Deaths in Longford - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Gertrude (Gertie) McKenna (née Mulvihill), Naas, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin / Newtowncashel, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, at home, on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Gertrude (Gertie) McKenna (née Mulvihill), Naas, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin / Newtowncashel, Longford. B
eloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Linda, Michelle and Rachel; Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren Naoise and Paudge, brother James, sister Maureen, sons-in-law Kevin and Peter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her home on Monday, April 8 from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm. Removal on Tuesday, April 9 to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Tallaght University Hospital HERE. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. 'Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis'.
Margaret Fanning (née Connor), Corteen, Longford Town, Longford
Predeceased by her parents, sister Elizabeth, brother Jim and by her beloved husband Pat. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Padraic, daughter-in-law Tara, grand-daughter Claire, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, April 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 10 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please
Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund at St Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Bridget Mary (Maura) Mahon (née Shaughnessy), Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Corneddan and Lettergunnell, Ballinalee, Longford
Bridget Mary is predeceased by her husband John Mahon, her parents James and Bridget Shaughnessy, her brothers Jimmy, Joe Pat, Mickey, Colm, her sisters Patricia, Elizabeth, Katie, Teresa. Bridget Mary will be forever missed as an adored mother to Mary, Anne, John and Caroline and much cherished grandmother to Michael, Jethro, Christian James and Gabrielle. Sadly and fondly missed by her brother Jack (Killoe), sisters Annie-Jo Igoe (Killoe), Alice Buddin (California), Rose Ebersole (California), son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Joanne, her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and her extended family and friends.Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí dá hanam.
The beauty of the Irish hills, Has always been a balm to my soul. To think that Heaven must be, Even more glorious than Ireland, Fills me with a desire to see it again. So I've gone ahead of all of you, But rest assured, I'll be there when you catch up.
Bridget Mary will have a private funeral in Melbourne on Friday, April 12. A Memorial Mass to remember Bridget Mary in Longford will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, Co Longford.
Sarah McNally, New York & Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, tragically, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 of Sarah McNally, New York &, Longford Town, Longford. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her loving mother Dorrie, dear father Des, grandmother Kathleen O’Connor, aunts, uncles, relatives, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Longford and New York. May she rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements in Ireland will be announced on Friday, April 5.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, April 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection at 11am on Monday, April 8 in St Mel's Cathedral followed by a private cremation. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Kevin Bell Trust - www.kbrtrust.com or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
Jim Grier, Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Cavan / Granard, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2024 of Jim Grier, Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Cavan / Granard, Longford.
Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Stephen and his nephew John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Rose and Veronica, sons John Joe, Seamus and Damian, brother Tim, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy N39W1D6, on Sunday evening, April 7 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 8 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Carra. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Nellie (Ellen) Gallagher (née Mullen) Killester, Dublin / Abbeyshrule, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, April 5, 2024 of Nellie (Ellen) Gallagher (née Mullen), Killester, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, sister Mary Murphy and stepdaughter Stephanie. Nellie will be very sadly missed by her best friend Phil, sister Nancy, brother Pat, sister-in-law Noleen, brother-in-law Ken, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and good neighbours, Forever in Our Hearts.
Reposing at her Home on Sunday afternoon, April 7 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning, April 8 to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live VIEW HERE on Monday morning, April 8 at 11am.
Paddy Dunican, The Square, Kilbeggan, Westmeath
The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Paddy Dunican, The Square, Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Crissie. Fondly remembered by his siblings, Rosemary, Gemma, Gráinne, Nicholas, Peter, Aoife, his nieces; nephews, relatives, colleagues and his many friends. May Paddy Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Angela Geoghegan (née O'Reilly) Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred suddenly at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 of Angela Geoghegan (nee O’Reilly) Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Anna-Mary O’Reilly, sisters Josephine and Carmel and sister-in-law Judy McLoughlin. Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Pat, sons John and Brendan, cherished grand-children Noah, Liam and Isabelle, daughters in law, Fiona and Caroline, brothers Seamus (Sheila) and Liam (Breege), brothers-in-law Kevin (Margaret) and Billy, beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Saturday, April 6 from 5.30pm - 8.30pm in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan. Removal on Monday, April 8 to arrive at 12pm Noon for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Coronea Church Repair Fund to any family members or Declan Finnegan Funeral Director. House private at all times. May She Rest In Peace.
Karl Meehan, Multyfarnham, Westmeath / Rathowen, Westmeath / Tallaght, Dublin
The death occurred unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 of Karl Meehan, Multyfarnham and Rathowen, Co Westmeath and formerly of Bancroft, Tallaght, Dublin. Karl will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his daughters Sarah and Gina, their partners Naomi and PJ, his adored grandchildren Bobby and Addison, brother Peter, sister Clodagh and his extended family of many friends. May Karl rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar N91 K660 on Wednesday, April 10 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Karl's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11 at 11 am in St Nicholas' Church, Multyfarnham, followed by burial in St Andrew's Cemetery. If you wish to leave a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie
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