Deaths in Longford - Saturday, May 10, 2025

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Micheal Heaney, Abbeylara, Longford


The death occurred peacefully at The Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on on Friday, May 9, 2025 of Micheal Heaney, Abbeylara, Longford. Pre-deceased by his wife Evelyn nee Jordan and their infant son William. His mother and father Elizabeth and Michael, his brothers Joseph and Edward and his friend Betty Groves. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sons Michael and Christopher and Christine (Michael's partner), sisters Christine and Alice, his brother TP, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, also his wide circle of friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at The Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford (N39 XE92) on Monday, May 12 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal arriving to St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara (N39 RP70) on Tuesday, May 13 for 11am requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House Private, family flowers only.
Donations in lieu to Laurel Lodge Residents Comfort Fund, care of Masterson's Funeral Director or any family member. The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the care and love shown by all the staff of Hazelwood Laurel Lodge Nursing Home.
Sean V Harte, Killyvehy, Cloone, Leitrim / Moyne, Longford


The death occurred peacefully at Nyack Hospital, New York surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 1, 2025 of Sean V. Harte, (U.S. Veteran) Stony Point, Rockland County, New York and formerly of Cornakelly, Moyne, Co Longford and Killyvehy, Cloone, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, infant daughter Margaret Ann, daughter-in-law Olivia Harte, nieces Delia Flaherty and Sheila McEvoy, his sister-in-law Dympna Harte and his brothers-in-law. Sean is survived by his wife Margaret, his beloved children John, Josephine and Maireád, his grandchildren Chloe, Colette, Ronan, J.J., Madison, Gavin and Eoin, his brothers P.J., Peter and Colm, his sisters Rita and Breege, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, his former colleagues at Con Edison, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Sean Rest in Peace.
Sean's remains will repose at Glennons Funeral Home, Balinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Friday, May 9 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 8.45pm. Mass of the Resurrection to St Mary's Church, Cloone on Saturday, May 10 at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Sean's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/cloone The Harte family wish to express their gratitude for the support and sympathy shown to them at this sad and difficult time.
Thomas (Tommy) O'Reilly, Cloondara, Ballisodare, Sligo / Edgeworthstown, Longford


The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Thursday, May 8, 2025 of Thomas (Tommy) O'Reilly, Cloondara, Ballisodare, Sligo / Edgeworthstown, Longford.
Predeceased by his grandad Sean Logan (Edgeworthstown). Beloved husband of Laura (Helly) and loving father of Kacie, Holly and Finn. He will be sadly missed by his wife and family, his parents Mary and Dan, sister Joanne, brother John (Longford), father and mother-in-law Gene and Geraldine Helly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co Sligo (F91AKW5) on Sunday, May 11 from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral will arrive to St Anne’s Church, Sligo on Monday, May 12 at 2pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney, Co Sligo (F91AKW5) for a Cremation Service after. You can stream Thomas’s Funeral Mass live by clicking Live Stream House private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Pieta House, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo. Make a Donation
Michael Kelly, Curry, Strokestown, Roscommon / Legan, Longford


The death occurred suddenly at the Galway Clinic on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 of Michael Kelly, Curry, Strokestown, Roscommon / Legan, Longford. Loving husband of Nora and much loved father of Deirdre and Eoin. Cherished Grandad of Seán, Aoife, Conor, Domhnall, Cormac and Páraic.
Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife & family, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Aileen, his sister Margaret & twin brother Joe, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Michael is predeceased by his parents, Joe & Elizabeth, his brother John, sisters Mary, Eilish and Bridget. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (Eircode F42 RK72), on Friday, May 9 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 10 in Strokestown Parish Church at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Anyone wishing to view Michael's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.
Padraig McLoughlin, Drumduff North, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim


The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family and with the kind and helpful care of staff at Sligo University Hospital on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 of Padraig McLoughlin, Drumduff North, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Adored husband of Monica, dearly loved father of Norma. Ramona, Lassarina, Sabina and Padraig, father-in-law of Tom, grandfather of Jack and Kate, brother of Helen, brother-in-law of Willie. Also remembering his deceased parents Kathleen and Frank and his late sister Margaret. Sadly missed by his wife, children, sister, grandchildren, son-in -law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh A Anam.
Reposing at his home on Friday, May 9 from 3pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo at 12 noon on Saturday, May 10 followed by burial in Drumshanbo Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. Family Flowers only, donations in lieu to North West Hospice.
James (Jimmy) Irwin, Brittas, Glasson, Westmeath


The death occurred peacefully at Beckett Nursing Home in Newport Pagnell UK on Monday, April 28, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Irwin, formerly of Brittas, Glasson Westmeath and residing in the UK.
Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Annette. He will be sadly missed by his sons Ralph and Andrew, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Ashley, sister Bridie, brother Joe, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 12.30pm, at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Newport Pagnell, followed by burial for family members only. Family flowers only but donations can be made via www.hwmason.co.uk (funeral directors) to Alzheimer’s UK.
Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Rooskey, Roscommon


The death occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family after an unexpected short illness, under the excellent care of the ICU staff at King’s College Hospital London on Friday, April 18, 2025 of Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and formerly Rooskey, Roscommon.
Beloved wife of Alan and dear mother of Michelle and Chris, step-mother to David, sister to Seamus Dooner and cherished nana to Oliver, Daniel and Emily. Pat will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law and son-in-law and her dear cousins and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. May Pat rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ER, on June 5 at 2pm (live-stream available). Family flowers only please and if you wish to send a donation, please donate to The London Air Ambulance Service (https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/donate).
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