Deaths in Longford - Monday, May 22, 2023



The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 of Sylvester Carroll, The Demesne, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Ellen, brother Jimmy and by his beloved wife Mary. Sylvester will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Shirley, son Andrew, sister Maureen, cherished grandchildren Peter, Emma and Laura, niece Elaine, nephew Gordon, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, May 23 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, May 24 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Longford Branch of St Vincent de Paul, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to thank both Innis Ree and Laurel Lodge Nursing Homes for their care and kindness.


The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Josephine Farrell (nee Dargan) Aughamore, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Griffinstown, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth & Michael and brother Eddie. Sadly missed by her adored husband Adie and beloved children Lorraine and Gerald, grandson Oisin, sister Doreen, Lorraine’s partner Alan, daughter in law Sarah, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephew, cousins, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell’s Funeral Home (N39 E761) on Tuesday, May 23 from 3pm to 8pm (Please note there will be a 15 break at 6pm). Funeral cortege will leave family home at 11:40am on Wednesday, May 24 arriving at St Mary's Church, Lanesboro for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro/
House private on Wednesday morning please.


The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 19, 2023 of Kathleen Mulligan, Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford (formerly Kelly, Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford). Predeceased by her husbands Joseph Kelly and Daniel Mulligan, and sister Mary Cosgrove. Kathleen will be forever loved and missed by her daughters Margaret Madden and Catherine O’Connell, her sons Patsy Kelly and Michael Kelly, her sisters Ellen Kelly, Peggy Mulligan and Bridie McCabe, her stepchildren Pamela, Sandra, Padraig, Donal and Raymond, her son in law Kevin and daughter-in-laws Liz and Finola, grandchildren Kathleen, Michelle, Joseph, Eilish, Amy, Sharon, Melissa, Kieran, Natasha, Chloe, Yvonne, Laura, Kevin, Darren, Louise, Caillum, Shane and Eoin, great grandchildren, and extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence in Rossduff (N39 Y239), on Saturday, May 20 from 5-8pm and on Sunday, May 21 from 5-7pm. Removal from her home on Monday, May 22 to St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cara Cemetery, Granard, Co Longford. House private at other times please. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Night Nursing Service, Irish Cancer Society. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here https://www.youtube.com/live/-MyQjALinZY?feature=share


The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Friday, May 19, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) Farrell, Brickeens, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Margaret and brothers Noel and Tommy. He is deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Bernadette, his sons Brendan and John, daughters-in-law Liza and Ciara, sister Marion, uncle Anthony, grandchildren Aisling, Aidan and Annie, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, kind neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, on Sunday, May 21 from 4pm until 7pm with removal to Saint Anne’s Church, Curry, County Longford, arriving at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 22 at 1pm, with burial afterwards in Moydow Cemetery. The family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time. House Private Please.


The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, on Friday, May 19, 2023 of Derek Kearney, Rath, Abbeyshrule, Longford. Predeceased by his daughter Maisie. Derek will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken and loving wife Joan, treasured daughters Maddie and Allie, his parents John and Anne, sisters Michelle and Sharon, father-in-law Jimmy , sisters-in law Caroline, Aoife, Catriona and Elaine, brothers-in-law Dave and Robert, aunts, uncles , nieces, nephews, cousins and his wide circle of many dear friends.
Your memory is my keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
House private please.
Funeral Arrangements Later


The death occurred, peacefully at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 of Ann O'Leary (nee Kinlon), Park Villas, Longford town.
Predeceased by her parents Charles and Christina and by her aunt Bridget. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Seamus, daughters Tina, Shirley and Ann, sons Jessie, Rusty, Benny, Paul and Richie, sisters Marie and Angela, daughters-in-law Caran, Michelle and Dympna, sons-in-law Mick, Dave and Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, May 21 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, May 22 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Christopher’s School, Longford , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.


The death occurred, Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, in his 80th year, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Stephen Fallon, Clooncunny, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Pauline, his parents Tom and Mary Kate and his brother Mattie. Stephen will be sadly missed by his daughter Paula, son Damien, daughter-in-law Ellen, adored grandchildren Keelan and Rían, sisters Geraldine (Gannon) and Rita (Cox), brother JJ, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, May 22 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 23 to St Catherine's Church, Killina, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery.


The death occurred, peacefully at Queens Hospital, Romford, Essex, England, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 of Mary Kelly, Upminster, Essex, England and formerly of Liscurry, Moydow, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Kathleen Yorke and her beloved husband Jim Kelly. Mary will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family son Paul, daughters Carmel and Claire, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, great grandson, sisters Kathleen Lenehan (Earl St, Longford), Annie Shaughnessy (Ballinalee), brother Jack Yorke (Moydow), nieces, nephews and her many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral will take place at St Joseph's Church, Upminster, Essex on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10.30am with burial afterwards.
Seamus O'Rourke, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Leitrim Village, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 of Seamus O’Rourke, Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and late of Ballinaboy, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Brigid and Michael, sisters Helen and Carmel, brothers Sean, Gerald, Eamonn and Brian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sister Sadie (London), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Seamus’s funeral cortege will arrive at St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village on Tuesday evening, May 23 at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, May 24 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery.


The recent death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 of Michael (Mick) Tighe, Drumduff, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his loving mother Dorothy, father Benny, brothers Brian and Tony and brother-in-law Charles. Sadly missed by his sister Sandra and sister-in-law Sheila, nephews Cathal, Richard, Tony, Darren, nieces Melanie, Tanya, Karen, Brianna, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Tuesday, May 23 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 24 at 11am followed by burial in the New Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.


The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family in her 93rd year, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 of Elizabeth (Lily) Cooke (nee Harahan), Gortermone, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, H12 YF89.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Mel, granddaughter Aisling and brother James. Sadly missed by her loving family sons, Sean, Ciaran, Hugh (USA), Seamus, Gabriel, Cyril, Fintan (USA) and Aidan, daughters Margaret and Kay Evans (Navan), sisters Sr Eileen, Sr Bernadette, Anna Mollahan, Patsy Vaughan and brother Mel, sister in law Sr Kathleen Cooke, brother in law Noel, daughters in law Mary, Deirdre, Karen, Aisling, Anne and Eilish and son in law George and 18 adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (H12 YF89) on Saturday, May 20 from 5pm until 8pm and on Sunday, May 21 from 5pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please except for family, close friends and neighbours. Removal from her residence on Monday morning, May 22 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen for funeral mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Lily's Funeral mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/
Pauline Gallagher (née Fitzsimons), Glasnevin, Dublin / Rooskey, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at home in the care of her loving family, on Friday, May 12, 2023 of Pauline Gallagher (née Fitzsimons), Glasnevin, Dublin / Rooskey, Leitrim, Gerrard’s Cross, Buckinghamshire and formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Charles. Loving mother of Brian, Peter, Yvonne, Charles, David, Andrew, Daniel, Avril and Matthew. Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Requiescat in Pace.
Reposing at Sheahan's Funeral Home, 71 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire, A96 CT95, on Tuesday, May 23 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Tuesday evening, May 23 to The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for 5pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Wednesday, May 24 2023. Followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.
The Mass may be viewed live via the following link: Web camera - The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock
If preferred, in place of flowers, donations to The Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People, 29 Bow Street, Dublin D07 FC78 Capuchin Day Centre - Donations Page
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