Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 26, 2025

James (Jimmy) Connor, Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of St James's Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, January 23, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Connor, Gaigue, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, brother Johnny and brothers-in-law William Neylon and recently deceased Seamus Dolan.

James will be forever missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Bridget (UK), Elizabeth (UK), Mary Keane (Bray) and Helen Dolan (Killashee), brothers-in-law Michael and Tommy, sister-in-law Heather, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Thinking of you Jimmy is easy, We will do it every day, But missing you will be a heartache, That will never go away. Rest in peace Jimmy.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Tuesday, January 28 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, January 29 to arrive to St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck N39 P386 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Jimmy will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Padraic Mannion, Glenavon, Athlone, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 of Padraic Mannion, Glenavon, Athlone, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his brother Seamus and parents Willie and Sheilagh. Deeply regretted by his sisters Marie and Teresa, brother Gerard, brother-in-law Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.

Padraic will repose on Saturday, January 25 in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass is on Sunday, January 26 at 1pm and he will be laid to rest in Forgney Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed HERE.  

Caitriona Duffy (née McCrann), Breanross South, Farnaught PO, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly at her residence and late of Corlea, Eslinbridge, Mohill on Monday, January 20, 2025 of Caitriona Duffy (nee McCrann) Breanross South, Farnaught PO, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Deeply regretted by her husband Pat, sons Colm, Niall and Alan, daughters Eimear and Carla, daughter-in-law Carol, her adored grandchildren Éanna and Rían, sisters Elizabeth and Rosarii, brothers Liam and Seamus, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nephews and nieces, extended relatives and large circle of friends.

Predeceased by her Mother and Father, Nan and Jim McCrann and Mother and Father-in-Law, Cissie and Packie Duffy. May Caitriona Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence (N41 VF89) on Thursday, January 23 from 3pm until 9pm, family break from 5pm to 5:30pm and Saturday, January 25 from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral mass on Sunday, January 26 to St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh at 1pm followed by burial in Farnaught cemetery. Family time on Sunday morning please. Family flowers only please.

Barbara Conlon (née Lennon), Ballinagh, Cavan / Rush, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 of Barbara Conlon (née Lennon), Ballinagh, Cavan and formerly of Rush, Dublin. 

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Declan, brother Brendan, sons Robert and Steven, daughter Jennifer, stepdaughters Sarah and Susan and their partners Michelle, Shane and Jason, grandchildren Lorcan, Noah, Finn, Grace, Mia and James, extended family, nephews, nieces, Cecil and her dear friends. May Barbara Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home in Ballinagh, Cavan, H12 Y932 on Sunday, January 26 from 3pm to 7pm. A funeral service for Barbara will take place on Monday afternoon, January 27 at 1pm in Glasnevin Crematorium. Funeral service can be viewed HERE. 

Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan), Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan) of Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Co Leitrim.

Now reunited with her beloved Frank. A cherished mother to Katrina, Bernadette, Fiona, Grainne and Rosaleen. An adoring grandmother to Francesca, Joseph and Ciaran Bond. A warm hearted mother-in-law to Tom and a dear sister to Mary Curtis (Raheny, Dublin). Betty will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family and all those who loved her. Pre-deceased by her loving parents James and Ann (nee Scanlon) and her sister Annie. 

Betty will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Beeston on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will take place the following morning on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11am, before being laid to rest with her husband Frank at Beeston Cemetery. Live streaming of the Mass will be available for viewing. Please contact the Funeral Director.

Family flowers preferred or donations to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart via the Funeral Director will be gratefully received. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Trent House, 106 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2AY. 0115 922 0433 www.lymn.co.uk

Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

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