Deaths in Longford - Saturday, June 24, 2023
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, June 22, 2023 of Joe Gannon, Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters May, Brigid, Joan and Pauline and by his brother Noel. Joe will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Jo Jo, daughters Annette and Geraldine, sisters Angela Duffy, Eithne Maguire and Carmel Earl, brother John, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews , relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Ballinalee Road (N39 XE92) on Sunday, June 25 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 26 also in the Nursing Home Chapel at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donation, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the presence of her family at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, of Mary Bernadette 'Bernie' Flanagan (née Burke) of Rathcline, Lanesboro, Co Longford (formerly of Inishbofin, Co Galway). Predeceased by her parents Peter and Annie. Deeply missed by her husband Jimmy, sons Shane and Alan, daughter-in-law Sinead, and grandchildren Rían and Isla Rose, as well as her brother John, sisters Carmel and Bridget, nieces Annieka and Sarah and nephews Padraig, Eoin, Seamus and John - and close friends and extended family. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell’s Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761) from 5pm until 8pm on Friday, June 23. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Lanesboro (N39 TN99) at 1pm on Saturday, June 24. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. Family flowers only - donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro/
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 in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday, June 22, 2023 of Peter O’ Neill, Cattan, Annaghmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and Dan, sisters Mary, Annie, Kathleen, Rose and Lizzie, brothers Frank, Danny, James, Hugh, Michael and John Patrick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday evening, June 23 from 6pm until 7pm followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh arriving at 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 24 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Tubberpatrick Cemetery. Peter’s family would like to thank the management, doctors, nurses and staff of St Patrick’s Hospital for the wonderful attention, love and care that Peter received.
The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 19 of William (Bill) Boyhan, Clonteen, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. May Bill Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at Clonteen, Castlepollard (N91 X7V7) on Friday, June 23 from 4pm until 8pm. House private thereafter, please. Removal on Saturday, June 24 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://whitehall-church.click2stream.com/
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