Deaths in Longford - Sunday, February 18, 2024
Geraldine Bissett (née McGrath), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Geraldine Bissett (née McGrath), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Rebecca, mother Teresa and her grand-daughter Emily-Jane. Geraldine will be forever missed by her loving family, her dear sons and daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her adored grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Geraldine.
Removal from her home on Monday, February 19 to St Colmcille's Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Geraldine will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Family home private at all times please.
Sr Pius Dooley 'Shalom', Edgeworthstown, Longford / Ballinasloe, Galway
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family and Mercy Community in the loving care of the Staff at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthtown on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Sr Pius Dooley, 'Shalom', Edgeworthstown, Convent of Mercy, Newtownforbes and late of of Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Predeceased by her parents Annie and Martin, brothers Tony and Frank and sister-in-law Chris. Sr Pius will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family, sister-in-law Mary, nieces Caroline and Mariese, nephews John and Francis, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, grandniece, grandnephews, relatives and the Sisters of Mercy Western Province. May Sr Pius Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown (Eircode N39 VR04) on Saturday, February 17 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass in Our Lady's Manor Chapel at 12.30pm on Sunday, February 18. Sr. Pius will be laid to rest in Aughafin Cemetery. (Eircode N39 W425).
Helen (Ellen) Cullen (née Kelly), 4 The Meadows, Drumlish, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 of Helen (Ellen) Cullen (nee Kelly), 4 the Meadows, Drumlish, Co Longford and formerly of Limerick, Birmingham and London. Deeply regretted by her husband John, brother Con, sister Bridie, her friends Betty McGoldrick & Ann Cullen Keenan, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Helen will repose at Laurel Lodge, Longford this Saturday evening, February 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Remains arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumlish this Sunday, February 18 for funeral mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.
Evelyn Gallagher, Kilmacduagh, Galway / Longford Town, Longford / Ballinamore, Leitrim / Dublin
The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Evelyn Gallagher, Kilmacdaugh, Co Galway and formerly of Teffia Park, Longford and Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, (Ex C.I.E). Predeceased by her parents Mai and Matthew. Dearly loved and missed by her sisters Ann and Carmel, her brother Matthew, her treasured nephew Éamon, her brother-in-law Éamon Ó Ceallaigh, sister-in-law Mary Jo Devine, her companion Oliver Corbett, relatives, friends and close neighbours Willie and Josephine. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, February 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Monday, February 19 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford. House private please.
Michael (Mick) McCormack, Kinturk Avenue, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 PR64
The death occurred peacefully, in Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Michael (Mick) McCormack, Kinturk Avenue, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 PR64 and and Oxford, UK. Predeceased by his parents, son Thomas, granddaughter Amy, son-in-law Niall, sisters Sr Rose and Pat and brothers Vinnie and Connie. Dear husband of Phil, beloved father of Sharon, Tara, Catriona (Warren) and Michael. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son-in-law Michael (O’Hara) and daughter-in-law Rachel (Brown), his adored grandchildren Emma, Isabel, Jacob and Aisling, his brother Jim and sisters Mary (USA), Kathleen (Northampton), Margaret (Dublin) and Breda (Longford), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May Mick Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N91 PR64) on Saturday, February 17 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6.30pm, followed by removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 18 at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/
Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Brosna Unit, Cluain Lir, Mullingar for their continuous support and care for Mick throughout his illness. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
Gerald Eugene Earley, UK and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
The death occurred at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 of Gerald Eugene Earley, 31 St Martin's Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents, Jimmy and Betty Earley, his siblings, Seamus, Pauline, John and Christina. Sadly missed by his wife Ann Earley, and his children, Monica, Jacqueline, Lesley, Anthony, Amanda and Angela Earley. May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim on Wednesday, February 21 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. We, the Earley family, offer our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has helped us and contributed to Gerald Earley's funeral, especially Fr Frankie, Sister Helen, Rosalie Logan, Hubert McCormack, Edward Cutter and all family members who have flown many miles to make this reunion funeral memorable, we appreciate your time and condolence, Many thanks.
The family of the late Bernadette Edwards (nee Mimnagh) of Loughton, Essex who passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in London, would like to thank most sincerely all those that sympathised with them on this sudden loss.
Predeceased by her Mother and Father, John and Josie Mimnagh, Ballinalee, Longford, she leaves behind loving husband Andrew and their sons, Matthew and David. Sadly remembered by her brothers Sean, wife Geralyn and Tony, and nephews and nieces, Katie, Sean, Aileen, Niamh and Jane.
Funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow, Essex at 2.30pm.
The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
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