Deaths in Longford - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Sr Peggy Walsh, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Rd, Longford Town, Longford / Rosscahill, Galway
The death occurred, peacefully in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and care staff in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Sr Peggy Walsh, Convent of Mercy, St Joseph's Road, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Doon, Rosscahill, Co Galway.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, her brothers Paddy, James, John, Tommy, Joe, Michael and Peter, her sisters Julia, Sr Ignatius (Mercy Sister) and Mary. Lovingly remembered by her sister Noreen Gilligan (Manulla, Castlebar), sisters-in-law Ann Walsh (Galway) and Leticia Walsh (Dublin), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends, teaching colleagues and the Sisters of Mercy Western Province. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Sunday, December 8 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Removal to St Mel’s Cathedral Longford on Monday, December 9 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis’.
Eileen Mullen, Killinthomas Lodge, Rathangan, Kildare / Abbeyshrule, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by the wonderful staff of Killinthomas Lodge and friends Bridie, Bridget and Jill, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 of Eileen Mullen, Killinthomas Lodge, Rathangan, Kildare and formerly Clynan, Abbeyshrule, Longford. Daughter of the late Mary and Peter Mullen. Sadly missed by her sister Marie and brother Oliver. Her sister-in-law, Ann and relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule on Sunday, December 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 9 at 12 noon followed by burial in Abbeyshrule cemetery.
Karen Gumley, Clonmahon, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's Lisdarn, on Sunday, December 8, 2024 of Karen Gumley, Clonmahon, Ballinagh, Cavan.
Beloved, devoted mother and best friend of Joshua. Sadly missed by her heartbroken son, brothers John-Eddie (Ann-Marie) and Brendan (Caroline), sister Kathleen (Fred) and their father Johnny, cousins, relatives and many friends. Reposing in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday, December 9 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, December 10 at 10.40am to St Felim's Church, Ballinagh to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. May She Rest In Heavenly Peace. House strictly private please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cuan Cancer services and Cavan Palliative care, through donation box, or to Declan Finnegan Funeral Director. Funeral Mass will be live streamed HERE.
Rosemary Nolan (née Gibney), Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Kerry / Kilcogy, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 6, 2024 of Rosemary Nolan (née Gibney), Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Kerry / Kilcogy, Cavan. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Edele and Susan. Sadly missed by Susan's partner James, her grandchildren Maria and Connor, brothers Benny and Seamus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rosemary is pre-deceased by her daughter Elizabeth and brother Tommy. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Everlasting Peace.
Reposing at O'Shea's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 8 from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to the Church of the Resurrection. Requiem Mass will take place at 12 noon on Monday, December 9 followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Cork. The Requiem Mass can be live streamed HERE. No flowers by request, donations in lieu, if desired, to M.S. Ireland, South Kerry Branch.
Peggy Whitney (née Tuohy), Port, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim / Arigna, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 of Peggy Whitney (née Tuohy), Port, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim and formerly Arigna, Co Roscommon.
Pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Mary, husband Sean, son Adrian, daughter Caroline. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her devoted family, daughter Sharon Wynne (Drumshanbo), sons Damien (Sligo) and Alan, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Rebecca, Christian, Laura and Mya, sister Phyllis, brother Tommy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Peggy will repose at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday evening, December 7 from 4pm until 6pm with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian burial on Sunday, December 8 at 10.15am with funeral afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live Peggy's Funeral Mass. House private please.
Mary Corr (née Gibney), Wateraughey, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly in the loving care of her family and the staff of the Coronary Care unit Cavan General Hospital, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 of Mary Corr (née Gibney), Wateraughey, Corlismore, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Brian and Nora Gibney, brother Seamus and nephew Patrick.
Mary will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband Brendan, sons Bernard and Gerard (Deirdre), daughters Catriona and Carmel (John), granddaughters Michaela, Avah, Emma, Niamh, Aoife, sister-in-law Breege, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and many close friends. May She Rest in peace.
Mary will repose at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12RF78 on Friday, December 6 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Sunday morning December 8 at 11.30am to St Michael’s Church, Potahee, to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass, with interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following link: https://www.moxleyproductions.com/vidfuneral
John Packie Doran, Mayo, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim
The death occurred suddenly on Thursday, December 5, 2024 of John Packie Doran Mayo, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridgie and his sister Molly. John Packie (JP) will be sadly missed by his relatives, neighbours, his friends in Ballinamore and Templeport day care services and by his many carers. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62 on Saturday, December 7 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Removal from the funeral home on Sunday morning, December 8 to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin
Eamon Holloway, Lissahillion, Glasson, Westmeath
The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024 of Eamon Holloway, Lissahillion, Glasson, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary. Lovingly remembered by his family, Nuala, Pat, Ann, Sheila, Séan, Robert, Brendan, Kevin, Martina and Arthur, his dear friend Maureen White, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Eamon Rest in Peace.
Reposed at Flynn’s Funeral Home Moate, on Thursday, December 5 from 4.30pm to conclude with Funeral Prayers at 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair arriving at 8pm for Funeral Prayers. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 6 at 12 (noon). Burial afterwards in Clonmacnoise Cemetery. Alternatively, private messages of condolence or enquiries can be sent to [email protected]
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