Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 13, 2024
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at The Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Orla Poole (née McCarthy), Legan, Longford. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Keith, adored children Abigail, Keith and Aoibheann, parents Bernard and Jenny, brother Fintan, sister Jessica, brother-in-law Graeme, sister-in-law Carmel, nephews Josh, Jamie and Max, uncles, aunts, cousins, father-in-law Tony, mother-in-law Dolores, her loving colleagues in The Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, relatives, many good friends and neighbours.
May She Rest In Peace. Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Chapel, Longford (N39 XE92), on Friday, January 12 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday, January 13, in St. Mary's Church, Legan, County Longford, followed by cremation service, at the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, arriving at 2:30pm. Bright coloured attire if possible, please. The Cremation Service is available to view live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations, is desired, to "Strange Boat Donor Foundation" via Kelly's Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred unexpectedly in Hull, North Yorkshire on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Geoffrey (Geoff) R Smith, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (formerly of Liverpool, England). Predeceased by his wonderful parents Marjorie and George, parents-in-law Lizzy and Fintan Morris.
Geoff will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Brenda, his cherished son Daniel, partner Beth and his baby grandson George, who was born on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. His beloved sisters Elaine and Janet, his brothers-in-law Alan, Mark, Willie, Colm, Sean (Morris), Sean (Browne), John and Fintan, sisters-in-law Marian, Teresa, Helen and Elizabeth. his Aunts-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew. All his cousins, neighbours and many friends around the world.
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later
The death occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 of Grainne Hussey, Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Reunited with her beloved parents Mickey and Molly, her dear sister Deirdre and baby brother Michael. Grainne will be dearly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, brothers Raymond and Michael, sisters Jennifer, Sandra, Sinead and Oonagh, sister-in-law Paula, and all her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away. Rest in Peace.
Grainne's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 13 in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan at 1.30pm. No flowers please, Donation if desired, to The Kevin Bell Trust c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.
The death occurred unexpectedly at their home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 of Paul & Morag Kavanagh, Killasonna, Granard, Longford. Paul & Morag will be sadly missed by their heartbroken families, son Shaun and his partner Karen, daughter Jessica and her boyfriend Callum, granddaughter Emma, grandson Casey, brothers, sisters, extended families, friends and neighbours. May they Rest In Peace.
A private cremation service will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Sunday, January 14 at 12 noon. The families thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this very sad time. Cremation service can be viewed on this link www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Arus Carolan, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Thursday, January 11, 2024 of Ann Meldrum (née O'Connor), Hazelwood Cottage, Sligo Town, Sligo / Bornacoola, Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Vincent and dear mother of Vincent Óg (Vino), sadly missed by her son, daughter in Law Aisling (Quinn-Meldrum) grandchildren Mahon and Nyah, sisters Mary Kate Nicholson and Josie McHugh, brother Padraig O’Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Ann Rest in Peace.
Ann will repose at the Heritage Centre Chapel of Rest, Church Road, Carrick on Shannon (N41KP62) on Friday, January 12 from 5.30pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 13 at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk, Dromod, Co. Leitrim(N41 PF82) followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola.
You can view funeral Mass HERE. House Private Please. Ann's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
The death occurred peacefully at College View Nursing Home Cavan on Friday, January 12, 2024 of Eleanor Marion Smith (nee Williams) Cois Locha, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Lympstone & Exmouth Devon. Sadly missed by her daughters Julie and Jackie and their partners Seamus and Jeff, grandchildren Jessica, Thiernan and Séalin, great-grandchild, Fionn.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home Dublin Road Cavan on Sunday, January 14 from 4pm until 6pm, followed by a private service and cremation. Our thanks for the wonderful care, Eleanor received from all the staff at College View Nursing Home.
The death occurred peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Alan Fletcher, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim and formerly of Lohunda Park, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. Alan, beloved husband of Bernie, dear father of Amy, Owen and Lisa and a devoted grandfather of Adam and Hannah. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Adrian, Ricardo, brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Please check back on Monday afternoon, January 15 for updated funeral arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements Later
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