Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 9, 2024

Jimmy Orohoe, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre on Friday, September 6 of Jimmy Orohoe, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary Kate, sisters Olive Evans , Peggy McWeeney and Nancy Drake and by his beloved wife Philomena.

Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Yvonne, son John, son-in-law Tony McKeown, sisters Kitty Dolan and Jemma Maguire, brothers Liam and John, 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, September 8 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, September 9 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Moydow cemetery. Family flowers only please donations of desired to The Patient Comfort Fund at St Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass can be streamed live please view here House private please.

Madeline Feeney (née O'Donnell, Athlone), Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully but unexpectedly at home after a number of years of illness on Friday, September 6 of Madeline Feeney (née O'Donnell, Athlone), Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford. She was predeceased by her parents Martin and Mary and her brother Walter.

Madeline will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, husband Kevin, children Karen, John, Adrian and Declan. Grandchildren Dan, Riain, , Andrew, Enya, Eoghan, Ciara, Shane, Cian and Aishling. Great grandchildren Aria and Ayaz. Son-in-law Phil, daughters-in-law, Kim, Barbara and Jessica and all extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

Madeline will repose privately at home with her family, close friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass will take place in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Monday, September 9 at 12 noon followed by burial in Shrule cemetery. 

Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the Daughters of Mary & Joseph Community on Tuesday, September 3 of Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her loving parents John Joe and Bridget, her brothers Seamus (NY), Tommy (Corglass), Sean and Charlie (SF), her sister’s Anna Mae Williams (Rossan) and Lizzy Morris (Legga), and her nephew Tommy Williams. Very sadly missed by her sisters in law Sally Conefrey (SF) and Peggy Conefrey (Corglass), her adored 18 nephews and nieces, her grand nephews and grand nieces, her good friends Sr Anna May O’Reilly, Sr Peggy, Sr Mary and Sr Teresa in Paramount, the daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, cousins, relatives and friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. 

Sr Ellen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 16 in Culver City, Los Angeles at 11am.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Keena (née Gill), Aughnageera, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the devoted staff of Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown in her 102nd year on Thursday, September 5 of Elizabeth (Lizzy) Keena (nee Gill), Aughnageera, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her husband John (Sean), son Tommy and daughter Patsy (Crookedwood). Sadly missed by her devoted and loving family daughter Liz, sons John (Laddie) and James (Jas), grandchildren Paul, David, Derek, Colin, Paul, Enda, Susan and Laura, great grandchildren Amy, Emma, Conor, Clodagh, Sophia, Cormac, Pippa, Caoimhe, David, Lexie and Alex, Jas's partner Roseann, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Saturday, September 7 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 9 in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Jean-Pierre Domont, Killoe, Co Longford

The recent death occurred suddenly but peacefully in Mullingar Hospital on Thursday, September 5, 2024 of Jean-Pierre Domont, Orly, France, newly of Soullans. Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridget Domont nee Lennon (Killoe). Jean-Pierre will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his son Anthony and partner Samia, his daughter Diane and partner Jean-Marie, his grandsons Armand and Niall, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws, his nieces and nephews, his cousins, relatives and extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Jean-Pierre rest in peace.

Reposing at Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Saturday, September 7 from 6-8pm. Funeral mass on Monday morning, September 9 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs, Killoe. Funeral mass can be streamed via https://www.churchservices.tv/killoe. 

Cremation will take place after the funeral mass in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.(https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands)

John Coffey, Ashbrook, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Sunday, September 8, 2024 of John Coffey, Ashbrook, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Bernard & Mary, his sister Mary & his brother Francis. John will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brother Brian, sister Bríd, sister-in-law Mary, nephew Damien and his wife Laura, grandnephew Brendan, grandniece Fiona, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, September 10 from 5.30pm until 7pm, followed by removal to St Anne's Church, Scramogue, to arrive at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 11 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice by clicking HERE.

Ollie Hanley, Kilcash, Rahara, Roscommon / Scramogue, Roscommon

The death occurred on Friday, September 6, 2024 of Ollie Hanley, Kilcash, Rahara, Co Roscommon and formerly Graffogue, Scramogue, Co Roscommon. 

With our broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ollie who passed away in the early hours of September 6, 2024. Loved by so many, Ollie will be forever remembered by his broken-hearted wife Anita, their adored children Iona and Euan. Forever missed by his heartbroken parents Kathleen and Tony Hanley, Scramogue, his siblings Carmel (Alan), Paul (Breege), Fergal (Doireann) and Aaron (Noreen).

Anita’s family which Ollie was such a big part of - Eileen and Tommy Fallon (Ballymurray), Helena (John R.I.P.) Roddy, Damian (Grainne), Conor (Mary) and Maria (Andrew) Sugrue. Always remembered by his uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends, work colleagues and all in the GAA circles especially from St Dominic’s, Knockcroghery and as a younger man St Barry’s, Tarmonbarry.

Ollie is predeceased by his nephews Cormac and Tom, his niece Maisie, his brother-in-law John Roddy and his Wallace and Hanley grandparents. May Ollie rest in peace.

Ollie will repose at his home in Kilcash (F42 X436) on Sunday evening, September 8 from 4pm until 7pm. Ollie will arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery for his funeral Mass at 11am on Monday morning (September 9) with burial afterwards in Gailey Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation - DONATE HERE.

 The Hanley and Fallon family would like to express their thanks to all those who took care of Ollie during his illness, especially the doctors, nurses and staff at Galway University Hospital. They would also like to acknowledge their neighbours and friends for their kindness and prayers at this time. Please note the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday at 11am by clicking here SMYTH'S CHANNEL 1.

Padraig Kearns, Carniska, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 6, 2024 of Padraig Kearns, Carniska, Strokestown, Roscommon. 

Predeceased by his parents James & Eileen and by his sisters Patricia, Sr Eileen, Helen and Margaret. Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of James and Jacqueline (McKeon). Padraig will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son & daughter, grandchildren Emma, Sally, Jennifer and Michéal, brothers John Joe & Seamus, sisters Thecla, Teresa & Delores, son-in-law Francis, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home on Sunday, September 8 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Monday, September 9 to Carniska Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Lissonuffy Cemetery. Anyone wishing to view Padraig's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE. Please note, for those attending the reposing in the family home on Sunday, a one way system will be in operation. Please follow the direction of stewards and approach the family home by using the L1425 from the main N5 Dublin road, and exit onto the R368, Strokestown to Four MIle House road. Thank you for your cooperation.

James Peter Hopkins, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully aged 91, with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 of James Peter (PJ) Hopkins of Hale, Cheshire, England and formerly Lislea, Kenagh, Co. Longford. He is pre-deceased by his parents and brother Paddy. PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by his wife Margaret, daughters Sandra, Celine and Loretta and sons-in-law, Jason, David H and David F, his grandchildren, Imogen, Tristan, Mauringh, Harry, Ruby and Alfred, sisters Philomena, Nellie, Bernadette, Celia and Kathleen his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends both in Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and the US. May he rest in peace.

PJ's Funeral Mass will take place in The Holy Angels Church, in Hale Barns, Altrincham on Monday, September 9 at 10:30am followed by cremation at Dunham Massey Crematorium.

Peter Garvey, Drumgeaglom, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital after a short illness with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 18, 2024 of Peter Garvey, Drumgeaglom, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim & Coulsdon, London. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Philomena. Sadly missed by his son Barry Garvey (Baz), Sheila (She) Barry’s mother. His 11 brothers and sisters, John (Australia), Stephen (Cavan), Simon (Middlesex), Mary (Leitrim), Kevin (Croydon), Michael (Battersea), Colin (London) Philip (Clapham), Treasa (Sussex), Ann (Leitrim), Carmel (Leitrim), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, adored nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and wide Circle of friends in England and Leitrim. Rest in Peace.

Removal to St Joseph's Church, Leitrim Village on Tuesday evening, September 10 arriving at 6:30pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, September 11 at 11am can be viewed here Peter's Funeral Mass, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Cremation service can be viewed here; Peter's Cremation Service Password Crem11W

Peter loved children and making dreams come true so please donate here instead of flowers: Make-a-wish

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