Deaths in Longford - Saturday, November 11, 2023



The death occurred, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Friday, November 10, 2023 of Michael Feeney Nevin, Ballymahon Road, Lanesboro, Longford. Sadly missed by his family; Marian, Grace, Josh, Pat, Joe and Mike, mother Kitty, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home in Lanesboro (N39 AH77) on Monday evening from 6pm until 9pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. The funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Tuesday at 11am by CLICKING HERE. Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm. Family flowers only please
Arthur Maude, Ridgewood, Enaghan, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Monday, November 6, 2023 of Arthur Maude, Ridgewood, Enaghan, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Gowna, Cavan. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, daughter Joanne, son Stewart, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Monday, November 13 from 7pm until 8pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday afternoon, November 14 at 1.30pm, in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, followed by Cremation.


The death occurred, peacefully, at The General Hospital, Cavan, on Friday, November 10, 2023 of Nuala Shiels, Drumgore, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Pat. Sadly missed by her extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Cremation will take place on Tuesday, November 14 at 12 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff Gowna Health Centre, the staff the General Hospital, Cavan and her carer, for their kindness and care given to Nuala.


The death occurred on Friday, November 10, 2023 of Maud Casey (née Farrell), Garrynisk House, Edermine, Enniscorthy and late of Carrabeg, Newtownforbes, Co Longford. Loving wife of Joe. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters-in-law Clare, Ellie and Nan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, neighbours Veronica and Paul Leacy, relatives and friends. May her soul Rest in Eternal Peace. House strictly private.
Reposing in Browne's Funeral Home, Enniscorthy (Eircode Y21H3K5) on Saturday, November 11 from 5pm to 8pm. Remains arriving to St David's Church, Oylegate on Sunday, November 12 for her Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hospice Homecare, which can be made online on the following Donations Link


The deaths occurred both surrounded by their loving family Elizabeth, on Monday, August 14, 2023 and her husband Vincent on Thursday, August 31, 2023, of Vincent & Elizabeth Tierney 39 School Lane, Kettering North Hants, England. Elizabeth, aged 97, (née Campbell) late of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford and her husband Vincent, aged 93, late of Main Street, Granard, Co Longford. Elizabeth & Vincent will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by their sons Vincent, Val and Laur, daughters Helen and Elaine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Elizabeth's brother John Campbell and his wife Kathleen, Vincent's sister-in- law Mary Tierney (Buttlersbridge), nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. May they Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary’s Church, Granard, on Saturday, November 11 at 11am to celebrate their wonderful and happy lives, followed by interment of ashes in Granardkill Cemetery. Vincent’s and Elizabeth’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard


The death occurred peacefully, comforted by his family, at his residence on Thursday, November 9, 2023 of Tom Skelly, Brannigan, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Kathleen and sister Moira. Sadly missed by his loving wife Irene, daughters Stephanie and Louise, son Darren, grandchildren Gavin and Naema, brother Dessie, nieces, nephews, relatives, music colleagues, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Tom will repose this Friday, November 10 at Shepherd's Funeral Home, Longford, N39 K381, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 11 at noon in St. Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78. House private, please.


The death occurred peacefully in her 100th year surrounded by her loving family and her Religious Sisters, in the tender care of the staff of Garbally View Nursing Home, Ballinasloe on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 of Sr. Marian (Sr Vincent) Berrigan, Dún Mhuire, Athlone, Co Westmeath, late of the Convent of Mercy, Longford and formerly of Clonark, Cornafulla, Athlone, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her parents Timothy and Bridget, brother Joe (Clonark), brothers-in-law Patrick Greene and Michael John Cogavin. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Teresa Greene (Lakeland, Ballydangan) and Nancy Cogavin (Tulrush, Creagh, Ballinasloe), nephews, nieces, grandnehpews, grandnieces, extended relatives and friends. In íothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Friday evening, November 10 from 4.30pm with removal at 6pm to St Brigid's Church, Drum, arriving at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass in St Brigid's Church, Drum, on Saturday, November 11 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Drum Cemetery. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in viruses and vulnerability of family members, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.


The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Sonas Nursing Home on Thursday, November 9, 2023 of Margaret (Peg) Darcy (nee Dooner) Killinure, Glasson & formerly of 5 St Coman's Park, Athlone, Westmeath/ Glasson, Westmeath/ Athlone, Roscommon.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, her parents Joe & Mary, sisters Bridie, Kathleen, Mollie, and Nora, brothers Paddy, Pete and Joe. Dearest mother of Linda & Robert. Deeply regretted by her family, her grandchildren Anna, Louise, Bernadette and William, great grandchildren Kaiya and Ella, brothers Michael, Leo and Tommy, sisters Olive and Carmel, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. May Her Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the Strand Funeral home on Friday evening, November 10 from 6.30pm with removal at 7.30pm to the church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, arriving at 8pm. Mass of the resurrection on Saturday, November 11 at 11am, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House Private Please. Peg's family expresses their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.


The death occurred peacefully, in her 92nd year in the loving care of the staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, and in the presence of her loving family on Thursday, November 9, 2023 of Myra Leydon, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Gus, son-in-law Nigel and sister Patricia (Phelan). Much loved mother of Patrick (Paddy), Gerard (Gerry), Fiona (Egan), Colette and Orla. Myra will also be dearly missed by her daughters-in-law Susan and Catriona, son-in-law James, grandchildren Sinéad, Connor, Kerri, Aoife, Jordan, Seán and Aisling, nephews, nieces, relatives, and a wide circle of friends. May Myra’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Friday evening, November 10 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyfarnon, on Saturday morning, November 11 arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kilmactranny Cemetery. The family would like to sincerely thank and acknowledge the excellent care given to Myra by the wonderful staff of Laurel lodge Nursing Home. Family flowers only please, donations can be made, should you wish, to Laurel Lodge Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Shivnan Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.
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