Deaths in Longford - Monday, October 7, 2024
May they Rest In Peace
Tom McLoughlin, Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2024 of Tom McLoughlin, Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Catherine, his sister Kathleen, Nellie and Rosemary (infant) and by his beloved daughter Mary. Tom will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Nora, his sons Tommy, Kevin and Brendan, his daughters Kathleen and Noreen, his fourteen grandchildren and his two great grandchildren, his sisters Maureen and Lily in America, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, his good neighbours and many friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday evening, October 8 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Please note the family will take a 10 minute break at 5.30pm until 5.40pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 9 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery.
House private. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Mullingar Palliative Unit. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/
Timothy (Timmy) Costello, Drumlish, Longford / Crusheen, Clare
The death has occurred peacefully in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore on Saturday, October 5, 2024 of Timothy (Timmy) Costello, Drumlish, Longford and formerly of Derrymore, Crusheen, Co Clare and New York.
Predeceased by his wife, Freda, his grandson, Brian, his parents, brothers and sister. He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his daughters, Yvonne (Breslin) and Bernie (Collum), his sons-in-law Mark and Peter, grandchildren Emmett, Petie, Mark and Sinéad, his sister Bridget and his nephews. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Monday evening, October 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 8 at 11am, in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish, followed by burial in Drumlish cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live by clicking on the following link. House strictly private please.
John G Lynch, Firmount House, Donoughmore, Cork / Longford Town, Longford / Kenmare, Kerry
The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, at his home in Firmount House and surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 4, 2024 of John G Lynch, Firmount House, Donoughmore, Co Cork, formerly of Longford Town, Co Longford.
Beloved husband and best friend of Gay (nee Hannon). Loving dad of Mark and Erica (Berry). Adoring grandad of Ollie, William, Grace and Lucas. Cherished brother of Michael, Irene, Tom and Peter. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Irene and his sister Monica. Sadly missed and dearly loved by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sister, son-in-law David Berry, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
Reposed at his home in Firmount House, Donoughmore P32 F603 on Sunday, October 6 from 3pm to 4pm, followed by prayers. Requiem Mass for John will take place on Monday, October 7 at 12 noon in St Joseph's Church, Fornaught, Donoughmore, followed by burial in the Old Kenmare Cemetery, Kenmare, Co Kerry, at 3.00pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Marymount Hospice, Cork. https://marymount.ie/donate/
John's family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.
Bernadette (Bernie) Dunning (née Cloonan), New Row, Clonown, Athlone, Roscommon / Athlone, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family in the devoted care of the staff of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Roscommon on Saturday, October 5, 2024 of Bernadette (Bernie) Dunning (née Cloonan), New Row Clonown Athlone, Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, brother Tom, and sister in law Maureen. Sadly missed by her daughters Geraldine Gannon (Knockcroghery), Marie (Killoe, Co. Longford), son John, daughter in law Inez, sons in law Raymond and Ciaran, adoring grandchildren, Ashling, James, Luke, Cian, Aela, Emily and Ciaran, her sisters Sr Agnes (USA),, Sr Mary (USA) and Bridget Henry (Togher), brothers Joe and Martin (Ballinahown), sisters in law Maria and Rose, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, & friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her son John & Inez’s residence (N37 W6K7) on Tuesday evening, October 8 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, October 9 to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Clonown for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonown Cemetery. Bernadette's family expresses their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time. Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice.
Anne Maleady (née Price), Lissoy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath
The death has occurred unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of nurses and staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, October 4, 2024 of Anne Maleady (nee Price) Lissoy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her beloved parents George and Bridie, brother Joseph (Joe). Sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, sons Luke and Cathal, Luke's partner Aoife, brother George, sister Mary (Fagan), sisters-in-law Fionnula and Caroline, brother-in-law Brian, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposed at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Saturday, October 5 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, October 7 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair at 11am followed by burial in the Adjoining Cemetery. House Private Please.No Flowers Please, donations if desired in lieu to Friends of Regional Hospital Mullingar
The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.
Mary O'Rourke (née Lenihan), ‘Aisling’, Arcadia, Athlone, Westmeath / Athlone, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Fern Dean nursing home, Deansgrange on Thursday, October 3, 2024 of Mary O'Rourke (nèe Lenihan) of ‘Aisling’, Arcadia, Athlone, County Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents PJ and Ann Lenihan, her brother's Brian and Paddy, her sister Anne, her nephews Mark Lenihan, Caoimhìn Lenihan and Brian Lenihan (jnr), her sisters in law Ann Lenihan, Brìd Lenihan, Gertie O'Rourke, Maureen O'Rourke, her brother in law Seamus Walsh and her much loved husband Enda. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Feargal and Aengus, daughters in law Maeve and Lisa, and her cherished grandchildren Jennifer, Luke, Sarah, Sam, James and Scott, and her sister in law Etna O'Rourke. Also by her nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and large circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at The Strand Funeral Home, Athlone (N37 EXK0) on Sunday, October 6 from 3pm to 6pm. Mass of the resurrection on Monday, October 7 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 12 noon, followed by burial in Coosan cemetery. Mary’s Funeral Mass may be streamed live on https://churchservices.tv/coosan
Mary's family expresses their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.
Peter O’Reilly, Crubany, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after bravely fighting a long illness on Saturday, October 5, 2024 of Peter O’Reilly, Crubany, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents John James and Annie, his brother James and his sisters Nan and Kathleen. Peter will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Rose and his sons and daughters, Madonna (Pat), Declan (Kathleen), Joann (Paul), Michael (Susan), Linda (Robbie), John (Lauren) and Myles (Claire) and by all his loving grandchildren. Also by his sisters Betty Cobey (Crosskeys) and Dolly Reynolds (Mohill), his brother Michael (Seattle), nieces, nephews, all his extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace. House private to family and friends at all times please.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12 C821) on Monday evening, October 7 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home in Crubany on Tuesday morning, October 8 at 11.30am, travelling to St Brigid's Church, Killygarry for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Oncology Unit Cavan or the Palliative Care Unit Cavan c/o Mc Mahon Funeral Directors, Cavan or donation box in the Funeral Home. Peter's Funeral Mass will be available to watch live by using the following link.https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral
Rita Coyle (née McCormack) Hilltown, Castlepollard, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully in her loving home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 5, 2024 of Rita Coyle (nee McCormack), Hilltown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Rita is predeceased by her loving husband Jack and son John. She will be sadly missed by her cherished sons, David, Patrick, Gerard & Ian, her sister Nancy, nieces and nephews, daughter in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, extended family and friends. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Rita reposed at her home in Hilltown, Castlepollard, on Sunday, October 6 from 5pm - 9pm, followed by prayers at 9pm, house private thereafter. Funeral Mass in St Feichin's Church, Fore, at 11am on Monday, October 7 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed via the following link https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-fechins-fore
John (Jack) Keegan, Greenhills, Dublin / Cloone, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, October 4, 2024 of John (Jack) Keegan, Greenhills Dublin and formerly of Cloone, Co. Leitrim and late of the Irish Army, Collin’s Barracks and Jacobs. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Maureen and loving and devoted dad to Mary, Helen, Margaret, John and the late Thomas; John will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, children, son-in-law Martin, his adored grandchildren Denise, Selina, Leanne, Lauren, Aaron, Dylan, Jack and Rosie, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May John rest in peace.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Monday, October 7 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am in the Holy Spirit Church, Greenhills, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.
To view John’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am, please see link - https://churchmedia.tv/holy-spirit-parish-church-greenhills
John Alfred James Waller Corry, Drumsna, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle with his loving wife by his side on Friday, October 4, 2024 of John Alfred James Waller Corry, Drumsna, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon.
Sadly missed by his devoted family: his wife Ruth, son Julian, daughters Liz and Frances, daughter-in-law Maria, son-in-law John, grandchildren, Abi, Jaden, Daniel, Sean, Julian and Nathan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, wonderful carers, neighbours and friends. At Rest.
John will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Tuesday, October 8 from 4.30pm until 6pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, October 9 at 12 noon in St George’s Church, followed by cremation service at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:30pm. John's Funeral Service will be streamed live on the following link John's Funeral Service John's Cremation service can be viewed here John's Cremation Service PASSWORD TO VIEW: Crem9W
House private please. No flowers by family request, donations if so desired to a charity of your choice.
Johnny Gilchrist, No 23 New Glenview, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 EK03
The death occurred peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 4, 2024 of Johnny Gilchrist, No. 23 New Glenview, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 EK03. Predeceased by his baby daughter Jane, brothers Joe and Dan, his sister Kitty, grandsons Danny, David, Joey and Shane, his grand daughter Maria and son in-law Cyril.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife Maura, sons Michael and David, daughters Bridget, Mary and Majella, sisters Ann, Mary and Bridie, sons in-law Francis and Dermot, daughters in-law Trisha and Edel, brother in-law Donal, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Johnny's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Johnny reposed at his home in Glenview on Sunday, October 6 from 3pm until 7pm. House private thereafter. Removal on Monday, October 7 to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards to St Michael's cemetery, Castlepollard.
The family would like to thank Dr Emma O'Hara and Dr Willy, The Public Health Nurses, The Palliative Care Team, all our relatives, neighbours, and friends, and the doctors and nurses at Mullingar Midlands Regional Hospital for their continuous care and support. Johnny's Funeral mass may be viewed here: https://search.app/aPXFUmuUHstXCB8a9
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