Deaths in Longford - Sunday, April 2, 2023
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, on Friday, March 31, 2023 of Fergus Kennedy, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon and formerly of Cloontagh, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and “The Beeches”, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Rita.
Fergus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, son Michael and his mother Sinead, sisters Karina (Terryglass, CoTipperary) and Orla (Rathoe, Co Carlow), brother Damien (Borrisokane, Co Tipperary), brother-in-law Joe, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace.
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Veronica (Vera) Columb (née Daly), Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Veronica (Vera) Columb (née Daly), Barrack Street, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, parents, William and Mary, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, sons John, Vincent and Brian, daughters Teresa and Katherine, her adored grandchildren, Dominique, Sean, Niamh, Rachel, Vinny, Rosie, Henry, Christina, David, Lauren, Shane, Allie, Jack, Elaina, Kara, great-grandchildren Harrison, Joseph, Patrick, Caleb, Ruan, Maddie, Pixie and James, sons-in-law Micheal and Thomas, daughters-in-law Theresa and Catherine, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Removal to St. Mary’s Church Granard on Sunday, April 2 arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 3 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the Granardkill Cemetery. House strictly private at all times, Please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Brain Tumour Ireland c/o Smiths Funeral Directors or any family member. Vera’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard
The death occurred, peacefully in the company of his family at Tullamore Hospital, on Friday, March 31, 2023 of Cyril O'Connor, Killsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Cyril will be sadly missed by his nephew David, grandnephew Ryan, grandniece Kady, sister-in-law Lily, niece-in-law Linda, cousins, good neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Cyril will repose at the home of David and Linda (N39 WV12) Lisryan on Saturday, April 1 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, April 2 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tullamore Dialysis Unit. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
We are heartbroken to announce our beautiful darling daughter Kate Molly Colum was carried away by the angels, bringing all our love with her, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Kept forever in the hearts of her parents Matthew and Claire, brothers Matthew ("Brobro") and Daniel ("Baby"), grandparents Kieran and Kathleen Colum and Phil and Gerry Quinlan, aunts, uncles, cousins and all her playschool friends and all her friends in Roscommon Down Syndrome Branch.
"As you twirled in the light with joy, love lifted you, As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us". "An Angel has gone to Heaven" xxx
House Private, Please. The Colum family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for your kindness and understanding at this difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of The North West Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 of Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim and Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Kate, parents John, Della. Sean will be sadly missed by his loving son Darren and partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sean's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81 on Saturday, April 1 from 12 noon - 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, April 2 at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery. Sean's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully, aged 74 years, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 of Stephen Robert Gaffney, formerly of Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and latterly of Luton, Bedfordshire UK.
Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas and Mary Gaffney, brothers John, Tommy and Harry, sisters Christina, Nora, Nancy and Margaret. Beloved father of Chloe and Simon, father in law to Dean and Ella, loving grandfather to Poppy and Frankie. Deeply mourned by his brothers Danny, Barney and Michael, and sisters Theresa and Bridget, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service shall take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 11.30am at Langstone Vale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St David's Hospice, Newport, Wales.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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