Deaths in Longford - Friday, June 9, 2023
The death occurred on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 of Helen Curran (née McNerney), Smear Road, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her father Frank and by her brother Seamus. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Charlie, daughters Kay Patton and Margaret Murtagh, son Joe, mother Margaret (Legga), sisters Elizabeth Fitzpatrick (U.K.), Margaret McGahern (Mullahoran) and Anne (Legga), brothers Joe (Legga), Francis (Legga) and Eamon (Legga) , daughter-in-law Marie , sons-in-law John and Padraig, her adoring grandchildren Jack, Gemma, Daniel, James, Sarah, Katie and Emily, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, June 10 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, June 11 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, at 1pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private to family and close friends, please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Christopher’s Services, Longford c/o M.J Dolan Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, at home surrounded by his wonderful family on Thursday, June 8, 2023 of Sean White, (Renault Dealer), Glasson Village, Athlone, Co Westmeath and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his beloved daughter Aoife, parents Francis (Leitrim) and Margaret (Carlow) and his sisters Maura and Nuala. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (née Foley) , daughter Aideen, son-in-law Brian (Mooney), grandchildren Lily and Danny, sisters Rita (Vaughan) and Fidelma (de Faoite), in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (Glasson Village, N37 FY06) on Saturday, June 10 from 4pm until 7pm and on Sunday, June 11 from 3pm until 7pm. Funeral Service on Monday, June 12 at 1pm in Grogan’s Garden (Glasson Village, N37 W6R0) followed by private cremation afterwards. Family home private outside these visiting hours please. No flowers please, donations, if desired, in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society
Due to this bereavement, Seán White’s Car Sales will be closed on Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 12. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in viruses and vulnerability of elderly people, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, the day after his 90th birthday, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 of Jimmy Joe O'Reilly, Mullahoran Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his beloved wife of 57 years Wendy (nee Sibley), his children, Angela Mullooly (Lanesboro), Colette (Cavan), Eamon (Reading, U.K.), Seamus (Celbridge) and Fiona (Celbridge), daughter-in-law Lisa, son- in-law Ciaran, Seamus' partner Niamh and Fiona's partner Adrian. His adored grandchildren Ashleigh, Bryan, Olivia, James and Eoghan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. May Jimmy Joe Rest In Eternal Peace.
Reposing on Thursday evening, June 8 at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, N39W1D6 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, June 9 for Requiem Funeral Mass at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. House strictly private please. Family flowers only please, donations to a charity of your choice at Jimmy Joe's request. The O'Reilly family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Ambulance Personnel and first responders for their efforts and attention to Jimmy Joe, your kindness and care will never be forgotten.
The death occurred, in the care of Comfort House Hospice, Mc Allen Texas, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Nan (Nancy Neal) McGrath, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford and Mission, Texas, USA. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Nancy McGrath, her beloved husband Keith and her brother Paddy. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Megan, her son-in-law Jeremy Whitted, brothers Tom and Barney, her sister Kitty (Feeney), her sisters-in-law Julie and Margaret, nieces, nephews, her extended family and her many friends.
Nan's funeral Mass will take place on Friday, May 26, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mission Texas, which may be viewed via their Facebook page Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mission TX at 8pm (Irish time). A Memorial Mass for Nan will be held in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Saturday, June 10, at 11am. May she rest in eternal peace.
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