Deaths in Longford - Friday, February 28, 2025
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Mary Connolly (née McGrath), Corrogarrow, Longford town, Co Longford, N39 DA27
The death occurred peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin with her family by her side on Thursday, February 27, 2025 of Mary Connolly, Melview House, Corrogarrow, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents, her brother Gerard and by her beloved husband Hugh. Mary will be greatly missed by her family; daughter Emma, sons Hugh and David, son-in-law Simon, daughter-in-law Melissa, sister Margaret Mulhall, brothers Tom and Maxie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Melview House (N39 DA27) on Saturday, March 1 from 4pm to 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, March 2 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes followed by interment in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Longford branch of Parkinsons Ireland c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private outside of reposing times please.
Patrick Lee, Esker, Ballinalee, Longford, N39 H6F9
The death occurred peacefully at home with his family on Thursday, February 27, 2025 of Patrick Lee, Esker, Ballinalee, County Longford.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Michael and Gerry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Mary, sons Kevin, Peter, Patrick, Brendan and Anthony, daughters-in-law Claudia, Niamh and Elaine, grandchildren Megan, Daniel, Grace, Méabh, Tadhg and Odhrán. Brothers Larry, Vincent, Val and Liam, sisters Maureen and Bernadette. Also by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and his many friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Removal on Friday, February 28 at 6 pm to St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, Killoe. Funeral mass on Saturday, March 1 at 12 noon with burial afterwards to Cullyfad Cemetery. House private please except family, close friends and neighbours. Funeral mass may be viewed HERE.
Rita O'Connor (née Masterson), Artane, Dublin / Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in Bartra Nursing Home, Northwood on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 of Rita O’Connor (nee Masterson) Artane, Dublin formerly Longford town.
Rita, beloved wife to the late Rory, she will be very sadly missed by her loving sons Derek, Mark and Ian, daughters Miriam and Eleanor, daughters-in-law Ruth, Angela and Olivia, sons-in-law Colm and Kieran, her 14 grandchildren, brothers Mel, Sean and Ray, sisters Marie, Annette and Pat, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney on Saturday, March 1 from 2-4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 3 in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Artane at 10am followed by Cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Rita’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. Rita’s Cremation Service can be viewed HERE at approximately 12 noon.
Matthew (Mattie) Forde, Clondra, Longford / Kiltimagh, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar with his family by his side on Sunday, February 23, 2025 of Matthew (Mattie) Forde, Clondra, Co Longford and formerly of Bohaunes, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo and New York. Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Nora and by his brother Peter. Mattie will be lovingly missed by his family; his wife Mary, sons Matt (Dublin), Kevin and Brian (New York), daughters Monica (Ennis) and Teresa (Galway), brothers Michael, John, Pius, sisters Mary, Aine, Eithne and Bernie, daughters-in-law Therese and Joni, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Justin, Dubheasa, Brianna, Olivia, Michael, Jessica, Matthew, Lexi and Jadi, great-grandchildren Rían, Layla and Seán, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Friday evening, February 28 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday afternoon, March 1 at 2pm in St Brendan's Church, Cloondara, Co Longford. Mattie's cremation will take place on Sunday afternoon, March 2 at 2pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78). Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to St Josephs Care Centre Longford c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Ita O'Dowd (née McGee), Lucan, Dublin / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in her 91st year with her family by her side in the kind care of the staff of The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock on Saturday, February 22, 2025 of Ita O’Dowd (née McGee), Ardeevin, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
Beloved wife of the late Michael. Forever missed by her daughters Alice, Úna and Catherine, son-in-law Andy and adored grandsons Harry, Alfie and Rory. Also regretted by her sister Evangeline Cummins, her sisters-in-law Helena, Marian and Marie, brothers-in-law Joe and Harry, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, the extended McGee and O’Dowd families, neighbours, former work colleagues and her large circle of friends. Predeceased by her siblings Fr Phil, Sr Kathleen, Alice, Paid and Eugene.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening, February 27 between 4.30pm and 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 28 to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. Ita’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.
Christina Clarke, Claris, Newtowncashel, Longford
The death occurred on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 of Christina Clarke, Cricklewood, London and formerly of Claris, Newtowncashel, Longford. Pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Kate-ann, sisters Teresa, Mary and Lily and by her brother John. Christina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brother Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, February 28 from 9.30am until 11am followed by removal to the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Saint’s Island Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.
Eileen Judge, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 of Eileen Judge, late of Rathfarnham and formerly of Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Ellen and Thomas, and her brother-in-law Owen Healy; Eileen will be sadly missed by her sister Frances Healy (née Judge), her cherished nieces and nephews Mary Ellen (Healy) and husband Robert Stachura, Sheila (Healy) and husband Andrew Smith, Allyson Healy, Angela Healy, Jason Healy and wife Carrie, Jonathan Healy and wife Rachel, her grandnieces and nephews Olivia, Kara, Aiden, Siena, Brooke, Alana, Landon, Ronan, Dylan, Samantha, and Adeline, her best friend Gladys and the Guckian family, and all her extended family, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
Eileen will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D16 VO46, on Thursday, February 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 28 to the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange, D16 H7V2, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000. Eileen's Funeral Mass may be viewed live HERE.
Tony Martin, Hillview, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Co Westmeath / Athlone, Co Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully (in his 74th year) surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar (Medical II) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 of Tony Martin Hillview, Ballinderry, Mullingar & formerly of Donamoney, The Pigeons, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his beloved parents James and Mary, brother James, niece Aisling and brothers-in-law Kevin and John-Joe. Very sadly missed by his loving family Maureen (Walsh), Bridie (Keenaghan), Kathleen (Keenaghan), Teresa (Igoe), Patsy, Eamon and John (J), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and the nursing staff and many good friends at Hillview Residential Care Home, Mullingar. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Thursday evening, February 27 from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, February 28 at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumraney followed by burial in Tubberclair Cemetery. House Private Please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
Carmel Gilhooly (née Reilly), Drumanure, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at her Residence surrounded by her loving family after a short illness bravely borne on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 of Carmel Gilhooly (née Reilly), Drumanure, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by her son Aron and parents Benny and Maureen.
Carmel will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family husband Benjie, sorrowing daughter Jessica, sons Ben (Darina) and Nigel, adored grandchildren Mathew, Rhea and Ayla, sisters Ann, Bernie, Claire (Teevan), Breege (Galligan), brothers Brian and Padraig, aunt Bridgie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Smiths funeral home, High Street, Ballinamore, Eircode N41 TD62 on Friday, February 28 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her residence on Saturday, March 1 arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumeela, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Killegar churchyard. House private at all times please except to family, neighbours and close friends. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the North West Hospice and the Killegar Church repaired fund c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors or any family member.
Michael Sneyd, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tallaght, Dublin
The death occurred peacefully in Roscommon Hospice surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 of Michael Sneyd, late of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Pineview Rise, Aylesbury, Tallaght.
Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Christy and brothers Anthony, Robert, Noel, Paul and Sean. Michael will be sadly missed by his sisters Breda and Tina, brothers Toddy, Joseph, Patrick and Peter, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Saturday, March 1 from 2pm – 4pm. Removal on Monday, March 3 to Newlands Cross Crematorium for full service at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice (Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation) Please click HERE or The Daffodil Nurses (Mater Foundation) Please click HERE
Patrick Keena, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Westmeath / Clonshaugh, Dublin
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Santa Maria Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 of Patrick Keena, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co Westmeath/ Clonahaugh, Dublin.
Proud father to Joseph, Georgina, Catriona, and Patricia. Paddy will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law (and close friend) Kathryn, sons-in-law Nigel and David, Georgina's partner Edward, brother Malachy, sister-in-law Aggie, nieces, nephews, and friends. Rest in peace.
Paddy will repose at his son's house (10 Rockview, Legan, Co Longford, N39 F856) on Friday, February 28 from 3pm. Funeral Mass is at St Paul's Parish Church (Delvin Road, Bellview, Mullingar, N91 KP29) on Saturday, March 1 at 1pm and he will be laid to rest with his brother Joseph at Ballyglass Cemetery (N91 EC67).
Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Ballymote, Sligo
The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in West Leaderville, Perth, Australia, in the loving care of St John of God's Convent Sisters and her nephew, Kevin Gallagher on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, late of Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of St John of God Convent, Dun Bhrid, Ballymote, Sligo.
Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, most recently her Sister Joan Gallagher, Rathbracken. Peg will be sadly missed by her Brother Tommy O'Reilly (Newry), Sisters Ellen Float (UK), Liz McNerney and Bridie Myericks (USA), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be offered in Peg's memory on March 21 at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Granard. Peg will be laid to rest in Perth. May she rest in eternal peace.
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