Deaths in Longford - Saturday, June 7, 2025

Anthony McGowan, 3 Woodview, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 5, 2025 of Anthony McGowan, 3 Woodview, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Lismore House, Longford.

He is predeceased by his parents Anthony and Mary McGowan, brother Pat, sister Margaret Fox and brother-in-law Peter McGinnity. Anthony will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving family, sister Mary (McGinnity), brothers Liam, Michael and John, sisters-in-law Patricia, Mary, Christine and Deirdre, brother-in-law Vincent Fox, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) on Saturday June 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday June 8 at St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, arriving at 12:30pm, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) arriving at 3:15pm

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The cremation service will also be streamed live HERE (Password is Crem8S).

Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly), Drumcondra, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly),  Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin, her sister Brigid and brother Kevin. Helen will be very sadly missed by her loving sons, Bernard, Kevin and Philip, Grandchildren, Riley, Aoife, Jordan and Brooke, daughters-in-law Mel and Fiona, sisters Martha and Nancy, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Monday evening, June 9 from 4pm - 7pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, D09 X578 on Tuesday, June 10 for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

To view Helen’s Funeral Mass live, please click here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to a charity of your choice. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011.

Kieran McNamara, Balloo, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness at his home in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, June 5, 2025 of Kieran McNamara, Balloo, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath and formerly Ballygarvey, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. 

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Mary and his baby son Daniel, brothers Alfred, Donal and his sister Angela. Sadly missed his loving wife Anna-Mai, daughters Catherine, Sarah, Marie and Lynda, grandchildren Darragh, Éadaoin, Rachel, Charlie, Tom and Óisin, sisters Sr. Ann, Patsy and Martha, brothers Pe and Colm, sons-in-law Ciarán and Ian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in St Mary's Church, Rathowen on Sunday, June 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 9 in St Mary's Church, Rathowen at 1pm. Cremation afterwards in Lakeland's Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Palliative Care.

Jane Gorman (née Gray), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Longford, N39 CF50

The death occurred suddenly and in the exceptional care of the staff of Our Lady’s Unit, St Joseph’s Hospital, Longford on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 of Jane Gorman (née Gray), Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co Longford and formerly Glenmore, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her husband John, parents Paddy and Mary Gray, grandson Colm Gorman, sisters, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law. Jane will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, sons Brendan, Patsy, Joe, Brian, Tony and Ted, daughters Mary and Jannette, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren Grainne, Donal, Eoin, Sinead, Kate, Sean, Claire, John, Stephen, Matthew, Liam, Aisling, Robert, Daniel, Laura, Ciaran, Ava, Kaitlin, Sarah, Liam and Jane, Great-grandsons Oscar and Matthew, sister Jo Sullivan (Kilmahon), sister-in-law Cissy Bohan (Gortletteragh), nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home in Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 CF50) on Friday, June 6 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. (The family will take a 20-minute break at 6pm). A one-way system will be in operation with traffic going towards the house from The 98 Bar. The road will be closed from the Fardromin side of the Bandra Road. Please follow the directions of the stewards, thank you.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 7 in St Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck arriving at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballinamuck New Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Ballinamuck / Drumlish First Responders, care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors or any family member. House Private on Saturday Morning, June 7 Please.

Mary Gallagher (née Prior), Knockacullion, Aghacashel, Leitrim / Corlough, Cavan

The death occurred at her home following an accident on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 of Mary Gallagher (née Prior) Knockacullion, Aughacashel, Co Leitrim and formerly of Altachcullion, Corlough, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by her father James and her brothers Thomas Joseph and Seamus. Beloved wife of Seamus, devoted mother to Brian, Niall and Shane. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, her mother Mary Kate, sisters Bridie, Kathleen and Christina, brothers Bernard, Sean and Eamon, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41TD62 on Friday, June 6 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal from her home on Saturday morning, June 7 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Melissa Gaffey, Mohill, Co Leitrim

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing on Monday, June 2, 2025 of Melissa Gaffey of Mohill, Co Leitrim. 

She is predeceased by her grandfather Pat Creamer. Melissa will be forever loved and is survived by her son; Patrick and his father Mark; her mother, Dymphna; her father, Mattie, her sister, Eira and her brother; Eoin. Melissa will be dearly missed by her grandparents; Matt and Petra Gaffey and her grandmother; Julia Creamer, along with her aunties, uncles, cousins, extended family and all her beloved friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Melissa will repose at her grandmother's house at Drumduff North, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, N41HA29 on Friday, June 6 from 5pm to 8pm. Parking will be available opposite the house at Acres Lough. Melissa will be escorted from her home at Treanmore before Funeral Mass at 10 am on Saturday, June 7 in St Patrick's Church, Mohill. Co Leitrim. Burial will follow at Convent Lane, Mohill, Co Leitrim. House strictly private outside of reposing times please. The family appreciates your support and understanding at this time.

John (Jackie) Smyth, Gilbertstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred at his residence in Gilbertstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 of John (Jackie) Smyth Gilbertstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. 

Deeply regretted by his brother Paddy (Lickbla), sisters Nuala (England), Phyllis (Mullinakill), Olive (Edgeworthstown) and Ethel (England), nieces, nephews, cousins, his wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Jackie Rest In Peace.

Jackie's Funeral Mass will take place in St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Saturday, June 7 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. 

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live HERE. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Nicholas (Nick) Mark Maloney, formerly of Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in hospital in Spain on Friday, May 30, 2025 of Nicholas (Nick) Maloney, Alicante, Spain, formerly of Hampton, London and Glack, Park Rd, Longford town. Pre-deceased by his Mum Anne. Nick will be forever very sadly missed by wife Sue, Dad Enda, brothers Jim & Mark, uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins and friends. Nick will be forever in our hearts.

Cremation was held on Monday, June 2 in Spain. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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