Deaths in Longford - Saturday, April 29, 2023
Edward Michael (Eamonn) Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Friday, April 28, 2023 of Edward Michael (Eamonn) Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh, Longford. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Sean and Henry. Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Carmel, his sons Garret and David, his sister Kathleen McMonagle (Dublin) and his brother Andy (Curry), nieces and nephews, grandchildren Aoibhin, Ronan and Niamh, daughter-in-law Sinead, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Breaney on Saturday, April 29 from 4pm until 7pm and on Sunday, April 30 from 1pm until 4pm. Removal on Sunday evening to St. Mary's Church, Legan, arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 1 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ardagh Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, following a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family in St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 of Fintan (Battler) McDonald, formerly of St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Fintan will be sadly missed and always remembered by his heartbroken family, his beloved wife Edel, adored son Fintan, his parents Fintan and Mary, his brother Eric and his wife Mag's and their daughter Ellie, father-in-law Paddy Sweeney, brothers-in-law Liam and Tony, nephews and nieces, his Fire Brigade Family, neighbours and his many dear friends. To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts. May Your Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Resposing in the family home on Saturday, April 29 from 2pm until 6pm. Removal from his home on Sunday, April 30 to arrive at St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live: click here. House private, outside reposing time, please. No flowers please. Directions to the family home: Entering from the Edgeworthstown Rd, exiting by the Mullingar Rd, please follow the stewards instructions. A Book of Condolences will be opened on Friday, April 28 from 4pm until 7pm, in the Fire Station in Ballymahon.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the loving care of Anne-Marie and staff at Newtown Park House Nursing Home, on Tuesday, April 25 of Letitia Ryan, Blackrock, Dublin and formerly of Lanesboro, Longford. Dearly beloved daughter of the late M.J and Alice Ryan and much-loved sister of the late Eamon, Evelyn, Geraldine, Jeanette and Lillie. Sadly, missed by her loving nieces, nephews, and extended family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on Friday, April 28 from 2pm to 5pm. Letitia’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, April 29 at 10am at the Church of St John the Baptist, Blackrock followed by a committal service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome at 1pm. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view it by clicking here and the committal service here.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.
Mary Edwards (née Quinn), Cambridgeshire, England and formerly Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 of Mary Edwards (nee Quinn), Cambridgeshire, England and formerly Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Daughter of the late Patsy and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving son Jonathan, his father Glenn, grandchildren Lola and Oscar, brothers and sisters Anne, Imelda, Penny, Aiden, John and Gerard, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, and friends. Rest in peace.
Funeral Mass this Saturday, April 29 at 11am in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Forgney. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Reverend Seán Heslin, Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach, Florida and late of Druncauskeen, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, and by his brothers Séamus and Patrick. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Margaret (Keigher) and Bríd and his brother Joseph, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Noonan, fellow clergy and religious sisters of the diocese of Orlando, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Requiescat in Pace.
Reverend Fr Seán's funeral Mass will take place in Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach, Florida on Tuesday, May 2 at 3.30pm Irish time and can be viewed by following the link https://oursavioursparish.org/live-stream
The death occurred, suddenly and peacefully, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 of Pat McGovern, Sralahan, Swanlinbar, Cavan. Son of the late Terry and Lizzie. Deeply regretted by his loving cousins, relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends. May Pat's gentle soul rest in peace.
His remains will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim this Friday, April 28 from 6pm until 8pm. Pat's remains will leave his late residence on Saturday, April 29 at 10.30am to arrive at Saint Mary's Church Swanlinbar for 11am Mass of the Resurrection followed by burial in the family plot in Killaduff Cemetery. Pat's family would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral-home
Seamus Cullen, Pottle, Corlismore, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of College View Nursing Home, Cavan, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 of Seamus Cullen, Pottle, Corlismore, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his brother Sean, sister Maureen and nephew Thomas. Deeply regretted by his sister in law Josie, nephews James, Martin, Cathal and Paul, nieces Mary and Fiona, neighbours and friends. May Seamus Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of his sister in law Josie H12 XK10 on Friday, April 28 from 3pm. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Arvagh, on Saturday, April 29 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery, Loughduff, Co Cavan.
Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London and formerly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her friends Joe and Ewa at the Royal Free Hospital (London), after a short illness, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London, formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her sisters Loreto and Carmel, and by her brother, MJ. Mourned by her son, Jonathan; her niece, Orlaith; her nephew, Darragh; and by her close friends and former colleagues.
Funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 5 at Golders Green Crematorium East Chapel. Chapel doors open from 10.45am for service at 11am. Contact Jonathan Browne for details: [email protected]. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). May she rest in peace.
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