Deaths in Longford - Monday, August 4, 2025

Frank (Francie) Shanley, Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 PX88 / Boyle, Roscommon / Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the nurses and staff of the North West Hospice, Sligo on Saturday, August 2, 2025 of Frank (Francie) Shanley Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon formerly Church View, Boyle and Longford town.

Pre-deceased by his parents Violet and John, sisters Elizabeth and Ann, Infant grandson Evan. He will be sadly missed by his loving family. Beloved wife Kay, daughters Jacqueline, Rebecca and Cathy, sons Frankie, Colin, Danny and Tony, daughters-in-law Karen, Jenny and Chloe, sons-in-law Jason and Shane, grandchildren Amy, Ryan, Nathan, Reece, Oisin, Charlie, Kayleigh, Lucy, Jamie, Jayden, Shay, Jack, Donnacha, Finn and Lottie, great- grandson Caden, brother John, sisters Bridget and Maureen, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. “A life lived with courage, a passing met with grace”.

Reposing at the residence of his daughter Jacqueline and son-in-law Jason Elysian Meadows, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 PX88) on Monday, August 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Boyle on Tuesday, August 5 for Mass of Christian burial at 11am followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm.

Funeral mass can be viewed live Francie's Funeral Mass Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to North West Hospice Donations to the North West Hospice.

George Lavin, Drumaunroe, Jamestown, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Arus Carolan, Mohill, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 1, 2025 of George Lavin, Drumaunroe, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Charlie, brother Cha, and sister Kay. George will be sadly missed by his sisters Attracta (Millar), Maura (Flynn), and Lily, brothers Paddy and Mickey, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposed at the Sacred Heart Church, Jamestown (N41 FP82) on Sunday, August 3 from 5pm – 7pm, followed by prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, August 4 at 11am. George will be laid to rest afterwards in Jamestown Cemetery.

George's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Monday, August 4 and may be viewed here Funeral Mass. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Arus Carolan, Mohill, c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director, Kilmore. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

John P Sorohan, Mount Merrion, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at St. Vincent's hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2025 of  John (Patrick) Sorohan, Greygates, Mount Merrion and formerly Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.

Beloved husband of Jennie and loving father to Jean, Fiona, William and Lorraine. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sister Anna, brothers Joe, Mel and Frank, sons-in-law Oliver, Stephen and Antony, daughter-in-law Karen, and cherished grandchildren Sarah, Christopher, Rachel, Kristina, Mia, Alex, Simon and David, extended family, and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Funerals, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on 012804454.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

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