Deaths in Longford - Sunday, October 15, 2023



The death occurred, peacefully, on Saturday, October 14, 2023 of Mary Dooner, 'The Cottage', Killashee, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Tony and Mary, sister Lucy and by her brothers Liam and Pat. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brothers Anthony, Gerry, Oliver and Mel, sisters-in-law, her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, October 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, October 17 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee, interment afterwards in Killashee Cemetery. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to St Christopher’s Services Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.


The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the Staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital in the company of her loving family, on Friday, October 13, 2023 of Bridget (Breege) Carroll (née Owens), Corrydonlon, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Owens, her loving husband Christy, brothers Hughie and Chuck, sisters Catherine and Margaret. Sadly missed by her daughters Veronica and Caroline, grand daughter Claire, brothers Patrick, Michael and Brendan, sisters Maureen and Elizabeth, sons-in-law Tony and James, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Sunday, October 15 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 16 at 1pm in St Mary's Church, Rathowen. Burial afterwards in Russagh Cemetery. House private please.
Baby Ellie Mae Flynn, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred suddenly, at her home on Thursday, October 12, 2023 of baby Ellie Mae Flynn, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and is now resting with the angels. Beloved daughter of Jason and Lynsey, and sister to her brothers Jason, Nathan, Kayden and Keelan, and sister Santanna. Forever cherished by her loving parents, brothers, sister, grandparents Jimmy & Jackie and Matt & Bernie, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends of the families.
Ellie Mae will be leaving her home on Sunday, October 15 arriving at St Mary's Church, Granard for Funeral Mass of the Angels at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Granardkille Cemetery. House strictly private at all times, and family flowers only, please. The Mass of the Angels can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard.
The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.


The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, September 22, 2023 of Monsignor Harry Doyle, Retired Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church, Exeter, England and formerly of Ballinulty, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Maria, sister Maureen Plunkett, Tohernaross, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his brother Tom, Ballinulty, nephews, nieces, his fellow Clergy and a large circle of friends. May Monsignor Harry Rest in Peace.
A Mass to celebrate Monsignor Harry’s life will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, South Street, Exeter, on Friday, October 13 at 2pm. Monsignor Doyle will be repatriated to Ireland for Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Purth, Co Longford N39YX93 on Sunday, October 15 at 1pm. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.


The death occurred, peacefully in the Mater ICU with her family by her side, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 of Noeleen McElroy (née Smyth) of Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon and formerly of Drumcauskeen, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents; Eugene and Bridget, sisters; Kathleen Campbell (Drumlish), and Margaret Maguire (Kildalkey). Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband; Paul, sons; Glenn and Morgan, her sister; Mary Reilly, Glenn's partner; Sarah, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law; Debbie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Noeleen Rest In Peace.
House Private Please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Mater Foundation materfoundation.ie or to McKeon’s Funeral Director’s Cloone, Co. Leitrim.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Noel Logan, Trathnona, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly of Derriniver, Ballinamore
The death occurred peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital on Thursday, October 12, 2023 of Noel Logan, Trathnona, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly of Derriniver, Ballinamore. Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Peter, Pat Joe, Brendan, Kevin and James. Deeply regretted by his brother Thomas Jude, sisters Kathleen and Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Saturday evening, October 14 from 6pm to 7pm. Removal from the funeral home on Sunday morning, August 15 (VIA Coragh) to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, Corraleehan for Funeral Mass at 9.45am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link HERE


The death occurred suddenly, and peacefully, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 of Agnes Colette Kiernan (née Gregg) late of Creenagh, Newtownforbes Longford and New York. Predeceased by parents Agnes and James. Sadly missed by her husband Seamus, daughter Siobhan, son James, sisters Marie Collum, Ballinamuck and Betty Barry, Edgeworthstown, brother James, Creenagh brothers in law Kevin and Michael and sister in law Ann, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, extended family, neighbours and friends in both Ireland and America.
Rest in Peace. Mass in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes Thursday, October 19 at 7pm.
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