Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 27, 2025

James (Jimmy) Connor, Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of St James's Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, January 23, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Connor, Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, brother Johnny and brothers-in-law William Neylon and recently deceased Seamus Dolan.

James will be forever missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Bridget (UK), Elizabeth (UK), Mary Keane (Bray) and Helen Dolan (Killashee), brothers-in-law Michael and Tommy, sister-in-law Heather, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Thinking of you Jimmy is easy, We will do it every day, But missing you will be a heartache, That will never go away. Rest in peace Jimmy.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Tuesday, January 28 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, January 29 to arrive to St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck N39 P386 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Jimmy will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Rosalie Curran (née Hyland), Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 26, 2024 of Rosalie (Prairie) Curran, nee Hyland, Halifax, Yorkshire and formerly Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank, brothers William and Aubrey and sister Mary. Sadly missed by her children Pauline (Andrew) and Brian, her brother Joe, sister-in-law Claire, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and many friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Funeral Service in St Columba’s Parish Church, Corrawallen, on Wednesday, January 29 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Corrawallen Church Repair Fund c/o Gorby Funeral Director or any family member.

Barbara Conlon (née Lennon), Ballinagh, Cavan / Rush, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 of Barbara Conlon (née Lennon), Ballinagh, Cavan and formerly of Rush, Dublin. 

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Declan, brother Brendan, sons Robert and Steven, daughter Jennifer, stepdaughters Sarah and Susan and their partners Michelle, Shane and Jason, grandchildren Lorcan, Noah, Finn, Grace, Mia and James, extended family, nephews, nieces, Cecil and her dear friends. May Barbara Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home in Ballinagh, Cavan, H12 Y932 on Sunday, January 26 from 3pm to 7pm. A funeral service for Barbara will take place on Monday afternoon, January 27 at 1pm in Glasnevin Crematorium. Funeral service can be viewed HERE. 

Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan), Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan) of Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Co Leitrim.

Now reunited with her beloved Frank. A cherished mother to Katrina, Bernadette, Fiona, Grainne and Rosaleen. An adoring grandmother to Francesca, Joseph and Ciaran Bond. A warm hearted mother-in-law to Tom and a dear sister to Mary Curtis (Raheny, Dublin). Betty will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family and all those who loved her. Pre-deceased by her loving parents James and Ann (nee Scanlon) and her sister Annie. 

Betty will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Beeston on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will take place the following morning on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11am, before being laid to rest with her husband Frank at Beeston Cemetery. Live streaming of the Mass will be available for viewing. Please contact the Funeral Director.

Family flowers preferred or donations to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart via the Funeral Director will be gratefully received. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Trent House, 106 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2AY. 0115 922 0433 www.lymn.co.uk

Michael Smith, Drumsna, Leitrim / Palmerstown, Dublin

The death occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 of Michael Smith, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, formerly of Palmerstown and Finglas, Dublin.

Predeceased by his loving wife Anne, his parents Patrick and Maureen, his sisters Mary and Julie. Michael will be forever loved, and his memory will be treasured. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Margaret, Rosemarie, Liz, Anne-Marie, his brothers Owen, Bobby and Andy, their wives, husbands and partner, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Michael Rest In Peace.

Reposed at his home in No. 5 Oak Meadows, Drumsna on Sunday, January 26 from 3pm. Removal to St. Mary's Church, Carrick on Shannon on Monday, January 27 for 11am Mass, following on afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium for 2pm cremation.

William (Willy) Fay, Freighmore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, at his home, in his 94th year on Thursday, January 23, 2025 of William (Willy) Fay, Freighmore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sister Molly (Cullen), his nephews and nieces Pat, Milo, Marese, Imelda, Lorna, Martina, Eamon, Barry, Ciaran and Greg, relatives, neighbours and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposed at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Saturday, January 25 from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving for 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 27 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live HERE. 

The family wishes to thank Dr Emma, Dr Willie and their staff for their wonderful care for Willy over the years. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

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

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