Deaths in Longford - Saturday, December 28, 2024

Amy (Winifred) Stokes (née Reilly), Daisy Hill Manor, Ballyconnell, Cavan / Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred tragically, following a road accident on Monday, December 23, 2024 of Amy (Winifred) Stokes (née Reilly), Daisy Hill Manor, Ballyconnell, Cavan / Leitrim / Longford, aged 20, born on September 16, 2004. She was such an amazing person with a heart of gold. A loving wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law and friend, and thought the world of her husband Damien, her parents, brothers and sisters and her in-laws.

Amy was born in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and lived in Navan, Co Meath until the age of 11, and moved to Banbridge, Co Down until the age of 15 and located to Ballyconnell, Co Cavan and lived there until her death. Amy went to Scoil Naomh Eoin Primary School and St Patrick’s College Secondary School, and got married on September 18, 2024 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell.

Amy was a very kind-hearted welcoming person to everyone she met and was always so friendly. She loved singing especially the song Young Reilly The Fisherman by Deirdre Connolly, and also loved the song There Were Roses by Lisa McHugh. Amy had an amazing voice and everyone loved to hear her sing. She truly will be missed, everyone loved her so much, she was such a big personality and was “always the life of the party” as she would say herself. Dancing and listening to music were her favourite things to do, with a great love of getting out socialising with her friends who always knew she would lighten up the room, never failing to make her friends laugh, as Amy was always up for a joke. Life will never be the same without her as she is a massive loss to her family and friends.

As each day dawns, we will think of you; As each night falls, we will pray for you. And throughout our lives, no matter where; In our hearts you will be always there. Good bye Amy till we meet again.

Reposing in Lawlor’s Funeral Home Belturbert, Co Cavan on Friday, December 27 from 2.30pm until 4.30pm with removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell for prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 28 at 11am. Following Mass, Amy will be laid to rest in Carrick-On-Shannon Cemetery.

Edward (Eddie) McCartin, Drumgowna, Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Arus Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill on Saturday, December 28, 2024 of Edward (Eddie) McCartin, Drumgowna, Gortletteragh, Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Philomena, his parents Maggie and Ned and his infant brother Patrick Joseph. He will be sadly missed by his sister Mary Cassidy, Ballinamore, brother-in-law Tommy, niece Maggie, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 this Sunday afternoon, December 29 from 2pm - 4pm. Removal from his late residence in Drumgowna this Monday, December 30 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

James (Jimmy) Mills, Clondalkin, Dublin / Abbeyshrule, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 19, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Mills Clondalkin and late of Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.

Beloved husband of Florence and much loved father of Lorna and Gordon also remembering his late parents Eddie and May and his late brother Bertie; Jimmy will be very dearly missed by his loving wife, children, daughter-in-law Linda, son-in-law John, grandchildren Morgan, Bláthnaid and Henry, sister-in-law Audrey, brother-in-law Ronald, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.

A Celebration of Jimmy’s life will take place on Saturday December 28 at 2:30pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery followed by Cremation. Till we meet again. To view Jimmy’s Funeral Service please see link- Link Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association – Link

Rosaleen O'Toole (née Whelan), Drimnagh, Dublin / Mostrim, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, with Lorna and Jemma by her side in the kind care of the staff of St James’ Hospital on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 of Rosaleen O'Toole (née Whelan), late of Drimnagh, Dublin12 and formerly Monadarragh, Mostrim, Co. Longford. 

Beloved wife of the late Hughie and predeceased by her sister Phyllis (Caffrey) and brothers Maurice and Seamus. Rosaleen will be very sadly missed by her brother Patrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 28 at 10am in Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road, followed by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving at approximately 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Meals on Wheels. To view Rosaleen’s Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am, please click HERE. To view Rosaleen’s Cremation Service on Saturday at 12.15pm, please click HERE. 

Felix Harten, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Felix Harten, Birmingham, England and formerly Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose his beloved son Colin sisters Kathleen and Eithne and brother Benny.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth sons Phelim (Linda) Thomas (Nicola) Dermot (Franchesca) daughter Mary (Andrew) grandchildren Freddy, Felix and Lizabella, brothers Paddy (Carnagh), James (Navan), sisters and brothers in law, nephews, nieces relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral in Bermingham at a later date.

Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Funeral arrangements later

Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England/ Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness bravely born on Tuesday, November 26 of Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England and formerly of Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Streete, Co Westmeath. 

Patsy is predeceased by his son Peter, Oct 2011, parents James and Annie Brady, his brothers Gene, Sean and Phelim. He will be sadly missed by his beloved Wife Mary, daughters Angela and Sharon, sons-in-law Paul and Lewis, grandchildren, Merine, Autumn, Ethan, Harvey and Skye, great-grandchildren Riley, Tyler, Oscar, Ivy, Skarlet and Tommy -Lee. his brother Kevin (Coolnagun), sisters Ita (England), Teresa (Wexford), Marion (Swords), brothers-in-law and a wide circle of family and friends in the UK and Ireland. May His Gentle Soul Rest In heavenly Peace.

Patsy’s Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 31 in F P Guiver and sons funeral directors Rochford, followed by interment in Woodside Cemetery Benfleet Essex England. The Brady family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has gone out of their way to sympathise with us at this difficult time. A Mass in memory of Patsy will be held in his home church of St Mary’s, Boherquill, Westmeath, Ireland in the new year, your kind intentions will be remembered in the Mass.

Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in England on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Sean McKeon Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Micheal and sister Kathleen. Beloved father of Sinéad, Rhys, Luke, Alyisha, Mairéad, Heavy, Wayne. Greatly missed by his brothers Jerome Luton UK, Fergal Tullamore, Sister Moira Armagh, Goretta Northampton UK. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews,his sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Michael, cousins and his many friends in the UK and Ireland. There’s always a place for you in our hearts, That way we’ll never really be apart. May he rest in peace.

Funeral is on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Church of St Joseph the Worker, 68 Gardenia Ave, Luton LU3 2NS, United Kingdom. https://www.stjosephschurchluton.org.uk/

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