Deaths in Longford - Saturday, November 23, 2024

Johnny Cooney, Barraghmore, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Johnny Cooney, Barraghmore, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Eileen, parents Michael and Mary Ellen and sister Sheila.

Deeply regretted by his sons, Ciaran, Sean and Diarmuid, daughters-in-law Caoimhe, Karen and Clare brothers Kevin and Michael, sister Mary (McGee), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren Oisín, Cuán, Grace and Anna, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Johnny was a proud Peace Commissioner in the local area. May he Rest in Peace.

Johnny will repose at St Mary's Church, Drumlish this Sunday evening, November 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday, November 25 in St Mary's Church, Drumlish at 11am followed by burial in local cemetery. Funeral can be streamed live by clicking on the following link. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Irish Heart Foundation. House private please.

Joeleen O'Leary (née Clarke), Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Clonmel, Tipperary

The death occurred peacefully in loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Joeleen O'Leary (née Clarke), Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Clonmel, Tipperary. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mai Clarke and her brother Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving family husband Pat, daughters Maureen and Edel and son John, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Elizabeth (Liz) Caslin (née McVeigh), Hazelwood Avenue, Sligo Town, Sligo / Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the North West Hospice Sligo, with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 21, 2024 of Elizabeth (Liz) Caslin (nee McVeigh) Hazelwood Ave, Sligo town, Co Sligo and formerly of Leitrim, Newtownforbes, Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Dan and Mary, brother Paddy and brother-in-law Conor. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all her family, brother Jimmy McVeigh and his wife Mary-Rose (Kilnacarrow, Ballinalee), sister Mary Burns (Mullinalaghta), nephew, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and all her dear friends in Longford and Sligo especially Catherine and Joe. Those we love don’t go away,They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Rest in Peace Liz.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39KN66 on Sunday, November 24 from 3pm until 4.30pm, followed with removal to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes arriving for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 25 at 12 noon. Mass will be streamed LIVE HERE. Following Mass, Liz will be laid to rest in the family plot in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Catherine Hyland (née Mulligan), Cavan Road, Ballinagh, Cavan / Killeshandra, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, at home, in the loving embrace of her family on Thursday, November 21, 2024 of Catherine Hyland, (née Mulligan), Cavan Road, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.

Beloved wife of Gerry and dear mother of Peter and Orla. Pre-deceased by her daughter Ciara, parents Peter and Nora Mulligan and her sister Margaret. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, brothers John (Mairead) and Peter and her sister Noreen (Michael) Gaynor, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Friday, November 22 from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal to St Felims Church, Ballinagh, on Saturday morning, November 23 for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Cremation service afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. No flowers please, Donations in lieu if desired to Epilepsy Ireland, care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Director, or any family member, or through donation box, provided. "May she rest in Eternal Peace". House private Please.

Seamus Laheen Coolbawn, Corlismore, Ballinagh, Cavan / Arva, Cavan / Maynooth, Kildare / Menlough, Galway

The death occurred surrounded by his loving family in the care of staff at Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2024 of Seamus Laheen, Coolbawn, Corlismore, Co Cavan, late of Maynooth, Co Kildare and Menlough, Co Galway.   

Predeceased by his wife Julia, parents Cissy and Paddy. Sadly missed by his loving sons James (Dee), Eamon (Kerri-Ann), daughters Catriona (Gary), Miriam (Tommy), grandchildren, sister Mairead, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and many close friends. 

Seamus will repose at the home of his daughter Catriona, Behey, Arva H12 HV29 on Friday, November 22 from 4pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, November 23 at 3pm in St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, Interment afterwards in St. Felim’s new Cemetery. May He Rest In Peace. The family would like to record their gratitude, to the staff of Medical 1 Cavan General Hospital, for their wonderful care and attention to Seamus.

Mary Cusack (née Coffey), Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Kinnitty, Offaly

The death occurred peacefully in the presence of family on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Mary Cusack (née Coffey), Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Kinnitty, Offaly. Predeceased by her much loved husband JJ and son John, her brother Fintan (Coffey) and sisters Julia (Keenaghan) and Teresa (Frawley). Sadly missed by her loving son Jim (Seamus), daughters Marian, Teresa and Una; sisters Josie (Galvin), Carmel (Purcell), Anne (Coffey) and Margaret (Bell) and brother Michael (Coffey), her daughter-in-law Sheila and son-in-law Mark; her grandchildren James, Niamh, Michael, Evan and Kaya; her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her son's residence in Ballynacargy (N91R9N3) on Sunday, November 24 between 2pm and 5pm, with funeral Mass on Monday, November 25 at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy, with burial afterwards in Sonna cemetery.

House private on Monday morning. Family Flowers only. Donation to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland if desired.

Margaret T McAuliffe (née Spillane), Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home with family and friends by her side, in San Francisco, CA on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Margaret T. McAuliffe (nee Spillane), 86 years old.

Devoted wife of Dan (Kiskeam, Co Cork, Ireland); loving mother of James (Florida); caring mother-in-law to Kristin (Florida); and admired Aunt to the Spillane (Ireland), McAuliffe (Ireland), O’Regan, Sheridan, Baglin, Cronin, and Moriarty families (San Francisco). Margaret was preceded in passing by her brothers: Edward, Jimmy, and Jerry. Originally from Polladoey, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, Ireland, an avid adventurer, Margaret emigrated to the United States in 1959. A truly dynamic force in the National and Local Irish communities, she was an especially proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, where she earned National recognition for her charitable work for many organizations including the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, the United Irish Cultural Center (founding member), Good Shepherd Gracenter, Rebel Cork Ladies Association, United Irish Societies of San Francisco, the Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, and Archbishop Riordan High School. Margaret was also an influential member of Saint Philip’s Church in Noe Valley for over 40 years. Her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come as “that’s the way Margaret would do it.” In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you make a donation to the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, United Irish Cultural Center, the Good Shepherd Gracenter, or your charity of choice.

Friends may visit on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, from 4-6pm with a Rosary Vigil at 5pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November, 23, 2024 at 1:30pm at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond St, San Francisco, 94114. 

The Funeral Mass will be streamed; please visit duggans-serra.com for the link.

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