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Rita McPhillips

The death has occurred of

Rita McPhillips
(née Hughes)

Rakeeragh, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, H18E654

We are saddened to announce the death of Rita McPhillips née Hughes, Rakeeragh, Monaghan and formerly of Legacurry, Saturday 14th Feb, peacefully at home in the loving care of her adoring family.

 

 

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick, her sister Kathleen and brother Jim.

 

Rita will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, son Niall (Annmarie), daughters Eileen (Frank), Gillian (Vincent), Una (Ultan), Denise (Cathal). Her cherished grandchildren Mark, Jamie, Sherell, Darrin, Patrick, Orla, Molly, Aaron, Tom and Ryan, and her great grandchildren, Jack, Conor & Katie. Her sister Joan McQuaid, her Sister-in-law Rose McMullen, Mary Brennan and all Rita's nieces, nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours, friends and Rita's amazing carers who provided such wonderful care, the Alzheimers Society, Cavan/Monaghan Palliative care and Bernie Boyle who have all been an outstanding support.

May Rita's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

 

 

Rita’s remains will repose at her home in Rakeeragh, H18E654 on Sunday from 2pm - 8pm and on Monday from 2pm - 8pm.

 

 

Funeral mass on Tuesday morning at 11am at St. Macartans Cathedral, Monaghan, burial afterwards in Latlurcan cemetery.

 

Rita's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on;

https://mcn.live/Camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan

 

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Date Published:

Saturday 14th February 2026

Date of Death:

Saturday 14th February 2026

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