Cecelia Taaffe
(née Johnston)

Cecelia Taaffe (neé Johnston) formerly of Main St Ballybay, Co.Monaghan, born into eternal life today, Thursday August 21st 2025 peacefully with her loving family by her bedside.

Pre-deceased by her husbands Thady Mc Nally and Tommie Taaffe, parents James and Mamie Johnston (Corfad) and all her brothers and sisters gone before her.

Cecelia, remembered with love by her family, daughters Jacqueline (Woods), Louise (Paul Curran) and Úna (Garbhán Downey) and son Thomas (Toss) Taaffe, her cherished grandchildren Scarlett, Sinéad, Úna, Aodh, Fiachra and Brónagh and her adored great-grandchildren Páidí, Caolán and Bláthnaid, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

“May Cecelia’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace”

Cecelia will repose at her daughter’s home Louise and Paul Curran, Gallagh, Clontibret (H18P223) today Thursday from 4pm until 10pm and again tomorrow Friday from 11am until removal at 6pm to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballybay for reception prayers at 7pm. Cecelia’s funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Almas Charity, Children Affected By Aids And Poverty Worldwide C/o Wards Funeral Home or by donation box.