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The death has occurred of
Joan Oakes
(née Murphy)
After a long illness, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and the kind and attentive staff at Carechoice Nursing Home, Trim, Co Meath, Joan Oakes (née Murphy) of Kilcarn Cottage, Johnstown, Navan, Co Meath, retired physiotherapist and former President of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (ISOM).
Predeceased by her devoted husband Malachy (d. 2020), grandson Michael Malachy (McGrath) (d. 2021), parents Micheál and Mary Murphy of Bridge Street, New Ross, Co Wexford, brother John, and sister Mary (O’Shea).
Joan will be deeply missed by her beloved children Jennifer, Robert and Edward, sisters Máiréad, Anne, and Bríd, brother Michael, grandchildren Anna, Tom and Emily, son-in-law Wesley, daughter-in-law Caroline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues and many friends.
May Joan Rest in Peace
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm
Arriving at the Church of the Nativity Johnstown on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Old Kilcarn Cemetery.
Date Published:
Saturday 14th February 2026
Date of Death:
Friday 13th February 2026