They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Seamus's remains will be reposing in Seamus Fitzsimons funeral home, 24 English Street, Downpatrick with the family in attendance between [] Shari Lynn Bloum-Poliak, age 61, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Berlin, MD. Mr Dougal said on some occasions, he and his team were asked to drive past the deceased's home where family, friend and neighbours gathered for prayers. Dear father-in-law, cherished grandfather and great grandfather.Bernies remains will be reposing in Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Home, 24 English Street, Downpatrick Bt30 6AB with the family in attendance on Thursday 2nd March between 6 -8 pm.Requiem Mass in St Malachys Church Kilclief on Friday 3rd March at 12 noon. ", He added: "I just can't wait to get back to normal and be able to our job the way we normally did.". Many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, especially Marsha & Ken Baker, MaryAnn and Larry Fagan, the Burnett families, and Ray Thivierge. Dear father-in-law to Stephen and cherished grandfather to Allie and Kaiyn. MARTIN, Mary Co. Down Added Yesterday PALMER, Charles Geoffrey (Geoff ) Co. Down Added Yesterday MACAULEY, Myrtle Co. Down Added 17 Feb 2023 McLAUGHLIN, Frankie Co. Down Added 14 Feb 2023 KERR, Patricia Co. Down Added 10 Feb 2023 Deegan, Alice Co. Down Added 08 Feb 2023 . "It was down to 10 people being allowed in through the gates," he said. Dear mother-in-law of Carolyn, Natasha and Patrick. He was a great friend to my father and our family. Make an Enquiry 24 English Street Downpatrick, BT30 6AB Visit Website funeral@seamusfitzsimons.co.uk 028 4461 2563 "At the start, it was all a bit of a bombshell," said the 42-year-old. "It was awful. "When somebody passes away, they are brought to the mortuary," he said. Dearly beloved husband of Ella and loving father to Christopher, Philip, and Joan. Late of Downpatrick. He opened his optometry practice on Main Street in Kensington in 1959. Largey (Ballynoe) nee (Hanna) Rosemary RIP.Died 13 February 2023, peacefully at her late residence.Dearly beloved wife, of the late John and loving mother to Ronan, Aidan and Damian. "We had grandchildren jumping over the fence to get into see their grandparents' burial. FITZGERALD, Noel : Death FITZGERALD, Noel (Dalkey, Co Dublin) (Survivor of the North Strand bombing of 1941) in his 104th year, peacefully, on February 27, 2023 in the wonderful care of the sisters. Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors Open New Premises in English Street, Downpatrick The business has been carried on until now for over 40 years at 72 Scotch Street, Downpatrick by the late Seamus and his sister Helena. Barron, Mary Ellen. .North Belfast man Hugh Dougal has worked as a funeral director for 20 years but it is the last 10 months he describes as the hardest of his career so far. During April last year, Hugh and his staff found themselves going from undertaking an average of 30 funerals a month to almost 70 as the devastating effects of Covid-19 were felt. You are trying to do your best, trying to give as much comfort as we can, but are so restricted.". Andrew Oswald MCKENZIE. Death Notices for Donegal @ RIP.ie Donegal. Please add your message of sympathy to Anthony's book of condolences. 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"People are good at rallying around each other, families too," he said. The rest room can be used for the repose of the deceased prior to going home or to church. Died 14th April 2021 peacefully at her late residence.Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and loving mother of Mary, Michael, Teresa, James, Eugene and Kieran.Dear mother-in-law cherished grandmother and great grandmother.A private wake and funeral will take place due to current restrictions.Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Saintfield and, 24 English Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6AB, Trueman (Ballygowan) Nee Herbert Rose Ellen RIP, Quigley (Saintfield) nee Blacker Monica Teresa (Mona) RIP. Loving brother to Martin, Kevin and Orlagh. Search Recent Death Notices Our website contains information about our services and links to resources to help you get through this tough time. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. It was so cruel for this to happen. Name Town County Published; New Platform. You try to lead a normal, family life. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick. Died 9 April 2021 peacefully at her late residence.Devoted wife of the late Brian and loving mother to Anne, Brendan, Eileen, Veronica, Helen, Marie and the late Liam.Dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother.A private wake and funeral will take place due to current restrictions.Family flowers only please.Our Lady of knock pray for her.Requiem Mass can, Died 10 th April 2021 peacefully at his late residence.Dearly beloved husband of Mary and loving father to Noeleen, Carol and Paul.Dear father-in-law of Henrik and Malachy.Cherished grandfather to Stephen, Chelsea and Josephine. Much loved sister of Jeanette, Rene, Tom, Mary, [] Kelly, Marjorie. Funeral from Seamus Fitzsimons funeral home 24 English Street, Downpatrick on Saturday, 29th May . We serve every family with great pride. The Downpatrick man said he fears for the mental health of funeral directors in the aftermath of the pandemic. Dear nephew and cousin. Roselawn Crematorium, 127 Ballygowan Rd, Crossnacreevy, Castlereagh, Co. Antrim, BT5 7TZ, Share this sad news with friends and loved ones. The funeral director said the initial problem was obtaining PPE for himself and his staff. "England had the first wave. Dear mother in Law of Ella and cherished grandmother to Johnny. Born on January 25, 1933, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Katherine (Dougherty) Fitzsimmons. It has been the most difficult time in my life for working in the funeral business. Their office in Downpatrick can be found on 72 Scotch St. Died 28th February 2023 peacefully at Parkmanor Oaks Nursing Home. "You have to keep going. "It was a closed coffin the whole time. "At one stage we had to wear PPE from head to toe. Dearly beloved wife of the late Paul and loving mother to Paul, Sharon, Sean and Fiona. Later in life he enjoyed meeting up with his Monday Morning breakfast group. Eileen's remains will be reposing in Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral home, 24 English Street, Downpatrick on Monday 27th February with the family in attendance between 6 pm and 8 pm. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Catherine (Nan) McGOURAN (ne McGirr) Died 22 February 2023 peacefully in Downe Hospital. "The crematorium was the worst. Death Notice. It was all a rolling situation.". Born on January 25, 1933, in New Britain . Search by name or location to find online obituaries. 398. Died 10 th April 2021 peacefully at his late residence.Dearly beloved husband of Mary and loving father to Noeleen, Carol and Paul.Dear father-in-law of Henrik and Malachy.Cherished grandfather to Stephen, Chelsea and Josephine. John also painted tens of thousands of army soldiers with authentic uniforms in their original colors. Phone. 7 were here. "People gave them a round of applause when they were leaving," he said. Dear stepson of Austin. Loving father to Adrian, Derrick and Anthony. We do everything we can for a family. Much loved son of Margaret and the late Denis. 24hr Funeral Service - Covering all your funeral needs. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Cherished grandfather of Erin, 24 English Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6AB. View Directory. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He definitely made an impact in so many of our lives. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Share Notice with family & friends. We couldn't do what we normally do. It was all very much appreciated. funeral@seamusfitzsimons.co.uk. 7 were here. He leaves his adoring Grandchildren: Danielle Roohr; Connor, Taryn, Will and Arianna Fitzsimmons; Samantha and AJ Faust; Michael and Elizabeth Fitzsimmons; Elana Middlemass; Jocelyn (AJ) Soucy, and Jeffrey and Jacob Thivierge. Sadly missed by Ciarn, his sister in law Shelia, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. When it was Covid, they are taken straight to Roselawn or the cemetery. We had circumstances where a husband and a wife died shortly after each other due to Covid and your heart went out to that family. We will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time of loss. Charles Rourke & Sons are an independent family run Funeral Directors in Downpatrick. Started in 1962, Seamus and his sister Helena set out with a view to support families in Downpatrick and all surrounding areas through the difficult time of dealing with the loss of a relative or friend. Add a photo free. In the month of April, we did twice as many funeral as what we would do normally. Dr. John M. Fitzsimmons, loving husband of Margaret "Peg" (Smith) Fitzsimmons died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Died peacefully at her late residence at Jordanstown, Clough. He is survived by his wife Peg (Smith) Fitzsimmons, His children: Ellen (Jim) Mahan, Susan (Tom) Faust, Jeffrey (Jill) Fitzsimmons, Brian (Micaela) Fitzsimmons, Stepsons Thomas (Sabina) Middlemass, and Peter Middlemass. BT30 6AB. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 11:30AM at St. Paul's Church,461 Alling St, Berlin. Mr Fitzpatrick said some kind of support for funeral directors needed to be established. He added: "The other people who didn't get their medical treatment because of Covid and died suddenly at home. "We tried to take videos on our phones of the coffin being put into the hearse at the funeral home and driving up there and going there.". He received his Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Illinois School of Optometry where he was a member of the Omega Delta Professional Fraternity. 7 were here. He was such a kind person and showed such a wonderful passion for his artwork. His beautiful painting of Farmington Ave will always be proudly displayed in our home Brian and family..We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. "Covid cases were straight into a body bag and straight into the coffin and the coffin was closed," he said. Funeral director Ciaran Fitzpatrick at work in Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors in Downpatrick. 141 115 13 View on Facebook McGouran (Strangford) nee McGirr, Catherine (Nan) RIPDied 22 February 2023 peacefully in Downe Hospital.Dearly beloved wife of the late Joe and loving mother to Gabriel, Joanne, Robert and the late George. Loving brother of Dessie, Rosaleen, Susan, Christina, Gary , Paul, Colin, Damian and the late Breen (Strangford) Bernard ( Bernie ) RIP. The coffin would then be placed in a restricted area in the funeral home and nobody could come down to view the coffin or pay their respects. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Highly recommended., A very professional service carried out with dignity and respect shown at all times., 24 English Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6AB. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. There have been times when families have pleaded to be allowed to see a loved one or bring them home to wake. Dr. John M. Fitzsimmons, loving husband of Margaret "Peg" (Smith) Fitzsimmons died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. "At one stage, the churches were closed so it was straight to the cemetery. We are committed to serving each family individually and to providing the services to acknowledge the life of a loved one. And now, whenever we see a pleasing sunset, we will be reminded of John and when we were fortunate to be in his company. "When it initially came here, it had all happened in England and you could see the amount of deaths going up," he said. 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