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John McKAY

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Date of Death: Friday 2nd January 2026 Town: Donaghmore

McKAY John, January 2nd 2026. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Eilis and dearly loved father of Justin and Cormac (Claire) John will be sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Farah and Ava, beloved partner Anne and her sons Patrick and David. And by his brothers and sisters Mary (Seamus), Neil (Eilis), Anita (Alaster), Michael, Cecilia (Sean) and Jayne (Patrick).

John is reposing in his son Cormac’s home, Balrath, 5 Tullycullion Road, Donaghmore BT70 3EP. Everyone welcome to pay their respects on Sunday 4th and Monday 5th January between 1pm and 6pm. House private on morning of the funeral please. Funeral from here on Tuesday at 10.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Donaghmore for 11am Requiem Mass followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Co. Cavan.

Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John to Evora Hospice Care (formerly Southern Area Hospice).

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John was an exceptional GP who cared not only for individual patients, but for entire communities. It would be impossible to count the number of lives he saved or improved through his clinical skill, sound judgement, and timely interventions. My sincere condolences go to his whole family, and in particular to Justin and Cormac, with whom I attended St Patrick’s Primary School.

Gareth McAleer

Sincerest condolences to Cormac and all of the McKay family.May John rest in eternal peace.

Martin McCann

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