Deaths in Longford - Friday, December 22, 2023



The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2023 of Pat O'Neill, Ballinagall, Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, formerly of Caherass, Croom, Co Limerick and Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Agnes and his brother Michael. Pat will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Maureen, his children, Marie and her partner Peter, Una and her husband Michael and his son Patrick. Pat will also be missed by his grandsons Patrick and David, his sisters and brother, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, friends and neighbours. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May Pat Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, December 23 in St Nicholas's Church Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, (N91 VE28). Following Mass, Pat will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to a charity of your choice.


The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Oleg Gusakov, Longford and formerly of Angarks, Russia and Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Beloved husband of Nijole Gusakov Oleg. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Arnoldas, Roman and Inga, daughters-in-law Lena and Kira, son-in-law Christian, his adored grandchildren, step sister, step brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Saturday, December 23 from 10am to 11am. Removal to Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26) on Saturday, December 23 for a Service at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Hugh Paddy Donohoe, Lisney, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Kate and his sister Philomena Cadden. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen Mc Philips, Peggy Martin, Rose Quinn (Mattie), Maura Donohoe (Paddy) and his brother Peter (Pee), brother in law Paddy Cadden, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening, December 22 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal arriving St. Joseph's Church, Loughduff, at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am. Interment afterwards in local cemetery. Family flowers only. No Mass cards please. Donations in lieu to Irish Guide Dogs c/o the Undertaker or any family member. House strictly private at all times please.


The death occurred unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 of Mary Foley (nee Flanagan) Brookville Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis, formerly of Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co Roscommon and Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Annie. Mary, loving mother to Tony (Castlerea). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son and his father Anthony, sisters Theresa (Ballyconnell) and Roseanne (Ballinamore). Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Funeral arriving at St Brigid’s Church, Cloonbonniffe on Saturday, December 23 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Castlerea. House Private Please.


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 of Vanda Maher, Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Roscommon and formerly of Birmingham, England and Stanaway Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Liam and Sandra, brother John and grandmother Vanda Remes. Deeply regretted by her loving son Marc and his partner Caroline, daughter Vanda and her partner Ross, adoring grandchildren Julian and John, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends in Ireland and England. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (Eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening, December 21 from 6:30pm with Prayers at 8pm. Cremation Service in the Garden Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium on Friday morning, December 22 at 11:15am. Vanda's Cremation Service will be streamed live on. https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
No Flowers Please. Vanda requested that everybody would wear colourful clothes to her funeral. The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.


The death occurred peacefully in the Galway Hospice on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 of Thomas (Tom) Dolan, The Pines, Creagh, Ballinasloe, Galway and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his father Luke, mother Peggy (Strokestown) and brother Pat (Canada). Loving husband of heartbroken Catherine (Cathy) and proud father of Niall and Karina. Deeply missed by daughter in law Eilish, son in law Conor, adoring grandchildren Conor, Cliona, Kevin, Ryan, Kate and Killian. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters John Joe (Strokestown), Bernie (Carrowbehy), Madeline (Roscommon), Gerard (Roscommon), Michael (England) and wider family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at the family home. House private. Mass of the Resurrection in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Creagh on Friday, December 22 at 12 noon followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery. The family would like to thank you for your understanding and support at this sad time.
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