Deaths in Longford - Saturday, February 18, 2023

The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her family, on Friday, February 17, 2023 of Patsy Donlon (née Eivers), Moher, Ballyleague, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Pete, son Thomas and grandson Daniel. Patsy will be deeply missed by her children Christine, Edward, Niall and Patricia, her loving partner Gerry, her brothers TJ and Kevin, her sons in law and daughters in law Andy, Michelle, Mary, Declan and Nessa. Her grandchildren Katie, Jordan, James, Channon, Rachel, Grace, Sam and Lexi. Sadly missed by her sisters in law, brothers in law and their spouses and children, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home (N39 E761) Lanesboro on Monday, February 20 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 21 at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague burial thereafter in Cloontuskert Cemetery. House Private Please. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyleague

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 of Pauline Eivers, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her parents (Tom and Mary), sisters (Mary and Margaret) and brothers (Sean, Donal, Mike, Jim and Tom). Deeply regretted by her sister Loretto (Turner), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing on Saturday, February 18 in Rooney's Funeral Home, Ballymore (N91FW90) from 10am to 10.45am followed by Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Ballymore arriving at 11am for Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No handshakes please at the family's request. 

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 of Lesia (Meleesa) Farrell (née Brady), Schooland, Ballinalee, Longford. She is predeceased by her husband Dan. Lesia will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her family, sons Sean, Gerry and Mel, daughters Ann, Meleesa and Miriam, sons-in-law Mervyn, John and Ryan, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Jackie, her adored grandchildren Dan, Matthew, Grace, Clara, Rachel, Jessica, Daniel, Killian, Niamh, Conor, Seán, Tadgh and Dónal,sister-in-law Rita Farrell, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Will always be kept for you. Rest In Peace Lesia. Reposing in her home, Schooland, (N39 X5X9), on Friday, February 17 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, February 18 to arrive to The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, for funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed with burial in St Emer's Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here

Lesia's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, for the wonderful care given to her during her short time there.

The death occurred, peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 of Elizabeth (Betty) Igoe (née Ganly), Pearsonsbrook, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Denis. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Maura, sons Liam, Michael, Denis, John, Oliver and Conor, sisters Maureen (Dillon) & Sheila (Keogh), brother Bernard, in-laws, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Friday, February 17 from 4pm with removal at 6pm to Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair arriving at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, February 18 in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this difficult time. Due to increases in winter viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate. 

The death occurred, peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 of James Foley (2.2.1939 – 11.2.2023), Mohill and Farnaught, Co Leitrim. James will be dearly missed by his loving wife Anne, their sons Brendan, Colin, Stephen and Niall, siblings John, Michael and Bridie, his four grandchildren, nephews and nieces, wider family and neighbours. James loved good company and had time for everyone. He returned to Mohill in 1998 after many years in London and he will be fondly remembered by the many friends he made there.

James will repose at Smith’s, Ballinamore from 6pm – 8pm on Friday February 17. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18 at 12pm in Gortletteragh Church with burial afterwards in the Church Cemetery.

The death occurred of Ann Cullen (nee Thorne), La Montagne, France, daughter of the late William and Catherine Thorne Dublin Street and Deanscurragh, Longford. Ann died in Maulin's Centre Hospital La Montagne, France where she lived for over fifty years with her husband Terry.

She is survived by her husband Terry, formerly of Main St Longford, her brothers Mattie and Frank, relatives and friends.

A commemorative Mass will be held for Ann in St Mel's Cathedral on Sunday, March 12 at 10am.

The death occurred, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital, following a brief illness, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of Bridie Murphy (née Mahon) 19 Lios Beag, Keadue, Co Roscommon, formerly Strabragon, Arigna, Co Roscommon. Daughter of the late Michael and Alice Mahon and predeceased by her sisters Mary and Mena. Bridie will be sadly missed by her sisters Rose Crowley, (Battlebridge), Nancy Mc Teague, (Boyle) and Detty Callan (Fourmile House), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Friday evening, February 17 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Nativity of the B.V.M. Keadue, on Saturday morning, February 18 arriving for the celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Please also be mindful of the current concerns regarding Covid and Flu Virus. The family would like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

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)

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