Deaths in Longford - Saturday, March 9, 2024

Margaret (Maggie) Smith (née Cunningham), Bundoon, Killoe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 92nd year, on Friday, March 8, 2024 of Margaret (Maggie) Smith (nee Cunningham), Bundoon, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Rhyne, Killoe and Aughavas, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her adoring husband Patrick (Patsy), parents John and Ellie Cunningham, Aughavas/Rhyne Killoe, her sister Anne McGovern, Carra, Granard, brother in-law Hugh McGovern, brother-in-law Tommy Smith and sister in-law Ita. Cherished mother of Mary Corr and son in-law Kieran Corr. Loving and adoring Granny of Orla (James Conaghan) and Ciarán Corr (Aisling Reynolds). A very proud great-granny to James, Páidí and C.J. Sadly missed by her brother Bernard (Barney) Cunningham, Rhyne, Killoe, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts, Rest in peace Margaret.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford N39 EC81, on Sunday, March 10 from 5pm - 8pm. Removal from her home, arriving at St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, N39 AH01, for funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday, March 11 with burial afterwards in Olde Killoe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House Private to family, neighbours & close friends only, please. Step by Step Early Years will be closed on Monday, March 11.

Margaret Reilly (née McGauran) Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford, N39VK72 / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and staff of Mullingar General Hospital on Thursday, March 7, 2024 of Margaret Reilly (nee McGauran), Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of Cornadrung, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, sisters Ellen Masterson, Bridie Kiernan, Mary Maguire, Annie Reilly and Kathleen, her brothers Pat, Fr. Matt and Phil (recently deceased) and Mai Kiernan. Deeply regretted by her daughters Mary and Patricia, son Seamus, daughter-in-law Mary (Fox), sons-in-law Vincent Quinn and Matt Kilduff, her beloved grandchildren Thomas and Matthew, Patrick, Antoinette and Mary, Siobhán, Katherine and Thomas, sister-in-law Violet, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home (N39VK72) on Saturday, March 9 from 3pm to 6pm and on Sunday, March 10 from 3pm to 6pm. Removal from her home on Monday, March 11 to St Mary’s Church, Carragh for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private outside of reposing times please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the North Westmeath Hospice. Margaret's funeral mass can be viewed HERE

Terry Reilly, Corracar, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of Terry Reilly, Corracar, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers Joe, Jack and his sister Bridget. Sadly missed by his nieces Breege, Imelda, Evelyn, Maura and Angela, his nephews John and Terry and all his relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lawlor's funeral home, Erne Hill, Belturbet (H14 R583) on Sunday evening, March 10 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, March 11 to arrive at St Mary's church, Drumeela for funeral mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Terry's family would like to thank the wonderful staff in the Breffini Care Centre, Ballyconnell, Dr. Jason Fallon and all the staff in Carrigallen Health Centre and all the fantasic carers who looked after him over the years.

Stephen Michael Bishop, Cloonfree, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred in the home he loved in Cloonfree on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 of Stephen Michael Bishop, Cloonfree, Strokestown, Roscommon. Beloved husband of Gwendoline Bishop and treasured father of Caroline Dove. Stephen will be deeply missed by his family and friends. 

Stephen will repose at his home in Cloonfree on Saturday morning, March 9 from 9.30am until 11am, where there will be an informal gathering to celebrate his life. All are welcome. Removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for a short service at 1pm. Stephen was a bright and colourful character. To reflect this please wear any colour of your choice rather than formal black attire. No flowers please. "At Rest".

Ursula (Uschi) Dinkel, Rantogue Glebe, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim on Friday, March 8, 2024 of Ursula (Uschi) Dinkel, Rantogue Glebe, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim, formerly of Germany. Predeceased by her beloved husband Lothar. Ursula will be sadly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

Remains reposing at Lough Erril Nursing Home Oratory on Saturday, March 9 from 4-6 pm. Removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. H12 RF78 on Sunday, March 10 for service at 2pm.

Anna Sheila Doonan (née McCormack) Bredagh, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Keadue, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her beloved husband Joe, all her children, and her sisters Ita and Mary, having received the Sacraments of the Church, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 of Anna Sheila Doonan (neé McCormack), late of Bredagh, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Derreenavicara, Keadue, Co Roscommon. Retired National School Principal. 

She is predeceased by her parents Michael John and Bridget, her brother Padraig and her baby sister Christina. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend Joe, her children Déirdre (Feeney), Máire, Síle (Hessett), Brían, Eithne, Cormac and Kate, and her sisters Patricia (Wilder), Kathleen (Conlon), Ita (Griffin), Mary (Feeney) and her brother Francis. A kind and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, she will be fondly remembered by all who knew her, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, former colleagues and pupils, and all her relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Reposing at Finnegan’s Funeral Parlour, Cavan on Friday evening, March 8 from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon on Saturday, March 9 in Saint Mary’s Church, Carrigallen, with Christian burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Introibo ad Altare Dei, Ad Deum qui Laetificat Juventutem Meam. House private at all times please. Family flowers only.

The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.

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