Deaths in Longford - Friday, October 11, 2024

Tommy Reilly, Whiterock, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 10, 2024 of Tommy Reilly, Whiterock, Longford. Predeceased by his parents William (Bill) and Elizabeth. Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Maureen, daughter Ciara, sons Darragh and Fearghál, son-in-law Brian, daughter-in-law Grace, sisters Rose and Kathy, brothers Jimmy, Liam and Philip, sisters-in-law Mary, Catherine, Donna, Bernie and Patricia, brothers-in-law Sean, Harry, Seamus and Sean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, October 13 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, October 14 at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations , if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/ardagh/ House private please.

Timothy (Tadhg) Ryan, Ballymahon, Longford / Whitehall, Dublin

The death occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Timothy (Tadhg) Ryan, Ballymahon, Co Longford & formerly Whitehall, Dublin 9 & Cloghran, Co Dublin.

In 2010 he retired from Aer Rianta where he had many friends. Over the past 7/8 years Tim has been well looked after by Professor Morris and his wonderful oncology team in the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. However, after a very short, unexpected illness, he was admitted to the Mullingar Regional Hospital where he finally left this world on last Wednesday, October 9. Tim is sadly missed by his loving wife Barbara, five children, Kevin, Anthony. Aisling, Colm and Caitríona, daughters-in-law Suzy, Fiona and Laura and son-in-law, Danny. Grandchildren Lucas, Daniel, Anna, Conor, Matthew, Caitlin, Saoirse, Sophia and Darragh.

Tim will be sadly missed by his many friends and family including his sisters Molly, Clare and Rita, brothers Pat and Jimmy, sister- in-law Nuala, nieces and nephews. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis! Oiche mhaith a Stóir agus codhladh sámh!

Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Saturday  afternoon, October 12 from 1pm to 3pm. Removal on Monday morning, October 14 to Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall arriving for 10.30am. Mass followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/whitehall

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society

Baby Zoe Stokes, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully following a brave journey in her six short months of life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 of Baby Zoe Stokes, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town. Zoe will be cherished and remembered forever by her heartbroken family, father John, mother Sinead, sister Kayleigh, brothers Ryan and Jack, grandparents Ned and Ann, Frank and Esther, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and extended family. Sleeping in the arms of the Angels.

There will be an opportunity for anyone who would like to pay their respects to the family on Thursday, October 10 from 4pm until 8pm at their home (6 Maple Court , Clonbalt Woods – N39 D5R3). Mass of the Angels on Friday, October 11 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral. Zoe will be laid to rest afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Temple Street Children's Hospital – donate here

The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Joseph (Joe) Kilbride, ‘Elata’, Ballyanne, New Ross, Wexford / Granard, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 of Joseph (Joe) Kilbride, ‘Elata’, Ballyanne, New Ross, Co Wexford and late of Granard, Longford. Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Fouhy), sadly missed by his loving son Joseph, daughters Roberta (Gallagher), Helena (Coggins) and Fidelma (McGuirk), grandchildren Diarmuid, Tomás, Grace, Aaron, Hugh, Conan, Aisling, Joseph, Niamh, Sarah and Isobelle, sons-in-law Tom, Chris and John, daughter-in-law Deborah, brothers and sisters Michael, Bernadette, Thomas, Maura, Bríd, Sr. Roberta and predeceased by Seán, Paddy and Seamus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, (Eircode: Y34FK44) on Thursday, October 10 from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Removal on Friday, October 11 to The Church of St Anne & St John, Rathgarogue, arriving for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Joe’s funeral mass can be viewed online at 12 noon please click Joe's funeral mass

Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society Donate Here The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this very sad time. 

Liam Patrick O'Flanagan, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred unexpectedly and peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Liam Patrick O’Flanagan, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath (formerly of the Forestry Department and Coillte).

Beloved husband of Maureen O’Flanagan, he will be very sadly missed by his wife, his daughters Deirdre, Felicity and Isobel, his son Oisín, grandchildren, all the O’Flanagan family and his friends. May Liam Rest In Peace.

Liam will repose at his home, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, October 11. House private to family outside of those times. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Collinstown on Saturday, October 12 for 9.45am Funeral Mass, followed by interment at Goldenbridge Cemetery, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (arriving at 1pm).

Liam’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-collinstown.

The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Teresa Ginnell (née Doherty), Turin, Mountnugent, Cavan / Swinford, Mayo

The death occurred peacefully, at home, in the loving care of her family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Teresa Ginnell (née Doherty), Turin, Mountnugent, Co Cavan and formerly of Ballydrum, Swinford, Co Mayo. 

Sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, son James, daughter Carmel, son-in-law Shane, granddaughters Caoimhe and Aoishe, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Teresa Rest In Peace.

House strictly private at all times. Funeral Mass in the St Brigid's Church, Mountnugent (A82 PX96) on Friday, October 11 at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to Oldcastle Day Centre.

Alice O'Malley (née Sheridan), Ballintubber, Corofin, Galway and formerly Cortrasna, Finea, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at the Galway Hospice on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Alice O'Malley (nee Sheridan), Ballintubber, Corofin, Galway and formerly Cortrasna, Finea, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband PJ, her daughter Margaret, her parents Arthur and Margaret and her sister Chris. Sadly missed by her sons Michael and Patrick, her daughter Joan, daughters-in-law Fiona and Caroline, son-in-law Derrick, her adored grandchildren Emma, Aoife, Eoin, Michael, Aaron, Thomas, Conor and Sarah, her brothers Paddy, Jim, Thomas, Vincent, Johnny and Tony, her sisters Joan and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St Colman's Church, Corofin (H54 X768) on Friday evening, October 11 from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm, followed by removal to her home. Removal to St Colman's Church, Corofin, on Saturday morning, October 12 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to Kilmoylan Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://corofinbelclare.ie/ and broadcast on parish radio 105.8 fm.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice. The O’Malley and Sheridan families appreciate your support, respect and understanding at this difficult time.

Marie Kelly (née Wallace), Granaghan Dillon, Curraghroe, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in her 99th year in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Longford on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 of Marie Kelly (nee Wallace), Granaghan Dillon, Curraghroe, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by her husband John , infant son Eamon, brothers Peter and Edward and her sisters Josephine and Bridie.Marie will be sadly missed by her daughters Annette Carrig (Longford), Hilda Quinn (Moher, Lanesboro), sister Susan (England), Nieces and Nephews, Sons in Law, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, Relatives, Good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Leevy's Funeral Home Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Thursday, October 10 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Friday Morning, October 11 to St Cecilia's Church Curraghroe for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Cloontuskert cemetery. 

John Conlon, Breanriskcullew, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 of John Conlon, Breanriskcullew, Drumlish, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his wife Una, sons Kevin and Aidan, daughter-in-law Siobhan, cherished grandchildren Helen, Sean, Ciara and Evan, sister Liz Lennon, nephews Pat, John and Joe, nieces Winifred, Elaine and Eilish, brothers-in-law Martin and Richard, sisters-in-law Mary and Eileen, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May John Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel on Thursday, October 10 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass in St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Friday, October 11 at 1pm.  Funeral Mass can be streamed live by clicking on the following link. 

Burial afterwards in the old cemetery Drumlish. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St Christopher's Services, Longford.

Teresa O’Reilly (née Reynolds), Cornahilt, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

The death occurred  peacefully at Sheelin Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 6, 2024 of Teresa O’Reilly (nee Reynolds) of Cornahilt Bungalow, Ballyjamesduff, formerly of Mohill and New York. 

Teresa is predeceased by her husband Patrick, her sisters Nancy, Patti, Rose, Rita, and her brother Francis. Teresa is sadly missed by her loving family, her daughters Kelly (Kevin), Patricia (Edwin), and Maureen (Paul), her sons John (Nora) and Philip, her sisters Margaret, Marie, and Kay, her grandchildren, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82 YV58) on Thursday, October 10 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral mass on Friday, October 11 at 12pm in St Joseph’s Church, Ballyjamesduff followed by burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

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