Beloved Cavan Woman, Catherine Reilly, Dies at 99
Catherine Reilly, a resident of Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland, has died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, following a short illness. She was 99 years old.
Born to Michael and Margaret Reilly, Ms. Reilly was predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers Michael, Peter and Patsy, her twin sister Elizabeth Farley, sisters-in-law Lillie and Kathleen, and brothers-in-law Michael Doherty, John McKenna, and John Farley, and nephew Sean McKenna.
She is survived by her sister Margaret Doherty, brother Christy and his wife Frances, and a number of nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends who will deeply miss her.
Ms. Reilly’s passing marks the end of a long life lived in the Cavan community. While details of her life and work are not immediately available, her longevity speaks to a life well-lived and a strong connection to her family and surroundings.
Reposing will take place in Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (H14 R583), on Monday, February 9th, from 6pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Milltown, followed by burial in Drumlane Cemetery.
The death of Catherine Reilly is one of several recently announced in County Cavan. According to a list of death notices published on , other recent deaths in the region include those of James (Jim) Reilly of Cavan, Cloradh Owens (née Marron) of Kingscourt, Patrick Francis Connolly of Cootehill, Mary Carrie (née Daly) of Bailieborough, and Tommy Boyle, also of Bailieborough. The notices indicate a period of mourning for many families across Cavan.
The passing of Ms. Reilly comes amidst a broader conversation about grief and loss, as highlighted by recent articles on Funeral-Notices.co.uk. A blog post published on , addresses supporting children’s mental health through grief, while another, published on , discusses navigating the rising cost of funerals. These resources reflect a growing awareness of the emotional and practical challenges faced by those experiencing bereavement.
Funeral services are readily available in the area, with Dignity Memorial offering obituary listings and related information. Legacy.com also provides a platform for honoring and remembering loved ones through obituary searches and memorial postings.
The community of Cavan is invited to pay their respects to Catherine Reilly during the viewing on Monday and the Funeral Mass on Tuesday. Her passing represents a loss felt deeply by those who knew her, and her memory will undoubtedly be cherished by her family and friends.
