Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 31, 2025

Baby Rían O'Shaughnessy, Yew Tree Cottage, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred on Monday, January 27, 2025 of Baby Rian O'Shaughnessy, Yew Tree Cottage, Longford town, Co Longford. 

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother Jennifer, father Stephen, brother Peader, sister Millie, grandparents and extended family. Gone to the Angels those we have held in our arms for a little while ,

We hold in our hearts forever. A private burial service will take place.

Gerry McCauley, Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Longford / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home in the care of his heartbroken family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Gerry McCauley, Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Longford and formerly of Drumard, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Barney and Mary. Gerry will be forever missed and always remembered with love, by his wife and best friend Imelda, his adored daughters Sarah and Niamh, brothers Michael, Brian and Sean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends, also his work colleagues and his loyal customers of The Tyre Warehouse, Granard.

You were always someone special, Someone kind and true, Who will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you. Rest in peace Gerry.

Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Friday, January 31 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Saturday, February 1 to arrive to St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Following Mass, Gerry will be laid to rest in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home strictly private at all times please. PLEASE NOTE: The Tyre Warehouse, Granard will be closed on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1.

Jacinta Kenny (née Mulvey), Clonscott, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Beacon Hospital Oncology Unit, Dublin on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Jacinta Kenny (nee Mulvey) Clonscott, Moydow, Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Thomas and her sister-in-law May Flynn. Sadly missed by her loving husband Bernard, her daughter Marie-Therese Leavy (Clondra) and her son Colin, grandchildren Molly, Noah and Rosie Mai, sisters Elizabeth Clyne (Newtowncashel), Mary Ryan (Ardagh), Pauline Farrell (Edgeworthstown) Veronica Dawson (Granard) and her brother James Mulvey (Ballintubber), son-in-law Shane Leavy, daughter-in-law Dolores Cassells, sisters-in-law Angela Connaughton (Rathown) and Geraldine Murphy (Skerries, Co. Dublin), brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to LARCC Cancer Support care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh, or any family member. House private please. Neighbours and friends welcome. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Thursday evening, January 30 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday, January 31 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to LARCC Cancer Support care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh, or any family member. House private please. Neighbours and friends welcome.

Alice Donohoe (née McGuire), Lisderry, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully after a brief illness at Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Alice Donohoe (nee McGuire), Lisderry, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Beloved wife of Tommy and loving mother of Claire, Pauline and Colm. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Niamh. Deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Iwona, sons-in-law Niall and Gregor and will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Our lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown Thursday, January 30 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, January 31 at 11am, in St Mary's Church, Boherquill followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Boherquill.

Maura McGann, Ballymahon, Longford / Blanchardstown, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Maura McGann, Ballymahon, Longford/ Blanchardstown, Dublin. 

Predeceased by her brothers Padraig, Liam, and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Harry and Frank, sisters-in-law Patricia and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May she rest in peace.

Maura will repose in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Thursday, January 30 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is on Friday, January 31 at 11am. Following Mass, Maura will be laid to rest in Forgney Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed HERE. 

Claire O'Rourke (née Geoghegan), Suntown, Rosemount, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in her 90th year, in the loving care of the staff in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 of Claire O’Rourke (née Geoghegan), Suntown, Rosemount, Moate, and late of Carne, Castletown Geoghegan, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her husband Bernard, sons John and Paul, son-in-law Johnny, brothers and sisters. It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her children Rosemary, Bernardine, Eileen, Caroline, Seamus, Linda, Conor and Alan, sisters-in-law Maureen and Mai, sons-in-law Eugene, Tom and Kevin, daughter-in-law Lisa, Seamus’s partner Yasmin, and Conor's partner Paula, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of her extended family nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Claire Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Flynns Funeral Home, Moate on Friday, January 31 from 5pm to conclude with Prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Saturday, February 1 to arrive at St. Thomas Church, Rosemount, at 11.50 for Funeral Prayers. Funeral Mass at 12 (noon). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Claire’s funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Private messages of condolence or enquiries can be sent to [email protected].  Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the National Council of the Blind https://vi.ie/

Miriam Martin (née Smyth), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly and peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Miriam Martin (nee Smyth), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Johnnie, brother Paddy and sister Agnes. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Maura & Paula, sons Patrick, Peter, Johnnie, & Brian, brother Pete, sons-in-law, grandchildren Ruairi, Ornagh, Shane, Daire, Seanagh, Sorcha, Conal, Caoimhe, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Reposing in Smiths Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, January 30 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 31 to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House private to family and close friends. No flowers please. Donations to Croí, The West of Ireland Cardiac and Stroke Foundation. 

Dermot Martin McDermott, Auburn Village, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of The Mill, Foyran, Castletown - Finea, Co Westmeath 

The death occurred peacefully in his home on Friday, January 24, 2025 of Dermot Martin McDermott, Auburn Village, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of the Mill, Foyran, Castletown- Finea, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Kathleen. Dermot will be sadly missed by his family, brothers Willie, Sean, Joseph, brother-in-law Andrew, sisters-in-law Gail and Stephanie, auntie Mai, niece Emma and her husband Philip, grand-nephews and grand-nieces Suzie, Kathleen, Rebecca, Mikey and PJ, cousins, relatives, and his many dear friends especially his housemates in Auburn Village, Rosemary, Brid, Anthony and Cathal. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Rest in Peace Dermot.

Reposed in Mullingar Hospital, Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, January 30 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Friday, January 31 to arrive to St Mary's Church, Finea, N91 VW82 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass Dermot will be laid to rest in the family plot in Finea Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Mental Health Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan), Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan) of Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Co Leitrim.

Now reunited with her beloved Frank. A cherished mother to Katrina, Bernadette, Fiona, Grainne and Rosaleen. An adoring grandmother to Francesca, Joseph and Ciaran Bond. A warm hearted mother-in-law to Tom and a dear sister to Mary Curtis (Raheny, Dublin). Betty will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family and all those who loved her. Pre-deceased by her loving parents James and Ann (nee Scanlon) and her sister Annie. 

Betty will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Beeston on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will take place the following morning on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11am, before being laid to rest with her husband Frank at Beeston Cemetery. Live streaming of the Mass will be available for viewing. Please contact the Funeral Director.

Family flowers preferred or donations to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart via the Funeral Director will be gratefully received. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Trent House, 106 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2AY. 0115 922 0433 www.lymn.co.uk

Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls), Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Sean's funeral will take place in GreenAcres, Kemnal Park, Chapel, A20 Sideup Bypass., Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR on Friday, January 31 at 11am. There will be a memorial Mass for Sean in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, on Friday, February 14 at 7pm. Funeral may be viewed on the following link https://watch.obitus.com Username kosi4586 Password 217830

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