Deaths in Longford - Monday, October 9, 2023

The death occurred suddenly at his home in England of Peter Clarke (Jr.), Petworth Garden, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, England and Knockmartin Lane, Minard, Longford. Predeceased by his mother Mary Clarke (nee Kenny). Peter will be sadly missed by his family, father Peter, sisters Marian and Annette, niece Charlotte, great-nephew Toran, brothers-in-law Iain and Daniel, uncles and aunts, cousins, neighbours and good friends here in Ireland and England. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Peter.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Tuesday, October 10 from 6.30pm concluding with prayers 7.30pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Wednesday, October 11 at 12 noon. Following Mass Peter will be laid to rest in the family plot in Newtownforbes Cemetery. House private at all times please.

The death occurred suddenly, and peacefully, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 of Agnes Colette Kiernan (née Gregg) late of Creenagh, Newtownforbes Longford and New York. Predeceased by parents Agnes and James. Sadly missed by her husband Seamus, daughter Siobhan, son James, sisters Marie Collum, Ballinamuck and Betty Barry, Edgeworthstown, brother James, Creenagh brothers in law Kevin and Michael and sister in law Ann, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, extended family, neighbours and friends in both Ireland and America.

Rest in Peace. Mass in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes Thursday, October 19 at 7pm.

The death occurred, suddenly at home, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 of Aidan McNally, Shannon Lodge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim / formerly Lisbrack, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Breda, brother Rene, sister Irene. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sons Conor (Dublin), Shane (Carrick-on-Shannon), daughters Paula (Scotland), Brenda (Carrick-on-Shannon), Joanne (Dublin), grandchildren Aisling, Niamh, Sinead, Zoe and Billy, great grandchildren Rian, Caoimhe, Oisin, Cillian and Aodhla, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sister Patsy (Limerick), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Aidan will repose at his residence on Sunday, October 8 from 2pm until 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 9 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Aidan's Funeral Mass

The death occurred, in St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his family after a short illness, on Friday, October 6, 2023 of Matt Farrelly, Nutley Square, Donnybrook, Dublin / Cooleeny, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Patricia and by his brother Seán, Matt will be sadly missed and  remembered with love by his siblings, Mary, Ursula, Pat, Fintan, Catherine, Michael, brother-in-law Seán, sisters-in-law Ann and Riikka, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. 

Reposing at J.P. Ward & Sons, Funeral Directors, Sandyford Village, (D18 C8P7) on Monday evening, October 9 from 5pm to 7pm, followed by removal to The Church of Ss. Columbanus and Gall, Milltown, Dublin 6, arriving for prayer service at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Tuesday, October 10 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, (N39 A326), followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís” 

The death occurred, peacefully, in Galway University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 6, 2023 of Fran McGuinness (née McGarry), Hyde Street, Mohill, Leitrim, N41vf72. Fran will be sadly missed by husband Albert, sons Simon and Aaron, daughters in law Siobhan and Sinead and her five adoring grandchildren; Sean, Jordan, Conor, Alannah and Emily, her sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in her home on Monday, October 9 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 10 at 12pm in St Patrick's Church, Mohill. Burial afterwards  in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. 

The death occurred, suddenly surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 of Pat Leonard, Donaghmede, Dublin and formerly of Longford. Beloved husband of Kathleen and loving father to Eoin and Mark. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Emma, sisters Margaret, Ann, and Philo, sister-in-law Margaret, brothers-in-law Frank, Kevin and Willie, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. "May he Rest in Peace."

Reposing in his residence on Tuesday, October 10 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to Holy Trinity Church, Donaghmede, for Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 11 at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Ashlin Centre, Sheehan Unit. A donation box will be available in the church at the Funeral Mass.

The Leonard family would like to thank the kind passer-by who came to Pat’s aid, the Emergency Services, and all their neighbours for their kindness.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday, October 11 at 10am via the following link: https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/

The death occurred, suddenly at his home, on Thursday, October 5, 2023 of Thomas Cullen, Drumbannow, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased recently by his loving wife Rosaleen (January 29, 2023) his brothers Andy, Pat and sister Bridget. Sadly missed by his children John (Sabena), Martina (Tim), Mairead (Gary), Noeleen and Seamus, brothers Benny (Gowna) and John Joe (Killydoon), sisters Roseanne (Texas) and May (Drogheda), grandchildren Megan, Leisha, Keira, Xavier and Sophie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Monday evening, October 9 from 6pm to 8pm. Walk through only. Strictly no hand shaking. Removal on Tuesday morning, October 10 arriving at St Joseph's Church, Loughduff, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/872099933

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and his partner Mary, on Friday, October 6, 2023 of Pat Burke, 21 French Court, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Killawalla, Westport, Co. Mayo. Predeceased by his beloved wife Veronica, granddaughter Sadbh, his sister Madeline and brother Leo. Cherished father of Jackie and Michael and proud grandfather of Kate, Finn and Loughlin. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family, son-in-law Sean, daughter-in-law Sue, his much loved brother and sisters Tony, Catherine and Angela, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Sunday, October 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his home on Monday, October 9 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Anyone wishing to view Pat's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

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