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Monsignor Michael Cooke

Monsignor Michael Cooke

May 16, 2026 10:57 By reception
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Monsignor Michael Cooke

15 Meadow Park, Cavan Town, Cavan.

Saturday May 16th.

Monsignor Michael Cooke, passed away on Saturday May 16th. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Edward and Johanna, brother Liam, brother in law Tommy, sisters in law Margaret and Mary.

Sadly missed by his sister Anna May and brother Eamon, his long time housekeeper and best friend Cáit, Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Emeritus Leo O’Reilly, fellow priests, his wide circle of family and many many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home 15 Meadow Park, H12FX07, Sunday from 2pm until 7pm. Removal to arrive to the Cathedral of Ss.Patrick and Felim, Cavan at 7pm Monday evening. Monsignor Michael’s funeral Mass will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, followed by burial in the family plot in St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Killygarry.

Family flowers only, please. House private outside of reposing times.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Fund via the link below :

https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MM50795913/donate.html

Monsignor Michael's funeral mass can be viewed live at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam

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 (2)

Joanne &Thomas Gorman

May 18, 2026 11:16

Deepest sympathy to his Sister, Brother and extended family, and to his priest friends. May he rest with Christ forever.

Fr Andy Doyle

May 20, 2026 19:00

My deepest sympathy to all Michael’s family friends bishops. and priests of the Diocese. Michael was a great friend whom I got to know through our membership of the Jesus Caritas Priests Fraternity. He was a great priest wonderful company and will be greatly missed. May he enjoy a warm welcome into the Fathers house.

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