Deaths in Longford - Sunday, November 20, 2022
The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Peg Farrell (née O'Brien), Clonfower, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Annie O’Brien, sister Elizabeth Poole, brother John O’Brien and by her beloved husband Michael. Peg will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Marie, son Michael, daughter-in-law Aoife, grandson Michael Jnr., sister Josie O’Sullivan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Tuesday, November 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, November 23 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 1pm, interment afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro/ Forever in the hearts of family and friends.
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Bridget Reilly (née Martin), Legga, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, brothers Pat, Seamus and Sean (UK) and by her beloved husband Andy. Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Andrew (Dublin), sister Sarah Higgins (U.K.), brother Ollie (U.K.), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Bridget will repose at her residence (Legga, Moyne – N39 N7F9) on Tuesday, November 22 from 5pm until 9pm. Bridget’s funeral cortege will leave her residence on Wednesday morning, November 23 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Legga for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, interment afterwards in Aughnacliffe Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please.
The death occurred on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Hugh Shannon, Slough, England and formerly of Minard, Longford. Predeceased by his father Joe and by his infant brother Patrick.
Hugh will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, fiancée Michelle, mother Kathleen, sisters Dolores (Noble), Catherine (Sheahan) and Brenda, brothers Joseph, Gerry, Fr. Declan, Damien and Eamonn, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Michelle's son John Patrick, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Hugh's funeral arrangements in Ireland will be announced on Wednesday, November 23.
The death occurred on Thursday, November 17, 2022 of Noel Egan, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Brussels, Philippines and New York. Predeceased by his parents Ned and Kathleen, sister Joey, brothers Eamon and infant brother Paddy. Noel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Aisling, daughter Ruth, sons Chad and Kevin, brothers Liam (Luxemburg) and Tony (New York), grandson Sebastian, daughter-in-law Aoife, mother-in-law Annette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Monday, November 21 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, November 22 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here Family flowers only please. House private please.
The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of Annie Hayden (née McCabe), Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Tom, daughters Jackie, Fiona, Bronagh and Deirdre, sister Bea, brothers Mick, Packie and Jim, sons-in-law Andrew, Stephen and Ger, grandchildren Gareth, Emma, Kerri, Leah, Ciara, Oli, Christopher, Henry, Tom, Ben, James and Conor, great-grandchild Killian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, November 20 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 21 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please click here
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Longford Branch of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private, please.
The death occurred, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family after a short illness, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Angela Walsh (née Wray), Drumheel, Ballinagh, Cavan / Cavan Town, Cavan. Predeceased by her brothers Kevin and Brian. Loving wife and best friend of John and dear mother of Caroline (Adam), Fiona, Elaine and Niamh, mother in law of Jim and adoring grandmother of Éabha. Sadly missed by her sisters Carmel and Irene and her brother Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence on Sunday evening, November 20 from 4pm – 8 pm. House private at all other times. Removal on Monday, November 21 to arrive at St Felim’s Church, Ballinagh, for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Killygarry Cemetery travelling via Moynehall. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Palliative Care, Cavan.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Abbey Ravenscroft Nursing Home, London surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Tommy Heaney, London and formerly of Annaghmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother Elizabeth, father Tommy, brothers Patsy and Sean, sister-in-law Barbara. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son Colin (USA), brothers Pete and Joseph (London), Noel (Castlepollard), Kevin (Drumgownagh) and sister Mary Costello (Kilnagross), sisters-in-law Margo, Kathleen and Rita, brother-in-law TP, Colin’s mother Philomena, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.
The death occurred, suddenly, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of Philomena (Phil) Owens (née Lee), Corgarrow Drummullin, Elphin, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon. Beloved wife and best friend of Adrian and loving and cherished mother of Jason and Ryan. Predeceased by her parents Ned and Maureen, sisters Finola and Christina, brother Kevin and father-in-law Frank. Phil will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken husband and sons, adoring sisters Collette and Eileen, brothers John, David and Raymond, Jason's partner Lauren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law Mary, aunts Eileen, Nonie and Kathleen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends, especially her dear friend Helen.
Rest In Peace. Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown on Monday, November 21 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to Kiltrustan Church for funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 22 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Caldra Cemetery.
Those wishing to view Phil's funeral Mass online may do so by clicking here. Those attending Phil's funeral are asked to be mindful of COVID-19 and continue best practice. House private please. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this sad time for the family.
The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday, November 8 of Maureen Butler (née Reilly), Brentford, Middlesex and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy and daughter Mary. Her brothers; Michael, John, Bernard, Anthony and sister Rose.
Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, son John, daughter-in-law Sally, her granddaughter Siobhan and her partner George, grandson Donal, her much loved great granddaughters Sophie and Rubi , brother Jimmy , sisters Lilly (Millward) and Mary (O'Connor), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Her funeral service will be held on December 6 at St Bridget’s in Isleworth TW7 6DL with cremation afterwards at Mortlake Crematorium, London TW9 4EN.
The death occurred on Friday November 4, 2022, one day after his 88th birthday, of Rev Michael Doyle, Camden, New Jersey and formerly of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, County Longford. He is survived by his sister Phyllis O’Reilly and her husband Johnny, his sister-in-law Margaret Doyle, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John Doyle and Rosetta Creegan Doyle, his brothers Pat Doyle and Fr. J.J. Doyle, sister Anna Mae Doyle (Sr Concepta) and his niece Sinead O’Reilly. May he rest in peace.
A Funeral Mass led by Camden Bishop Dennis Sullivan will be held on Friday, November 11 at 11:30am (4:30pm Irish time) at the Sacred Heart Church, the parish he led for 46 years. A Parish Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am (3:30pm Irish time). The Masses will be live streamed at www.sacredheartofcamden.com/live-stream. Burial will follow the parish Mass at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden. A Mass of Remembrance will be held on December 8 at 7:30pm in St Colmcille Church, Aughnacliffe. Fr Doyle was an advocate for Peace and Justice all his life.
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