Deaths in Longford - Monday, November 11, 2024

Tommy (Tom) Thomas Whitton, Clonback, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The  death occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Tommy (Tom) Thomas Whitton (Midland Air Brakes), Clonback, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Mary. Tommy will be sadly missed by his loving family, partner Jillian, his children Gerard, Claire and Louise and their mother Eilish, brother Seamus (Bernie), sisters Patsy (Noel), Kitty (Eamon) and Bridget, Jillian's parents Pat and Mollie Mulligan and family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Looking back with memories, upon the path you trod. We bless the hours we had with you and will leave the rest with God. Rest in Peace.

Tommy will repose in his home (Clonback, Aughnacliffe) on Tuesday, November 12 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 13 to arrive to St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Tommy will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Kathleen (Katie) Martin (née McManus), Longford Street, Arva, Co Cavan / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Kathleen (Katie) Martin (nee McManus), Longford Street, Arva and late of Farrangarriffe, Arva, Co Cavan.

Beloved wife of the late Luke. Predeceased by her husband Luke, son Luke, sons in law Noel Cassidy and Gerry Hourican, brothers Michael and J.J. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary and Rosie, grandchildren Siobhan, Caroline, David, Paul, Martin, and Cian, great-grandchildren Luke, James, Noel and Luke, sisters in law, nephews, nieces relatives and many friends.

Reposing at her home in Longford Street, Arva on Saturday, November 9 from 4pm until 7pm and Sunday, November 10 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Monday morning, November 11 at 11.30am to the Sacred Heart Church Arva to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12noon, interment afterwards in Colmcille Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Róisín Drake Gilligan, St Anne's House, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Róisín Drake Gilligan, St Anne's House, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath. 

Funeral Arrangements Later

Kathleen Kane (née Heavey), Drumlish, Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 of Kathleen Kane (Nee Heavey), Longford Road, Drumlish, Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane and her parents John and Margaret Heavey (Knockhall, Rooskey). Sadly missed by her loving children, Pauric, Seamus, Kathleen (Collins), Michael, Alex, Deirdre, Jerome, Carmel, Brean & Mairéad (Harte), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Seamus, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Funeral mass on Tuesday, November 12 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery, Co. Roscommon. House strictly private at all times please.

Sr Monica Kiernan, Presentation Convent, Tuam, Galway / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Claremount Nursing Home, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 of Sr Monica Kiernan, Presentation Convent, Tuam, Galway / formerly of Kilmore, Cloonagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Sarah and Michael, her brothers Patrick, James, Harry, Philip, John and Edward (Ned), her sisters-in-law Anne and Shelia, brothers-in-law Derrick and Michael. She is deeply regretted by her Presentation Sisters, her sisters Brigid (Bridie), Teresa, Margaret, Anne, Sadie and Philomena, her sister-in-law Annie, brothers-in-law Kevin, Seamus and William, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Presentation Convent, Tuam on Monday, November 11 with Evening Prayer at 5.30pm in the Convent Chapel. Sr Monica’s Funeral Mass will take place in the Convent Chapel on Tuesday, November 12 at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery. The Kiernan family and the Presentation Sisters appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Rest In Peace. 

Maura Fox (née McElinn), Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Maura Fox (nee McElinn), Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her dear husband Hugh, son Willie, parents William and Mary McElinn, Aunt Beasie, and brother Rioch. Much loved mother of Pat, Rioch, Margaret (Corkell), and Claire (Fitzpatrick). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Hugh, Daniel, Conor, Paul, Kenn, Susan, Una, Eimer, Michelle, and great-grandchild Donnacha. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Padhraic and Donal, daughters-in-law Ann (Scully), Anne (Parker), and Mary (O Donohoe), relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest peacefully Maura.

Reposing on Tuesday, November 12 at St Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, N39 VY58, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, November 13 at noon. Burial in Temple-a-Valley Cemetery. Maura's family wish to express their gratitude for the support they have received at this difficult time.

Siobhan Anne Foote, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, in the presence of her adoring family: husband Lincoln Wallen, sons Louis and Gabriel, daughter-in-law Audrey, sister Kathryn and aunt Angela Macken, on Saturday, October 19, 2024 of Siobhan Anne Foote, Ballymahon, Longford and Altadena, California, USA, formerly of Standlake, Oxfordshire, UK. Much loved and sadly missed by the family who were with her and by her parents Michael and Maureen Foote (nee Macken), brother Stephen, nieces and nephews Aida, Dominic, Thomas and Josie, uncles and aunts from the UK, Ireland and the USA, in-laws and relatives across the world, close friends, kind neighbours, and her beloved cat, Miss Puss. ‘Before us lies eternity; our souls are love, and a continual farewell’ - W.B. Yeats

Reposed at Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena, California, USA on Saturday, November 2 at 11am until 12pm Pacific Time, a memorial farewell prior to her removal to Ireland, followed by a reception at Altadena Town and Country Club. Funeral Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, Ireland on Saturday, November 16 at 12 noon followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery.

James Brendan Kiernan, Aughakieran, Colmcille, Longford

The death occurred, after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 31, 2024 of James Brendan Kiernan, formerly of Aughakieran, Colmcille, Co. Longford and Benfleet, Essex. Brendan will be dearly missed by his wife Martha, his daughters Fiona, Eileen and Dionne, sons-in-law Francis, Ed and Pete, grandchildren Anna, Leila, James, Camille and Oliver, nieces and nephews, relations and his many friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Francis and Mary Ellen. Brendan was the last surviving member of seven siblings. May Brendan rest in peace.

The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, November 22 in Holy Family Church, Benfleet, Essex, England.

Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford / Ardara, Donegal

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 7, 2024 of Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Ardara, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by his father Philip and by his mother Kathleen. Larry will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Josephine (nee Belton), daughter Kathy, son David, sister Marie, daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandchildren Jayden, Indi-rose, Ruby-may and Gracie- mae, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, November 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 11 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am and it will be streamed live HERE. Interment afterwards in Cullyfad cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family and close friends please.

Fr Michael Joseph Gillen, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 of Fr Michael Joseph Gillen of Pleasant Hill, California and formerly of Longford Town. Predeceased by his parents Nora and John, brother Sean and sisters Peggy, Charlotte and Joan. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Vincent, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Wednesday morning, November 13 at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. A live stream of Fr Michael Joseph’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.

Matty McGlynn, 2 Rooskey Drive, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and all the wonderful staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Thursday, November 7, 2024 of Matty McGlynn, 2 Rooskey Drive, Rooskey, Co Roscommon and formerly of Cloonfad.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Winnie, sister Phyllis, brother Seamus, brothers-in-law Peter Kavanagh and Micheal McHugh and sister-in-law Mary McGlynn. Matty will be sadly missed by his sisters Gabrielle and Marian, nephews Patrick, Shane, David and James, nieces Maeve, Caroline, Rachel, Sinéad and Lorraine, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Matty’s remains will be reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Sunday afternoon, November 10 from 4pm to 6pm with removal to Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey, arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 11 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dÍlis.

Fr Donald Hannon Arva, Cavan / Swanlinbar, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Esker Lodge Nursing home, Cavan on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Fr Donald Hannon PE, Parochial House, Arva, Co Cavan. 

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Monday, November 11 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral arrangements later

Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath.

Remembering our beautiful Jason who sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jason inspired us all by his bravery, courage and selflessness until the very end. Jason is deeply missed by his loving parents Bernard and Patricia, sisters Sabrina and Shauna, brother Conrad, his adored nieces, his brothers-in-law Danny and Noel, Conrad's partner Lana, his aunts, uncle, cousins and his wonderful circle of friends in London and at home. 'In the end only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you'. House strictly private. 

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London HERE.

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