Deaths in Longford - Monday, July 1, 2024

Bridget (Bridgie) Lloyd (née Grehan), Forgney, Ballymahon, Longford


The death occurred peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 29, 2024 of Bridget (Bridgie) Lloyd (née Grehan), Forgney, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Michael and her sister Aggie. Bridgie will be forever missed by her heartbroken family, husband Michael, daughters Sharon (Coffey) and Sinéad (Shanley), and son Michael, sons-in-law Noel and Sean, daughter-in-law Jennifer, adored grandchildren Aisling, Eoghan, Aoife, Cian, Senan, Caoilinn, and Scott, her brother Michael, and sisters Imelda and Eithne, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Forgney (N91 AE35) on Monday, July 1 from 4pm until 7pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, July 2 at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Thomas and Christopher McDonagh, Longford Town, Longford
Thomas and Christopher, gone to the angels. Pre-deceased by their grandmother Kathleen, uncle Thomas and auntie Theresa. Thomas and Christopher will be lovingly missed by their heartbroken parents John and Natasha, big brothers John-Paul, Anthony and Gerard, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
May Thomas and Christopher rest in peace. Family flowers only, please. Funeral Arrangements Later
Cyril Claffey, Clonskeagh, Dublin / Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024 of Cyril Claffey, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford. He will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Dolores, daughter Maureen, sons Stephen, Cyril and John, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Anita, grandchildren Michelle, Francis, Deirdre, Federica, Theo, Freya and Esme, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.
We wish to extend our grateful thanks to the many people who made the last weeks and months comfortable for Cyril, all his carers including Noreen, the staff of Inis Care and the staff of Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock.
May He Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements later
Patrick (Junior) Hannon, Ballyleague, Roscommon


The death occurred suddenly on Friday, June 28, 2024 of Patrick (Junior) Hannon, 5 Meadowbrook, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly Roscommon Town. He will be sadly missed by his mother Christina, wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his father PJ. May Junior rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Ballyleague (N39 AX70) on Sunday afternoon, June 30 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, July 1 to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon.
The Hannon family would sincerely like to thank their relatives and friends for their kindness at this time. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday at 12 noon by CLICKING HERE.
Mary Fallon (née O'Brien), Clooneykelly, Athleague, Roscommon


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the exceptional care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, in her 97th year on Friday, June 28, 2024 of Mary Fallon (née O'Brien), Clooneykelly, Athleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her brother John. Forever loved and missed by her children Breda Wynne (Drumshanbo), Anne Sweeney (Moycullen), Bernie Ryan (Castletown Geoghegan), Catherine Kilcommons (Athleague) and James (Athleague). She will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Sean, Vincent, Ron and Frankie, daughter-in-law Aksa, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many good friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Hamrock's Funeral Home, Athleague (Eircode F42CC92) on Sunday, June 30 from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Athleague. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 1 at 12pm with burial afterwards in Athleague Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on MARY'S FUNERAL MASS. The Fallon family are very grateful for your help and support at this difficult time.
Rose Mullen (née Corrigan), Cullionbeg, Mullingar, Westmeath / Castlepollard, Westmeath


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family and in the excellent care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home Multyfarnham on Friday, June 28 of Rose Mullen (née Corrigan) Cullionbeg, Mullingar and formerly of Knockadoon, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her beloved son Enda. Beloved wife of Matt and devoted mother of Kieran, Ann, Caroline and Ian; Rose will be forever loved and dearly missed by her husband and family, sons-in-law Laurence and John, daughters-in-law Angela and Helane, cherished grandchildren Darren, Sharon, Steven, Amy, Lorna, Alex, Cian, Aisling, Ciarán, Aoife, Anna-Rose and Robin, brother Donal, sister Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Rose rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home on Monday, July 1 from 4.30pm followed by removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm. Rose’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 2 at 11am. Cremation will follow at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 2pm. House private please. If you wish to leave a personal message for the family, please use the obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie
Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly), Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan


The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of Fountains Care Home, Rainham, London on Monday, June 24 of Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly) Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan. Former Labour Party councillor candidate in Upminster.
Predeceased by her Late husband Gerry Reehill of Longford Town, her sister Anna and brothers Hugh, Packie, Jim & Eddie. Rosetta will be sadly missed by her daughter Loretta, son-in-law John, Velvet, loving friends, family, sisters Kay and Josie, brother John, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Andy, all her extended family, friends & neighbours.
The funeral will take place at 10am on Friday, July 19, at St Alban's RC Church, RM12 5JX. Weblink to follow regarding watching funeral and burial online. Flowers by Elm Park Florists.
Donations to be made to https://www.haveringmind.org.uk/fundraising/donate/
Hannah Josephine Brennan (née O’Regan), Strokestown, Roscommon / Shanballymore, Cork


The death occurred peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Friday, June 21 of Hannah Josephine Brennan, (nee O’Regan) of Hornchurch, Essex, England. (Formerly of Carrigleagh, Shanballymore, County Cork). Predeceased by her parents James and Ellen, her husband Patrick (Carrowclogher, Strokestown), daughter Annette, and sister Brid. A dear mother to Helen and Martin. A loving sister of Margaret, Eileen, and Mary. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by her family. Grandchildren; Ryan, Erin, Megan, Niamh, Edward, Isobel, and Martha, and her great grandchildren; Henry, George, William, Charles, and Jacob, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
The funeral will take place in Hornchurch, Essex. Requiem mass at St Mary Mother of God Church, on Friday, July 26, at 11am followed by burial at Upminster Cemetery, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex. The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to either St Francis Hospice or Marie Curie.
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