Deaths in Longford - Friday, July 4, 2025

Kevin Doyle, Garrowhill, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Kevin Doyle, Garrowhill, Newtownforbes, Co Longford (ex Leitrim County Council).

Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Mary (née Gregg), daughters Jennifer and Bernadette, son Dermot, daughter-in-law Aoife, grandchildren Róisín and Ciara, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, godchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, July 3 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, July 4 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Brennan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, December 19, 2024 of Anthony ‘Tony’ Patrick John Brennan, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and formerly of Harbour Row, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Winnifred ‘Dolly’ and Francis ‘Dex’ and by his sisters Netta, Laurie and Mary. Tony will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Rosanne, his cherished children Elizabeth, Eileen, Maureen and John, grandchild Henry, sons-in-law Kevin and Joseph, daughter-in-law Catherine, sisters Vickie and Cathy, brothers Michael, Frankie, John Joe and Davie, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Cremation has taken place at Park Lawn Crematorium in Sudbury. As Tony asked for his remains to be brought home to Ireland, Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Monday, July 14 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment of ashes afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only by request. The family have requested those attending the funeral may wear bright colours in celebration of Tony’s life.

Betty O'Reilly (née Tierney), Callanagh, Kilcogy, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in her 96th year in the loving care of the staff at Sheelin Nursing Home, Mountnugent on Thursday, July 3, 2025 of Betty O'Reilly (nee Tierney), Callanagh, Kilcogy, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, sister May, brothers Thomas and Seamus. Sadly missed by her son Thomas, daughters Catherine and Frances, grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy N39W1D6 on Friday evening, July 4 from 6pm to 8 pm. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran (N39HN84) on Saturday, July 5 at 12 noon.

Internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. The O'Reilly family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care shown to Betty during her stay at Sheelin Nursing Home.

Christina Conroy (née Leonard), Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the staff of the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Thursday, July 3, 2025 of Christina Conroy (nee Leonard), Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband John and siblings Maureen and TP. Sadly missed by her sons Jonathan and Ronan, sister Aine, daughters in law Mary and Amy, grandchildren Sean, Cassie, Michaela, Jake and Rosie, brother-in-law, sister-in-law nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Christina will repose at St Mary’s Church, Annaduff (N41CF54) on Friday, July 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 5 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Annaduff followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. The Conroy family very much appreciates your support at this time.

Marie Cullen (née Kirwan), Dublin / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of all the staff of Bellvilla Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 of Marie Cullen (née Kirwan), Dublin and Leitrim, late of Harold’s Cross Cottages and formerly of St. John’s Street, Blackpitts.

Loving wife of the late Dermot and much-loved mother of Austin, Karl and Sarah. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Jenny and Becky, son-in-law Melvyn, grandchildren Elle, Luke, James, Matthew, Maddison, step grandchildren Trent, Michael and Skyler, extended family, and many friends. Reunited with her son Martin. May Marie Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 109 The Coombe, D08 AK10 on Saturday, July 5 from 1pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 7 at 10am in St. Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue followed by burial to Newtownforbes Cemetery, Co. Longford. To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., The Coombe on (01) 453 3333

John McLaughlin, Garrymore Lane, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 of John McLaughlin, Garrymore Lane, Ballinagh, Cavan.

Sadly and dearly missed by his heart broken wife Rosie and children Jonathan and Chantelle, Sisters and brothers Regina (Laurence), Catriona, Gerard (Lucinda) and Padraig (Stephanie), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May he Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at his home on Thursday, July 3 from 6pm until prayers at 8pm, Friday, July 4 from 6pm until prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 5 at 11am in St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, followed by burial in the New Cemetery, Ballinagh. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cuan Cancer Support, Palliative Care or any family member.

The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Staff at Cavan General, St Vincent's Ward in the Mater & Palliative Care and everyone that cared for John over the past 6 months.

Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Padraig Kennedy, Creta, Elphin, Strokestown, Co Roscommon / Roscommon town, Co Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 of Padraig Kennedy Creta, Elphin, Strokestown, Roscommon town.

Loving husband of Margaret (neé Rafferty) and much loved father of David, Fiona, Joanne and Paul. Padraig will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife & family, his fourteen grandchildren & two great-grandchildren, his brothers Mark & Kenneth, daughters-in-law Annette & Laura, sons-in-law John & Marcus, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Padraig is predeceased by his parents John & Bridget, his sisters Anita, Margaret & Kathleen and his brothers Sean, Des, Vincent & Jimmy. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home on Friday, July 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 5 at 11am in Kiltrustan Church, followed by burial in Kiltrustan Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of, may be made to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice by clicking HERE or via donations in lieu of flowers to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Padraig Kennedy Donate now

Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (née Dooner), Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred at her home in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (nee Dooner), formerly of Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget and her brothers Pat, Tom, Mike, James, John (Séan) and her sister Anne. Devoted wife to Les. Adoring mother to Carol and Gary. Loving sister to Gerry, Much loved mother in-law to Kevin and Sharon. Adored grandmother to Natalie, Rebecca, Shaun, Molly and Niall. Sorely missed by Great grandchildren and extended family, neighbours and friends. Bridie lived a life of love, fun and caring that touched so many people’s lives and we will all miss her deeply. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 18 at St Nicholas’s Catholic Church, Winchcombe at 12.30pm. Private burial afterwards at Winchcombe Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Dementia UK or Kate’s Home Nursing.

James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, aged 93 years, of James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 

Seamus was from Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and later in his life in Mitcham, Surrey UK. The funeral service will be held at St Cecilia’s RC Church, Cheam Surrey at 11am on Tuesday, July 22. 

A tribute page has been set up in memory of Seamus with proceeds going to St Raphael´s Hospice where he spent his final weeks. Click HERE. 

Peggy Murphy (née Moore), Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a hard-fought battle with cancer of Peggy Murphy (née Moore) of Milton Keynes, England, previously of Glenidan, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Kathleen Moore of Glenidan and her adored niece Stephanie Joynt. Peggy will be forever loved and dearly missed by her beloved husband Kevin, her sons Ultan, Paul and Ronan, her daughter Catherine. Daughters-in-law Isobel and Adele, son-in-law Chris. Grandchildren Connor, Sofia, Shea, Fleur, Jade, Logan and Saoirse. Brothers Fr Patrick Moore (Castlepollard) and Sean, sisters Nancy, Patricia and Catherine. Brothers-in-law Christy (Rooney), Stephen (Joynt), Michael (Corcoran), Chris (Reilly), sisters-in-law Ann (Moore), Nancy (Murphy) and Ita (Connolly), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Peggy’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12pm in St Thomas Aquinas Church, Sycamore Ave, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2JE followed by burial afterwards at 1:45pm in Selbourne Ave., Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5BX

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