Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 30, 2024

Peggy Conefrey (née Cosgrove), Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 of Peggy Conefrey (nee Cosgrove) Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, parents Peggy and Thomas, sister Kathleen Saladin, who recently passed away in the USA, brothers-in-law Jimmy Kiernan and Harold Saladin. She will be sadly missed by her son Sean, his partner Geraldine, brother Peter, sister Bridie Kiernan, nieces, nephews, cousins, god-daughter Breege Grimes, relatives, neighbours and good friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) on Tuesday, December 31 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm with removal that evening to Saint Mary’s Church, Legga, arriving for prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of the resurrection on Wednesday, January 1 at 11am followed by burial in Tubberpatrick cemetery.

The Funeral Mass is available to view live Funeral Service.  Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking on the link  https://www.idonate.ie/peggyconefrey1 House Private Please.

Theresa (Tess) McGoldrick (née Byrne), Dring, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the doctors and staff of Medical 3, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of the Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Sunday, December 29, 2024 of Theresa (Tess) McGoldrick (née Byrne) Dring, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Conor and Mary, sisters Kay Denton, Mary Mimnagh, Nan Byrne, Phyllis Byrne, brothers Conor, Vincent and Joe. Deeply regretted by her sister in law Agnes, nephews Joseph and Conor, Leicester, England, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Tess Rest in Peace. 

Reposing in the Mortuary Chapel, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Tuesday morning, December 31 at 10.45am with removal to St. Joseph's Church, Purth for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Edward (Eddie) McCartin, Drumgowna, Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Arus Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill on Saturday, December 28, 2024 of Edward (Eddie) McCartin, Drumgowna, Gortletteragh, Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Philomena, his parents Maggie and Ned and his infant brother Patrick Joseph. He will be sadly missed by his sister Mary Cassidy, Ballinamore, brother-in-law Tommy, niece Maggie, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Sunday afternoon, December 29 from 2pm - 4pm. Removal from his late residence in Drumgowna this Monday, December 30 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Michael (Micksheen) Farrelly, Templanstown, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 28, 2024 of Michael (Micksheen) Farrelly, Templanstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath (Eircode N91VK58). Predeceased by his son Michael. Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Mary, his son Seamus and daughter Orla, daughter-in-law Louise and son-in-law Martin, his adored grandchildren Mikey and Annie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, his best friend Mickey (The Runner) Farrelly, relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Reposed at his residence (Eircode N91VK58) on Sunday December 29 from 2pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday December 30 at 11am in St Feichins Church Fore Co Westmeath. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral traffic is advised to enter the Annagh road to the house from the Hilltown Handball alley side and exit at Bellaney cross. Michael's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the live webcam https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-fechins-fore

Catherine Kelly, Leitrim Village, Leitrim / Monaghan

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 27, 2024 of Catherine Kelly, Leitrim Village (formerly Park Street, Monaghan). 

Predeceased by her parents Ellen and Tim Kelly and sister-in-law Karen. Catherine will be forever loved and greatly missed by her heartbroken family - adored son Aaron and daughter-in-law Jessi, her sister, Josephine (Drumshanbo), her brothers, Tim (Dublin), Michael (Monaghan) and John (Monaghan), brother-in-law Terry, sister-in-law Anne, cherished nieces and nephews and extended family, a large circle of wonderful neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Catherine reposed at her home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 3pm to 6pm. Remains to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, on Monday, December 30 for Cremation at 3pm. House private outside of reposing times please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Catherine's memory to the Irish Cancer Society.

Mark Gilmore, Tuam, Galway / Mohill, Leitrim / Athy, Kildare

The death occurred on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 of Mark Gilmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim and late of Athy, Co Kildare and Tubberjarlath Road, Tuam, Co Galway. Predeceased by his wife Kitty, his parents Joseph and Kate, his sister Helen and brother Michael. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Teresa, Paddy, Billy, Geraldine, Marian, Catherine, Noreen and Bernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Funeral cortege arriving at St Ita’s Church, Kilmeade (R14FE80) on Monday, December 30 for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Livestream:St. Ita’s Church Web-Cam The Gilmore family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Rest In Peace. 

Felix Harten, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Felix Harten, Birmingham, England and formerly Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose his beloved son Colin sisters Kathleen and Eithne and brother Benny.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth sons Phelim (Linda) Thomas (Nicola) Dermot (Franchesca) daughter Mary (Andrew) grandchildren Freddy, Felix and Lizabella, brothers Paddy (Carnagh), James (Navan), sisters and brothers in law, nephews, nieces relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral in Bermingham at a later date.

Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Funeral arrangements later

Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England/ Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness bravely born on Tuesday, November 26 of Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England and formerly of Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Streete, Co Westmeath. 

Patsy is predeceased by his son Peter, Oct 2011, parents James and Annie Brady, his brothers Gene, Sean and Phelim. He will be sadly missed by his beloved Wife Mary, daughters Angela and Sharon, sons-in-law Paul and Lewis, grandchildren, Merine, Autumn, Ethan, Harvey and Skye, great-grandchildren Riley, Tyler, Oscar, Ivy, Skarlet and Tommy -Lee. his brother Kevin (Coolnagun), sisters Ita (England), Teresa (Wexford), Marion (Swords), brothers-in-law and a wide circle of family and friends in the UK and Ireland. May His Gentle Soul Rest In heavenly Peace.

Patsy’s Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 31 in F P Guiver and sons funeral directors Rochford, followed by interment in Woodside Cemetery Benfleet Essex England. The Brady family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has gone out of their way to sympathise with us at this difficult time. A Mass in memory of Patsy will be held in his home church of St Mary’s, Boherquill, Westmeath, Ireland in the new year, your kind intentions will be remembered in the Mass.

Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in England on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Sean McKeon Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Micheal and sister Kathleen. Beloved father of Sinéad, Rhys, Luke, Alyisha, Mairéad, Heavy, Wayne. Greatly missed by his brothers Jerome Luton UK, Fergal Tullamore, Sister Moira Armagh, Goretta Northampton UK. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews,his sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Michael, cousins and his many friends in the UK and Ireland. There’s always a place for you in our hearts, That way we’ll never really be apart. May he rest in peace.

Funeral is on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Church of St Joseph the Worker, 68 Gardenia Ave, Luton LU3 2NS, United Kingdom. https://www.stjosephschurchluton.org.uk/

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