Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 5, 2024
Patrick (Pa) Kelly, Tromra Road, Granard, Longford, N39 V298
The death occurred suddenly, at his residence on Friday, February 2, 2024 of Patrick (Pa) Kelly, Tromra Road, Granard, Longford, N39 V298. Predeceased his sister Rosaleen. Deeply regretted by his partner Leona, sons Patrick and Luke and daughters Cathriona, Tia and Amelia; grandchild Dolceanna; his parents Francie and Bernie; grandfather Tom; brothers Thomas and Francie; sister Cathriona; sons-in-law TJ and Paul; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at 14 Tromra Road, Granard (N39 V298) on Sunday, February 4 from 3pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Granard, arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 5 at 2pm, with burial afterwards in Granardkille Cemetery. Patrick's Funeral Mass can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-granard The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
The death occurred peacefully after a short illness on Friday, February 2, 2024 of Brendan (Benny) McGuirk, Annaly Park, Longford town, Longford. Recently pre-deceased by his beloved mother Ann. Brendan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, father Paddy, brother Clinton, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, February 5 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, February 6 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 House private please.
The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
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The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin after a short illness bravely borne on Friday, February 2, 2024 of Mary Jennings (née O'Neill), Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co Kildare and formerly of Thomastown, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co Westmeath and Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Hannah and brother Anthony, Mary loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, deeply regretted by her husband Martin, daughters Marie and Denise, son Stephen and partner Davia, adored grandsons James and Jack (Perth, Australia), brothers Martin (Thomastown) and Oliver (Glasson), sisters Kathleen Kelly (Curraghboy) and Liz Murray (Thomastown), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster Street, Maynooth (W23 V99E) on Wednesday, February 7 from 4pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning, February 8 at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. Family flowers only, donations can be given to Home Care Team, St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh and to the Irish Cancer Society. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness on Saturday, February 3, 2024 of Tommie Blacoe, Teach Mo Chroi, Kinturk, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath N91 YD80 and formerly of 16 Lealand Avenue, Clondalkin, D22. Predeceased by his parents William & Elizabeth, brothers Bartle, Johnny, Liam & Donal, sisters Alice (Creggy), Anne (Lennon) & infant sister Mary. Tommie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Brigid, daughter Amanda, son in-law Aidan, brother Eddie, sister Sarah, adored grandchildren Lára & Saoirse, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Tommie's gentle soul Rest in Peace. Reposing at his residence on Monday, February 5 from 4pm until 8pm. House strictly private thereafter. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Tuesday February 6 for 12 noon funeral mass. Burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Tommie's funeral mass can be viewed on https://castlepollard-church1.click2stream.com/
The death occurred peacefully at his home on St Brigid's Day, Thursday, February 1, 2024 of Francis (Francie) Plunkett, Maughera, Finea, Cavan/ Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents, Harry & Mary Plunkett and granddaughter Isla Fae Plunkett. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Sheila, children Gerard (Emer), Henry (Jasmine) and Frances (Damian), siblings Sr Maria, Liam and Patricia, grandchildren Luella and Tadhg, Donnacha, Maia, Faolánn, Isla (RIP) and Rhea, Oscar and Sonny, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Sunday evening February 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 5 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Carrick, Finea (N91 TH22), followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. House strictly private. Family flowers only donations in lieu to Palliative Care Cavan c/o the funeral director.
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in her 97th year on Friday, February 2, 2024 of Bridget McGovern (nee McGovern), Altachullion, Corlough, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Michael and daughters Bridget Anne & Mary. She will be sadly missed by her son John (Agnes), daughters Margaret, Martina (Peter), Rose (Seamus), Anne (Jim Joe), her 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, her brother Brendan (Tullybrack), sister Mary (Leeds), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Sunday evening, February 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her home in Altachullion on Monday morning, February 5 to arrive to St Patrick's Church, Corlough for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Corlough Templeport Facebook page.
The death occurred peacefully in the care of Ballinamore Nursing Unit on Sunday, February 4, 2024 of John Packie (JP) McKiernan, Unshinagh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie. Deeply regretted by his sister Rosaleen, cousin Annie, extended cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62, on Monday evening, February 5 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 6 in St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin
The death occurred of Lynda (Martha) Curr (nee Bystram) of Allenbrook, Drumshanbo Co Leitrim, formerly of Shearwater, Woking, Surry, England. My wife Lynda (Martha) was from a large wonderful family (Bystram) too extensive to name here, they all loved her dearly and will miss her as long as they live on. Sadly missed by her husband, Robert (Bob) and her two children, Stephen (Alfie), and Hannah. Seven grandchildren, Joseph, Luca, Finn, Taeya, Sunee, Felix and Laila. We are all lost for words to say how much she will be missed. May She Rest In Peace.
Remains will leave her home at 9am on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to arrive at Pure Reflections Resomarium, Abbeyland, Navan, Co. Meath for Resomation at 12 noon. Family flowers only please.
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