Deaths in Longford - Sunday, November 24, 2024

Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
John Donnelly, Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford


The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 of John Donnelly, Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose, brothers Bill and Brian and by his sister Anne (Cissie).
John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, Rosie, partner Mary, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, November 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, November 26 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe at 12 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please. House private please.
Johnny Cooney, Barraghmore, Drumlish, Longford


The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Johnny Cooney, Barraghmore, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Eileen, parents Michael and Mary Ellen and sister Sheila.
Deeply regretted by his sons, Ciaran, Sean and Diarmuid, daughters-in-law Caoimhe, Karen and Clare brothers Kevin and Michael, sister Mary (McGee), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren Oisín, Cuán, Grace and Anna, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Johnny was a proud Peace Commissioner in the local area. May he Rest in Peace.
Johnny will repose at St Mary's Church, Drumlish this Sunday evening, November 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday, November 25 in St Mary's Church, Drumlish at 11am followed by burial in local cemetery. Funeral can be streamed live by clicking on the following link. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Irish Heart Foundation. House private please.
Anne Ball (née McNamee), Drumkeeran, Leitrim / Ballinamuck, Longford


The death occurred peacefully, with her loving family by her side and in the wonderful care of the staff of North West Hospice on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Anne (Annie) Ball (née McNamee), Drumkeeran, Leitrim / Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by her husband John, sisters Mary and Bridget and brother Luke. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Susan, son-in-law Tim, grandson Antony and his partner Lauren, great grandchildren Edith, Niamh and Hallie, brother Michael-Joe, sister Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford on Tuesday morning (November 26) to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cloone for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. Burial afterwards in Ballinamuck New Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the North West Hospice “Memory tree” Light up a life - North West Hospice or care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors or any family member. House private at all times, please.
Joeleen O'Leary (née Clarke), Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Clonmel, Tipperary


The death occurred peacefully in loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Joeleen O'Leary (née Clarke), Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Clonmel, Tipperary. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mai Clarke and her brother Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving family husband Pat, daughters Maureen and Edel and son John, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Joeleen will repose in Our Lady's Manor Chapel Monday evening, November 25 from 6pm followed by prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, November 26 in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown at 12 noon followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Joeleen's Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.
Elizabeth (Liz) Caslin (née McVeigh), Hazelwood Avenue, Sligo Town, Sligo / Newtownforbes, Longford


The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the North West Hospice Sligo, with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 21, 2024 of Elizabeth (Liz) Caslin (nee McVeigh) Hazelwood Ave, Sligo town, Co Sligo and formerly of Leitrim, Newtownforbes, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Dan and Mary, brother Paddy and brother-in-law Conor. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all her family, brother Jimmy McVeigh and his wife Mary-Rose (Kilnacarrow, Ballinalee), sister Mary Burns (Mullinalaghta), nephew, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and all her dear friends in Longford and Sligo especially Catherine and Joe. Those we love don’t go away,They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Rest in Peace Liz.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39KN66 on Sunday, November 24 from 3pm until 4.30pm, followed with removal to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes arriving for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 25 at 12 noon. Mass will be streamed LIVE HERE. Following Mass, Liz will be laid to rest in the family plot in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Mary Cusack (née Coffey), Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Kinnitty, Offaly


The death occurred peacefully in the presence of family on Friday, November 22, 2024 of Mary Cusack (née Coffey), Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Kinnitty, Offaly. Predeceased by her much loved husband JJ and son John, her brother Fintan (Coffey) and sisters Julia (Keenaghan) and Teresa (Frawley). Sadly missed by her loving son Jim (Seamus), daughters Marian, Teresa and Una; sisters Josie (Galvin), Carmel (Purcell), Anne (Coffey) and Margaret (Bell) and brother Michael (Coffey), her daughter-in-law Sheila and son-in-law Mark; her grandchildren James, Niamh, Michael, Evan and Kaya; her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her son's residence in Ballynacargy (N91R9N3) on Sunday, November 24 between 2pm and 5pm, with funeral Mass on Monday, November 25 at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy, with burial afterwards in Sonna cemetery.
House private on Monday morning. Family Flowers only. Donation to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland if desired.
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