Dr Louis Bernard Daniel Courtney KM
5 Farnham Street, Cavan Town, Cavan / Nenagh, Tipperary
Dr Louis Bernard Daniel Courtney KM died on Monday, the 2nd of March 2026. Peacefully at home, through Heaven's gates holding the hands of his devoted wife, Betty, surrounded by his loving family.
Dr Courtney served as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Cavan since 1972, and over the same period, served as Coroner for North County Tipperary. He will be remembered as a dedicated husband and father, and a tireless advocate for women and infant health.
Predeceased by his father and mother, Dr Louis & Elizabeth Courtney, and siblings, Eileen, Dr William, Jim and Archbishop Michael.
Dearly missed by his wife, Betty, his children, Danielle, William, Fára, Rebecca, Caitlín, Louis and Jonathan, his sons-in-law, Éanna, Gary, Stephen and Kevin, his grandchildren, Ned, Ailidh, Emy and Arnie, and his sisters, Kathleen and Mary.
"In life and in death, with laughter in my heart, and courage in my soul, I Go Alone."
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, (H12 C821) on Wednesday evening from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in the Cathedral of Ss. Patrick and Felim, Cavan, followed by burial in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Killygarry. Family flowers only please.
House strictly private please.
Cavan Cathedral - 45 Farnham St, Kinnypottle, Cavan, Ireland
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