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

12/03/2026

First Anniversary notice in respect of the late Mavis McSorley (RIP)

In loving memory of Mavis McSorley, whose First Anniversary occurs on Thursday 19th March, 2026.

To us you were someone special,
Someone set apart,
Your memory will live forever,
Engraved within our hearts.

Mavis will be remembered at 11am Mass in St Catherine’s Church, Dominic Street, Newry on Saturday 14th March, 2026 at 11am.

She is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Frank, children Gillian, Brian, Paula and Debbie, sons-in-law Eddie Sweeney, Kieran King and Maurice Brown, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Lauren, Conor, Meabh, Sarah, Niamh, Molly and Kaitlyn, great-grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

05/03/2026

Acknowledgement from the family of the late Anne Mullen (RIP)

We the family of the late Anne Mullen 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 greatly valued each and every one who took the time to send Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters, phone calls, messages, floral tributes and donations to Parkinsons UK.

To all those who surrounded us with their kindness, care and support during the wake and funeral and difficult days that followed, we extend to you our gratitude and thanks.

A special word of thanks to everyone who helped care for mummy with such and compassion over the years. Our thanks are extended to the carers and nurses that tended to mummy both in her home and in recent years in Rathfriland Manor, to her close lifelong friends and neighbours for all of your support and consideration.

To Canon John Kearney, Kathy McCaughey, Gareth Hughes and the wonderful voices of The Choir Studio who reflected mummy’s life in a beautiful mass.

Finally, thank you to Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors for their compassion and professionalism with which they carried out mummy’s Funeral and to Central Florists for the beautiful flower arrangements.

It is impossible for us to personally thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our family’s sincere thanks and appreciation. May she Rest In Peace with Raymond her beloved husband. We extend our warmest welcome to you to join us at Anne’s months mind mass to be held in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick & Saint Colman, Newry on Sunday 8th March at 12noon.

Darren, Shane, Joanne, Rachel and Neil and the extended Mullen and McCaul families.

02/03/2026

The death has occurred of:
John Kennedy

Kennedy (Newry) March 2nd, 2026. Peacefully at Evora Hospice, John, cherished father of Caroline Johnston, father-in-law of David, grandfather of John, Ryan, Hollie, Sarah and Emily and brother of Maureen, Kathleen, Geraldine, Margaret, Ann and the late Mike and Joan, formerly of Chestnut Grove, Newry and Swinford, Co Mayo.

John’s remains will repose at Heaney Keenan Funeral Home, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, on Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm. A private cremation will take place on Friday. The family home is strictly private.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Evora Hospice online via https://john-kennedy-2026.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.

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.

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