Mel Keavney

Mel Keavney, Moynehall, Cavan, (retired Cavan Co. Council), Wednesday, May 24th 2023, peacefully, at home, in the loving care of his family and his wonderful carer Carmel O’Neill. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen, brothers Ted and Peter, sisters Ethel (Mel’s twin) and Gertrude. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Maura (nee Mulligan), devoted father of Paddy, John and Maria. Mel will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his family, daughters in law Angela and Geraldine, son in law Richard, his adored grandchildren Lauren, Tom, Rachel, George, Harry and Lucy, sister Catherine and her husband Benny (Reid) the late Maura’s sisters in law Mary Mulligan and Myra Keavney, nephews, nieces, all his relatives, former colleagues and many great friends.

May he rest in peace

Mel will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan H12 C821, on Thursday evening, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal, leaving his home, on Friday at 12.30pm and travelling to St. Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm, via Cavan By Pass.     Following Mass, the cortège will travel, on foot, to St. Aidan’s Cemetery for committal prayers and burial in the family plot. The family would like to thank all of you for your co-operation, support and kindness at this time. House private to family and neighbours, please.