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Bernard (Benny) McAree

Bernard (Benny) McAree

Aug 13, 2025 13:45 By reception
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Bernard (Benny) McAree

Canal Street, Monaghan Town.

Bernard (Benny) McAree died on Tuesday, 12th August, peacefully, surrounded by his family at home.

Predeceased by his brother John and his sister Minnie Finnegan.
Benny will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary, his children; Bernard (Bernie), Sinéad (Blair Cunningham) Christopher, his adored grandchildren; Ciarán, Eimear, Áine, Leah and Michael, his brother Jimmy, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Benny will be repose at Clerkin's Funeral Home Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th of August from 5pm until 8pm.

Benny's funeral procession will arrive to St Macartan’s Cathedral on Saturday morning for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laturcan cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking the "Funeral Service" button below.

Family flowers only please.
"House is strictly private at all times please, to give the family the time and respect to spend with Benny".

"Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Clerkin Funeral Directors".

If you cannot attend the funeral or sympathise with the family, you can now leave your messages of condolences and memories on this page.  We hold comments for moderation. An approval process takes place before your condolences appear. Identifiable information such as an address or phone number will be edited out of comments.  A condolence book will be available to the family on request from the funeral director. Shannonside Northern Sound would like to express their sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Condolences (8)

Margaret&Jimmy McAreavey, 30 Killyconnigan.

Aug 13, 2025 19:19

We send our deepest sympathy to all Benny's family. R. I. P.

Raymond Wilkinson, Cornacassa

Aug 14, 2025 12:37

Sending my sympathy to Mary + the family on Benny's passing.

Carmel Deery

Aug 14, 2025 13:08

I send my condolences to all of Bennies family. Bennie was a lovely man who taught in St Louis convent for many years, he was always friendly May Bennies gentle soul Rest In Eternal Peace 🙏

Noel Ruth Jason and Lisa Wilkin

Aug 14, 2025 14:31

Deepest Sympathy to the whole family circle. So sorry for your loss

Charlie McCague

Aug 14, 2025 16:26

Benny, A wonderful teacher in CBA in the 70's, a gentleman and a scholar.. May you rest in Peace...

des and karolyn sheridan

Aug 15, 2025 11:13

so sorry to hear of benny passing a real gentleman.please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time to all the family relations and friends. may he rest in peace.

MICHAEL FEENEY

Aug 15, 2025 18:05

Benny was a great teacher in CBS in the 70s. He was also generous and friendly whenever you met him.

Shaun & Fionnuala Gallagher

Aug 15, 2025 21:55

Deepest sympathies on to all the family on Benny’s passing. A true gentleman.

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