Deaths in Longford - Saturday, November 2, 2024

Donald Smith, Kilmore, Clondra, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024 of Donald Smith, Kilmore, Clondra, Longford (Ex. An Post , Longford). Predeceased by his parents Bill and Margaret, sisters Patricia and Baby Sheila, brothers Liam and Mel and by his infant son Aidan. Donald will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Myra (nee Duffy), daughters Carmel, Edel, Sheila, Maggie, Helen, Bernie, Frankie and Vera, sons Raymond, Kieran, James and John, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren Andrea, Rachel, Leanne, Eoin, Christina, Michael, Cian, Grace, Fergal, Clara, Mark, Clodagh, Oscar, Dorothy, Roy, Leo, Rebecca, Conor, Robert, Thomas, Molly and Cillian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, November 3 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 4 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please. 

Dr Alicja Radic (née Piskorska), Longford Town, Co Longford / Dundrum, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 of Dr Alicja Radic (nee Piskorska), Hillview, Glack, Longford town and formerly of Taney Avenue, Dundrum, Co Dublin.

Predeceased by her sister Ludka and by her brother Rysziek. Alicja will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Carol D’Arcy (U.S.A.), sons Paul (Enniskerry) and David (Longford) and their father Drago, grandsons Richard and Alexander, great-grandchildren Robyn and Connie, daughter-in-law Frances, son-in-law Colm, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, November 3 from 11.30am until 12.30pm followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.

Bridget (Bridie) Doyle (née McGee), Dublin Street, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Nazareth House, Sligo in her 96th year on Monday, October 28, 2024 of Bridget (Bridie) Doyle (nee McGee), Dublin Street, Longford town.

Predeceased by her husband Hughie, son James, daughter-in-law Marion and siblings Tom, Peter, Sean, Kathleen and Elizabeth. Bridie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Mary and Helen, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Lily, grandchildren Brian, Peadar, Megan, Ciaran, Sean, Brian’s partner Tina, niece Maureen, relatives and good friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, November 1 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 2 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here view Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Michael Reilly, Cloone, Leitrim / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of the nurses and staff of The North West Hospice Sligo on Thursday, October 31, 2024 of Michael Reilly, Drumgowla, Cloone, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents; Michael and Margaret, his wife; Dymphna and his brother; Vincent. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family; Michael (New York), Celine, Stephen, Priscilla (New York), Kephas and Jason, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister; Monica McHugh (Cloone), brother; Peter (Cork), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Michael will repose at the residence of his son Jason and daughter-in-law Georgina at Drumgowla, Cloone (Eircode N41 KD51) on Saturday, November 2 from 5pm - 9pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Cloone on Sunday evening, November 3 to arrive at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 4 in St Mary's Church, Cloone at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Michael’s funeral mass will be live streamed HERE. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone or any family member. The Reilly family appreciate your sympathy and support at this sad time.

Syl McPhillips, Racecourse Road, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family, in the devoted care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice on Friday, November 1, 2024 of Syl McPhillips, Racecourse Road, Roscommon Town and formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. 

Predeceased by his beloved son Michael, parents James and Christina and his brothers Patsy, Sean, Seamus and Eamon.

He will be fondly missed by his loving wife Marie, sons Kevin, Alan and Declan, daughters Yvonne and Gráinne, sister Ann (Goggins), daughters-in-law Ann Marie and Aoife, sons-in-law Martin (Lambe) and Tommy (Bulfin), grandchildren Kate, Lorcan, Laura, Tim, Ronan, Senan, Mary, Seamie, Gracie and Rafe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Syl rest in peace.

Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Sunday evening, November 3 from 4pm until 6pm followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 4 at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery. Please note the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday, November 4 at 11am by CLICKING HERE.

Patrick (Paddy) Nelson, Donacarney, Meath / Drogheda, Louth / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Silverstream Nursing Home, Duleek on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 of Patrick (Paddy) Nelson, Mornington Park, Donacarney, Co Meath, formerly of Shop Street, Drogheda, Co Louth, Glenside Hotel and late of Arva, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by his parents Alec and Molly and his darling grandson Seán. Loving husband of Sheila and Dad to David, Hilary and Caroline. Paddy will be very sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, loving daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law Rob and Finn, grandchildren Jonah, Molly, Lauren, Daisy and Frankie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes A92 XN75 on Sunday, November 3 from 3pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, November 4 at 11am in Star of The Sea Church, Mornington followed by private cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 1:30pm which can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer - Tredagh Lodge. Special thanks to all staff at Silverstream Nursing Home for their warmth and compassion shown to Paddy during his two years there. When parking around the Funeral Home please have consideration for residents in nearby houses.

William Harte, Moher, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Friday, November 1, 2024 of William Harte, Moher, Dromod, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, sisters and brothers. Beloved husband of Elizabeth and dear father to Paddy, Ollie and Patricia. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters in law Tamara and Wendi, son in law Jacob, his six grandchildren Liam, Niamh, Aoibhinn, Ashton, Conor and Sienna, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May William Rest in Peace.

William’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time. Funeral Arrangements later. House Strictly Private Please

Eileen Deane (née O'Kelly), Glen Road, Ballycastle, Mayo / Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 of Eileen Deane (née O'Kelly), Glen road, Ballycastle, Co Mayo, and formerly of Drumloona, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.  Predeceased by her husband Joey. Deeply regretted by her son Morgan, daughter-in-law Heidi, sister Bernadette (Dromey, Dublin), sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Eileen's gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynn's Funeral Home, Killala (F26 T854), on Friday, November 1 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral to arrive to St Brigid's Church, Ballycastle on Saturday, November 2 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:15pm. House private, please. No flowers please. Donations to The Mayo Hospice.

Eileen's family wish to thank the wonderful staff at Sonas Moyridge Nursing Home, Ballina, for the excellent care given to Eileen.

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