Deaths in Longford - Friday, June 27, 2025

Maureen Cunningham, Toome, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, June 26, 2025 of Maureen Cunningham, Toome, Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her father Michael and mother Elizabeth, sister Mona, brothers Mehall and Seamus and her nephew Tony. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, her brother and sisters, Kathleen (Carey) Patricia (Harrison) John Cunningham and her partner John Conroy. Sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing in the Church of the Sacred Heart Carrickedmond on Sunday afternoon, June 29 from 4pm until 6.30pm followed by prayers. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 30 at 11am followed by burial in Forgney cemetery. House private please and family flowers only with donations in lieu to the patient comfort fund directly to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

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.

Aoife Treacy (née Malone), Tirmactiernan, Leitrim Village, Leitrim, N41 NY63 / Abbeylara, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 of Aoife Treacy (née Malone), Tirmactiernan, Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim and formerly Ballywillan, Abbeylara, Co Longford, 

Aoife will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Brian, adored children Evan, Farah and Fíachra.

Cherished daughter of Geraldine and Frank, loving sister to Celine and Philip, nieces Arleine, Leah, Isla, Amelie and Sophia, nephew Jack mother-in-law Maureen, father-in-law Michael, brother-in-law Eunan and his wife Jacqui, sister-in-law Nolene and her husband Emmet, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Aoife will repose at her home (N41 NY63) on Friday, June 27 from 2pm until 8pm. Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, June 28 at 12 noon in St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village followed by burial afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.

House strictly private outside of reposing times please. Please note: One-way traffic system in operation, entrance via Leitrim Village, exit onto Ballinamore road. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to North West Stop HERE. The Treacy and Malone family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

Gerard (Gerry) Murray, Skelmensdale, Wigan, England and formerly of Killenastra, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his heartbroken family in Queenscourt Hospice, Southport on Thursday, June 12, 2025 of Gerard (Gerry) Murray Skelmensdale, Wigan, England and formerly of Killenastra, Ardagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents John Joe and Rosie and infant brother Brendan. Gerry will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by his family, daughter Danielle and her partner Ben, son Kieran and his partner Teresa, their mother Mary, his adored grandchildren Rose and Sophia, brothers Seamus (Paula) Ardagh and Sean (Ann) Killoe, sister Frances (Eddie) Cellbridge, his dear aunt Ann, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, relatives, and his wonderful neighbours and friends. God saw the road was getting rough, The hill was hard to climb, He gently closed your weary eyes, And whispered “Peace be thine”. Gerry May your Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Gerry will repose in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Thursday, June 26 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from the family home in Ardagh, on Friday, June 27 to arrive at St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, N39 EN27 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Gerry will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Queenscourt Hospice, Southport c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary Higgins, Lough Rynn, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 26, 2025 of Mary Higgins Lough Rynn, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents; Paddy and Cissy (Mary) and her brother Pat Higgins. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother; Phil Higgins, sisters: Ann Leddy, Bernadette Bourke, Veronica Daly sister-in-law; Edel Higgins, brothers-in-law; Eamon Leddy, Tom Burke and John Daly, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Mary Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Phyl (Esther) Kenny (née McGarry), Castleknock, Dublin / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the staff at The Mater Hospital on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 of Phyl (Esther) Kenny (née McGarry), Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and former Nurse Tutor and Counsellor at Accord. 

Beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Seán and Clodagh. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren Fionn, Davin, Rían and Séimí, Seán’s partner Aoife, son-in-law Peter, brother Emmet, sisters Rose and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her much loved nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sister Josie and brother Paddy.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Sunday, June 29 between 3pm and 5pm. Removal on Monday morning, June 30 to St Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. 

Phyl’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis’.

John Connolly, Cabra, Dublin / Drumreilly, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the staff in the Mater Hospital on Thursday, June 26, 2025 of John Connolly, late of Annamoe Drive, Cabra, Dublin and formerly Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. 

Predeceased by his beloved wife Bernadette. John will be very sadly missed and remembered always by his loving daughter Fiona, sister Mai, brothers James and Pat, sisters-in-law Mary and Chris, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 88A New Cabra Road, Cabra, D07 ET92 on Wednesday, July 2 from 5pm - 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, July 3 to Christ the King Church, arriving at 9:50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by a Private Cremation Service for family only. To view John’s Funeral Mass live, please click here.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation (donate below). To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section on rip.ie. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Cabra on (01) 838 9774. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.

Tony McCarth, Castlequarter, Coosan, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 of Tony McCarth, Castlequarter, Coosan, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his beloved parents Mick and Peggy, and his sister Joan. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Ciara, brother Dominic, sisters Mary, Sheila, Pauline, and Deirdre, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of many friends. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam.

Reposing at his residence (N37 P6Y3) on Thursday, June 26 from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, June 27 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 12.30pm, followed by burial in Coosan cemetery.

Tony’s Funeral Mass may be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the RNLI HERE. Tony’s family express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.

If you wish to have a death notice published on www.longfordleader.ie you can email it to [email protected] 

And if you wish to submit an obituary for publication in the ‘Longford Leader’, you can submit it along with a photograph of the deceased to [email protected] 

To sign up for the FREE Longford Leader daily newsletter CLICK HERE