Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 25, 2023
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of Rose Kenna (née Conefrey), Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Camagh, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Dominic and cherished and much loved mother of Dominic, Sean, Anthony, Mary, Raymond, Declan, Helena, Fiona, Aidan and the late Paul. Rose will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Bridie and Kate, brother-in-law Barney, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
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The death occurred peacefully after a long illness borne with great dignity, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of Michael Donegan, Lisnabo, Newtownforbes, Longford. Pre-deceased by his parents and by his brother Paddy. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his wife Patricia, son Michael Joseph, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, September 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, September 26 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
The death occurred after a long illness bravely borne on Thursday, September 21, 2023 of Seamus McMonagle, College Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and John, brothers Terry, Garry and Denis and sister Mary. Seamus will be missed by his son Alan, daughters Aisling, Louise and Ruth, their mother Jean and by his grandson Oisín, daughters-in-law Fionnuala and Tina, brothers Seán and Edward, sisters Margaret and Laura, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Aunty Kitty, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford N39 K381 Monday evening September 25 from 5pm until 7pm. Private burial service will take place on Tuesday, September 26. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) care of Kelly's Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to thank you for your support at this time. House private, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 24, 2023 of Rose McGovern, Lake View House, Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, brothers John-James and Joe and sister Chris. Rose will be deeply missed by her beloved children- Siobhán, Padraig, Fergal and Breege. Daughters-in-law Tara and Rhona and son-in-law Niall and her treasured grandchildren Lisa, Aoife, Daniel, Hugh, Mya, Romy and Grace. Her sisters Philomena and Margaret, her brothers Tom, Pat and Frank, sisters-in-law Una and Nuala and her nieces, nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home N41AP98 on Monday, September 25 from 2pm until 5pm. Removal from family home to St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, for 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Burial afterwards in the new cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. Family flowers only - Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Poor Clare Convent, Drumshanbo. House private outside of the above times.
The death occurred peacefully at Galway University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of Seamus Beirne, Ardrum, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Bernie, daughter Fiona (& son-in-law Ciaran), sons James (Beth), Peter (Ruth), Stephen (Eimear) & Brian (Katie), beloved grandchildren Darla, Senan & Shay, his extended family, good neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home in Ardrum (N41 K026) on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 2pm until 9pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning, September 26 to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Dialysis Unit, Sligo University Hospital c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 24, 2023 of Mary McCormack (nee Gallagher), Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents John and Julia, her husband Connie, son Sheamus and her brother James. Mary will be deeply missed by her loving son Ollie, daughters Rosa, Sheila and Imelda, sons in-law Austin and Sammy, daughters in-law Veronica and Helen, brothers Paddy and Tom, sister Sheila, grandchildren Keith, Darren, Charlie, Rachel, Alex, Jack and Harry, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Mary's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her son's residence Water Street, Castlepollard N91 XT89 on Monday, September 25 from 4pm until 7pm. House strictly private thereafter. Removal to St. Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Tuesday, September 26 for 11am funeral Mass, burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, Palliative Care Team and staff at Mullingar, Midlands Regional Hospital, and all her carers, for their continued care and support of Mary throughout her short illness.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family and in the tender care of the staff at North West Hospice, Sligo on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of James (Jim) Murray Drumhierny, Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly Derrygraw, Cootehall, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick, Mary and sister Veronica. Jim will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Maureen, daughters Caroline and Patricia, grandchildren Lauren and James, son-in-law Vincent, brother Timmy, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, wonderful neighbours and his wide circle of friends. May Jim’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Monday evening, September 25 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. House strictly private please, all other times. Removal on Tuesday morning, September 26 to St. Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kiltoghert Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo.
Peter John Canavan, Lywttleton, Stechford, Birmingham, England and, Cavan
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully in Birmingham on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 of Peter John Canavan, Lywttleton, Stechford, Birmingham, England and, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Christina (nee Coyle) and Paul, daughter Rachel, sisters Kathleen, Mary and brother Noel. Sadly missed by his sons Anthony and Sean, sisters Christina (Cynthia) and Pauline, brothers James and his twin Paul, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, the extended O'Reilly, Dawson and Smyth families in Ireland and England, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Good night Peter.
Removal from Reilly's Funeral Home Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 arriving Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran (N39HN84) for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred peacefully at his home in Florida on Monday, September 4 of Brinsley P Matthews, Crover, Lough Sheelin, Cavan and Palm Beach, Florida. Brinsley (Paul) son of the late Vincent and Anita Matthews, Crover. Sadly missed by his sister Linda and his brothers Maurice, Ronan, Vincent, Alan, Denis and Damien. Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, September 30 at 12 noon at the Church of The Immaculate Virgin Mary, Carrick, Finea, Co Cavan (N91 TH 22). Family flowers only please. Please donate, if desired, to http://makeawish.ie/donate
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