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Peter McGinn Funeral Directors, 41 Leitrim Road, Newry (2025)

27/07/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement

RODGERS - Emma

We, the family of the late Emma Rodgers wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported us and continue to do so as we come to terms with the loss of our beloved daughter and sister.

We deeply appreciate the love, kindness and support extended to us through prayers, attendance of the wake and funeral, as well as those who sent mass and sympathy cards, brought food or made donations in lieu of flowers to the Evora Hospice.

Our thanks to Father Charles Byrne for his prayers, words of comfort and for making Emma’s funeral mass so meaningful and personal. We would also like to express our gratitude to Canon Frank Kearney and Father Colum Murphy who concelebrated the funeral mass; your presence was greatly appreciated.

To Anna Moore, thank you for the beautiful music and singing which added so much to the mass.

We would particularly like to acknowledge Colm and PJ from Peter McGinn Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and for the dignified manner with which they handled Emma’s funeral arrangements.

Thanks to Loft56 who provided refreshments following the funeral mass and to Rathfriland Parish Centre for the provision of additional seating for the wake.

To Dr Alison Megaw, the Rathfriland District Nursing Team, Life & Time and Marie Curie thank you for your care for Emma in her final days. Our most grateful thanks to her colleagues at the Evora Hospice for enabling Emma to fulfil her wish of returning home.

It is impossible to mention all those who have supported us during this difficult time. We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as an expression of our sincere appreciation and thanks.

May the love and memories we carry of Emma in our hearts continue to guide and comfort us.

Emma’s months mind will be celebrated on Friday 1st August at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Cabra.

29/06/2025

The death has occurred of Emma Rodgers

RODGERS (Cabra) 29th June 2025, Emma. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted daughter of Colin and Nora, adored sister of Tracy, Ashleen and Mark, loving sister-in-law of Owen and much loved aunt of Daniel.

Emma’s remains will leave her late home on Tuesday, arriving at 12.00noon for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cabra. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE.

St Padre Pio pray for her.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing father, mother, sisters, brother, brother-in-law, nephew and the entire family circle.

Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Southern Area Hospice, Newry, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Director, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XS.

01/06/2025

Annual Cemetery Mass at The Church of St.John the Baptist Ballygorian will take place on Thursday 5th June at 730pm.
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon them. AMEN

25/05/2025

The Annual Cemetery Mass at The Church of St.John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery will take place on Saturday 31st May at 6pm.
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen
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23/04/2025

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Tumilty (nee O’Hanlon)

TUMILTY (nee O’Hanlon) (Hilltown) – 22nd April 2025, Elizabeth . Peacefully in Dasiy Hill Hospital, Newry surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael, loving sister of Rose King, Anne O’Hare, Gloria Quinn and the late John O’Hanlon. Devoted daughter of the late Felix and Annie O’Hanlon, MourneView, Hilltown.

Elizabeth’s remains will repose at her sister and brother-in-law’s home, 14 Fegan’s Gardens, Hilltown, BT34 5UN, today (Wednesday) from 1.30pm until 8.00pm. Removal on Thursday at 12.00noon for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery, Hilltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Private on Thursday morning please.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

Loved and Missed by her entire family circle.

Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired to Dementia NI, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Directors, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown BT34 5XS.

22/04/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement

BROWN - Irene

We, the family of the late Irene Brown, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during our recent bereavement.

Your presence at the wake and funeral, your kind words, Mass and sympathy cards, donations to Life and Time, those who brought food and the many acts of kindness meant so much to us.

A special word of thanks to Fr Byrne for the beautiful Requiem Mass and for the pastoral care and support he gave to Mum, especially during her recent illness.

We are deeply grateful to Colm and Peter McGinn Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and caring manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

Thank you also to Colleen Walls and Eileen Mooney for the beautiful singing and music that added so much to the service.

Our thanks also go to the staff of Rathfriland Health Centre, District Nurses, Acute Care at Home Team, and Hilltown Pharmacy. A special thanks to the Carers, whose dignity and compassion over the past five years brought so much comfort to Mum and our family.

We trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted as an expression of our sincere appreciation and thanks to all.

Irene’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th April at 6.00pm in St John’s Church, Ballymaghery, Hilltown.

The Brown Family.

11/04/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement

Fitzpatrick - Dette (née McAleenan) - much loved mother, mother-in-law, nanny. friend and neighbour.

We, the family of the late Dette Fitzpatrick, would like to thank everyone who sympathised with us during our recent bereavement.
We deeply appreciate the kindness and comfort extended to us through prayers, mass and sympathy cards, messages of support, those who attended the wake and funeral and joined via we**am, brought food, helped in the house and with parking. Thanks to those who donated in lieu of flowers to 'The Happiness Cafe', a service which mammy enjoyed.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sharon and Patricia and all of mammy's carers when at home. We also offer our sincere appreciation and thanks to the Staff in 'The Manor', Rathfriland for their tender care, compassion and respect shown. Thanks also to the staff of Rathfriland Health Centre, in particular Dr Wade.

We would like to sincerely thank Fr Charles Byrne for your kind words, prayers and the beautiful funeral mass and for all the support and pastoral care given to mammy over the years.
To Eileen Mooney and Eadaoin Devlin for the beautiful music, singing and to all who participated in the funeral mass.

We would like to extend our thanks to the INF for the use of their premises, and to the Diamonds, Warrenpoint and their staff for the food and refreshments.

We would like to thank Colm, PJ and Peter McGinn Funeral Directors for their professionalism & caring way in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Dette on Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11.30am in St John Church, Ballymaghery, Hilltown

The Fitzpatrick Family

30/03/2025

The death has occurred of Sean Cunningham.

CUNNINGHAM - (Rathfriland) – 30th March 2025, Sean. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Seamus and Caroline, devoted Granda of Gerard and loving brother of Brendan, Freddie, Peter, Mairead, Kevin, Liam, Chrissie, Myrtle, Braid, Michael, Gerard, Betty and Colm.

Sean’s remains will repose at his late residence, 1 Hospital Row, John Street, Rathfriland from this afternoon (Sunday) at 4.00pm until 10.00pm, tomorrow (Monday) from 12.00noon until 10.00pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.30am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Rathfriland. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Private on Tuesday morning please.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, grandson, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and his entire family circle.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Life & Time, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Directors, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XS.

26/03/2025

The death has occurred of Irene Brown

BROWN (nee Murray) (Hilltown) – 26th March 2025, Irene. Peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late James, much loved mother of Hilary, Stephanie, James, Moya, Aveen, Finbarr and Kieran, loving mother-in-law of Michael Lynchehaun, Sean Sloan, Roger Sherry, Michael McConville and Siobhan, cherished sister of Cathal and the late Pat, Sean and Brendan and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Irene’s remains will repose at her late residence, 1 Oakridge Villas, Hilltown, today (Thursday) from 12.00noon until 10.00pm, tomorrow, (Friday) from 12.00noon until 10.00pm. Removal on Saturday at 10.00am for 10.30am Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery, Hilltown. Private Cremation afterwards in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan.

House Private on Saturday morning please.

Our Lady pray for her.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired to Life & Time, c/o Donation box in the family home.

21/03/2025

Month’s Mind Acknowledgement

O’HARE - Mary

The daughter and family of the late Mary O’Hare, 19 Shanlieve Court would like to express our wholehearted gratitude for the support and kindness we received following my mother’s peaceful death on the 24th of February 2025.

Sincere thanks for the continued presence and generosity from family, friends and neighbours who attended mum’s wake and funeral: who brought and served food and refreshments during the wake, offered condolences; sent Mass/Sympathy cards.

Thank you to those of you who shared your stories and memories and kind words about Mary, all of which provided and continues to provide a source of comfort.

We would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given by the staff of Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home and for the love given to mum in her final months. They ensured mum was comfortable and pain free and held our hand in the final weeks and days of mum’s life.

Sincere thanks to Fr Byrne for officiating the beautiful Requiem Mass. Our thanks also go to Eileen Mooney and Colleen Walls for their exceptional musical contributions.

We would like to thank Joanne and Seamus Mullan for the excellent catering provided. Your support has been greatly appreciated.

We would also like to thank McGinn’s Funeral Directors for their endless compassion, guidance and professionalism during what has been an extremely difficult time.

Although it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation.

Mary’s Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in Ballymaghery Chapel, Hilltown on Saturday 29th March 2025 at 6pm.

09/03/2025

The death has occurred of Dette Fitzpatrick.

FITZPATRICK (nee McAleenan) (Mullaghmore-Hilltown) – 9th March 2025, Dette. Peacefully at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy, much loved mother of Deirdre, Martin, Raymond, Justina and Tony, loving mother-in-law of Jackie, Jo, Kevin and the late Vinny and Christian. Devoted nanny of Christopher, Neil, Dan, Caoimhe, Paddi, Siún, Éabha, Lonan, Declan, Camryn and Owen and cherished great-grandmother.

Dette’s remains will repose at her late residence, 76 Newry Road, Mullaghmore, Hilltown, today (Sunday) from 2.30pm until 9.00pm, tomorrow, (Monday) from 1.00pm until 9.00pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery, Hilltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Strictly Private on Tuesday morning please.

Our Lady pray for her.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired to the Happiness Cafe, Kilkeel, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Director, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XS.

25/02/2025

The death has occurred of Mary O’Hare

O’HARE (nee O’Hagan) (Hilltown) – 24th February 2025, Mary. Peacefully at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Pat, much loved mother of Paddy, sister of Betty, Rosaleen, Josephine, Nuala, John and the late Olive and Angela. Special sister-in-law Maureen Clarke.

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence, 19 Shanlieve Court, Hilltown, today (Tuesday) from 2.00pm until 9.00pm, tomorrow, (Wednesday) from 2.00pm until 9.00pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery, Hilltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Strictly Private on Thursday morning please.

St Anthony and St Joseph pray for her.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired to Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Director, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XS.

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