Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors Newry & Banbridge, 53 Patrick Street, Newry (2026)

23/02/2026

Acknowledgement from the Burns Family in respect of the late Leo (Peadar) Burns (RIP)

We the family and the entire family circle of the late Leo (Peadar) Burns would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest and most heartfelt appreciation to all of you who sympathised with us in our recent bereavement. We valued greatly everyone who generously gave their time to comfort us through the loss of our Father, Poppy, and Great Granda.

To all those who surrounded us with their love, care and support we extend to you, our gratitude. We greatly valued everyone who took the time to phone, send Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and floral Tributes.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Newry Parish and Particularly to Cannon Kearney for celebrating the Requiem Mass and burial.

To Patricia from Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion, kindness and unfailing help and support given to us at a very difficult time. The funeral arrangements were carried out with dignity, care and attention. To Central Florist for the beautiful floral arrangements

Finally, we are forever grateful to all those who paid their respects to Leo as his funeral cortege made its way from his home at “Balmoral Park”, a place where he experienced so many wonderful memories.
As it is not possible to thank everyone personally, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as token of our appreciation.

Leo’s month mind mass will take place on Sunday 1st March 2026 at 10.00am in St Mary’s Church Barr, Lurganare, 10 Bar Hill, Newry.

21/02/2026

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Eugene Gallagher (RIP)

We, the family of the late Eugene Gallagher, would like to sincerely thank all of those who came to say their last goodbye to Eugene, and to those who travelled from far and wide. It was very much appreciated.

We would also like to thank Fr Alphonsas for the beautiful funeral Mass, and to Eugene’s friends in the Legion of Mary for their beautiful singing.

Thanks also to the Flagstaff Hotel for the beautiful meal after Eugene’s funeral.

Finally, we would like to thank Patricia Heaney and Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their help and support during this very sad time.

Eugene’s Month’s Mind will be held on 27 February 2026 in St Brigid’s Chapel, The Meadow, at 7.30pm.

19/02/2026

Acknowledgment from Ann Keenan and Family

We, the family of the late Gerry Keenan would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown to us during our recent Bereavement. To all those who visited our family home to pay their respects, sent Mass Offerings, sympathy cards, letters, telephone calls, to those who walked with the cortege to St. Mary’s Church and were at the graveside and those who gathered outside the Church and watched the live stream of the Funeral Mass, we extend our heartfelt thanks.

Thank you to all the healthcare professionals who treated Gerry with such incredible care and compassion including the staff of Daisy Hill Hospital, Lurgan Hospital, Craigavon Area Hospital and the Acute Homecare team.

A special thank you to Canon Brown and the gathered clergy who carried out the Requiem Mass with such affection, and Archbishop Martin for his thoughtful attendance. To Terry and Annamarie for the beautiful singing and music.

To Patricia and all at Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion and professionalism with which they carried out Gerry's funeral, their words of comfort, guidance and attention to detail, brought us much solace, to Central Florists for the family flower arrangement, thank you.

As it is impossible to personally thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation.

- Gerry's Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 24th February at 19:30 in St. Mary's Church and will be available to watch on https://churchmedia.tv/stmarysnewry.

- Ann Keenan and Family.

19/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Patrick, whose Fourth Anniversary occurs on Friday 20th February.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Drumalane, on Saturday 21st February at 6.15pm.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by his sorrowing mother Angela, sister Kerry, brother Martin, partner Robert, and the entire family circle.

18/02/2026

Acknowledgement in respect of the late Ernie Coulter (RIP)

We, the family of the late Ernie Coulter, would like to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to all those who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.

We wish to acknowledge our deep gratitude to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, sent mass cards, sympathy cards and flowers, and to those who helped at the wake and supported our family in so many ways. Thank you also to all those who donated to Evora Hospice Care.

Thank you to Fr Colum Wright for celebrating a beautiful and meaningful funeral Mass which brought special comfort to us. A special thank you to Lauren McCann and Daire Downey for the beautiful singing and music which added so much to the service.

We owe a special thank you to the staff of McVerry/Farnon/McGee GP Practice in Newry—especially Dr Olivia McGee, Nurse Rafferty and Nurse Daly—who cared for Ernie so well over the years. We, as a family, will be forever grateful for all the care you provided. Also, a big thank you to Bessbrook District Nursing, Ann's Home Care and the Hospital at Home team for all the dedicated care they gave Ernie over the years.

We would also like to thank Padhraic McArdle from Snaubs Café and Late-Night Restaurant for his immense generosity with the food he provided to the family throughout the wake.

Our sincere thanks to Patricia and Connor from Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion and professionalism throughout Ernie’s wake and funeral.

As it is not possible to thank everyone personally, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our deep appreciation.

Ernie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 26th February at 7.30pm in Dominican Church Newry.

18/02/2026

Acknowledgement in respect of the late Desmond Monaghan (RIP)

The brother and wider family circle of the late Desmond Monaghan RIP would like to express sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. We are grateful to all who attended Desmond’s wake, Requiem Mass and funeral, had Mass offered, contacted us, or lent assistance to us in any way. We are particularly grateful to Very Reverend Andrew McMahon, P.P., who celebrated Desmond’s Funeral Mass; to Bishop John McAreavy, who received Desmond’s remains and who subsequently celebrated his Month’s Mind Mass and to Very Rev Charles Byrne, P.P., Drumgath.

Sincere thanks are due to the vocalist who provided sacred music during the funeral liturgy; to those who prepared the grave; to Clara, her staff and the residents of the Brontë Fold, and to Desmond’s many friends in Banbridge, Camlough and Rathfriland, particularly to his carers Joan and Vi, and also to his neighbours, Lil, Peter and Margaret.

We are also most grateful to Patricia Heaney and her staff of Heaney Keenan, Funeral Directors, for their most dignified, courteous and efficient service.

We remember too the Sisters of Saint Clare, Newry; the staff of Mace, Rathfriland; the Third Rathfriland Presbyterian Church and Link 55.

Your kindness to Desmond was deeply appreciated.

We are grateful also to the Sisters of Mercy, Belfast and Downpatrick, as well as to Brother David Gibson, together with the Christian Brothers of the European Province.

Beir Beannacht

Brother Brian Monaghan, C.F.C.

17/02/2026

The death has occurred of:
Sr Ann Patricia Otter

Otter (Newry) February 15th, 2026. Peacefully at St Clare’s Convent, Sr Ann Patricia, dearly beloved daughter of the late John and Ina, sister of Katrina and the late Dorothy and David, formerly of Gainsboragh, England and Brea, California.

May she Rest In Peace.

Sr. Ann Patricia’s remains will repose today Tuesday and Wednesday until 8pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am in St Clare’s Convent Chapel, 12 Ashgrove Avenue, Newry, BT34 1PR followed by burial in St Clare’s Convent Cemetery, Castle Street, Newry.

St Clare and St Francis pray for her.

Very deeply regretted by Sr. Julie, her Sisters in the community and congregation, her nieces, nephew-in-law and her entire family circle and friends.

12/02/2026

The death has occurred of:
Violet Bell (née Flynn)

Bell (Banbridge) February 11th, 2026. Suddenly but peacefully at Seapatrick Care Home, Violet (née Flynn) dearly beloved wife of the late Gary, cherished mother of Gary, Violet, Arthur and Maureen and much loved sister of Danny, Johnny, Carol, Terry, Brendan and the late Kathleen Buchanan. May she Rest In Peace.

Violet’s remains will repose at her late residence, 13 Broken Bridge Road, Banbridge on Friday from 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8.30pm. Funeral service will take place at her home on Saturday at 9am followed by removal at 9.30am to arrive at New Cemetery, Newry Road at 10am for committal.

House strictly private at all other times.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons, daughters, son-in-law Michael Heaney, daughter-in-law Maryellen, grandchildren Naryan, Arthur Bell Jr, David Bell, David and Peter Heaney and Ajay Lama, great-grandchildren Naomi Rose Bell and Jyorden Lama, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-low, nephews, nieces, the Funk Family of Philadelphia and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society online via https://violet-bell.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, Head Office, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

12/02/2026

The death has occurred of:
Violet Bell

Bell (Banbridge) February 11th, 2026. Suddenly but peacefully at Seapatrick Care Home, Violet (née Flynn) dearly beloved wife of the late Gary, cherished mother of Gary, Violet, Arthur and Maureen and much loved sister of Danny, Johnny, Carol, Terry, Brendan and the late Kathleen Buchanan. May she Rest In Peace.

Violet’s remains will repose at her late residence, 13 Broken Bridge Road, Banbridge on Friday from 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8.30pm. Funeral service will take place at her home on Saturday at 9am followed by removal at 9.30am to arrive at New Cemetery, Newry Road at 10am for committal.

House strictly private at all other times.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons, daughters, son-in-law Michael Heaney, daughter-in-law Maryellen, grandchildren Naryan, Arthur Bell Jr, David Bell, David and Peter Heaney and Ajay Lama, great-grandchildren Naomi Rose Bell and Jyorden Lama, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-low, nephews, nieces, the Funk Family of Philadelphia and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society online via https://violet-bell.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, Head Office, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

12/02/2026

First Anniversary notice in respect of the late Sean McConville (RIP)

In Loving Memory of Sean whose first anniversary occurs on February 14th, 2026.

Wee Sean, in strength, in wisdom, in steadfast love, you shaped our lives. Forever in our hearts

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken son Peter, daughters Carol, Clare and Sinead, sons-in-law Gary and Marty, daughter-in-law Marie, his beloved grandchildren Sophie, Mairead, Lauren, Cadence and Niamh, great-granddaughter Hayley, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Sean’s anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 10.30am in Newry Cathedral

10/02/2026

Acknowledgment for the late George Harris

We, the wife Mamie, son Jason and his partner Margaret, daughter Andrea and grandchildren Chelsea and David wish to express our sincere heartfelt appreciation to all those who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement.

We wish to acknowledge our appreciation to all those who took the time to phone, send Mass cards, sympathy cards, and those who sent floral tributes. We thank those friends and family members who surrounded us with their love, care and support in our sad loss. We are deeply grateful.

We would like to thank the staff of Craigavon Area Hospital, Daisyhill Hospital, especially the Enhanced Care Unit and to all the doctors, nurses and health professionals. Meadowlands Surgery and Gordons chemist who were involved in George’s care.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Fr Patrick for celebrating the Requiem Mass and burial. To George’s granddaughter Chelsea for her beautiful eulogy tribute at the burial and graveside.

To Patricia and Connor from Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion, kindness and unfailing help and support shown to us and for their funeral arrangements which were carried out with dignity, care and attention.

As it is not possible to thank everyone personally we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our appreciation.

George’s Month’s Mind mass will take place on Sunday 15 February, 2026 at 9:30am in The Dominican Church, Dominic Street, Newry which can be viewed via live we**am www.churchservices.tvstcatherinesnewry.

10/02/2026

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Donna Sloan (née McCoy) who died 17th January 2026.

We the husband, son and daughters of Donna Sloan would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us on the loss of a much-loved wife, mummy, nanny, daughter, sister and friend. We wish to thank all those who called to the house, sent messages of condolence, attended the funeral and to the numerous guards of honour that lined the route to the chapel. In particular Newry Mitchels, Shane O’Neill’s Camlough, Sinn Fein, Sloan Electrical, St. Pauls High School Bessbrook, staff of the maternity department of Daisy Hill Hospital and the staff and management of Brilliant Red Digital.

Thank you to all our family, friends, neighbours and wider community for their help, kindness and support over the wake and funeral. To the management and staff of the Mountain House Bar for providing parking throughout the wake. To the many local businesses, family and friends who brought food to our home throughout the wake, in particular Pat Byrne, The Hughes Family Camlough, Courtneys Newry, The Boulevard Newry, Friar Tucks Monaghan Street, The Mackin Family Camlough, The Hannaway Family Lislea, The McNally Family Camlough and The Fegan Family Camlough and Warrenpoint.

Our sincere appreciation for their care and attention is extended to Newtownhamilton District Nursing Team, in particular Jenna who cared for Donna with such professionalism in her final days. The nurses and staff of ward 3 South in Craigavon Area Hospital, we will never forget the impact you had on Donna’s life. To all the staff and management of Clanrye Medical Practice, you always went above and beyond since MND came to our door. To the acute care at home and the enhanced complex care teams for the care they provided Donna, in particular Dermot Bellew. To Richard Garvey, Llyr, Jackie and all the staff at Camlough Pharmacy. We will be forever grateful to you all.

A heartfelt word of thanks to Father Brian McCreesh for celebrating the Requiem mass and burial and to Father Christy McElwee for concelebrating. To Kathleen Elmore sacristan and to Des, Richard and Robbie Willoughby who sang beautifully at the mass.

Finally thank you to Patricia and her team at Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion and professionalism throughout Donna’s wake and funeral.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our deep appreciation.

Donna’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 15th February at 10.00am in St. Laurence Church, Omeath, Co. Louth.

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