Deaths in Longford - Saturday, October 12, 2024

Felix Gorman, Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly in his home on Thursday, October 10, 2024 of Felix Gorman, Barrack St, Granard, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Monica, his brothers Paddy, Peter, Seamus, Gerry, Johnny and Francie and sisters Maggie and Josie and his sister-in-law Kathleen. Felix will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by his family, sisters Kitty and Monica, sisters-in-law Patricia, Judy and Mary, nephews, nieces (especially Monica and Annmarie and her son Ethan), relatives, neighbours and his many great friends. Your gentle face and patient smile, With sadness we recall. You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Rest in Peace Felix.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Sunday, October 13 from 3.30pm until 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Granard for prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 14 at 12 noon. Mass will be streamed LIVE HERE. Following Mass Felix, will be laid to rest in the family plot in Granardkille Cemetery. House private please.

Maureen Mackin (née Hourican), Newmarket, Hugginstown, Kilkenny, R95AH10 / Dungarvan, Kilkenny / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St Luke's Hospital Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 10, 2024 of Maureen Mackin (née Hourican), Newmarket, Hugginstown, Kilkenny, R95AH10 and formerly of Granard, Co Longford and Dungarvan, Co Kilkenny. Predeceased by her brother Sean. Sadly missed by her husband Peter (Alec), son Brendan, grandchildren Ella, Louis, Sophia and Cole, Brenden's partner Miriam, brothers Michael and Eamon, sister Rose extended family and friends. May Maureen Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (R95AH10) from 5pm on Sunday, October 13 with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, October 14 at 11am in St Michael's and St David's Church, Dungarvan, Co. Kilkenny followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Tommy Reilly, Whiterock, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 10, 2024 of Tommy Reilly, Whiterock, Longford. Predeceased by his parents William (Bill) and Elizabeth. Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Maureen, daughter Ciara, sons Darragh and Fearghál, son-in-law Brian, daughter-in-law Grace, sisters Rose and Kathy, brothers Jimmy, Liam and Philip, sisters-in-law Mary, Catherine, Donna, Bernie and Patricia, brothers-in-law Sean, Harry, Seamus and Sean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, October 13 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, October 14 at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations , if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/ardagh/ House private please.

Timothy (Tadhg) Ryan, Ballymahon, Longford / Whitehall, Dublin

The death occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Timothy (Tadhg) Ryan, Ballymahon, Co Longford & formerly Whitehall, Dublin 9 & Cloghran, Co Dublin.

In 2010 he retired from Aer Rianta where he had many friends. Over the past 7/8 years Tim has been well looked after by Professor Morris and his wonderful oncology team in the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. However, after a very short, unexpected illness, he was admitted to the Mullingar Regional Hospital where he finally left this world on last Wednesday, October 9. Tim is sadly missed by his loving wife Barbara, five children, Kevin, Anthony. Aisling, Colm and Caitríona, daughters-in-law Suzy, Fiona and Laura and son-in-law, Danny. Grandchildren Lucas, Daniel, Anna, Conor, Matthew, Caitlin, Saoirse, Sophia and Darragh.

Tim will be sadly missed by his many friends and family including his sisters Molly, Clare and Rita, brothers Pat and Jimmy, sister- in-law Nuala, nieces and nephews. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis! Oiche mhaith a Stóir agus codhladh sámh!

Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Saturday  afternoon, October 12 from 1pm to 3pm. Removal on Monday morning, October 14 to Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall arriving for 10.30am. Mass followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/whitehall

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society

Cathal Browne, Clonee, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 H6H9 / Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Aras Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim in his 91st year on Saturday, October 12, 2024 of Cathal Browne, Clonee, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 H6H9 / Gortletteragh, Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers; Jim, Willie, and Jack, his sisters; Kathleen (Babby), Eileen, Jodie and Gertie (Gertrude). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his; sister Jenny (London) nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, sisters in law, family, neighbours and friends. May Cathal's Soul Rest in Peace. 

Cathal will lie in repose at his residence (N41 H6H9) on Sunday, October 13 from 3pm - 7pm. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh on Monday, October 14 at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, October 15 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Farnaught cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu to Arus Carolan Nursing Home C/O McKeon's Funeral Directors Cloone, Co Leitrim. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.

Liam Patrick O'Flanagan, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred unexpectedly and peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Liam Patrick O’Flanagan, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath (formerly of the Forestry Department and Coillte).

Beloved husband of Maureen O’Flanagan, he will be very sadly missed by his wife, his daughters Deirdre, Felicity and Isobel, his son Oisín, grandchildren, all the O’Flanagan family and his friends. May Liam Rest In Peace.

Liam will repose at his home, Loughpark House, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, October 11. House private to family outside of those times. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Collinstown on Saturday, October 12 for 9.45am Funeral Mass, followed by interment at Goldenbridge Cemetery, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (arriving at 1pm).

Liam’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-collinstown.

The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Alice O'Malley (née Sheridan), Ballintubber, Corofin, Galway and formerly Cortrasna, Finea, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at the Galway Hospice on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 of Alice O'Malley (nee Sheridan), Ballintubber, Corofin, Galway and formerly Cortrasna, Finea, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband PJ, her daughter Margaret, her parents Arthur and Margaret and her sister Chris. Sadly missed by her sons Michael and Patrick, her daughter Joan, daughters-in-law Fiona and Caroline, son-in-law Derrick, her adored grandchildren Emma, Aoife, Eoin, Michael, Aaron, Thomas, Conor and Sarah, her brothers Paddy, Jim, Thomas, Vincent, Johnny and Tony, her sisters Joan and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St Colman's Church, Corofin (H54 X768) on Friday evening, October 11 from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm, followed by removal to her home. Removal to St Colman's Church, Corofin, on Saturday morning, October 12 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to Kilmoylan Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://corofinbelclare.ie/ and broadcast on parish radio 105.8 fm.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice. The O’Malley and Sheridan families appreciate your support, respect and understanding at this difficult time.

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