Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 12, 2024

Sandra Marion Collins (née Waters), Cullentragh, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 of Sandra Marion Collins (nee Waters) Cullentragh, Newtowncashel, Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael. Sandra will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family, son Michael, daughter Claire, son-in-law Ken, relatives and her dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May she rest in peace.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Thursday, December 12 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 13 at 10.30am in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro. Following Mass, Sandra will be laid to rest in Clonbonny Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cian's Kennels c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. 

John (Johnny) Smyth, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Hartstown, Dublin / Abbeylara, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at Sligo General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 of John (Johnny) Smyth, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim and formerly of Hartstown, Dublin 15 and Abbeylara, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Eileen Smyth.

Sadly missed by his much loved daughters, Karen, Maria, Lisa and their mother Carmel, sons-in-law Joey, Will and Gavin, cherished grandchildren Sean, Ciara, Jamie and Jessica, brothers Larry, Pat, Kevin and Thomas, sisters Mary, Carmel, Joan and his aunt Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Pat (Patrick) Quinn, Moher, Lanesboro, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the tender loving care of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 of Pat (Patrick) Quinn Moher, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Thursday, December 12 from 6pm to 8pm followed by a private cremation on Friday, December 13 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Pat (Paddy) Devlin, Garnafailagh, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday December 11, 2024 of Pat (Paddy) Devlin, Garnafailagh, Athlone, Co Westmeath & formerly of Lisduff, Co Longford.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel (née Rice, Kenmare, Co Kerry), daughter Yvonne, sons Alan and Shane, daughter-in-law Helen, sisters Mary and Martha, brother Christy, grandchildren Lucy, Gemma and Harry, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Friday, December 13 from 4pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 14 at 10:30am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan followed by burial in Coosan Cemetery. House Private Please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.

Teresa (Tess) McGuinness (née Foy), Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff and nurses of Cavan General Hospital, aged 96 years, on Wednesday December 11, 2024 of Teresa (Tess) Mc Guinness (née Foy), Drumhanny, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Annaghmaconway, Cloone. Predeceased by her beloved husband; Sean, her parents, brothers, sisters and Anella's partner; Sean Clarke.

Tess will be sadly missed by her daughters; Marian and Anella, sons; John and Paul, son-in-law; Ken, daughters-in-law; Liz and Sandra, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tess's gentle soul Rest in Peace. 

Removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill on Friday, December 13 at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 14 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to The North West Hospice c/o McKeon's Funeral Director's, Cloone or any family member. House private please. Mass will be live streamed HERE. The McGuinness family appreciate your sympathy and support at this sad and difficult time.

Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in England on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Sean McKeon Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Micheal and sister Kathleen. Beloved father of Sinéad, Rhys, Luke, Alyisha, Mairéad, Heavy, Wayne. Greatly missed by his brothers Jerome Luton UK, Fergal Tullamore, Sister Moira Armagh, Goretta Northampton UK. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews,his sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Michael, cousins and his many friends in the UK and Ireland. There’s always a place for you in our hearts, That way we’ll never really be apart. May he rest in peace.

Funeral is on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Church of St Joseph the Worker, 68 Gardenia Ave, Luton LU3 2NS, United Kingdom. https://www.stjosephschurchluton.org.uk/

Patrick (Packie) Mulligan, Mullahoran, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 of Patrick (Packie) Mulligan, Mullahoran, Kilcogy, Cavan. Predeceased by his wife Josie, Sister Annie, Brothers John and Seamus. Sadly missed by his son John, daughters Vera Clarke (Lisryan), and Shelia Smith Mulligan (Redhills), sister Maura (U.S.A.) brother Benny (Birmingham), daughter-in- law Anne, son-in-law Anthony, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his son John and Anne's home Mullahoran (N39YW81) on Wednesday evening, December 11 from 6pm. to 9pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 12 at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran (N39HN84). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Family time on Thursday morning please.

Kevin McManus, Church Street, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in the care of the wonderful staff surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 10, of Kevin McManus, Church Street and formerly Main Street, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Kevin will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Noreen daughter Miriam (Lynch) & son Kevin, sister Margaret, brother Ray, son-in law Tommy, daughter-in-law Mary, adored grandchildren Adam and Katie, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Wednesday, December 11 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 12 at 1.30pm in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at all times please. The funeral mass may be viewed HERE. 

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