Deaths in Longford - Saturday, February 11, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 of Christina (Chris) Byrne (née O'Brien), Abbeyshrule, Longford. She was a native of Cornamuckla, Aughavas parish, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmie, brothers Seamus and Tommy, sisters Brede and Kay. Chris will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family James, Mary and David, daughters in law Laura, Cepta and her adoring grandchildren Jimmie, Ellen, Seán, Juliette, Charlie, Conor and Niall, her brother Paddy and sisters Nellie ( Moroney), Patsy (O'Reilly) and Josie (Carr), sister in law Myrnie, brother in law Michael, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Grant Chris Eternal Rest in Peace.
Chris will repose at her son David's house, Abbeyshrule from 4pm until 8pm this Saturday, February 11. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, February 12 at 12pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule, burial afterwards in Abbeyshrule Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Temple Rd, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the compassionate care of the nursing and medical staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 of Ann O'Boyle, Mount Anville, Dundrum, Dublin / Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by her father Barney and her nephew Ciarán. Ann will be forever loved and sadly missed by her mother Deirdre, her sisters Elizabeth and Marie, her brothers Martin, Paddy, Bernard, Raymond, Eoin and Peter, her sisters-in-law Mary (McGuinness), Jacinta (Higgins), Sandra (Cullen), Grainne (Farrell) and Deirdre (Casey), brothers-in-law Gerry Beirne and Tony Coyle, her nieces, nephews and grand-nephew, her aunts, cousins, extended family and her lifelong group of friends. She has gone no further from us than to God and God is very near.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), Longford on Friday, February 10 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Saturday, February 11 in St Dominic’s Church, Kenagh (N39 T389) followed by burial afterwards in Kilcommock Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, c/o Skellys Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the excellent care of the nurses and staff at the Ciúin Suite, Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 of Tony Gray, 4 Park Villas, Park Road, Longford and formerly of Chapel Street, Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Kathleen, brothers Joseph, Patrick, John, Gerard and Dermott and sisters Angela and Veronica. Tony will be sadly missed by his family, son Justin, daughter Kerri, daughter-in-law Emma, his adored grandchildren Shelley, Eoin, Áine, Tommy and Ella, sisters Joan and Bernadette, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Jean, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Rest in Peace Tony.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Friday, February 10 from 4pm followed with removal to St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, for prayers at 6pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, February 11 at 11am, followed with burial in Ballymacormack cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: click here Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to the Ciúin Suite, Mullingar Regional Hospital, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully in his 91st year, in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 of Drummond Colett Taylor, Corboy, Edgeworthstown, Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Morrison and Kathleen. Drummond will always be remembered by his family, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Funeral Service on Monday, February 13 in St.John's Church, Battery Rd, Longford, at 11am, followed with burial at 2.30pm, in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin, eircode: D6W HY98.
The death occurred, suddenly and peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, February 6, 2023 of Josie Gaynor (née Mullooly), Rathcoole, Co Dublin, formerly of Torboy, Co Longford. Cherished wife and soulmate of her loving husband Peter and much loved mother of Aisling, Kevin and Andrew. Sadly missed by her sisters, Mary, Catherine and predeceased by her loving sister Cecilia. Also missed by her loving daughter-in-law Aisling, precious granddaughter Robin, sisters-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, cousins, close neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a h-anam. Sincere thanks to the Nurses, doctors and paramedics at Tallaght University Hospital.
Reposing at her home on Friday, February 10 from 4pm to 7pm followed by Prayers. Josie's Funeral will take place on Saturday morning, February 11 with Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart and afterwards to the adjacent cemetery. The Mass will be streamed on this link: Saggart Church Webcam Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Irish Cancer Society: Donate Please light a candle or say a prayer in memory of Josie.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, which occurred peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Kettering General Hospital, of Michael Dowler, 1944-2023. Michael had so many memories of growing up in Abbeyshrule and the surrounding areas in Longford with his parents Michael and Kathleen Dowler and sister Nancy and cousin James Dowler. A loving Daddy to Nicola, Aileen, Kristine and Katie, grandad and friend to many. Funeral takes place in Saint Edwards Church, Kettering at 2pm on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The death occurred, suddenly, on Wednesday, February 6, 2023 of Ronan Moran, Aughnagallop, Drumshanbo, Leitrim. Cherished son of John and Geraldine and adored brother of Kevin and Fergal. Sadly missed by his devoted Aunts and Uncles, Abina, Ann, Niall and Joe and his loving cousins, Darragh, Eve and Ciaran. Remembered with love by his extended family, especially Colette and Tarah, his girlfriend, Kaitlyn and his wide circle of friends. May His Beautiful Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home on Friday and on Saturday, February 10 & 11, both days from 2pm to 8pm. House strictly private on Sunday please. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo at 1pm on Sunday, February 12. Burial immediately afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
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)
The death occurred, suddenly, in Australia, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 of Marie Sheridan, Cornee, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her father John and brother Micheal, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Maura, brothers John and Patrick, sister-in-law Patricia and nephew Evan, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Marie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Marie's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill
House strictly private, please. The Sheridan family wishes to thank you for your support at this sad time.
Eugene Devaney, London and formerly Garvagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred, after a long illness, on Monday, January 9, 2023 of Eugene Devaney, London and formerly Garvagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
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