Deaths in Longford - Sunday, August 20, 2023
The death occurred peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 17, 2023 of Tommy Gill, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon and formerly of Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Co Longford and Birmingham, England.
Predeceased by his parents and brother Francie. Tommy will be sadly missed by his loving family, his children Tommy, Laura and Claire and their mother Pat, his brothers and sister John (Birmingham) and Peter (Ballinamuck) and Maggie (USA), son-in-law and daughter-in-law, his grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends here in Ireland, England and USA. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Tommy.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Saturday, August 19 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck, on Sunday, August 20 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Rita Corrigan (née Gilmurray), Knockadoon, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Lisanurlan, Longford, Co Longford. Greatly missed by her devoted husband Donal, and her loving children Donal, Diarmuid, Brigid, Maeve, Síle, Fergus, John, Mary, Catherine, Claire and Elizabeth; her 21 grandchildren; sons-in-law/daughters-in-law/partners; brothers Hugh and John, sisters Sr Immaculata, Terry, Mary, Margaret and Elizabeth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces and all her extended family, neighbours and friends. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Knockadoon, Castlepollard (N91 F3C8) on Tuesday, August 22 from 3pm to 6pm, concluding with evening prayers. Removal to St Feichin’s Church, Fore, on Wednesday, August 23 arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by prayers at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. House private at all other times; family flowers only, please. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
Jack Cabena, Ballyleague, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, in the compassionate care of the dedicated staff of Roscommon Hospice, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Jack Cabena, Ballyleague, Roscommon. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Jack will be sadly missed by his wife Noeleen, son Philip and daughter Jill, his daughter in law Riann, grandson Ronan, Jill’s partner Jake and the extended family, many good friends and neighbours.
A private funeral service is arranged with house private. Donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice - DONATE HERE.
The death occurred on Thursday, August 3, 2023 of Bridget Teresa McKeon (née Daly), Chadwell Heath, Essex, late of Forest Gate, London and Manchester and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of Francis (Frank). Devoted mother to Francis, Anthony and Paul. She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, sister Philomena (Fox), sister-in-law Rose Reilly, her cherished grandchildren Keeleigh, Daniel and Holly, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and her many friends in London, Manchester and Co Longford. May she rest in peace.
Removal from Smith's Funeral Home, Granard (N39AX97) on Thursday evening, September 7 to St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford (N39K603) arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 8 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Michael (Mick) Griffin, Mohill, Gortletteragh, Leitrim, N41 EP08. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Katie and by his brother Walter. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Ann, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N41 EP08) on Sunday, August 20 from 3pm until 6pm. Removal from his residence to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh for prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, August 21 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please donation if desired to the Diabetes Association of Ireland www.diabetes.ie or c/o Glennon funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 18, 2023 of Liam Conlon, Bawn, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents Lily and Joe and his grand-daughter Roisín. Sadly missed by his loving wife Clare, daughters Eilish, Mary, Noirín, Evelyn and sons Joe and Colm, sons in law Andy, Mark, Andrew, and daughters-in-law Ann-Marie and Karen. His brothers Fr. Paddy and Fr. Colm, sisters Mary and Vonnie, brothers in law Stan and Michael. Grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at home (N37HN44) on Sunday afternoon, August 20 from 2pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang on Monday morning, August 21 at 11am with burial afterwards in Templeavally Cemetery. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis.
Nancy McEnroe (née Sheils), Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully in the care of Castlemanor Nursing Home, Cavan, on Friday, August 18, 2023 of Nancy McEnroe (née Sheils), late of Mulrick, Loch Gowna and Benbawn, Kill, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Brian, her adored brothers Paddy, Sean and sister-in-law Chris Sheils. Sadly missed by her sisters; Rita (Boylan, Gowna) Kathleen (O'Reilly, Gowna) brothers; Gus (Dublin) and Seamus (Dublin) her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her neighbours and many, many friends. RIP.
Removal to the Church of The Holy Family, Loch Gowna on Saturday, August 19 to arrive for 6.30pm. Nancy's requiem mass will take place at 11am on Sunday, August 20 followed by cremation. Those who cannot attend Nancy's funeral may view it on the following link https://www.facebook.com/parishofgownaandmullinalaghta Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
The death occurred, suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness in London, on Thursday, August 17, 2023 of Gerry Dolan, Callanagh, London and Callanagh, Kilcogy. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Bonnie, his brother Martin and his nephew Marty. Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers Seamus (Josie) Declan, John (Cathy), sisters Ann (Martin), Brid, Margaret (John), his devoted nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and special mention to his London colleagues and many friends at home and abroad.
His giant presence will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Philip Bernard (Ben) Donoghue, Radlett, Hertfordshire and formerly of Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at home in the loving care of his family on Thursday, August 3, 2023 of Philip Bernard Donoghue (Ben), Radlett, Hertfordshire and formerly of Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his mother Bridget and father Peter and brother Joseph. Forever missed by his beloved wife Elizabeth, their children, Peter, Eithne, Joseph, Sharon, Claire and Tina, daughters-in-law Fiona and Monika, sons-in-law John, David, Gary and Philip, his treasured grandchildren, John, Sarah, Niall, Erin, Connor, Ruairi, Josie, Ben, Ollie, Matthew, Christina, Lily and Alex and great-grandson Alfie, sister Sr Eithne, his extended family, and countless friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 10am at Our Lady, St Mary of Walsingham, Haseldine Road, London Colney, AL2 1RR followed by burial at Allum Lane Cemetery, Allum Lane, Elstree, WD6 3NL. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ben to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice https://philipdonoghue.muchloved.com/ May he Rest in Peace.
The deathoccurred on Tuesday August 1, 2023 of Mary Anne (Marie) Reynolds (nee Lynch), Streatham, London and Warlingham, Surrey and late of Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Wife of the late JP (Seamus) Reynolds (RIP March 28, 2020), late of Belturbet. Deeply missed by daughters Mary and Siobhan, brother Sean, grandchildren Conor, Ronan, Niamh, Sophie and Juliette, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11.30am in St Ambrose Catholic Church, Warlingham on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Burial to follow at All Saints Churchyard, Warlingham. May she Rest in Peace.
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