Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 31, 2024

Mary Carrigy Rosson, Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Padre Pio Ward in St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Thursday, May 30, 2024 of Mary Carrigy, Rosson, Granard, Co Longford.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Margaret (Peggy) Lennon (née Murphy), Curracreehan, Moydow, Longford


The death occurred peacefully in Mullingar General Hospital after a short illness in her 101st year on Thursday, May 30, 2024 of Margaret (Peggy) Lennon (nee Murphy) Curracreehan, Moydow, Longford. Deeply regretted by her loving family Micheál, Jeanette and Mel. her brother Vincent (London), her daughter-in-law Rosemary and Mel's partner Sue, her sister-in-law Eileen (Dublin), grandchildren Liam, Rosaleen, Clodagh and Daniel, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Saturday evening, June 1 in Our Lady's Manor Chapel Edgeworthstown from 5pm until 7pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, June 2 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Milan Pompa, Ardrum Court, Longford Town, Longford


The death occurred peacefully at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 of Milan Pompa, Ardrum Court, Longford town and formerly of Slovakia. Predeceased by his parents and by his sisters. Milan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Bozena, son Milan Jnr ., daughters Carmina and Suzanna, grandchildren Vivian, Gregor, Melany, Rebecca, Matthew, Damian and Arianna, daughter-in-law Denisa, sons in law Fredy and Oscar, sister Angela, brothers John and Peter, relatives, neighbours and friends both here in Ireland and Slovakia. Nech odpočíva vo cečnom pokoji.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, June 1 from 4pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 3 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Susan Flanagan, No 8 McEoin Park, Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford


The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 of Susan Flanagan, No 8 McEoin Park, Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her father Michael.
Susan will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, daughters Carol and Georgina, sons Vincent and Mark, daughter-in-law Nathalie, son-in-law Greg, her adored grandchildren Glen and Lucas, sister Julie, nieces and nephews, her dear friend Dessie, cousins neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Susan.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66, on Thursday, May 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 31 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. No flowers please: Donations, if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors.
Anne Fleming (née Reilly), Kiltevna, Dunmore, Galway / Aughnacliffe, Longford


The death occurred on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 of Anne Fleming (nee Reilly), Kiltevna, Dunmore, Galway & Aughnacliffe, Longford. Sadly missed by her loving family & friends. May She Rest In Peace.
A Mass for Anne Fleming will be held this Friday, May 31 at 12 noon in The Church Of Christ The King, Kiltevna, H54WD82, Dunmore, Co Galway. All welcome.
Phyllis Maud Harpur (nee McDowell), Ballywalter, County Down and formerly Brianstown House, Co Longford


The death occurred most peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2024 of Phyllis Maud Harpur (nee McDowell), Churchfield House, Whitechurch Road, Ballywalter and formerly Brianstown House, Co Longford. Dearly beloved wife of the late John Carson Harpur. Loving and dearly loved mother of John, Charmian and Brian. Mother-in-law of Heather and Elaine. Adored grandmother to Luke, Joel and Cameron and great grandmother to Luana. Also sadly missed by nephews, niece and extended family and friends.
Service in Ballywalter Parish Church on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards to Whitechurch Cemetery.
Tony Gray, London


The death occurred peacefully at his home in London on April 9, 2024 of Tony Gray. Predeceased by his father, John Francis Gray of Longford, and his mother Barbara. Sadly missed by his loving sisters, Cathy, Marie and Juliet, his wife Donna and daughters, Jade and Crystel. May he rest in peace.
Benny McCabe, Church View, Lanesboro, Longford / Kingscourt, Cavan


The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 of Benny McCabe Church View, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Moyar, Kingscourt, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his son Miguel, his sister Eileen and brothers Charlie (U.K.) and Paddy (U.K.). Benny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving family, beloved wife Dolores, daughters Kathryn and Rebekah, grandchildren Belle, Jayde, Oren, Silas and Margot, great-grandchildren Locke and Athena, sisters Theresa, Rita, Kathleen and Philomena, brothers Jimmy, Johnny, Tommy and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Thursday, May 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Kingscourt on Friday, May 31 to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt at 10am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live/
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association – www.imnda.ie
Fr William J (Billy) Farrell, Glasthule, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Longford


The death occurred on Monday, May 27, 2024 of Fr William J (Billy) Farrell, Glasthule, Dublin and late of Edgeworthstown, Longford. Beloved son of the late Kathleen and Miko. Sadly missed by his much loved sisters Mary and Thérèse, brother James, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his colleagues within the Archdiocese of Dublin and nationwide, both past and present including his nephew Fr. Mark O’Farrell, his extended family and close friends, especially Bríd. Remembering also his late brothers Michéal and Adrian and brother-in-law William.
Reposing on Thursday, May 30 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 5.30pm with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, May 31 at 12 noon which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. May he Rest in Peace.
Cecilia Breslin (née McLoughlin) Birmingham and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, Longford


The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s care home Coleshil, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024 of Cecilia Breslin, (nee McLoughlin) Hall Green, Birmingham; and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, County Longford, Ireland. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters Cecilia and Margaret, sons Brendan and Arnold, daughters-in-law Maria and Anne, grandchildren, her brother Brendan and all of her extended family and friends.
Cecilia will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 6pm on June 4. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 10.30am on June 5. https://www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk/
Burial to follow at Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9AA at 12.00.
Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon


The death occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 of Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Alwyn. Formerly of Yorkshire, England. Sheila will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, Janice, Wendy, Michael, Alison and all her extended family and friends.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, May 31 from 6:30pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, June 1 to the Methodist Church, Battery Road, Longford, for funeral service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery, Tulsk. At Rest.
Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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