Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 7, 2022



The death occurred, peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at Cork University Hospital, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 of Ann Greene (née Cunningham) Main Street, Lanesboro, Co. Longford and formerly of Farragher, Four-Mile-House, Co Roscommon.
Beloved wife of the late Paddy. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Mark and Paul, daughters Kay, Fiona and Susie, sister Mary Ryan (Birmingham), son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Ann rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Lanesboro on Tuesday, February 8 from 4pm until 6pm (walk through only please) followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro arriving at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Greene family very much appreciate your support at this time. Please note that Ann’s funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon by CLICKING HERE.


The death occurred, unexpectedly, at his residence, on Saturday, February 5, 2022 of Edward (Ned) Kiernan, Cartronmarkey, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth (Lish), sister Catherine Cadam, brother Sean Kiernan and nephew Noel Reilly. Survived by his wife Deirdre, daughter Marisa, sister Roisin Reilly (Dring) Paddy (London), Seamus (Clough), Brendan (Greystones), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews,extended family members, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Ciaran Cassells, Bohey, Leitrim / Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, after a long illness, in the loving care of the staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Retreat Nursing Home, Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday, February 5, 2022 of Ciaran Cassells, Bohey, Leitrim / Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Cassells. Sadly missed by his loving brother Eamonn (Athlone), sisters, Sr Mary (Convent of Mercy, Longford), Nan Murphy (Carlow), Angela Coldwell (Scotland), sister in law Gretta, brother-in-law Arthur, nieces Carol, Ciara and Fiona, grandnephew Blake, in- laws, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May Ciaran Rest in Peace.
Remains arriving at St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh, for funeral Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 8 with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Stroke Foundation c/o McGowan Funeral Directors. House private, please.
Please observe the current guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing. No handshaking please. Ciaran’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.


The death occurred on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Libuse Sarisska (née Cibulova), Harbour Row, Longford Town, Longford. Libuse will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Libuse, sons Michael and Marian, sisters Iveta, Majka, Margita and Vlasta, brother Karo and Roman, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. at odpociva v pokoji
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home on Sunday, February 6 from 4.30pm until 6.00pm (walk through only) with prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass and burial will take place in the Czech Republic.
Please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.


The death occurred, suddenly, at home, on Friday, February 4, 2022 of Siobhan O'Sullivan, Brawny Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath and late of Glasson, Co. Westmeath.
Sadly missed by her loving partner Brendan Kerr, her adoring children Laura, Sean and Cameron, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kathleen (née McCann) her brother Micheal, sisters Anne (Connaughton) and Sinead, brothers-in-law Joe and Tommy, in-laws, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Tuesday evening, February 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Noel Padian, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, unexpectedly at his residence, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 of Noel Padian, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. May he rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements later.


The death occurred, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Edward (Eddie) Dougherty, Dublin and late of Finea, Co Westmeath.
Beloved son of the late Ellen and William and loving brother of Mary, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Bernadette and Patrick. Edward will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, wide circle of friends at home and in America and his wonderful colleagues in Job Care. May Edward Rest in Peace.
Reposing at The Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village on Wednesday, February 9 from 4pm to 6pm. Edward’s funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, February 10 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Finea Parish, Finea, Co Westmeath followed by burial in Finea Cemetery.
Mary Ellen Harris (née McNulty), Drumsna, Co Leitrim, N41 YV84 / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family, on February 4, 2022 of Mary Ellen Harris (née McNulty), Killisanowl, Drumsna, Co Leitrim N41 YV84 and formerly of Gowel, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her loving husband; John, son: J.P. and son-in-law: John Kennedy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving children Aidan and Geraldine, Aidan’s partner; Karen, grandchildren; John, Rose and Christian, sister; Rose brother; Leo, sisters-in-law; May and Delia, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May Mary Ellen’s gentle soul rest in God’s loving peace.
Mary Ellen reposed at her residence on Sunday, February 6. Requiem Mass in The Sacred Heart Church, Jamestown on Monday, February 7 at 12 noon followed by burial in Kiltoghert Cemetery. House private please outside reposing times. Mary Ellen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Duignan Media Facebook page. Please adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.


The death occurred, in the exceptional care of the staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, on Friday, February 4, 2022 of John Corcoran, Cuisle na Coille, Bovinion, Mountbellew, Co Galway and formerly of Toomour, Keash, Co Sligo.
Predeceased by his mother Marion (née Kilcawley) and brother Kieran. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lorraine (née Sheridan), son Eoin, daughter Kate, father Tom, sisters Bernie (Harte, Carrigallen) and Sheila (Murphy, Sydney), mother-in-law Mary, Godfather Eddie, Godmother Eithne (Moroney, Dungarvan), Godchildren Clodagh and Luke, nieces Áine, Bronagh and Leah, nephews Fionnán and Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at the Franciscan College Oratory, Mountbellew, H53 WE00, from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, February 6. Removal from his home on Monday, February 7 for Requiem Mass at 11am, in St Mary’s Church, Mountbellew, with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2:30pm. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Requiem Mass will be broadcast on the local church radio and video stream can be viewed on the following link: https://funeralslive.ie/john-corcoran/.
House private by request of the family. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Pastoral Care Service at Portiuncula Hospital. Please observe the current guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing. No hand shaking please. A walk through system will be in place.


The death occurred, unexpectedly at Hillingdon Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his three children Fiona, Annette, Anthony, his grandchildren Frankie, Christopher, Kerrie, Alfie, Grace, Hannah, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, relatives and many friends. He was loved by many, May he Rest in Peace.
The funeral will be arriving at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hayes, for mass at 12 noon on Friday, February 18. Burial afterwards will be at Kensal Green Cemetery, 2pm.
Kevin Quinn, England / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred, in England, on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Kevin Quinn, England and formerly of Kilnashee, Longford, and 6 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
He is predeceased by his father Henry and brother Conny. Kevin will be forever missed by his family, wife Susan, mother Nan, brothers Michael, Sean and Henry, sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Cremation Service will take place on February 18, 2022 in England. A Memorial Service will take place in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, at a later date.


The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Kevin Dowd, London and formerly of Loughduff, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children; John, Sheena, Ciara and Kevin, grandchildren; Jack and Ava, daughter-in- law Katie, sons in law; Tim and Aaron, brother John, nieces, nephews and extended family. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
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