Deaths in Longford - Friday, February 24, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Martin McLoughlin, The old Rectory, Templemichael, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Evelyn and by his sister Frances. Martin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Breda, daughter Ruth (McNally), sons Shane and Ian, daughter-in-law Claire, son-in-law James, grandchildren Faye and Edie, sister Connie, brothers Fergus and Mervyn, sisters-in-law , brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, February 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, February 27 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to Funeral Mass House private, please.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Jackie Doherty, 11 Foxhall Crescent, Legan, Longford. She is predeceased by her beloved mother Alice. Jackie will be forever remembered with love by her heartbroken family, partner Mark, son Blake, father Mick, brothers Michael and Bernard, sister Dannielle, sisters-in-law Leanne and Louise, uncles and aunts, nephews Corey, Mason and Shay, nieces Emma, Jessica, Robyn and Willow, neighbours and her dear friends, especially Tash. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and missed everyday. Rest in Peace Jackie.
Reposing in the family home (No 3 Smithfield Crescent) on Friday, February 24, from 3pm until 9pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Legan, on Saturday, February 25 for funeral Mass at 1pm, followed with burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Willie Daly, 1 St Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Longford. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Anna, parents Willie and Mary, brothers P.J. and Vincent, sisters Lily, Maureen and Josie, grandchildren Patrick and Alannah and great-grandchild Skye. Willie will be sadly missed and always remembered, by his loving family, his adored grandchildren, sister Vera, brothers-in-law Danny and Geoff, sisters-in-law Carmel and Delia, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and his good friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in his home on Saturday, February 25 from 1pm until 6pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Granard, on Sunday, February 26 for funeral mass at 3.30pm, followed by burial in Granardkill Old Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully, in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown in her 100th year, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Marcella O'Rourke (née Maguire), Ardandra, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank O'Rourke and her brothers Paddy Joe, Jim, Larry, Johnny, her sisters Bridget and Molly. Marcella will be sadly missed by the O'Rourke and Maguire families, relatives, neighbours and friends and especially her dear friend Mary Flood who looked after her so kindly in her final years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, February 24 from 5pm with prayers at 6.15pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Legan to arrive for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 25 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her heartbroken family, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Ann (Nancy) Nolan (née Reilly), The Square, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Ballinvalley, Oldcastle, Co Meath. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, son Alan, daughter Jacqueline, grandson Jamie, daughter-in-law Patricia, sisters Bridie Aughey (Turin), Peggy Gallia (Oldcastle), brother Bartle Reilly (Oldcastle), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Ann Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham on Sunday, February 26 from 4pm until 6.30pm, followed by removal via Coole to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 27 at 12 noon, followed by cremation ceremony at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm. Ann’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com
The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this time.
The death occurred, peacefully in the company of her family in the great care of the staff of Medical 1, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 of Mary Lambden (nee O'Connor), Ballygarron, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving parents Bernard and Anne O'Connor, brothers Brian and Patrick. Mary will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Tommy, her children David, Tom, Declan and Sara. Grandchildren Mia, Grace, Alfie and Ruby. Sisters Kate, Nuala, Anna and Jodie, daughters-in-law and her wider circle of family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Mary will repose at her home on Thursday, February 23 from 4pm until 7pm (eircode N91 V598). Funeral Mass on Friday morning, February 24 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Rathowen followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE Donations if desired to Friends of Regional Hospital Mullingar
The death occurred, following a short illness at his home, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 of John Cox, Antfield, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh and Jim and sister Josie, beloved husband of Bridie, and dear father to Sean, Gerard, Enda, Fiona (Tracey), Niall, Kevin and Sharon (O’Keeffe) sadly missed by his wife and family brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, his eighteen grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, February 23 from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 24 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff. You can view the funeral Mass HERE followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo or c/o McGowan Funeral Directors (envelopes in Church). John’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Mount Hybla Private Nursing Home, Castleknock, Dublin, on Monday, February 13, 2023 of Mary Harrington, née Mahon, of Dublin, Ardee, Co Louth, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, Hertfordshire, England and formerly of Breanross South, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her loving husband; Johnny, her sisters; Bridie (Callaghan), Teresa and Bernadette Mahon and her brother; Bernard (Bernie). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son; Brendan, daughter; Bernadette, daughter-in-law; Geraldine, sister; Anne Cunningham, nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Mary's remains will arrive for funeral mass to St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12 noon followed by burial to Gortletteragh Cemetery. The family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.
The death occurred of Ann Cullen (nee Thorne), La Montagne, France, daughter of the late William and Catherine Thorne Dublin Street and Deanscurragh, Longford. Ann died in Maulin's Centre Hospital La Montagne, France where she lived for over fifty years with her husband Terry.
She is survived by her husband Terry, formerly of Main St Longford, her brothers Mattie and Frank, relatives and friends.
A commemorative Mass will be held for Ann in St Mel's Cathedral on Sunday, March 12 at 10am.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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