Deaths in Longford - Saturday, December 23, 2023



The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Francis Sheridan, Springtown, Abbeylara, Longford / Finea, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Terence and Marcella (nee McCormack). Francis will be sadly missed by his brother Seamus, his sister-in-law Josephine, his nephew Noel, nieces Ciara, Vivienne and Deirdre, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, December 23 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Sunday, December 24 in St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery. For further information please contact Masterson’s Funeral Directors.
James (Jack) Duke, Grian Ard, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of James (Jack) Duke, Grian Ard, Ardnacassa, Longford. Predeceased by his parents. James will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Rosie, Kathlena and Gloria, sons Leo and Kevin, partner Marie, sister Pauline, brother Bernard, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, December 28 from 4.30pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St Mel’s Cathedral arriving for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 29 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please view here


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2023 of Pat O'Neill, Ballinagall, Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, formerly of Caherass, Croom, Co Limerick and Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Agnes and his brother Michael. Pat will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Maureen, his children, Marie and her partner Peter, Una and her husband Michael and his son Patrick. Pat will also be missed by his grandsons Patrick and David, his sisters and brother, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, friends and neighbours. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May Pat Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, December 23 in St Nicholas's Church Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, (N91 VE28). Following Mass, Pat will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to a charity of your choice.


The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Oleg Gusakov, Longford and formerly of Angarks, Russia and Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Beloved husband of Nijole Gusakov Oleg. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Arnoldas, Roman and Inga, daughters-in-law Lena and Kira, son-in-law Christian, his adored grandchildren, step sister, step brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Saturday, December 23 from 10am to 11am. Removal to Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26) on Saturday, December 23 for a Service at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.


The death occurred on Friday, December 22, 2023 of Mary Teresa Corcoran (née McHugh), Slattamore, Rooskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Hugh Paddy Donohoe, Lisney, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Kate and his sister Philomena Cadden. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen Mc Philips, Peggy Martin, Rose Quinn (Mattie), Maura Donohoe (Paddy) and his brother Peter (Pee), brother in law Paddy Cadden, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening, December 22 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal arriving St. Joseph's Church, Loughduff, at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 23 at 11am. Interment afterwards in local cemetery. Family flowers only. No Mass cards please. Donations in lieu to Irish Guide Dogs c/o the Undertaker or any family member. House strictly private at all times please.


The death occurred unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 of Mary Foley (nee Flanagan) Brookville Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis, formerly of Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co Roscommon and Newtowngore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Annie. Mary, loving mother to Tony (Castlerea). She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son and his father Anthony, sisters Theresa (Ballyconnell) and Roseanne (Ballinamore). Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Funeral arriving at St Brigid’s Church, Cloonbonniffe on Saturday, December 23 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Castlerea. House Private Please.
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