Deaths in Longford - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Rita Fallon (née Casey), Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Roscommon
The death occurred, unexpectedly, at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 of Rita Fallon (née Casey), Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Roscommon. Beloved wife of Joe, devoted mother to Sean, Kenneth, Helena, Shirley and the late Joe Joe and dear sister of Mickey and the late Patrick. She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughters-in-law Helen and Rita, son-in-law Derek, sister-in-law Liz, grandchildren James, Joe, Shaun, Érin, Leah, Isobel, Michael and Ryan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Rita rest in peace.
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The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Kiernan, Teffia Park, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Elizabeth, brother John Joe, infant twin brother Charlie, sister Mary and by his nieces Maura and Elizabeth. Patrick will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Philomena Macken (Longford), Kathleen Harton (England) and Ann Joyce (England), brother Kevin (England) nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford, on Monday, March 6 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Tuesday, March 7 at 11am, followed by interment in Abbeylara Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
The death occurred, peacefully in her 89th year at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 of Rose Brennan (nee McGrath), Lismagawley, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Ratharney, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Peter (P.), daughter Deirdre and by her sister Maureen (Dillon). Sadly missed by her son Jimmy, daughters Carmel (Glasnevin), Kate Bohan (Newtowncashel) , Maureen Reilly (Edgeworthstown), Niamh Tolan (Castlebar), Toni Mac Carthaigh (Bullaun), brothers Joe Mc Grath (Navan) and Fr Michael S.M.A. (Cork), sisters Kathleen O'Sullivan (Valleymount) and Sr. Eileen F.M.M. (Ghana), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Rose rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford on Saturday, March 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel on Sunday, March 5 at 1pm followed by interment in Cashel Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be steamed live please click here The family wish to acknowledge the care and kindness shown to Rose by the staff and community of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham.
The death occurred, peacefully at Curragh Lawns nursing home, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 of Francis (Francie) Geraghty, Liffey Terrace, Newbridge, Kildare and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Rose, Dolly and Breda, brothers Matt and Des, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Francie rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennons funeral home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Sunday, March 5 with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday, March 10 to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross, Dublin at 1:45pm. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.
Francie's cremation service will be live streamed from 1.45pm on https://www.mountjerome.ie
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the wonderful staff of Plunkett Community Nursing Home, Boyle, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 of Annie Walsh (née Gaffney), Tullytawn, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co Roscommon, formerly Cartron-a-valley, Lough Allen, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Tommie, sister Frances and brother Charlie. Annie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Tubbercurry) and Florence (Leitrim Village) grandchildren Patrick and Lisa, sons-in-law Brendan Wimsey and Seamus Mc Ternan, nieces, nephews, her neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter Florence, 4 Cois Abhainn, Leitrim Village on Saturday, March 4 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning, March 5 to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keadue, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery.
The death occurred of Ann Cullen (nee Thorne), La Montagne, France, daughter of the late William and Catherine Thorne Dublin Street and Deanscurragh, Longford. Ann died in Maulin's Centre Hospital La Montagne, France where she lived for over fifty years with her husband Terry.
She is survived by her husband Terry, formerly of Main St Longford, her brothers Mattie and Frank, relatives and friends.
A commemorative Mass will be held for Ann in St Mel's Cathedral on Sunday, March 12 at 10am.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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