The family of the late May McCaughey (Arva and formerly Billis, New Inns, BJD)  wish to acknowledge the support and kindness shown to us following May’s sad passing on 23rd of December 2020. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who conveyed messages of condolence, sent Mass cards and floral tributes and sympathised with us at Lakelands Funeral Home & Crematorium. 

Sincere thanks to her kind neighbours who lined the route from her home to the Sacred Heart Church in Arva for her funeral Mass. We would like to thank the Management and Staff of Gerry Ellis & Sons Ltd who provided a guard of honour from their store to the church. Michael Ellis paid tribute to her dedicated decades of service working there, during the funeral Mass. We wish to acknowledge the kindness shown to her by the Ellis family and her dear colleagues after her retirement.

Thank you to Declan Finnegan and the staff of Lakelands Funeral Home & Crematorium for their professional organisation of the funeral arrangements. We extend our gratitude to all who were involved in any way in the funeral service and burial; To Ivan Keaney and staff (Ivan Keaneys Photography), Musician Geraldine Caffrey, Ushers, Gravediggers and Singers Alannah and Ciara Finnegan, who sang a beautiful farewell at the graveside. We thank the Clergy - Fr Paddy Farrelly and Fr Donald Hannon, who officiated at the service and Fr Charlie O’Gorman who assisted with arrangements. Thank you to all our neighbours, colleagues and friends who offered support both practical and emotional in the lead up to and after the funeral. A special thanks to Lorraine and Brendan who took care of Alan.

We thank all those who assisted in caring for May during her illness: her GP, Dr Sean Moran and Staff at Aughnacliffe Medical Centre;  Fosters Pharmacy, Main St Arva; Dr Feargal Leonard and his team in Cavan General Hospital; Thanks to Gemma and Thady also for their numerous home visits and advice; The Community Heath Team who visited May frequently to support her; The Alzheimer’s society and in particular, Dementia Advisor Maeve Montgomery; The Paramedic and Ambulance crew who cared for May on her journey to hospital;The doctors, nurses and staff of both the A&E Department and Medical 1, Cavan General Hospital; Sinead Hoey and the Palliative Care Team who looked after May in her final days. We are very grateful to Fr Donald Hannon for his spiritual support throughout May’s illness.

We would like to offer our gratitude to the staff of the HSE and Westcare Homecare Ltd. who looked after May at home. In addition, we would especially like to thank Joni, Jena, Caroline, Breda and Trish who gave so generously of their time and care. Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to Katrine Santos, May’s Live-in carer.  She worked tirelessly to provide a safe and comfortable environment for May and always endeavoured to cater for her every need. We would like to thank Katrine for her commitment, patience, kindness and diligence.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation for the overwhelming kindness and generosity offered to us during this difficult time.

There will be a Birthday Remembrance Mass held on Friday, 14th May, in St Brigid’s Church, Killeshandra, at 7pm. This may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/killeshandra 

In the meantime, the holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.