) died 30th December 2025. Dorota RIP. Daughter of Teresa Kolano and much-loved mother of Wiktoria and Nadia.

Her remains will repose in Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Home on Saturday from 11am to 12noon. Funeral service at 12noon followed by private cremation at a later time.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing mother, daughters, family circle and friends.

29/12/2025

Marley (née McParland) (Banbridge) died 28th December 2025 peacefully at her home. Jeanette RIP. Wife of Brendan and much-loved mother of Colin, Joanne, Charlene and Antoni. Sister of Rita (Leigh), Sean and the late Kathleen (McRoberts), James and Elizabeth (Cuthbert). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Family home private please. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Loughbrickland. Bural afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Elvira and Samantha; sons-in-law Simon and Eamon; grandchildren Allegra, Enya, Logan; sister, brother, sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends.

29/12/2025

𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝐧𝐞́𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧)

We the family of the late Fionnuala Hartigan wish to thank all those who supported us during our recent sad bereavement.

To all our family, friends and neighbours who paid their respects at the wake, sent messages of support, attended the funeral or offered support in any way: we truly appreciate it.

Our sincere thanks to the Newry Health Village, the nurses and doctors at the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital and Evora Hospice in Newry for all their care and support to Fionnuala during her illness.

The funeral mass was a beautiful celebration of Fionnuala’s life, and we are forever grateful to those who helped make it such a fitting tribute to her. We wish to express our deep gratitude to Fr Patsy Mulholland for celebrating the funeral mass and providing her with great comfort during her illness.

To Terry, Seamus and Paula Rafferty for the beautiful music and to the soloists Tara Russell and Annamarie Boyle.

To all those who provided a guard of honour: St Patrick’s College, Banbridge, St Colman’s College, Newry, Sacred Heart Grammar School, St Mary’s High School, Our Lady’s Grammar School, St Nicholas’ Monastery NS, Dundalk, St Patrick’s PS, Hilltown and Ballyholland LGFA.

Special thanks to Ballyholland Harps for managing the traffic during the wake in such inclement conditions and for hosting the afters.

Thank you to the staff of Diamond’s Restaurant, Warrenpoint for the beautiful meal after the funeral mass.

We are very grateful to all those who donated to Evora Hospice in memory of Fionnuala.

Our sincere thanks to Charles Digney and Sons for their compassion and professional handling of the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere thanks and appreciation.

𝐅𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐚’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟕:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐲.

26/12/2025

Burns (née McArdle) died 26th December 2025 peacefully at Avilla Nursing Home, Bessbrook. Matilda (Tilly) RIP late of 14 Moninna Villas, Camlough Road, Bessbrook. Wife of the late Jimmy and much-loved mother of Jim, John, Patrick, Kieran, Mark and the late Anne (Bradley). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Her remains will repose in Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Sugarhouse Quay, Newry, BT35 6HZ on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm each day. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11am in St. Malachy’s Church, Carrickcruppen. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters-in-law Margaret, Majella, Carmel, Jacqui and Eilish; son-in-law Michael, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends.