Deaths in Longford - Saturday, June 17, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, at Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 of Steven Kershaw, Carra, Granard, Co Longford and formerly Springfield, Tallaght and Dublin Bus. Beloved husband of Vicki, cherished son of Caroline and the late Paddy and loving brother of Graham and Elaine. Stephen will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, mam, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and all his many and friends. May Steven rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 10am in St Mark’s Church, Springfield and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to CRY Unit, Tallaght Hospital. https://cry.ie/index.php/donate/
To view Steven’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10am please click on the following link; https://www.churchservices.tv/springfield To view Steven’s Cremation Service on Tuesday at 12 noon please click on the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
The death occurred, peacefully, at home in the loving care of his family, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 of Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Dalton, late of Glasnevin, Dublin and Soran, Longford. Patrick, beloved husband of the late Christine and loving father of Dermot, Karen and the late Declan. Son of the late Rose and Hugh, brother of the late Tommy, Mary (Sr. Martha), Patricia, Róisín and Carmel. Patrick will be sadly missed by his son and daughter, daughter-in-law Trish, son-in-law Tarquin, brother Hughie, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West on Tuesday, June 20 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Funeral on Wednesday morning, June 21 to the Church of St Columba, Iona Road for 10.30am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. His Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.ionaroadparish.ie/mass-times/webcam
The death occurred on Friday, June 16, 2023 of Mick Fox, Springlawn, Longford town and formerly of Drummeel, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Rose and by his sister Mary Greene. Mick will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Ashleen , sons Michael and Marcus and their mother Anne, daughter-in-law Michelle, Michael’s partners Sania, sisters Roisín Gowran (Mullingar), Ita Farrell (Granard), Bridget McGoey (Longford) and Anne Corrigan (Killoe), brothers Tom (Dundalk), Robert (Edgeworthstown), Jimmy (Ballinalee) and Joe (Killoe), grandchildren Jake, Ava, Adam, Rachael, Leah, Reeves and Leon, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 YD99) on Sunday, June 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 19 in St James’s Church, Clonbroney at 12 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please view here
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Joseph's, Longford and in the presence of her family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 of Mary Flood, Rock View, Legan, Co Longford (former Postmistress and Publican). Predeceased by her father Vincent and her mother Brigid. Sadly missed by her brother TJ (College Park, Longford), nephews Thomas and Vincent, nieces Kathleen and Veronica, grandnephews Adam, TJ and Frankie, grandnieces Ciara and Emily, sister in law Mary, cousins, good neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, June 16 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 17 in St Mary's Church, Legan at 11am. Burial afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 of Aidan O’Hara, (Broadcaster, Writer and Historian), Chestnut Close, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town and formerly of Muff, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his parents Marjorie (nee Curran) and James O'Hara (Drumlish, Co Longford), sister Mona Doherty and brothers Brendan, Eamon and Colm. Aidan will be remembered in the hearts and minds of all that knew his passion and love for Ireland's cultural arts and heritage. Always remembered with love by his family, his devoted wife Joyce, daughter Kathleen, sons Sean, Brian and Conor, daughter-in-law Fionnag, son-in-law Brendan, grandchildren Eoghan, Laoise, Sorcha, Órla, Ró and Chloe, sisters Kathleen and Carol, his twin brother Mel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends and colleagues around the world. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
Reposing at his residence in Clonbalt Woods (N39 H9P0) on Friday, June 16 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in celebration of Aidan’s life will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday, June 17 at 10.45am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 1.30pm. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to Aidan's Funeral Mass
The Committal service at Lakelands will also be streamed live please go to Lakelands
The death occurred in London on Saturday, May 27, 2023 of PJ Flood, Marian Avenue, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford/ Wexford.
Predeceased by his parents Ben and Babs and his brother Tom Flood, Marian Avenue, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Anthony, Adrian and Kevin, daughter Sheila, daughters in law Tracy, Clair and Sarah, son in law Andy. Devoted grandad to Kirsty, Reece, Megan, Ryan and Katie. Great grandfather to Poppy, Austin, Lily, Dolcie and Nancy. His loving brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, his aunt Maureen Gill, cousins, many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Interment in London Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne, in London on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 of Betty Grimes (nee Leddy), Cornaughy, Carrigallen and formerly Drumbrade, Lacken. She will be forever missed by her adoring family husband James, son Gerry, daughters Helena (McGovern), Martina (Maxwell), Fiona (Geoghegan) and Anne Louise (Kelly), sons in law Jimmy, Felim, John and Damien, sisters Nan (Lynch) and Eileen (Loftus), brothers in law, sisters In law, grandchildren Andrew, Elisha, Conor, Darren, Aideen, Liam and Tess, great-grandchildren Senan, Peadar and Dessie, nieces, nephews, cousins relatives and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence, Thursday, June 15 from 5pm until 8pm and on Friday, June 16 from 5pm until 8pm. House private at all other times, except for family, neighbours and close friends. Removal from her residence on Saturday, June 17 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, at 2pm for funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to St Christopher's Services Longford c/o Mc Guckian Funeral Directors or any family member. Betty's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 of Jennie Hanley (nee Hegarty), Mount Ashley, the Glebe, Ruskey, Roscommon N41 CY93.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, her darling daughter Ashleen Mulligan, brothers Jerome Hegarty, Pat Hegarty and by her sister Margaret Quinn. Jennie will be sadly missed by her loving son Jim, daughters Audrey and Claire, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law John Barry and Kieran Mulligan, brother Adrian Hegarty, her grandchildren Lorna, Andrea, Kerrie, James, Peter, Jemima, Tony, Gary, Johnny, Hugo and Natasha will miss but always have the best memories of Lala, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence at The Glebe, Ruskey (N41 CY93) on Friday, June 16 from 3pm until 6pm with family time thereafter. Removal to arrive at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ruskey at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 2.30pm on Saturday, June 17 with interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to www.cancer.ie in support of The Daffodil Night Nurses or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Saturday, June 17, 2023 of Kieran Brennan, Cloone, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents; Mike Joe and Nancy and his nephew; Alan. Kieran will be sadly missed by his loving wife; Mena, daughters; Orla (Darragh Barden) and Kiera (Damian Brady), sons; Paul (Harriett McCrann) and Michael, his sister; Mary (Gerard Doherty), and his brothers; Damian (Olive), Pacelli (Fionnuala) and Louie (Jacqueline), his aunt Peggy Kane, (New York) brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his grandchildren, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, neighbours and many friends. May Kieran Rest In Peace.
Kieran will repose at his family home in Cloone (Eircode N41 D264) on Sunday, June 18 from 4pm to 7pm and on Monday, June 19 from 5pm to 8pm. House strictly private for family, neighbours and close friends at all other times please. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Mary's Church, Cloone on Tuesday, June 20 at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Kieran’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/cloone
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The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 15, 2023 of Jim McCormack, Mohercregg, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his daughter, Rhona Prior. Survived and sadly missed by his wife Maura, his sons Gerry and Kieran, his daughters Patricia, Carmel and Paula, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, his sisters, Nancy (Leixlip), Louise, Vera and Beryl (England), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at Mohercregg, (Eircode N41C963) on Saturday, June 17 and on Sunday, June 18 from 4pm to 8pm each day. Funeral Mass will take place in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo at 11am on Monday, Junem19 followed by burial in Kiltubrid Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. A bus will run from the Mountain Tavern/Liscarbin Community Centre for those who wish to sympathise at the family residence. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice.
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