Deaths in Longford - Monday, May 6, 2024
Mai Harvey (née Dempsey) Padraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Mai Harvey (nee Dempsey) Padraic Colum Heights, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, brothers, husband John and by her son Thomas. Mai will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Kay (McKenna), Helen and Anne, son Richard, sons-in-law Brendan, Joe and Del, Richard's partner Tania, grandchildren, great -grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, May 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Tuesday, May 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
James (Jim) Corcoran, Naas, Kildare / Ballinalee, Longford / Thomastown, Kilkenny
The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, at Naas General Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024 of James (Jim) Corcoran Naas and formerly of Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford and Thomastown, Co Kilkenny and Retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána, Naas. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and dear father of Eoin, Shay, Rory and Áine. Predeceased by his brothers John and Owen and sisters Bridget, Annie, Mary and Baby Rose. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Ciara, Niamh and Ariane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Caimin, Calum, Cillian, Niamh, Robbie, Amy, Billy, Dylan, Cian and Lola, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, May 7 from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm. Removal on Wednesday, May 8 to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of Naas Hospital. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed here naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”.
Sean Lynam, Clonahard, Longford / Longwood, Meath
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of The Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon on Thursday, May 2, 2024 of Sean Lynam, Cloonahard, Longford and formerly of Longwood, County Meath. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and John and his sister Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Mary (Clarke), brother-in-law Michael, nieces,nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) this Sunday, May 5 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. (the family will take a 10-minute break at 6.30pm). Funeral Mass at 1pm on Monday, May 6 in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please click Funeral Service
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Sacred Heart Care Home, patient comfort fund, care of Kelly’s Funeral Directors or any family member.
Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Rosemary Barrett Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully in her centenary year under the wonderful care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon on Thursday, May 2, 2024 of Rosemary Barrett Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Brian Barrett Rosemary will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Fiona and her son Peter, her granddaughters Tanya, Jenny, Emily, Amelia, grandson Piers, great-grandchildren Tiffany, Jayden, Logan, Joshua and Skyla, her devoted carers and friends. Farewell to a great lady a bon viveur who led a rich a varied lifewith a treasure trove of memories.
Prior to a private cremation a celebration of Rosemary’s wonderful life will take place in Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon (F42FD78) on Monday May 6 from 13.30 to 14.30. All are welcome to attend.
Thomas Columba Cryan, Kiltymooden, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Thomas Columba Cryan, Kiltymooden, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Kay, father of Fiona, Sine, Pam, Lisa and Columba. Will be missed by his wife Kay, children and their partners, his 11 grandchildren, extended family members and close family friends. Predeceased by his late wife Mary, brother Josie and sister Carmel.
Reposing on Monday, May 6 at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 7 from his home to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore House Private Please.
Bernard Keane St Brigid’s Court, St Brigids Drive, Clontarf, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Bernard Keane, St Brigid's Court, St Brigid's Drive, Clontarf West, Dublin 5, and formerly of Ballinamore Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and his sisters Carmel and Marese. He will be sadly missed by his brothers John (Jersey), Seamus and Joe (Drumshanbo), Paul (Leitrim Village), and his sisters Anne (Ballinamore), Teresa and Bernadette (Dublin), and Majella (Portugal). He will also be missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends.
Gerald Peter Masterson, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim / Dublin
The death occurred peacefully at his residence in his 75th year on Monday, April 29, 2024 of Gerald Peter Masterson, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Leitrim/ Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ellen and his sister Catherine Ann. Deeply regretted by his brother Thomas (Tommy), sister in law Nora, nephews Peter, James and Damien and grandnephews Senan and Cian and all his extended family and friends. May Gerald rest in peace.
Funeral Mass on Monday, May 6 in Saint Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sheila (Julia Ann) Kennedy (née Egginton) Castlepollard, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Sheila (Julia Ann) Kennedy (nee Egginton) Glenview, Castlepollard and formerly Glackstown, Collinstown, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Larry, parents Tom and Patricia, brother Michael and niece Tracy. Sheila will be sadly missed by her loving children Paul, Larry, Karen, Sandy and Barry, her daughters in law Olive, Soeille, Paul’s partner Martina, Karen’s partner John and Sandy’s partner John, sisters Marie, Rita, Pauline, Martina, brothers Tommy, Eamon, Sean and aunt Sheila, grandchildren Dara, Eoin, Alesha, Cian, Kayla, Aida and Luke, brothers in-laws and sisters in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Sheila Rest In Peace.
Reposing Sunday, May 5 at Mullingar Hospital Mortuary from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm arriving in St Michael's Church, Castlepollard at 7pm. Funeral Mass Monday May 6 at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery. Sheila’s funeral mass can be viewed on the following link https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/ Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association https://ika.ie/make-a-contribution/ House Strictly Private at all times.
Sarah McNicholas (née Hall) Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Mayo
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of her family on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Sarah McNicholas (née Hall), Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath (formerly of Mayo). Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family PJ, Mary, Louise, John, Michael, Frances, Patricia, Gerald, Helen and Kieran; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sarah Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan (N91 VF51) on Monday, May 6 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 7 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time, especially the staff of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan.
Chrissie Flynn (née Kelly) Fahymore, Leitrim PO, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 W682
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Chrissie Flynn (née Kelly) Fahymore, Leitrim PO, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband PJ, son Raymond, parents Bernie and Maggie, brother John James. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her devoted family, son Jim (Kiltoghert), daughters Eilish Beirne (Drumshanbo), Margaret Bruen (Kiltoghert) and Mary McGovern (Ballinamore), sons-in-law Jackie, Charlie and Liam, adored grandchildren Raymond (Orla), Martin (Kirsten), Larah, David, Elise, Kasey, Shaneen, Joely and Kian, great grandchildren Aoibhín and Donnacha, sister Evie McNabola, brother Andrew Kelly, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence on Saturday, May 4 from 4pm until 8pm and on Sunday, May 5 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village on Monday morning, May 6 arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 o’clock with funeral afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery.
One way system in operation, entrance from Ballinamore Road and Exit onto Kiltoghert. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Chrissie’s Funeral Mass
Ellen K Egan, Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Mullanadara, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family on Monday, April 29, 2024 of Ellen K. Egan of Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Mullanadara, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Dearest sister of Margaret Egan McGirl (New Jersey, USA), Dan Egan (Leitrim, Ireland) and the late Ann Gallagher and the late Frank Egan and sister-in-law of Mary Egan. Ellen is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great-great niece. She will be remembered for her patient & kind manner and generosity of spirit and will be truly missed by all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. May Ellen rest in peace.
The Funeral will begin on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:45amfrom the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. The Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Ave. Hackensack, at 10am. Entombment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6 from 4 – 7pm for visitation at the funeral home.
Julia Laheen (née Sheridan) Coolbawn, Corlismore, Cavan, H12XA06 / Maynooth, Kildare
The death occurred surrounded by her loving family in the care of staff at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Julia Laheen, née Sheridan, Coolbawn, Corlismore, Co Cavan, H12XA06. Predeceased by her parents Bridget and James, brothers Sean, Fr Tom and Seamus, sisters Christina and Ann. Sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, sons James (Dee), Eamon (Kerri-Ann), daughters Catriona (Gary), Miriam (Tommy), grandchildren, brothers Charlie, Eamon, Paddy and Gerry, sister Madge, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and many close friends.
Julia will repose at her home on Saturday, May 4 from 4pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday, May 5 at 2pm in St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, Interment afterwards in St Felim’s new Cemetery. May Julia Rest in Peace.
Bernard (Benny) Reilly, Kiltycon, Moyne, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 of Bernard (Benny) Reilly, Kiltycon, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Margaret, his brother Peter and nephew Eamon Gray. Benny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family; wife Teresa, daughters Teresa Finnan and Anne Marie Horan, sons Brian, Francis, Gerard and Stephen, sister Mary Jo Gray, brother Pat (Ennis), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, 14 grandchildren, brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Friday evening, May 3 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning, May 4 arriving to St. Mary's Church, Legga, for Funeral Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in Tubberpatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative care c/o Michael J Dolan and Son Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
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