Deaths in Longford - Saturday, March 25, 2023
The death occurred, unexpectedly, but peacefully in the care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 of Thomas (Tom) Mulligan, Glenview Park, Tallaght and formerly of Aughakiernan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Beloved husband to Mary, dad to Tina, David, Anna and Claire and brother to Benny. Thomas will be sadly missed by his adored grandchildren, Luke, Casey, Killian, Laoise, Jodie, Nathan and Jayden, sons-in-law Cathal, Mark and John, his sisters and brothers in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence, on Friday, March 24 from 7pm until 9pm. Removal to St Aengus's Church, Balrothery, Tallaght, on Saturday, March 25 arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. For those unable to attend you can view the mass on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/tallaghtaengus
The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 of Francis (Francie) O'Neill Jnr, Gortletteragh, Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother; Bridget (Bea) and his sister; Olivia (Harte). Francie will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving family, wife; Carmel, daughters; Kate and Laura, son; Peter, father; Francis Snr, sisters; Teresa, Josephine (O’Brádaigh), Geraldine (Mulligan), Lorraine (Dorrigan) and Evelyn, parents-in-law; Val and Carmel Fitzpatrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, his large circle of friends and neighbours. May Francie Rest in Peace.
Francie will repose at his residence on Friday, March 24 from 3pm to 5pm (Eircode N41 TV70) with removal to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill for 7pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, March 25 at 12 noon followed by private cremation. Francie’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill House strictly private outside of reposing times please. The family appreciate your support and understanding at this very sad and difficult time.
Margaret Kelly (née Twomey), Boneil, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 of Margaret Kelly (née Twomey) Boneil, Keshcarrigan, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband James. Sadly missed by her sons Michael and Seán, daughter Noreen Keaney, son in law Tom Joe, daughter in law Pauline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore on Friday evening, March 24 from 5pm until 7.30pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Foxfield arriving at 8pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, March 25 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully in the tender care of the staff and nurses at St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 of Anne Maxwell, Empor, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath and formerly of Diffier, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Anne will be deeply missed by her loving sisters Breege, Thomasina and Grace, brothers Paul and Liam, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her wide circle of close friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, on Friday, March 24, from 4pm until 6pm. Burial will take place on Saturday, March 25 at 1pm in Knockma, Woodland Burial Ground, Castlehackett, Belclare, Tuam, Co Galway, Eircode H54 E126. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Camillus Nursing Centre. Please be advised to bring/wear appropriate footwear for the burial ground.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 of James McCormack, Livingston, Scotland and Kenagh, Longford / Dublin. Predeceased by his father Tommy and nephew Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving wife Imelda, his son James, his daughter Natasha. His mother Patsy, brothers Tomás, Aidan, Enda, Niall, and his sister Deirdre, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, his aunt and uncles and a wide circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass at 9.30am on Saturday, March 25 in Saint Andrew’s Church Craighill, Livingston, EH54 5BJ followed by burial in Adambrae Cemetery, Adambrae Road, Livingston, EH54 9RD. Family Flowers only please. You can make a donation to the Young Onset Dementia Red Brick Café Livingston.
The death occurred, peacefully, aged 74 years, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 of Stephen Robert Gaffney, formerly of Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and latterly of Luton, Bedfordshire UK.
Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas and Mary Gaffney, brothers John, Tommy and Harry, sisters Christina, Nora, Nancy and Margaret. Beloved father of Chloe and Simon, father in law to Dean and Ella, loving grandfather to Poppy and Frankie. Deeply mourned by his brothers Danny, Barney and Michael, and sisters Theresa and Bridget, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service shall take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 11.30am at Langstone Vale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. David's Hospice, Newport, Wales.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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