Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 24, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by the family, on Friday, April 21, 2023 of Moira Connolly (née Brady), Cloncoose, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Delia, sister Lily, brothers Cyril and Seamus and by her grand-daughter Leah. Moira will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Peter, dear sons and daughters Zelda, Rachael, Alan, Shane, Claire and Freya, grandchildren Naoise, Viggo, Wren, Eve, Eila, Mila, Luka, Aoiffe and Shannon, sister Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, 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 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, April 25 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 Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association – www.ika.ie. House strictly private please.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Midland’s Regional Hospital Mullingar for their care and kindness.
The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 of PJ Fallon, Caltramore, Newtowncashel, Longford, N39 XY86. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Kate-ann and by his sister Margaret. PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, son and daughters, Edel, Yvonne, Mairead, Marilyn, Bernard and Amy and their mother Elizabeth, brother Jim, sisters Kathleen, Bridget, Dolores, Geraldine and Celine, grandchildren J.P., Kate, Darragh, Tiarnán, Branna, Sean, Kaylee, Bernard, Daithí and Cormac, sons-in-law Ciaran, Richard, Gregory and Packie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence at Caltramore (N39 XY86) on Sunday, April 23 from 3pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, April 24 in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel at 1pm, interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtowncashel/
The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of Mullingar General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, April 21, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Mitchell, Newtown, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Longford. Predeceased by his parents Anthony & Elizabeth and his brothers Noel & Oliver. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Larry, Rory & Leo, sister Antoinette, sisters-in-law Sally, Imelda & Mary, nieces Sheena & Edel, nephews Anthony, Adrian, Ronan, Colm, Brian and Eoghan, cousins, relatives, neighbours, his large circle of friends and his loyal dog Sheeba. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, April 25 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, April 26 to the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. Those wishing to view Paddy's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.
Stella Owens (née Canning), Carrick Road, Leitrim / Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co Roscommon, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 of Stella Owens (née Canning), Carrick Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly of Renfrew, Scotland and the UK. Predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Canning, her brothers, John, Gerard and Brendan and her sisters, May, Teresa, Vera and most recently, her beloved husband, Seamus. Sadly missed by her daughters, Stephanie and Deirdre, her son, Damian, grandson Joe, son-in-law Jeremy,and extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday, April 25 from 6pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26 at 11 am. Cremation afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
The death occurred, peacefully at her home in Hazel Grove, Stockport, United Kingdom, on Monday, April 3, 2023 of Philomena Rooney (neé McGarry), daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McGarry, of Rathowen, Co Westmeath.
Prior to moving to Cheshire, Phil had lived with her late husband, Dr Kevin Rooney, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She was predeceased by her husband; her two sons, Francis and Eamon Rooney; her brothers, Eamon, Mel, Michael and Patrick McGarry and her sisters, Bernadette O’Donnell, Maureen (Sr Gertrude SJC) and Peggy (Sr Bernadette SJC) McGarry. She is survived by her two children, Clair Gadzama and Brian Rooney; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; her cousins, the reverend Sisters Maura Brid McGarry OLM and Eileen McGarry OLM, of the Convent of Mercy, Longford and her nephews and nieces in Ireland and the USA. Phil lived to 92 years of age and enjoyed a very full life. Generous to a fault, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Peter’s Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport, UK, at 12 noon on Monday, April 24, 2023. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stockport and will remain available for a few days subsequently. Family flowers only, please. Donations (in lieu of flowers) if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Trust, SMA Fathers and Franciscan Fathers. These can be made via https://www.ghfunerals.co.uk/charities-and-donations
Patrick McIntyre, Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has taken place of Patrick McIntyre, at his home in Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Toni, sons Michael, Matthew, Danny, daughter Ana, brother Michael, sister Mary (Roben), grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in England on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London and formerly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her friends Joe and Ewa at the Royal Free Hospital (London), after a short illness, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London, formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her sisters Loreto and Carmel, and by her brother, MJ. Mourned by her son, Jonathan; her niece, Orlaith; her nephew, Darragh; and by her close friends and former colleagues.
Funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 5 at Golders Green Crematorium East Chapel. Chapel doors open from 10.45am for service at 11am. Contact Jonathan Browne for details: [email protected]. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). May she rest in peace.
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