Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 1, 2024

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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 28, 2023
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The death occurred surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on

Saturday, March 30, 2024 of Mary Mulligan (nee Kelly) Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Michael Kelly, son Sean, brothers Paddy, Peter and Mick Joe and sister Kathleen. Remembered with love and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband John, daughter Mary, sons Michael, Peter, James, Danny and David, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Jenny, Shane, Aaron, Josh, Sean, Emma, Maria, and James, brothers Jim and John William, sisters Teresa and Bernadette, nephews, nieces, relatives and good neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford on Tuesday morning, April 2 arriving at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Moyne for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to take this opportunity to also thank the staff of The Mater Hospital, Dublin, who cared so well for Mary throughout her illness. The mass can be viewed live HERE. House private at all times, please.
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The death occurred, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 of Paddy Nertney, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford, N39 R8Y8. Predeceased by infant daughter Patricia, parents Pat and Maggie Nertney. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Mary, his children Eamon, Leona, Gearoid, Sharon, Eileen, Aisling and Jason, sons in-law Ciaran, Stephen, Ciaran and Ollie, daughters in-law Louise, Aisling and partner Nicole, his adored grandchildren Jamie, Jack, Ria, Ruby, Noah, Ella, Brugha, Tessa and Chloe, sisters Margaret, Eileen, Mary and Brigid, brother Benny, extended family, relatives & friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Co Longford (N39 R8Y8) from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday, March 31. Funeral mass Monday, April 1 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Drumlish, followed by burial in new cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live by clicking on the following link.

House Strictly Private at all other times. Please note one-way local traffic system in place, starting from Murphy's Cross, follow stewards and sign directions. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's, Co. Longford.

Christina Carrig (née Galvin), Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

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The death occurred on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Christina Carrig (née Galvin), Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents John and Kathleen, beloved son John and dear husband Cyril. Christina will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Mary (Kenny), sons Kevin, Cyril and David, brothers John and Mick, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 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 Monday, April 1 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Tuesday, April 2 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Peggie Gibbons (née Cusker), The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford, N39 Y0Y8

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The death occurred, peacefully, at home surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Peggie Gibbons (née Cusker), The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford, N39 Y0Y8. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Mary Ann, sisters Lena, Ellie, Mary and Susan and by her brothers Packie, John and Gerry. Peggie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Gerry, daughter Sharon, sons Stephen and Geoffrey, daughters-in-law Edel and Noelle, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Seán, Ruairí and Holly, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence (N39 Y0Y8) on Sunday, March 31 from 4pm until 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Monday, April 1 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please donations of desired to the Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private outside of reposing times please.

Mary Norton (née Fox), Dunlum, Moate, Westmeath / Longford

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The death occurred, peacefully, at home after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Mary Norton (née Fox), Dunlum, Moate, Co Westmeath and formerly Forgney, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents John and Annie, husband Noel, sons John and Gerard, Beloved mother of Mary, Noel and Jackie, adored grandchildren Gerard and Saoirse, daughter in law Cathy, good neighbours and many friends. May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing privately at home. Removal on Monday, April 1 to The Carmelite Church, Moate arriving at 11.50am for Funeral Prayers. Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Donegan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ie/

The Norton family would sincerely like to thank Dr Michael Curran and The Pallitative Care Team, Fr Murray for all their kindness and care. Private messages of condolence or enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Mary’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on The Carmelite Church Moate webcam. https://churchmedia.ie/carmelite-church-moate/

Dr Catherine O'Neill (née Gallagher), Donnybrook, Dublin / Lucan, Dublin / Longford

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The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 29, 2024 of Dr Catherine O'Neill (née Gallagher), Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Longford and Lucan, Co Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Henry and much loved mother of Sarah, Shane, Vinnie and Carla. She will be greatly missed by her family, her sisters Marie and Bernie, brothers James and Charles, sons-in-law Tom and Shane, daughters-in-law Orla and Melanie, her treasured grandchildren Ryan, Henry, Lucy, Sebastian, Euan, Luca and Fleur, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. Rest in Peace.

Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, on Tuesday, April, 2 arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm which may be viewed on the following weblink; 

. Removal on Thursday, April 4 to St James Church, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, for a Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Ballinakilla Cemetery.

Carmel Donohoe (née Wynne) Knocknacarra, Galway / Cashel, Tipperary / Longford

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The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2024 of Carmel Donohoe (nee Wynne) Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly Cashel Co Tipperary and Kilrickle, Co Galway. Beloved wife of Dr Pat and much loved mother of Donal, Eileen, John and Elizabeth. Predeceased by her Parents Jim and Lily Wynne and by her sister Eilis Byrne. Carmel will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by her husband, daughters and sons, brothers Kevin and Donal, sister Bridín, sons-in-law Fionn and Spencer, daughter-in-law Jennifer, her adored grandchildren Alannah, Michelle, Liam, Conor, Lily and Caoimhe, the extended Donohoe and Wynne family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at St Anthony's Room within the Church of St John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Galway on Easter Sunday March 31 from 3pm with removal into the Church at 4.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Carmel at 12 noon on Easter Monday, April 1 Livestream HERE. Following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Carmel to Western Alzheimers. The Donohoe family would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness at this sad time.

Peter Smith, Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024 of Peter Smith Garrymore, Ballinagh, and formerly Aughawelia Carrigan. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Anne.

May he rest in Peace.

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