Deaths in Longford - Friday, December 26, 2025
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Katherine (Cathy) Jordan (née Kane), Currabawn, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred suddenly at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 of Katherine (Cathy) Jordan (née Kane), Currabawn, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Jim and Maureen & infant brother James. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Bernard (Barney), daughter Karen (Dave), son James (Rachel), sister Mary (Lennon), grandchildren Chloe, Matthew, Jade, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends. May Cathy Rest in Peace.
Arriving this Saturday evening December 27 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for prayers at 6pm. Funeral mass on Sunday, December 28 at 11am followed by burial in Old Cemetery. House Private.
Mary Skelly (née Dolan), Ballynamanagh, Colehill, Longford / Kilrooskey, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 of Mary Skelly (née Dolan), Ballynamanagh, Colehill, Longford and formerly of Kilrooskey, Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Harry, brothers John and Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Her sisters Nancy, Terry and Bridie (Cox), brother-in-law Dan, sister-in-law Kathy Skelly (London), nieces Mary and Paula, the Skelly and Byrne Family, relatives, friends, and very good neighbours especially Keith & Daphne. May she rest in peace
Removal to the Church of The Sacred Heart Carrickedmond this Saturday evening, December 27 to arrive at 6pm. Funeral after 1pm mass on Sunday, December 28 followed by burial in Abbeyshrule cemetery.
Kathleen Ryan (née McCabe), Clonmore, Lismacaffrey, Westmeath / Granard, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the care of her loving family at Regional Hospital Mullingar on Monday, December 22, 2025 of Kathleen Ryan (née McCabe), Clonmore, Lismacaffrey, Westmeath and formerly of Tober, Granard, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband William Ryan, parents Margaret and Patrick McCabe, and brother Packi-Joe McCabe RIP. Deeply regretted by her children Margaret, Anne, Billy, Paul, (Frances), Irene and Carmel, (Niall). Brothers Sean, Brendan and Frank, sister Margaret (Rosie), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Noreen, Nora, Jenny and Joan, relatives, neighbours, friends and her wonderful carers. May She Rest In Peace.
Kathleen will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford (eircode N39AX97) on Friday, December 26 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal to St Mary's Church Granard on Saturday, December 27 for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Granardkill Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.
Patricia (Patsy) McGovern, Mohill, Leitrim
The death occurred in the wonderful care of the staff at Arus Carolan Nursing Home in Mohill on Monday, December 22, 2025 of Patricia (Patsy) McGovern, Mohill, Leitrim.
Patsy is predeceased by her loving husband Phil and will be sadly missed by her sister Bernadette, her nieces and nephews, relatives, her good friend Declan Feeney and other friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Sunday, January 4 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral will take place on Monday, January 5 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Mohill followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Patricia's Funeral Mass may be viewed online HERE. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.
Joan Nea, Castlepollard, Westmeath
The death occurred at home, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family after battling a long illness on Thursday, December 11, 2025 of Joan Nea, Basildon, Essex, England and formerly of Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, aged 82.
Predeceased by her husband Martin. Sadly missed by her loving children Pauline, Stephen and Tina, her adored grandchildren Nichola, Melissa, Martha, Siobhan and Kieran, great-grandchildren Leonyedus, Eoin, Patrick and Ahreay, daughter-in-law Lorraine, son-in-law Paul, Nichola's partner Tony, Melissa's partner Leon, Martha's husband Noel; brother David and his family in Australia; and a wide circle of friends.
May Joan Rest In Peace.
Funeral at a later date in Essex, England.
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