Deaths in Longford - Friday, February 4, 2022
The death occurred, peacefully, following a short illness, in the excellent, loving care of all the staff at Laurel Lodge, Longford, on Friday, February 4, 2022 of Pat Lennon, Aughnavalley, Colehill, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Annie and most recently by his beloved brother Michael. Devoted and loving father to his heartbroken children Susie, Brendan, Rory and Sylvia. Adored grandfather to Oisin, Anny, Patrick, Cormac, Niamh, Vincent and Ciarán. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Jimmy, Johnny, Joe, Mary and Annah (Greene). Pat is deeply regretted by his son-in-law Liam, his much loved nephews, nieces, relatives and dear friends. Pat's family would like to sincerely thank the staff in Laurel Lodge for their devotion and kindness to Pat during his short illness. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.
A private cremation ceremony will take place for Pat, in line with his wishes. House private please.
The death occurred on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 of Maureen Dolan, Fee Court and late of Great Water Street, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Patrick (Pat) and Elizabeth and by her sister Nora. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Aédan, son Conor, sisters Breege, Betty (Farrelly) and Cathy, brother Padraig, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral home, Ballinalee Road on Friday, February 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.00pm (walk through only). Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Saturday, February 5 in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium at 1.30pm. The mass will be streamed live click here
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time. So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully in Germany, on Thursday, January 27, 2022 of Mary Williamite, Haan, Germany and formerly of 4 Bannon Terrace. Longford. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Hans.
Mary will be forever missed by her family and friends, son Thomas, daughter-in-law Mareike, treasured grandchildren Jonas and Marlene, nephews, cousins and by her many dear friends here in Longford and Germany. As you were, you will always be treasured forever in our memory. Rest in Peace.
Mary's funeral took place in Haan, Germany, on February 2.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Mary Mc Dermott (nee Carroll), Lisnacusha, Lanesboro, Co Longford, late of Mohill and Longford Town. Predeceased by her loving husband Alex and her dear brother Willie. Mary will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, Sean, Alicia, Charles, Alexander, daughters in law Philomena, Orla, Jane, son in law Walter, sister in law Philomena USA, her adoring grandchildren Alex, Emily, Kayla, Dylan, Fionn, Hazel, Rian, cousins, neighbours, extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home (N39 KX26) on Thursday, February 3 from 3pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass Friday, February 4 at 11am at St Mary's Church, Lanesboro and burial afterwards to Clontuskert Cemetery. House Private Friday Morning Please.
The mass will be streamed live https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough and click on live stream.
Please observe current Covid 19 restrictions regarding attendance at funerals. No handshaking in the funeral home, walk through, sympathising only, and wearing of face masks is requested. The family thank you for your cooperation and understating at this difficult time.
The death occurred on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Oran Donohoe ‘Glenview House’, Glencurran, Carrickaboy, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by his Grandad Michael Donohoe. Cherished son of Seamus and Jacinta, (née Tynan) loving brother of Kiara, Regan and Caolain. Sadly missed by his loving parents, Seamus and his partner Ann Meade, Jacinta and her partner Tony Corcoran and his children Laurine, Dylan and Sean, brothers, sister, grandparents Elizabeth Donohoe, Michael and Kitty Tynan, uncles Martin Donohoe, Damien, Michael Jnr, Alan and David Tynan, aunts, Geraldine, Clare and Teresa Donohoe, Leighanne and Janine Tynan, cousins and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (walk through only) on Thursday, February 3 from 2pm until 9pm. House private at all other times please.
Removal on Friday morning, February 4 at 11.30am to St Matthew's Church Drumavaddy to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining new cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed from St Matthew's Church, Drumavaddy Co. Cavan on the following links https://vimeo.com/672695775 Lakelands Funeral Home Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/Lakelands-Funeral-Home-and-Crematorium-107351748065778
The death occurred, peacefully after a long illness extremely bravely borne on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 of Eithne Gillooly of Kilronan, Inishmore, Aron Island, Co Galway, formerly Granard, Co Longford, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo & Greystones, Co Wicklow. Daughter of the late Cecil Gillooly. Remembered with love by her loving family, sons Aodán & Cian, mother Caro (née Hick), siblings Kevin, Sheila & Aideen, devoted partner Donal & his daughters Elizabeth & Michelle & all the extended Sands family, sister-in-law Yvonne, brother-in-law Bart, niece Aideen, nephews Paul & James, aunts, uncles especially Rev. Fr Reggie Gillooly C.S.Sp. cousins, extended family & wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Áras Naofa in the grounds of St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore, Galway, from 6.30pm on Friday evening, February 4. Removal at 7.30pm to adjoining church (which can be viewed on the following link) https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-oliver-plunkett-renmore-galway Please note that Áras Naofa will be operating a Walk-Through policy for this reposing.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5 at 2pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, Co Wicklow. (Which can be viewed on the following link https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/ after which Eithne will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. May She Rest In Peace. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, 087 2160740.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Betty (Elizabeth) Martin (nee Shaughnessy), Drumhaldry, Moyne, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Pat. Deeply regretted and loving mother of James, Helena, John and Kevin, daughters in law Shirley and Donna, son in law Paul, grandchildren Aoife, Keith, Aaron, Jamie, Dylan, Summer, Cian, Patrick and Ella, brother Sean, sisters Judy and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of her daughter Helena and son in law Paul Molihan Aughamore, Ballinalee N39TD36 on Wednesday, February 2 from 12 noon until 8pm and on Thursday, February 3 from 12 noon to 3pm. Removal on Thursday, February 3 to Francis Xavier Church Moyne arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 4 at 12 noon with burial in Saint Colmcille cemetery Aughnacliffe. Walk through only.
James (Jim) Groarke, Magdelene Court, Kells, Meath / Ballymahon, Co Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, but peacefully at his residence, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of James (Jim) Groarke, Magdelene Court, Kells, Meath and formerly Ballymahon Co. Longford.
Predeceased by his parents James & Mary, brother John (Oristown) and sister Kathleen (UK). James will be very sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Betty, niece Caroline (UK), nephews John, James, Paul, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May James Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St Joseph's Chapel of Rest Old Johnstown, Navan (C15 C425) on Friday, February 4 from 4pm followed by removal at 6pm to arrive at St. Catherine’s Church Oristown for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, February 5 at 9:30am. Burial afterwards in Martyr Cemetery.
The death occurred, suddenly, at her home, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Mary Mulligan (nee Hudson), 30 Farnagh, Longford and formerly of 48 St Michael's Rd, Longford. She is predeceased by her husband Vincent, parents Peter and Elizabeth, brother John and sister Margaret and niece Liz Devine.
Mary will be truly missed by her heartbroken family, sons Vincent and his partner Teresa, and David, daughters Marie and her partner Paddy and Mags and her partner Nathan, her 9 beloved grandchildren Mark, Megan, Daniel, Jamie, Abbie, Alex, Zoe, Ryan and Ruairi, brother Peter, brother-in-law Mel Mulligan, sisters-in-law Janet and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours especially Paul Galvin and her many dear friends.
We little knew that morning that God was going to call you. In life we loved you dearly, In death we'll do the same. Rest in Peace Mary.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, on Thursday, February 3 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 4 at 11am, in St Mel's Cathedral Longford, followed with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.longfordparish.com . Please remember to wear a face covering, and practice social distancing at all times.
The death occurred, peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, on Thursday, February 3, 2022 of Marcella Murrin (née Kelly) Merrion, Dublin 4 and formerly of Adoon, Cloone, Co. Leitrim. Beloved wife of Henry, adored mother of Helena and Celine and sister of Sean, Mel, Helen, Peter Mary, Chris and the late Paddy.
Sadly missed by her treasured grandchildren; Matthew, Ed and Beth Forbes, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May Marcella Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Adoon School House, Adoon, Gorvagh, Co. Leitrim (N41 PW40) on Friday, February 4 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone, Co Leitrim followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society care of McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co. Leitrim or www.alzheimer.ie
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html Please adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.
The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully at Ballinamore Nursing Unit, on Friday, February 4, 2022 of Anne Marie O'Connor, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ray, her son Shane, her daughter Megan, her daughter-in-law Rosie and her adored grandchildren Tyler and Skye. Also by her parents Tony & Joan Gallagher, brothers, Pádraic, Alan, Oliver, Shane & Tony, sisters Maria & Siobhán, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Saturday evening, February 5 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Sunday morning, February 6 at 11am followed by cremation in the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1.30pm approx. Anne’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
Family flowers only please – donations in lieu, if desired, to The Ballinamore Nursing Unit c/o Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore. The family would like to thank everyone for their support, love and messages over the last couple of years and especially during the last few weeks. Special thanks to all in the Ballinamore Nursing Unit and to Dr. Sean Bourke. At the request of the family the Funeral Home will be walk-through only (no handshaking). Please continue to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines in relation to mask wearing in indoor settings.
The death occurred, suddenly at Sligo University Hospital in her 87th year, on Thursday, February 3, 2022 of Moira Tiernan née McHugh, Annaghmaconway, Cloone, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Tommy, sisters; Maggie and Lizzie and her brother Sean. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Eileen, Carmel (Henehan), Seamus, Philomena (Jacques), Dermot and Mary, daughters-in-law; Dolores and Olivia, sons-in-law; Michael, Ray and Kevin, her brother; Pee McHugh, grandchildren, sisters-in-law Alice and Rose nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May Moira’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Moira will repose at the residence of her son Seamus and daughter-in-law Dolores in Annaghmaconway, Cloone (N41 KV62) on Saturday, February 5 from 2pm – 5pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone on Sunday, February 6 at 2pm followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Moira’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html
House strictly private outside reposing hours please.
Please note that there will be no 10am Mass in Cloone on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Please adhere to mask wearing at all times and respect social distancing protocols.The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.
Charlie Brady, Killycasson, Loughduff, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Charlie Brady, Killycasson, Loughduff, Cavan and late Holloway, London.Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Betty) and close friend Steve. Sadly missed by his cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy on Thursday evening, February 3 from 7pm with prayers at 7.45pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 4 arriving at St Joseph's Church Loughduff for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Please respect current HSE guidelines. Wearing of face covering and no hand shaking.
Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin / Kilcogy, Cavan
The death occurred on Saturday, January 29, 2022 of Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 and late Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan Predeceased by her brothers J. P. and Benny sisters Mary and Kathleen. Loreta will be sadly missed by her sisters Theresa, Carmel and Bernadette, brothers Eamon and Thomas. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Friday evening from 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning from her home arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/673355882
Please respect HSE guidelines.Wearing of face covering and no hand shaking.
The death occurred, unexpectedly at Hillingdon Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his three children Fiona, Annette, Anthony, his grandchildren Frankie, Christopher, Kerrie, Alfie, Grace, Hannah, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, relatives and many friends. He was loved by many, May he Rest in Peace.
The funeral will be arriving at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hayes, for mass at 12 noon on Friday, February 18. Burial afterwards will be at Kensal Green Cemetery, 2pm.
Kevin Quinn, England / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred, in England, on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Kevin Quinn, England and formerly of Kilnashee, Longford, and 6 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
He is predeceased by his father Henry and brother Conny. Kevin will be forever missed by his family, wife Susan, mother Nan, brothers Michael, Sean and Henry, sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Cremation Service will take place on February 18, 2022 in England. A Memorial Service will take place in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, at a later date.
The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Kevin Dowd, London and formerly of Loughduff, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children; John, Sheena, Ciara and Kevin, grandchildren; Jack and Ava, daughter-in- law Katie, sons in law; Tim and Aaron, brother John, nieces, nephews and extended family. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
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