Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 8, 2024
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Kevin McNally, formerly of Rocklands, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, November 6 of Kevin McNally, formerly of Rocklands, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sister Eileen and by his loving brother John. Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his siblings Joe, Miriam, Patrick, Prisca and Garrett, sisters-in-law Bernadette, Rose, Sally and Catherine, brothers-in-law Pat and Jimmy, nieces, nephews, relatives, family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, November 8 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 9 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here.
Barry Young, Kelleher Court, Drumlish, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, at home on Thursday, November 7, 2024 of Barry Young, Kelleher Court, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents. Barry will be forever missed and always remembered with love by his wife Kay (Breslin), his sister Andrea (England), sisters-in-law Agnes McKenna, Peggy Cassidy and Maureen Davitt, brothers-in-law David Morgan and Jimmy Breslin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past. In our hearts we know. He has found sweet rest at last. Rest in Peace Barry.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Saturday, November 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, November 10 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Drumlish. Following Mass, Barry will be laid to rest in Drumlish New Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family members. House Private Please.
Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford / Ardara, Donegal
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 7, 2024 of Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Ardara, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his father Philip and by his mother Kathleen. Larry will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Josephine (nee Belton), daughter Kathy, son David, sister Marie, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandchildren Jayden, Indi-rose, Ruby-may and Gracie- mae, 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 Sunday, November 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 11 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am and it will be streamed live HERE. Interment afterwards in Cullyfad cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family and close friends please.
Mary Clinton (née Leavy), Marlinstown, Mullingar, Westmeath / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff and nurses at Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 of Mary Clinton (née Leavy), Marlinstown, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony, daughter Lilian and sister Josie. Loving mother of Paul, Mary will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her son, who cared for her until the end, her sister-in-law Agatha, cousins and devoted carers Siobhán, Fionnuala, Barbara and Amy, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Mary's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at St Paul's Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar on Thursday November 7, from 4.30pm until 6pm followed after with Prayer Service at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass at 10.30am at St Paul's on Friday morning can be viewed HERE, followed by burial in Marlinstown Cemetery. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and nurses at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, for the wonderful care given to Mary, during her time there.
Michael Maguire, Tallaght, Dublin / Moyne, Longford
We are sad to announce the unexpected passing after a brief illness at Tallaght University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Michael Maguire late of Tallaght and formerly of Legga, Co. Longford.
Michael will be dearly missed by his wife Hilda and children Audrey, Eimear, Niamh, Emily, and Clare. He will also be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Breffni, John, and Steeve, his grandchildren Tiernan, Cathal, Conor, Ciara, Oisin, and Juliette, his brothers William, Ollie, Peter, John, and Martin, his sister Kathleen, as well as his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. May Michael rest in peace.
Reposing will be held at The Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght, on Friday, November 8 from 5pm to 7pm. House private. The Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 9 at 10am in St Dominic's Church, Tallaght and can be viewed HERE, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery, arriving at approximately 11.30am.
Fr Michael Joseph Gillen, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 of Fr Michael Joseph Gillen of Pleasant Hill, California and formerly of Longford Town. Predeceased by his parents Nora and John, brother Sean and sisters Peggy, Charlotte and Joan. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Vincent, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Wednesday morning, November 13 at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. A live stream of Fr Michael Joseph’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.
Matty McGlynn, 2 Rooskey Drive, Rooskey, Roscommon
The death occurred on Thursday, November 7, 2024 of Matty McGlynn, 2 Rooskey Drive, Rooskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon and formerly of Cloonfad, Rooskey. Funeral arrangements later.
Catherine (Kathleen) Colum (née Needham), Cloonrabracken, Strokestown, Roscommon / Louisburgh, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Catherine (Kathleen) Colum (nee Needham), Cloonrabracken, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Predeceased by her parents Annie and James, sisters Mary and Sr Rosemary, her brother Seamus and more recently her granddaughter Kate. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her beloved family; husband Kieran, daughters Marcella, Miriam, Alice (Thomas), Brenda (Brehon), son Matthew, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Peter, Gary, Gerry and Michael, grandchildren; Beatrice, Kieran, Jennifer, Emily, Matthew, Oliver, Cara, Joseph and Daniel. Her brother Michael John (Galway) and his wife Patricia, niece Michelle, nephew Mark, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home Scramogue, Co Roscommon, F42FD78, on Thursday, November 7 from 4.30pm to 7pm. Removal from Kathleen’s home on Friday morning, November 8 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass. Followed by burial in Strokestown cemetery. Times to follow. To view Kathleen’s funeral mass please click here. House private please. The family thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.
Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath
The death occurred surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath.
Remembering our beautiful Jason who sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jason inspired us all by his bravery, courage and selflessness until the very end. Jason is deeply missed by his loving parents Bernard and Patricia, sisters Sabrina and Shauna, brother Conrad, his adored nieces, his brothers-in-law Danny and Noel, Conrad's partner Lana, his aunts, uncle, cousins and his wonderful circle of friends in London and at home. 'In the end only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you'. House strictly private.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London HERE.
Funeral Arrangements Later
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