Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 14, 2023



The death occurred, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 of James Joseph Dalton (Ex Watchmaker) No 121 Teffia Park, Longford and formerly of Kilcommock, Kenagh, County Longford. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Angela. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Rosie, son James, brother Eugene, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Kathleen, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) on Thursday, December 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home to Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford for Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, December 15. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please click here or Cablecomm (channel 84). House private at all times please.
Violeta Kalvaitiene, 8 St Mel's Court, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred suddenly in her home on Sunday, November 19, 2023 of Violeta Kalvaitiene, 8 St Mel's Court, Longford town.
Violeta will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts, Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 14 in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, followed by a private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here


The death occurred peacefully following an illness fought with bravery, dignity and good humour, surrounded by her loving family in her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 of Maureen Hanley (nee Carey), Ardnacraney, Drumraney, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving husband Mick and her son Michael. Sadly missed by her daughters Patricia and Sandra, her sons Ian, Mark and Sean, her brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Thursday afternoon, December 14 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tang from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, December 15 at 11am followed by burial in Temple-a-valley cemetery. The family would like to express their deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks to The Longford Palliative Care Team, carers Tracy and Patricia and the Moate Health Care Centre staff Aine, Maura and Hugh. House private please and family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to Longford Palliative Care, Health Centre, Dublin Road, Co. Longford.


The death occurred peacefully, in the exceptional care of The Northwest Hospice, Sligo, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 of John (Johnny) Wynne, Gortavacan, Eslinbridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim/ Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his Parents Mick and Eileen Wynne. Johnny will be sadly missed by his loving family, Mary (Willie Joe), Margaret (Gerry), Miko, William, Frances (Richard), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours, relatives and good friends. May Johnny's gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home (N41 X7H9) on Wednesday, December 13 from 5pm to 8pm and Thursday, December 14 from 2pm to 6pm. House private please to close family at all other times. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Friday, December 15 for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Johnny’s funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link: www.churchtv.ie/mohill. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Northwest Hospice Sligo. The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.


The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 10, 2023 of Samuel Ernest (Ernie) Brown, Greagh, Garadice (via Ballinamore), Cavan. Predeceased recently by his loving sister Betty (McHugh). Ernie will be dearly missed by his wife Harriet, son Robert, daughter-in-law Jean, grandchildren Mikala & Dylan, his beloved Jack, extended family, neighbours & friends.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Friday evening, December 15 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service in Drumreilly Lower Church of Ireland on Saturday, December 16 at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. 'Safe in the arms of Jesus'.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research, The Irish Cancer Society c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. House strictly private please.


The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family, aged 85, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 of Joseph Lloyd, late of Hall Green, Birmingham, formerly of Forgney, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Bridget, sisters Rosie, Bridie and Maureen, and brothers Tom, Sean and Pat. Much loved by sons Joseph and John, daughter-in-law Sue, sisters Dympna (London), Sarah (Moate), and Kathleen (USA), brothers Bill (Birmingham), Matt (Dublin), Mike (Forgney), and Christy (Surrey). He will be deeply missed by all family and friends.
Reception into Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Yardley Wood, Thursday, December 14 at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, December 15 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Robin Hood Cemetery. Flowers welcome, or donations, if desired, to the Birmingham Irish Association, via collection at the church.
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