Curran Funeral Directors

25/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the recent death of RITA WHITE

24/10/2025

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24/10/2025

WHITE ( Rostrevor ) ( nee Murphy ) 23rd October 2025. Rita previously of Kilfeaghan Lane and St.Bronaghs Fold Rostrevor. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Daisy Hill Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Dominic R.I.P.
Loving sister of Patricia and the late Joe and Brian R.i.P.
St Martin and Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her soul.
House Private Today
Rita’s remains will be reposing at her nephew Sean Murphy’s home 97, Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor on Tomorrow Saturday 25th October from 12.noon until 10.00pm. And Sunday from 10.00am until 12.noon House Private from 12.noon Please.
Rita’s remains will be arriving at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Rostrevor on Sunday 26th October for 2.00pm Requiem Mass.
Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/rostrevor.
Burial afterwards in Kilbroney Cemetery Rostrevor.
Deeply regretted by her loving sister, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

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23/04/2025

Acknowledgement Notice for Mary Mackin.

Mary Mackin
1 St Brigids Cottages
Drumsesk Road Rostrevor
We the family of the late Mary Mackin (RIP) would like to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on the loss of our beloved mother. We deeply appreciate those who attended Mary’s wake and funeral. To those who sent mass cards letters and messages these have been a great support during such a difficult time. To those who brought food and refreshments to the house we are truly so thankful for your kindness.
Special thanks to FR Des Mooney for celebrating the funeral mass and all those who participated in the funeral service. A special word of thanks to Rebecca Mackin for the beautiful singing and music that made the ceremony so special.
Our appreciation goes to the medical staff at Daisy Hill Hospital Renal unit along with Dr Gallan and the Doctors and staff at Summer Hill Surgery Warrenpoint District nurses carers life and times for their dedicated care during Mary’s illness. A special thanks to Mary’s neighbour Dr Bonner..
Thank you Patsy Curran Funeral Directors for their guidance, empathy and dignity in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.
A warm thank you to Lily and the St Bronagh's GAA for providing the refreshments after the funeral. A special thanks to Mary’s neighbours Miriam and Paul for all their kindness and support.
Mary’s month's mind will be celebrated on Sunday 27th April 11.30 in St Mary's Star of the sea Rostrevor.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept the acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation.

31/03/2025

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29/03/2025

MACKIN ( Rostrevor ) ( nee ) Russell MARY 28th March 2025 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home, 1, St Brigids Cottages Drumsesk road, Rostrevor.
Dearly loved wife of the late David RIP. and daughter of the late Bridget Russell Kilbroney.
Devoted mother of Deirdre, Caroline, David, Paul, Linda and the late Stephen RIP.
Sister of the late Margaret and John RIP.
Mary’s remains will be reposing at her home today Saturday and tomorrow Sunday and Monday from 2.00pm until 9.00pm each day.
Removal on Tuesday 1st April for 11.30am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Rostrevor.
Interment afterwards in Kilbroney Cemetery, Rostrevor. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her soul.
House Private on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/rostrevor
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons in law Charles, Christopher and Seamy.
Daughter in law Joleen.
Loving nanny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be missed by all her nephews, nieces, sisters in laws, brothers in law and the entire family circle.
Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Life and Time ℅ the family.

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23/03/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE FOR KATHLEEN CLARKE

Kathleen Clarke
23 Kilbroney Road Rostrevor

We the family of the late Kathleen Clarke (RIP) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who kindly expressed their sympathies to us during our sad time of loss. To those who brought food and refreshments to the house we are truly so thankful for your kindness.
Special thanks to Canon Frank Kearney for celebrating the funeral mass and to Monsignor John Clarke, Canon John Kearney and Canon Hackett for concelebrating and all those who participated in the funeral service. A special word of thanks to Rós, Siubhán, Eibhlis and the senior choir for the beautiful singing and music which Kathleen herself was a member and loved so much and would have been so proud.
We would like to acknowledge and thank Kathleen’s carers who treated her with such kindness and dignity which then enabled her to remain in the comfort of her own home. Also a word of thanks to the staff of the Medical Dept in Daisy Hill Hospital and to those in St Joseph’s Nursing Home who cared for Kathleen with compassion and professionalism in the last couple of weeks of her life.
Thank you to Patsy Curran Funeral Directors for their guidance, empathy and dignity in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.
Thank you to St Bronagh’s GAA and Diamonds Warrenpoint for the meal after the funeral.
We trust that this acknowledgement serves as a small token of our heartfelt appreciation.
Kathleen’s month's mind will be celebrated on Sunday 30th March at 11.30am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Rostrevor.

19/03/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE FOR MARTIN GOODMAN

Martin Goodman,
3 Cherryhill, Rostrevor, Co. Down

The family of the late Martin Goodman would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on the loss of our beloved Martin. We deeply appreciate those who attended Martin’s wake and funeral. To those who sent Mass cards, letters, and messages, these have been a great support during such a difficult time.

A special thank you to Canon Frank Kearney for celebrating the funeral Mass and to Canon John Kearney for concelebrating and to all who participated in the service.

We are especially grateful to Ben, Rós and Siubhán for the beautiful music that made the ceremony so special.

We sincerely thank our family and friends who brought food, assisted during Martin’s wake, and provided comfort in so many ways.

Our appreciation goes to the medical staff of Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, along with the local district nurses and palliative care nurse, for their dedicated care during Martin’s last months. We are also grateful to the staff at McKeevers Chemist, Rostrevor, for their support.

A warm thank you to The Kilbroney for providing refreshments after the funeral.

A special word of thanks to Curran Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance, and support during this difficult time.

Martin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 29th March 2025, at 6pm in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Rostrevor.

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

May Martin rest in peace.

14/03/2025

Acknowledgement Notice for the late Nora Leneghan:

We, the family of the late Nora Leneghan, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us after Nora's recent passing. Our heartfelt thanks go to those who called to pay their respects, gave Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards, messages of support and helped in any way during the wake. Our thanks also to all those who donated in excess of £2,500 in Nora's memory to Life & Time.
We would like to express our thanks to all the staff at Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area Hospitals for their care of Nora.
Our special thanks to Fr Bernard Bickers for his blessing, Dermot McQuaid for the beautiful music and Louise Kelly - interpreter, for signing the service - you made Nora's send-off fitting and special.
We cannot thank John Tinnelly and the Hughes family in Camlough enough for their generosity.
Our thanks also to the staff of Diamond's Restaurant and Rostrevor INF for the refreshments after the burial.
Our heartfelt thanks to Patsy Curran and his team for the support and professional way in which they carried out the wake and funeral arrangements.
We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deep appreciation.

01/03/2025

We regret to inform you of the recent death of NORA LENEGHAN