Deaths in Longford - Monday, June 23, 2025

Patrick (The Daw) Farrell, No 17 Foxhall Crescent, Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar, after a short illness on Saturday, June 21, 2025 of Patrick (The Daw) Farrell, No. 17 Foxhall Crescent, Legan , Co Longford. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Lana, his sister Anne and his brothers Hugh (Longford), Jim (UK) and Michael, extended family, neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) on Monday, June 23 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, June 24 to St. Mary's Church, Legan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Foxhall cemetery. House private. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

John McCormack, Cloonaghmore, Abbeylara, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025 of John McCormack Cloonaghmore, Abbeylara, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his wife Jannette and his brother Terry. John will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Lisa and Georgina, son Stephen, adoring grandchildren Dean, Rachel, Holly, Sorcha and Cáolinn, sons-in-law James and Oliver, brothers Christy and William, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

John will repose at Smiths Funeral Home Barrack Street, Granard on Tuesday, June 24 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, June 25 arriving at St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Mary Dennany (née McCabe), Coolnahinch, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025 of Mary Dennany (née McCabe), Coolnahinch, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her husband Austin and by her grandchildren Thelma and Mikey. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Mary, sons Michael, John and Austin, sister Geraldine, brothers Nicholas and Bernard, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Cathryn, godson Niall, grandchildren Roisín, Keith, Jack, Katie, Shay, Hugh, Leah, Eddie and Katlynn, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, June 24 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, June 25 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Cullyfad cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Marie Conroy (née Stephenson), Cloonturk, Dromod, Co Leitrim / Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025 of Marie Conroy (nee Stephenson) Cloonturk, Dromod, Leitrim/ Longford town

Beloved wife of Seamus and much loved mother of David, Paul, Shane, Brian and Jason. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Mairead (McHugh), Annette (Shanley), Lorraine (Costello) and Doreen McGee, her adored grandchildren Orran, Molly, Oscar, Sam, Rosie, Zoe, Harry, Liam, Emily and Bobby, brothers and sisters Anna, Nell, Tom, Rita, Noel, Michael and Sheila, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Marie is predeceased by her parents Nancy and Tommy, brother Denis and sisters Carmel and Joan. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St. Joseph's Church, Cloonturk on Sunday June 22 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 23 in St. Joseph's Church, Cloonturk, at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 4pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of, if desired can be made to COPD Support Ireland by clicking the link HERE.

Fr Bernard Doyle, Gortermone, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim / Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital and College View Nursing Home on Sunday, June 22, 2025 of Fr Bernard Doyle, Gortermone, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary-Anne, brother Pat, sisters Bridie, Maggie and Molly, and nephews Stephen Smyth and Andrew Sergejew. Deeply regretted by his beloved brother John Francis (Seán), sister-in-law Bridget, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, his Bishop Martin Hayes, brother priests, former parishioners, and his many good friends. May Fr. Bernard’s Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Father Bernie will repose at St. Mary’s Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim (H12AK84), on Tuesday, June 24 from 5pm to 7pm, followed by prayers. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 25 at 12pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. You may view the Funeral Mass by clicking on the following link https://www.carrigallenparish.ie/live-stream/

Annie Feely (née McLoughlin), Summerhill Court, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday, June 21, 2025 of Annie Feely (née McLoughlin) Summerhill Court, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly Drumlion, Co Roscommon

Pre-deceased by her husband Martin, sister Ellen, brothers Paddy, James and John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her devoted family. Daughters Teresa Mulvey (Carrick-on-Shannon), Ann (Sligo), Martina Callan (U.K), Carmel Early (Drumsna), Rosemarie (Maynooth), sons-in-law Pat, Rob, Vincent and Vince. Cherished grandchildren Danielle, Michelle, Arlene, Leane, Lauren, Leah, Martin, Christine and Riannah, great-grandchild Grayson, brother Michael (Dublin), sisters-in-law Maire and Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Annie will repose at St. Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday evening, June 22 from 4pm until 6pm. Followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian burial on Monday, June 23 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Annie’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live  Annie's Funeral Mass. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St. Patrick’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. Donations to St. Patrick's Comfort Fund

Thomas McGee, Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim

It is with great sadness that we announce the death at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brave fight with a long illness on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Thomas McGee, Treanmore, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by his father; James, sisters; Eileen and Chrissy and brother; Michael. Thomas will be forever loved and missed by his beloved partner; Paula Reynolds, daughter; Shania and son; Keanu his mother; Breege, brother; Seamus, sisters; Cathy, Maggie, Breda, Treasa, Veronica, Jenny, Mary and Anna, his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, beloved friends and neighbours. May Thomas Rest in Peace.

Thomas will repose at his residence at No. 22 Treanmore, Mohill on Saturday, June 21 from 3pm – 5pm and on Sunday, June 22 from 3 – 5pm. Remains to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill for Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday, June 23. Burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Thomas’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. 

Thomas will be forever loved and cherished by his partner; Paula, children, family and friends. The McGee and Reynolds’ families appreciate the sympathy and support shown to them at this very sad and difficult time.

Thomas (Tom/Tosh) Smyth Lobinstown, Meath / Abbeylara, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown on Friday, June 20, 2025  of Thomas (Tom/Tosh) Smyth Lobinstown, Co Meath and formerly of Kilbride, Abbeylara, Co Longford. 

Thomas (Tom/Tosh), beloved husband of Fiona and loving father of David, Dylan, Alex and Kelly and a cherished grandfather of Luca and Kai. Predeceased by his brother Johnny; sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Larry, Pat and Kevin, sisters Mary, Carmel and Joan, daughter-in-law Tanya, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Tuesday evening, June 24 between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Wednesday afternoon, June 25 for a celebration of Tom’s life in Dardistown Crematorium at 2:20pm. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice.

Tom Murray, Caltramore, Newtowncashel, Co Longford, N39 DC85

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Tom Murray Caltramore, Newtowncashel, Co Longford, N39 DC85.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Annie, brothers John Joe and Michael, brother-in-law Eric and by his grand-nephew Cillian. Tom will be greatly missed and always remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his wife and best friend Ellen, son Niall, daughters Niamh, Siobhán (Bunratty) and Caoimhe, his sister Kathleen Ronan (Kells), John Joe’s wife Elizabeth, his treasured grandchildren Tommy, Katie, Tadhg, Ted, Ella, Oisín, Sally, Anna and Caoimhe, daughter-in-law Dearbhla, sons-in-law Damien and Anthony, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence (Caltramore, Newtowncashel N39 DC85) on Saturday, June 21 from 5.00pm until 9.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, June 22 at 11.00am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel. Interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery.

Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England / formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford

The death occurred suddenly in England on Sunday, November 24, 2024 of Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Micheal and sister Kathleen. Beloved father of Sinéad, Rhys, Luke, Alyisha, Mairéad, Keavy, Wayne, Josh and Liam. Sean will be greatly missed by his brothers Jerome Luton, UK, Fergal (Tullamore), Sisters Moira (Armagh) and Goretta (Northampton, UK). Uncle John Campbell (Wexford). Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, his sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Michael, cousins and his many friends in the UK and Ireland.

There’s always a place for you in our hearts, That way we’ll never really be apart. May he rest in peace.

Sean's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, N39 AH01. Following Mass, Sean's Ashes will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughaboy Cemetery.

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