Deaths in Longford - Saturday, June 3, 2023
The death occurred on Thursday, June 1, 2023 of John Kelly, Cluain Ard, Ardnacassa, Longford town and formerly of Arklow, Co Wicklow. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Bridget and by his brothers and sisters. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Bernadette, son John, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces , nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, June 4 from 5.30pm until 7pm followed by removal to St Mel’s Cathedral to arrive for evening prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Monday, June 5 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
The death occurred, suddenly after a long battle with mental health illness, on Monday, May 29, 2023 of Seamus McGovern, Cattan, Mohill, Leitrim / Longford. Seamus will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Michelle, his daughters Shaileen and Megan, his son Seán, his brother Thomas, his sisters Catherine (Pickering) and Marie (Neary), extended family, friends and business colleagues. Rest in peace Seamus.
Reposing at Connell’s Funeral Home, 9 Church Street (N39 P0E8), Longford, on Friday, June 2 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, on Saturday, June 3, followed with burial in the New Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Patrick's University Hospital, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home strictly private at all times please.
The death occurred on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Margaret (Peggy) McNicholas (née Murray). Margaret lived in London for many years but was born and raised in Westmeath. She grew up in Castlepollard before going to England but retained a close relationship with family and friends at home for her lifetime. After a long life, well lived, she passed away peacefully in the presence of her family.
Dearly beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) and mother of the late Michael McNicholas. She will be greatly missed by her devoted family, her children, Eileen, Jim and Rita, her grandchildren and three great-grandsons and the families of her late sisters in both Westmeath and London will also lament her passing. May Peggy rest in peace.
The death occurred, in the care of Comfort House Hospice, Mc Allen Texas, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Nan (Nancy Neal) McGrath, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford and Mission, Texas, USA. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Nancy McGrath, her beloved husband Keith and her brother Paddy. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Megan, her son-in-law Jeremy Whitted, brothers Tom and Barney, her sister Kitty (Feeney), her sisters-in-law Julie and Margaret, nieces, nephews, her extended family and her many friends.
Nan's funeral Mass will take place on Friday, May 26, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mission Texas, which may be viewed via their Facebook page Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mission TX at 8pm (Irish time). A Memorial Mass for Nan will be held in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Saturday, June 10, at 11am. May she rest in eternal peace.
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