Deaths in Longford - Saturday, April 1, 2023
Veronica (Vera) Columb (née Daly), Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Veronica (Vera) Columb (née Daly), Barrack Street, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, parents, William and Mary, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, sons John, Vincent and Brian, daughters Teresa and Katherine, her adored grandchildren, Dominique, Sean, Niamh, Rachel, Vinny, Rosie, Henry, Christina, David, Lauren, Shane, Allie, Jack, Elaina, Kara, great-grandchildren Harrison, Joseph, Patrick, Caleb, Ruan, Maddie, Pixie and James, sons-in-law Micheal and Thomas, daughters-in-law Theresa and Catherine, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Removal to St. Mary’s Church Granard on Sunday, April 2 arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 3 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the Granardkill Cemetery. House strictly private at all times, Please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Brain Tumour Ireland c/o Smiths Funeral Directors or any family member. Vera’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard
The death occurred, peacefully in the company of his family at Tullamore Hospital, on Friday, March 31, 2023 of Cyril O'Connor, Killsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Cyril will be sadly missed by his nephew David, grandnephew Ryan, grandniece Kady, sister-in-law Lily, niece-in-law Linda, cousins, good neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Cyril will repose at the home of David and Linda (N39 WV12) Lisryan on Saturday, April 1 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, April 2 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tullamore Dialysis Unit. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
The death occurred, peacefully in her 94th year, surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at the Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Ita Reilly (née Clarke), Kilcurry, Colehill, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Sadly missed by her son Milo, daughters Rosemarie (Melia), Edel (Shannon) and Therese (Cornyn). Grandchildren Sarah, Rachel, David, Shelly, Gemma, Séan, Emily, Ellen, Cathal, Leah, Ally and Grace, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Edel's residence (N39HN35) on Friday, March 31 from 3pm to 6pm. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Carrickedmond arriving at 7pm (approx). Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 1 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 27, 2023 of Pat Connaughton, Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Brigid and by his sister Kathleen. Pat will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, brothers Fr Vincent (Ardagh), Gerry and Donal, sister-in-law Margaret, nephews James, Adam and Cormac, nieces, grand-nieces, all his relatives and neighbours. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, March 31 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel on Saturday, April 1 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here
The death occurred, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 of Joanne Mullooly (née Joyner) Carrowmore, Kilteevan, Roscommon and formerly of Grange, Togher, Tuam. Beloved wife of the late James and much loved Mum to Jack and Billy. She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, parents Ann and David, brother William, father-in-law Peter and his partner Mags, mother-in-law Mary, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Joanne rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Friday evening, March 31 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning, April 1 at 12 noon arriving to St Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan (F42 DP86) for Mass of the Resurrection at 12.3pm. Burial afterwards in Rathcline Cemetery, Lanesboro. The Mullooly and Joyner family truly appreciate the kindness and support shown to Joanne and to her family at this time. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Roscommon Palliative Care Team - DONATE HERE. Family time at her home on Saturday morning, April 1 please.
The death occurred, suddenly, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 of David Hudson, Tang, Balymahon, Westmeath/ Ballymahon, Longford. Born March 25, 1966 (aged 57) Rathmore, Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his parents Richard and Violet, his beloved sister Jean and brothers Derek and Gordon. David will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Paula, sons Ryan, Dylan, and Ben, daughters Sorsha, Stephanie, and Kate his sister Irene, sons in law, Seamus and James, his six grandchildren, niece and nephews, extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence Rathmore, Ballymahon, N39 K5C6 on Friday evening, March 31 from 4pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, April 1 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang at 1pm followed by private cremation. No flowers please, donations, if desired, in lieu to: Breakthrough Cancer Research. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in winter viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
We are heartbroken to announce our beautiful darling daughter Kate Molly Colum was carried away by the angels, bringing all our love with her, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Kept forever in the hearts of her parents Matthew and Claire, brothers Matthew ("Brobro") and Daniel ("Baby"), grandparents Kieran and Kathleen Colum and Phil and Gerry Quinlan, aunts, uncles, cousins and all her playschool friends and all her friends in Roscommon Down Syndrome Branch.
"As you twirled in the light with joy, love lifted you, As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us". "An Angel has gone to Heaven" xxx
House Private, Please. The Colum family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for your kindness and understanding at this difficult time.
Funeral Arrangements Later
The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of The North West Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim and Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Kate, parents John, Della. Sean will be sadly missed by his loving son Darren and partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sean's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81 on Saturday, April 1 from 12 noon - 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, April 2 at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery. Sean's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrellspass with her devoted daughter Mary by her side, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Esther Kinearney (née Geoghegan), Brown's Curragh, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her beloved husband William, infant son Noel, brothers Pat Joe and Seamus, sisters Josie, Maura, Madeline and Rosaleen. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Mary, son-in-law Michael Hughes, her cherished grandchildren Liam, Brian, Emma and Paul, brother Kieran (Tyrellspass), sisters Eileen Casey (Longford) and Christine McGurran (Kilkenny), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, Liam's wife Rachel, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Esther's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home at Brown's Curragh (N91 H7D5) on Friday March 31 from 4pm until Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass in St James' Church, Kilbeggan on Saturday, April 1 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan. The Mass can be viewed live on the following link: https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr Marie O' Driscoll, Kilbeggan and also the nurses and staff of Bethany House for the excellent care of Esther during her time there.
The death occurred on Monday, March 27, 2023 of Paul Mayville, Gubagraphy, Dromod, Leitrim. Predeceased by his beloved wife Therese Hackett. He will be sadly missed by his family in the U.S.A. father Paul, sisters Christina and Lorelei and brother Mike, brother-in-law Gerard Hackett, niece Linda and her husband Gus Garvey, nephew David and his wife Mary, grandnieces Cecelia and Madeline, extended family, former work colleagues in Leitrim County Council, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. House strictly private.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Saturday afternoon, April 1 from 2pm until 4pm followed by Cremation Service at the Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78 at 5pm. The relevant link is www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
The death occurred, peacefully, aged 74 years, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 of Stephen Robert Gaffney, formerly of Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and latterly of Luton, Bedfordshire UK.
Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas and Mary Gaffney, brothers John, Tommy and Harry, sisters Christina, Nora, Nancy and Margaret. Beloved father of Chloe and Simon, father in law to Dean and Ella, loving grandfather to Poppy and Frankie. Deeply mourned by his brothers Danny, Barney and Michael, and sisters Theresa and Bridget, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service shall take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 11.30am at Langstone Vale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St David's Hospice, Newport, Wales.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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