Deaths in Longford - Saturday, August 31, 2024
May they Rest In Peace
Sara Sexton Wahab, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully following a long illness, with her husband Shaikh and her son Adam by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 of Sara Sexton Wahab (aged 39), Harrisburg, North Carolina, USA and formerly of Connolly Crescent, Longford.
Pre-deceased by her grandparents Mel and Bridget Sexton and John and Kathleen Mulholland. Sara will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family; parents Michael and Kate, brother David, adored nephew Bobby and nieces Caitlyn and Francesca, Great aunt Rose and her husband Connie O'Ferrall, aunts and uncles - Teresa and Gerry Gilchriest, Ann and Seamus Devlin, Mary and Brendan King, Margaret and Liam Healion, Breda and Noel Brady, Tommy and Mae Sexton, Paul and Valerie Mulholland, Eamon and his late wife Joanne Mulholland, Michael and Russell Mulholland, Danny and Teresa Mulholland, Kevin and Ann Mulholland, Eilish and Venkat Deshpande and Anne Marie Mulholland and Sara's many cousins, friends and neighbours both here and in the USA.
Sara will be buried with her beloved mother-in-law in North Carolina and a memorial mass will be held in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford at a later date (To be confirmed).
Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim
The death occurred recently in Ipswich of Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim. Predeceased by her husband Paul, parents Patrick and Kathleen, brothers Patrick, Oliver Brendan and nephew Adrian.
Sadly missed and loved by her brother Micheál and sister Mary, son Peter, sisters and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral took place in Ipswich.
Mass for the repose of her soul takes place on Saturday, September 7 in the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown at 11am.
Joe Lynch, Ballynulty, Dring, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the care of his sister Patricia and niece Marion on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 of Joe Lynch, Ballynulty, Dring, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Mary Kate and Frank. Deeply regretted by his sisters Patricia and Catherine, nieces Marion, Frances, Marie and Theresa, nephew Kevin, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Joe Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Friday evening, August 30 at 5pm concluding with prayers at 5.45pm. Removal to St. Joseph's Church, Purth arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 31 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking into the following link: https://youtube.com/live/qQTjWxZWHgI?feature=share
Marion Murray (née O'Reilly), Kinturk, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at home in the company of her loving husband and family on Friday, August 30, 2024 of Marion Murray (née O'Reilly), Kinturk, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and late of Carrigan, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Dearly loved wife of Paddy, loving mother of Kieran, Evan, Ruth, Eamonn and Maeve, and adored grandmother of Grace, Ami, George, Rose, Josh, Rían, TJ, Oisín, Luke and Conor. Marion will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband and family, sister Ita (Keogan), brother Enda, sons-in-law John and Niall, daughters-in-law Heather, Megumi and Niamh, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Remembering also the deceased members of the Murray and O’Reilly families. May Marion's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660), on Sunday, September 1 from 4 pm to 6 pm with Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, September 2 at 11am followed by burial in St Michael’s Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed HERE. No flowers please; donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland here. For messages of sympathy, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.
Mary Foley (née Gormally), Drumdoo, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 PC78 / Kiltimagh, Mayo
The death occurred suddenly at her residence on Thursday, August 29, 2024 of Mary Foley (née Gormally), Drumdoo, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 PC78 / Kiltimagh, Mayo. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Katie Gormally and sister Anita Collins. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband Cathal, son Seamus, daughters Marie, Catherine and Edwina, granddaughters Molly, Ellie, Grace and Ava, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Ciara, sister Kitty, brothers Ted and Patsy, brothers-in -law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (N41 PC78) on Saturday, August 31 from 2pm until 6pm. Removal on Sunday, September 1 to St. Patrick's Church, Mohill for Funeral Mass at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mary's funeral mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Mary's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
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.
Patricia Whitlow (née Quinn), Lismacniff, Cloone, Leitrim / Foxford, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 of Patricia Whitlow (née Quinn), Lismacniff, Cloone, Leitrim and formerly of Glanduff, Foxford, Co Mayo. Predeceased by her sister; Ann Brosnan (Manchester).Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband; Michéal, daughter; Anne, sons; John and Martin, daughters-in-law; Aisling and Donna, grandchildren; Thomas, Grace, Conor and Luke, sisters; Pauline, Brenda, Josie and Evelyn, brothers; Raymond and Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Patricia Rest In Peace.
Patricia will lie in repose at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62) on Friday, August 30 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mary's Church, Cloone, Co Leitrim on Saturday, August 31 at 12 noon followed by burial to Fenagh Old Cemetery. Patricia’s Funeral Mass can be streamed live on http://www.churchtv.ie/cloone House private please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co Leitrim or any family member. Patricia’s family very much appreciate your support, sympathy and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Kathleen Kilrane (née Mahon), Towneymore, Mohill, Leitrim / Bornacoola, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Sheemore Ward, St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 of Kathleen Kilrane (née Mahon), Towneymore, Mohill, Leitrim / Bornacoola, Leitrim. Predeceased by her son Vincent Magee. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, sons Ivor and Michael P, granddaughter Katrina, and her three other grandchildren in The Isle of Man, Brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Kathleen Rest in Peace.
Kathleen will repose on Friday evening, August 30 at St Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk (N41 PF82) from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass for Kathleen will be celebrated on Saturday morning, August 31 in St Joseph’s Church Cloonturk at 11am followed by burial in Cloonmorris cemetery. Kathleen’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time
Peter Mahon Luton, England, and formerly Rosdwan, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness bravely borne on Monday, August 5, 2024 of Peter Mahon, Luton, Bedfordshire and formerly Rosdwan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Christine (nee McCann, Quigleys Point, Co Donegal). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son Eamon, Eamon’s partner Sharon, his brother Michael (Mohill, Co Leitrim), sister Bridie (Prunty - Newtownforbes, Co Longford), sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, and his wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Peter’s Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday, September 3 at 10am at St Joseph’s Church, Gardenia Avenue, Luton LU3 2NS followed by burial at The Vale Cemetery. Peter’s family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.
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