Matthews Funeral Directors

13/10/2026

The death has occurred of Joan Warren, The Drumlins, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Cabra West, Dublin 7, peacefully at Monaghan Hospital on Tuesday, 13th October 2026. Predeceased by her beloved parents, Edward and Jennie Warren. Much-loved mother of Jenny and cherished grandmother of Michael. Joan will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Jenny, grandson Michael, loving sister Bernie, nephew Damian, cousin Marie, extended family, relatives and her many friends.

May Joan's gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, (A82YV58) on Wednesday evening, 14th October, from 5.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Funeral Mass will take place in Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, on Thursday morning, 15th October, at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1pm.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

07/10/2026

The death has occurred of Martin Ward, Wards Coal Merchants, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan and formerly Keogh Square, Inchicore and Landscape Road, Churchtown, Dublin, at St. James Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family on the 5 October 2026. Predeceased by his wife Joan and his daughter Sandra.



Much loved father of Martin (Liz), Sharon (Ray), Ken (Jenny) and Darren (Joanne). Sadly missed by his sons and daughter, his cherished grandchildren - Martin Jnr., Emma, Ciara, Niamh, Lauren, Adam, Zara, Ava, Noah and his great-grandchildren - Tadhg, Teddy and Oscar, Tilly and Bertie nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing in Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Friday evening from 5.30 o'clock until 7.30 o'clock. A celebration of life ceremony will take place at Matthews Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 10.00 o'clock with removal to Glasnevin Cemetery for 12.30 o'clock burial.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Kidney Dialysis Unit, Patient Comfort Fund c/o Matthews Funeral Directors or any family member.



House private please.

22/09/2026

The death has occurred of Anna Brady (née Brady), Cornaslieve, Virginia, Co. Cavan on the 21st September 2026,peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents, Mary and Charles.

Beloved wife of James and cherished mother of Donald (Debbie), Seamus (Fidelma), Caroline (Eugene), Geraldine (Andre) and Kevin (Orla).

Anna will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her much-loved grandchildren Connor, Ciara, Oliver, Sarah, Sean, Darragh, Ciaran, Aaron, Luca, Killian, Elizabeth and Emma; her brother John (Lismeen, Ballyjamesduff), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace

Anna will repose at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82 YV58) on Wednesday evening from 5.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm.

Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Lurgan, for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House private, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cavan Hospital Comfort Care Fund.

A link to view Anna’s Funeral Mass is available.. Click on the webstream.to view.

May Anna Rest In Eternal Peace.

12/09/2026

The death has occurred of Damian Sherlock, Kells, Co. Meath and late of Cavan Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan on Friday, 11th September 2026​​​​​​, suddenly, at home.

Predeceased by his father Gerry and his brother-in-law Kieron.

Damian will be very sadly missed by his loving family; his fiancée Kym, his mother Margaret, sisters Lena (Mickey) and Jackie, brothers David (Sorcha) and Conor, nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins; Kym’s family, her parents Gerry and Gwen, sister Jennifer (Andrew), brother Mark (Leah) and her nephew Evan, together with his large circle of friends.

May Damian Rest In Peace

Damian will repose at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan (A82 YV58) on Tuesday evening from 5.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia on Wednesday morning arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery .

House strictly private please.

To view Damian's Funeral Mass please click on the link below.
Www.churchtv.ie/ virginia

08/09/2026

The death has occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital of Thomas Clerkin, Murmod, Virginia, Co.Cavan on 7 September 2026, surrounded by his family, his Murmod friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth and his brother Sonny and brother in law Tony Reilly.

Thomas will be dearly missed by his siblings Patrick, Jack and Brigid, his nephew Sean and his boys Liam and Patrick, his niece Helen and her husband Michael and their children Matthew and Grace, and his many friends in Murmod.

Rest In Peace.

Thomas will repose in Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82YV58) on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 7 o'clock.

Removal to Mary Immaculate Church Virginia on Monday arriving for 11 o'clock Funeral Mass followed by burial in Virginia Old Cemetery.

Thomas's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link.
www.churchtv.ie/virginia.

Thomas’s family wish to sincerely thank the wonderful neighbours and friends in Murmod who looked out for him over the years, and the doctors, nurses and staff of Cavan General Hospital for their care and compassion.

A very special and heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone at Virginia Primary Care, particularly the staff and residents of Illinkirka, where Thomas was so lovingly cared for. Illinkirka became much more than a place of care — it became his home. The friendship, warmth and genuine affection shown to Thomas brought great happiness to his days and meant more to his family than words can express.

To all who cared for Thomas, laughed with him and shared in his life — thank you.

May Thomas's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

28/08/2026

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Bouktila (née O’Connor), late of O’Devaney Gardens, Cabra, Dunboyne and Virginia Co. Cavan, suddenly but peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.



Predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Hughie and Johnny, cherished sister Maureen and niece Catherine.



Rosaleen will be deeply and forever missed by her loving sons Sharif, Niall, Ramsey and Adam; her adored grandchildren Zain, Zoe, Reuben, Robyn, Josiah, Maria, Annabelle and Arthur; her daughters-in-law Ashling and Samantha; Sarah and Niamh; her foster-son Godstime; her brothers and sisters; her many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins; and her extended family and wide circle of friends, too numerous to mention.



Rest In Peace



Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 10am in our Lady Help of Christians Parish Catholic Church, Navan Rd, Castleknock, Dublin 7, D07 CKR7, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.



Rosaleen’s fierce love, loyalty and generosity rippled further than she knew at times; she would do anything for the people she loved, and her spirit will live on in all those lucky enough to have known her.

" God bless you and your statues."

Rosaleen is the first Bouktila on this site and won’t be the last.

Send Smiles and Stories not flowers.

Donations in lieu to your favourite charity.



May Rosaleen's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

20/08/2026

The death has occurred of David Gray, Deerpark Manor, Virginia, Co. Cavan, and late of Portrane, Co. Dublin, on 18th August 2026, unexpectedly at Cavan General Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Milo.

Much loved husband of Noreen, cherished father of Michele and Karl, and adored and much-loved granddad to Leon, Rachel, Troy, Callum and Philippa.

David will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 YV58, on Friday evening from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm.

Removal from Matthews Funeral Home on Saturday morning to arrive at St Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia Ireland.

May David Rest in Peace.

05/08/2026

The death has occurred of Betty (Elizabeth) Brady (née Conaty) Purchamone/ Fennor, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, and Coventry, England. Peacefully, at her home, on the 4th of August 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Molly, her sisters May, Doreen and Peggy, and her brother Tommy.

Beloved mother of Hugh (Karen), Kathleen and Sharon. Cherished and adored granny of Liam, Lauren, Shay, Ryan, Ciara, Cian and Eoin.

Betty will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, her beloved brother Andrew, her beloved twin sister Kathleen, sisters Beda, Olive, Jean, Maureen and Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives, and her many friends and colleagues in Liffey Meats.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82 YV58), on Thursday evening from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House private, please.

Betty's Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-brigids-church-oldcastle

May Betty Rest In Peace.

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