Bereavement notices for Westmeath
It is with regret that we report the following deaths in County Westmeath, as recorded on RIP.ie within the past 24 hours.
The death has occurred of
Kevin McCann
Porterstown, Killucan, Westmeath / Delvin, Westmeath
The death has occurred of Kevin McCann, Lancashire, United Kingdom, and formerly of Porterstown, Killucan and Delvin, County Westmeath on the 10th February 2026 peacefully at his home after a short illness bravely borne.
Predeceased by his parents.
Kevin will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken daughters Susan and Deirdre. His brothers Tony, Sean and Michael, his sister Winifred, in-laws Brenda and Dave. His adoring grandchildren Becky, Killian, Alfie, Jane, Paddy and baby Aódha, his proud Godson Sean Jnr, his nieces Mandy, Kim and Win, also by Susan and Deirdre's mother Teresa, Deirdre's partner Barry, his loyal best friend Big Sean, and the endless circle of friends who knew him.
May Kevin's gentle soul rest in peace
Remembrance Mass for Kevin takes place in St Livinius Church, Killulagh this Friday evening April 24th at 7pm.
The family thank you for your kind consideration at this sad time.
The death has occurred of
James (Jimmy) Carley
Killulagh, Delvin, Westmeath
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Carley, Cricklewood, London and formerly of Killulagh, Delvin on the 26th March 2026, suddenly at his home in London. Predeceased by his wife Bridget, parents Thomas and Margaret, brother Peter and sister Teresa (Tess). Loving dad of John, Caroline and Thomas. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers Tommy and Paddy, sister Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family in England and Ireland, neighbours and friends.
May Jimmy's gentle soul rest in peace.
The death has occurred of
Sean Francis Dempsey
Longwood, Meath / Kinnegad, Westmeath
Sean Francis Dempsey, Ardenew, Longwood, Co. Meath and formerly Cloncrave, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. 21st April 2026 peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Anna, sister Margaret, brothers Jim and Tom and niece Sheila.
Sadly, missed by his loving wife Marie, son Declan, daughter Patricia, brothers Richard and Michael, brothers and sisters in law nephews, nieces extended family and friends.
May Sean rest in peace
Reposing at Heffernans Funeral Home, Main Street, Longwood, A83 W722 on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in St. Michael’s Church, Rathmolyon which can be viewed on https://enfieldrathmolyonparish.ie/webcam/ Burial afterwards in Longwood Cemetery.
House Private please.
The death has occurred of
Joe Gaffey
Ferndale Avenue, Killarney, Kerry / Athlone, Westmeath
Formerly of Sarsfield Square, Athlone.
Joe passed away peacefully on the 20th of April 2026 surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Aghadoe Ward, University Hospital Kerry.
Beloved husband of Julie and loving father of Darren and Jonathan. Sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Joanne, adored grandchildren Katie, Olivia, Ruby, Kian and Logan, sisters Joan and Mary, brother Declan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Joe is pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Gertie and his brother Ray.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at O'Shea's Funeral Home, Killarney this Wednesday the 22nd of April from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary's Cathedral at 10:00am on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass at 10:30am. A private cremation will take place at 11:00am on Friday in the Island Crematorium Cork.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral
The Cremation Service will be live streamed on Services | The Island Crematorium Cork
No flowers by request donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care.
The death has occurred of
Kathleen Keaveny
(née Dolan)
Moate, Westmeath / Moate, Offaly
Kathleen Keaveny (nee Dolan); Park Villa House, Moate, Co. Westmeath, April 20th 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the doctors and nurses at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by her husband Malachy, daughter Hannah (Delaney), son in law Bill, brother William. Deeply regretted by her loving, family Noel, Vincent, Eileen, Dympna and John, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
May Kathleen rest in peace.
Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, Moate on Friday (24th) from 5.30pm. Removal at 7.40pm to the Carmelite Church, Moate arriving at 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (25th) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilcurley Cemetery, Tubber.
Kathleen’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live.
https://churchmedia.ie/carmelite-church-moate/
The death has occurred of
Damien (The Red) Loran
29 Woodfield, Ballivor, Meath, C15 V274 / Milltownpass, Westmeath
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected and devastating passing of Damien (The Red) at his home on the 18th April 2026. He will be sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken children Reuben and Freya, wife Dominique, treasured son of Owen and Martina, adored by his brother Owen, sisters Nicola, Aisling, Sinéad, Siobhán and Rebecca, brothers-in-law Khristian, Paul, Karl and Bozzo, sisters-in-law Lorraine, Chelsea and Maggie, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, Red's best friend Darren, his many sporting friends, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Red's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home, 29 Woodfield, Ballivor (C15 V274) on Thursday 23rd April from 5pm until Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to St Joseph's Church, Milltownpass for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
House strictly private at all other times please.