Deaths in Longford - Monday, July 17, 2023



The death occurred Peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family by his bedside on Saturday July 15, 2023 of Sean Sheridan, Main Street, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by his brothers Tommy-Charlie and Michael, sisters Mary Ellen, Kathleen, Rose and Brid and his son-in-law Sean Bogue. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maura, daughter Colette, sons Jarlath, Barry and Shane. Grandchildren Oisín, Caoimhe, Aine, Rian, Josh, Amy, Kayla, Seanie, Joe, Jim, daughters-in-law Ursula and Tanya, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours, and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home Main Street, Ballinagh on Sunday evening, July 16 from 5pm to 8pm. House Private at all other times please. Removal from his home on Monday morning, July 17 to arrive at St Felim's Church, Ballinagh for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please Donations in lieu to Palliative Care and Parkinson's C/o Andy Cronin Funeral Director or any family member.
Maggie (Margaret) Gorman, (née Brady), Coolamber, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Westmeath / Longford
The death occurred peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Thursday July 13, 2023 of Maggie (Margaret) Gorman (nee Brady) Coolamber, Lismacaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath/ Longford. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, her parents, and her brothers and sisters. Maggie will be sadly missed by her devoted son Kevin, brothers Peter and Johnny, sisters Bridgie, Mena, May, Rosie and Frances, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her adoring grandkids Lita and Libby, her two great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, cousins and her many friends. Always in our hearts, forever in our thoughts. Rest In Peace Maggie.
Reposing in Mullingar Mortuary Chapel on Monday, July 17 from 10am until 11am, removal afterwards to St Mary's Chapel, Boherquill, Co Westmeath, to arrive for 12 noon funeral mass followed by burial in Boherquill Cemetery.


The death occurred peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 of Francis (Francie) O’Neill Snr, Gortletteragh, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Bridget (Bea), his daughter Olivia (Harte) his son Francie Jnr., brothers and sisters. Francie will be sadly missed by his loving family, his daughters Teresa, Josephine (O’Brádaigh), Geraldine (Mulligan), Lorraine (Dorrigan) and Evelyn, his brother James (Cloone), sisters Mae Reilly (Edgeworthstown), Anna Flood (Edgeworthstown), Evelyn O’Sullivan (USA), Josephine Ryan (Ballymahon) and Kitty Feely (Blessington), brothers-in-law, grandchildren Sarah, Cian Daniel and Eoin O’Brádaigh, Kate, Laura and Peter O’Neill, Kara, Celine Shane and Niall Mulligan, Michelle, Gavin and Niamh Dorrigan, Colette and Ronan Harte and Alison O’Neill, great-grandchildren Darragh and Aoife, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Francie Rest In Eternal Peace.
Francie will repose at the residence of his daughter Lorraine and son-in-law Gerry Dorrigan at Clooneagh, Bornacoola (Eircode N41 F5W5) on Tuesday, July 18 from 12 noon – 4pm with removal to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, for 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Wednesday, July 19 at 1.30pm followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery. House private outside of reposing times, please. Francie’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/mohill
The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, July 15, 2023 of Patrick 'Pappy' Plunkett, Killaphort, Aughawillan, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Nora. He will be sadly missed by his family Olive, Mícheál, Bríd, Siobhán & Paul, his dear friend Bridgie, sons-in-law Seamus & Patrick, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours & many friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Monday evening, July 17 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home in Killaphort on Tuesday morning, July 18 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Patients Comfort Fund, General Hospital, Cavan c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore.


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday July 15, 2023 of Anne O’Boyle, (née Slevin) Drumcarrig, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, Co Meath and late of Ballinacargy, Co Westmeath and Glengad, Inishowen, Donegal. Lovingly remembered by her adoring husband Anthony, sons Sean and Matthew, daughter Anna, daughter-in-law Caroline, partners Gav and Maeann, grandchildren Ella and Dylan. Pre-deceased by her infant daughter, Frances. Anne will be sadly missed by her brothers Michael and Eamon, sisters Maura Foley, Ger Keogh, Carmel Slevin and Frankie Doran, sisters-in-law Martina, Rosemary and Bernie, brothers-in-law John and Tom, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Sunday, July 16 at McEntaggarts Funeral Home, Ratoath A85DW27 from 5 pm until 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 17 in the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath at 12 noon followed by burial in adjacent cemetery.
Donations to the Irish Cancer Society please https://donate.cancer.ie/
Those unable to attend can follow Anne’s funeral mass at https://live.ratoathparish.ie/


The death occurred peacefully following an illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Saturday July 15, 2023 of Maura Daly (née Wallace), Burnell Drive and formerly Newtown, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Westmeath / Ballynacargy, Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving husband Fergus, son Barry, sister Nan and brothers Mick, Ned and John. Maura will be sadly missed by her heartbroken children Carmel, Mary and Paul, her cherished grandchildren Shauna, Aaron, Amy, Jamie, Shane, Adam, Alex and Lilian, great-grandsons Blake and Jesse, sister Bridget, brothers Pete, George, Bill and Pat, extended family, very kind neighbours and friends. May Maura Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home on Monday, July 17 from 4.30pm to 6pm followed by Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 18 at 11am and can be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial will follow in Walshestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please; donations would be appreciated to Friends of the Regional Hospital Tullamore. For messages of sympathy or for a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.


The recent death has occurred peacefully at Lisheen Nursing Home of Mary Dorrigan, Rialto, Dublin 8/ Cloone, Co Leitrim. Mary is predeceased by her parents Annie (née Murphy) and Frank Dorrigan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Sean Dorrigan and son David, first cousins Jimmy, Ann, Marian, Teresa, Monica (Conboy family), Mary and Dympna (Murphy family). Mary's large circle of friends at the Cheshire Home Phoenix Park and Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole, Dublin. May Mary's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Removal to St Mary’s Church, Cloone, for funeral Mass on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Mary's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/cloone The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
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