Deaths in Longford - Friday, April 19, 2024
Seán Lynch, Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a short illness in Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 of Seán Lynch, Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Retired Co Councillor. Seán was predeceased by his beloved parents Seán F and Anna (nee Brady), brothers Mick and Brían and sisters Peggie and Maura. Seán will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sisters Anne Murray, Kathy Lee and Ita McLoughlin, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family. Seán will also be sadly missed by his neighbours and wide circle of friends. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Seán Ó Loingsigh, Achadh na Cloiche, Co an Longfoirt, a d’éag go suaimhneach in Our Lady’s Manor, Meathas Troim ar an 17 Aibreán 2024. Méala mór dá dheirfiúracha, Cáit, Áine agus Íde agus dá neachtanna agus nianna. Cailliúint mhór dá chairde uile. Sonas síoraí dá anam uasal.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Friday, April 19 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 20 at 1pm in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, (Eircode N39 K603). Following Mass, Sean will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Seán’s funeral cortege will travel by his home at (12.45 approximately) en route to the Church. Family flowers only.
Alice Doris (née Brady) Ballinalee, Co Longford,
The death occurred peacefully, in her 90th year in Mullingar General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Alice Doris (nee Brady), Aughnashannagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford.Predeceased by her husband Bernard (Barney). Deeply regretted by her loving family Mary Farrell (Mullingar), Sean (Redhills), Greg (Ballinalee), Pauline Jenkins (Ballyclare), Breen (Dundalk), her daughters in-law Clare, Colette and Majella, sons in-law Tom and Gary, her brother Pat (Kiltyclough), her sister's Sr Bridgie and Sr. Marina (Marist Sisters), her 17 grandchildren, her 9 great-grandchildren, nephew's, niece's, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home (N39 X4C8) on Thursday, April 18 from 12 noon until 8pm. House Private on Friday, April 19 to family and friends. Removal from her home to Holy Trinity Church Ballinalee, arriving at 7:30 Friday evening, April 19. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 20 at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. Family flowers only please. Donations to a charity of your choice care of Farrell's Funeral Director's Ballinalee.
Michael Gannon, Whiterock, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Michael Gannon, Whiterock, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents John and Emily, brother Jim and by his beloved wife Mary. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Celine (Sloane), Anne (Clancy), Joan (Sullivan), Emily (Briody), Mary (Shaughnessy) and Catherine (Greene), sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and close friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Friday, April 19 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 20 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.
Nanette O'Connor (née Bryan) ‘Cartron House’, Battery Road , Longford Town, Longford / Walsh Island, Offaly
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Nanette O'Connor, Cartron House, Battery Road, Longford town and formerly of Eneghan, Walsh Island, Co Offaly. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, son Liam, son-in-law Eugene and by his brothers and sisters. Nanette will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Marian McGee (Longford), sons Murt (Wicklow) and Tomas (Clane), daughters-in-law, her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Newbrook Nursing Home Chapel (N91 D232) on Thursday, April 18 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, April 19 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Walsh Island (R35 YT04) at 1pm, interment afterwards in Walsh Island Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here.
Elvin Vivienne Vernon Earley, 26 Church View, Boyle, Roscommon / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024 of Elvin Vivienne Vernon Earley, 26 Church View, Boyle , Co Roscommon and formerly of Farnagh Estate, Longford town. October 11, 1976 - April 15, 2024. Predeceased by his father Gérard, brother Patrick and sister Carmenzita. Beloved son of Nora, doting dad to Adam, Kaylee, Layla, Leon, Amy, Shantell, Patricia, Samantha & Jacinta. Elvin was a devoted life partner to Vicky McDermott and a loving brother to Andrea, Vanessa, Amanda, Declan, Michael and Ivor, caring uncle to his nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews, a cherished friend and neighbour and to all who knew and loved him. May He Rest in Peace.
Elvin will repose in his home (F52AP96) on Thursday, April 18 from 4pm until 7pm. House private at all other times, please. Removal from his home on Friday, April 19 at 10.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Boyle arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by interment in Assylinn cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Elvin's memory can be made to the North-West Hospice DONATE HERE. Elvin's Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Patrick (Pat) Higgins Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Higgins, Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents; Paddy and Cissy (Mary) Higgins. Sadly missed by his brother; Phil Higgins, sisters; Mary Higgins, Ann Leddy, Bernadette Bourke, Veronica Daly and his sister-in-law; Edel Higgins, brothers-in-law; Eamon Leddy, Tom Burke and John Daly, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Pat Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of Phil and Edel Higgins, Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim (Eircode N41 RR29) on Thursday, April 18 from 5pm - 8pm. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh on Friday, April 19 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial to Cloone Cemetery. House private at all other times please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone or any family member. The Higgins family appreciate your sympathy and support at this time.
Jimmy Keegan, Drumroosk North, Foxfield, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, in the tender care of Ballinamore Nursing Unit on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Jimmy Keegan, Drumroosk North, Foxfield, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, his brothers Gerard and Sean and his sister Phyllis. Deeply regretted by his sisters Marie, Chris and Detta, brothers Brendan and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62, on Thursday evening, April 18 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from the funeral home on Friday morning, April 19 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Foxfield, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery.
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