Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 26, 2024

Amy (Winifred) Stokes (née Reilly), Daisy Hill Manor, Ballyconnell, Cavan / Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred tragically, following a road accident on Monday, December 23, 2024 of Amy (Winifred) Stokes (née Reilly), Daisy Hill Manor, Ballyconnell, Cavan / Leitrim / Longford, aged 20, born on September 16, 2004. She was such an amazing person with a heart of gold. A loving wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law and friend, and thought the world of her husband Damien, her parents, brothers and sisters and her in-laws.

Amy was born in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and lived in Navan, Co Meath until the age of 11, and moved to Banbridge, Co Down until the age of 15 and located to Ballyconnell, Co Cavan and lived there until her death. Amy went to Scoil Naomh Eoin Primary School and St Patrick’s College Secondary School, and got married on September 18, 2024 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell.

Amy was a very kind-hearted welcoming person to everyone she met and was always so friendly. She loved singing especially the song Young Reilly The Fisherman by Deirdre Connolly, and also loved the song There Were Roses by Lisa McHugh. Amy had an amazing voice and everyone loved to hear her sing. She truly will be missed, everyone loved her so much, she was such a big personality and was “always the life of the party” as she would say herself. Dancing and listening to music were her favourite things to do, with a great love of getting out socialising with her friends who always knew she would lighten up the room, never failing to make her friends laugh, as Amy was always up for a joke. Life will never be the same without her as she is a massive loss to her family and friends.

As each day dawns, we will think of you; As each night falls, we will pray for you. And throughout our lives, no matter where; In our hearts you will be always there. Good bye Amy till we meet again.

Reposing in Lawlor’s Funeral Home Belturbert, Co Cavan on Friday, December 27 from 2.30pm until 4.30pm with removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell for prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 28 at 11am. Following Mass, Amy will be laid to rest in Carrick-On-Shannon Cemetery.

Mary Clancy (née Casey), Ballymulvey, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Monday, December 23, 2024 of Mary Clancy (née Casey), Ballymulvey, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her father Michael and mother Mary (née Breheny) whose funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, December 23. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Seán, daughter Megan, their partners Lisa and Ed, brothers Pat and John, devoted sister Catherine (Dilli), grandchildren Tomas and Aoife, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace.

Mary will repose at her residence, N39 X091, on Thursday, December 26 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is Friday, December 27 at noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Mass will be followed by a service for Mary at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78.

Peter Farrell, Derrygowna, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Peter Farrell, Derrygowna, Newtowncashel, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary and by his sister Elizabeth.

Peter will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Helen, daughter Gráinne, son Neil, daughter-in-law Tára, son-in-law John, grandchildren Isabella, Grace and Peter, sisters Sr Antoinette, Martha and Phil, brothers Michael and Paddy, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, December 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 27 at 12 noon in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel. Interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Pat Farrell, Clock Tower, Ardagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses, doctors and staff in the Oncology and Palliative Care Units at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 of Pat Farrell, Clock Tower, Ardagh, Longford. Sadly missed by his loving parents Mary and Tom, his sisters Mary Garavan (Galway), Angela Mac Mathuna (Dublin), Helen Moran (Sligo) and Catherine Minnock (Ardagh), his brothers Frank and Adrian, nieces and nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford on Thursday, December 26 St Stephen's Day, from 4pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Friday morning, December 27 from his family home to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery, Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Longford Hospice Homecare care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh. House strictly private please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Mary Frances McIntyre, Church Manor, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 of Mary Frances McIntyre, late of Church Manor, Carrigallen, Co.Leitrim and formerly of Gradogue, Aughavas, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her father Francie.

Mary will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Grace and Marese and their Father John, her mother Brigid, her sisters Connie (Paul), Breda (Martin), her brother's James (Jane), John (Noleen) and Peter (Lisa). Also remembered by her uncles and aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) from 4pm until 6pm on Thursday,  December 26. Funeral Mass at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Friday,  December 27 at 2.30pm. Followed by a private cremation. House strictly private at all times please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to CUAN Cancer Support Centre, Cavan. Mass may be viewed on line at https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/

Mae Malone (née Reynolds), Roscommon / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, in the tender care of the devoted staff at Abbey Haven Care Centre and Nursing Home, Boyle on Saturday, December 21, 2024 of Mae Malone (née Reynolds), Woodbrook House, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon and formerly of Drumhany, Mohill, Co Leitrim (All Ireland winning ballad singer). 

Predeceased by her beloved husband John A Malone, parents Peter and Elizabeth Reynolds, her dear sister Lily, and brothers Mike Joe, Pee, Paddy, and Seán. Mae will be sadly missed by her sisters Eva Paviour (Southend-on-Sea), Kitty Holahan (Drumreilly), sisters-in-law Mary Reynolds (Mohill), Pauline Skeffington (Keadue), brother-in-law Micheal Skeffington (Keadue) nieces and nephews in the Toolan, Paviour, Holahan, Reynolds and Skeffington families, her grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandniece, relatives, dear neighbours in Cootehall, and her wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, F52 WT26, on Thursday evening December 26 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday morning, December 27 to St Michael's Church, Cootehall to arrive for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the North West Hospice. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/cootehall The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

James (Jimmy) Mills, Clondalkin, Dublin / Abbeyshrule, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 19, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Mills Clondalkin and late of Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.

Beloved husband of Florence and much loved father of Lorna and Gordon also remembering his late parents Eddie and May and his late brother Bertie; Jimmy will be very dearly missed by his loving wife, children, daughter-in-law Linda, son-in-law John, grandchildren Morgan, Bláthnaid and Henry, sister-in-law Audrey, brother-in-law Ronald, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.

A Celebration of Jimmy’s life will take place on Saturday December 28 at 2:30pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery followed by Cremation. Till we meet again. To view Jimmy’s Funeral Service please see link- Link Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association – Link

Rosaleen O'Toole (née Whelan), Drimnagh, Dublin / Mostrim, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, with Lorna and Jemma by her side in the kind care of the staff of St James’ Hospital on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 of Rosaleen O'Toole (née Whelan), late of Drimnagh, Dublin12 and formerly Monadarragh, Mostrim, Co. Longford. 

Beloved wife of the late Hughie and predeceased by her sister Phyllis (Caffrey) and brothers Maurice and Seamus. Rosaleen will be very sadly missed by her brother Patrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 28 at 10am in Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road, followed by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving at approximately 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Meals on Wheels. To view Rosaleen’s Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am, please click HERE. To view Rosaleen’s Cremation Service on Saturday at 12.15pm, please click HERE. 

Felix Harten, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Felix Harten, Birmingham, England and formerly Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose his beloved son Colin sisters Kathleen and Eithne and brother Benny.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth sons Phelim (Linda) Thomas (Nicola) Dermot (Franchesca) daughter Mary (Andrew) grandchildren Freddy, Felix and Lizabella, brothers Paddy (Carnagh), James (Navan), sisters and brothers in law, nephews, nieces relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral in Bermingham at a later date.

Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Funeral arrangements later

Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England/ Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness bravely born on Tuesday, November 26 of Patrick (Patsy) Brady, Rochford, Essex, England and formerly of Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Streete, Co Westmeath. 

Patsy is predeceased by his son Peter, Oct 2011, parents James and Annie Brady, his brothers Gene, Sean and Phelim. He will be sadly missed by his beloved Wife Mary, daughters Angela and Sharon, sons-in-law Paul and Lewis, grandchildren, Merine, Autumn, Ethan, Harvey and Skye, great-grandchildren Riley, Tyler, Oscar, Ivy, Skarlet and Tommy -Lee. his brother Kevin (Coolnagun), sisters Ita (England), Teresa (Wexford), Marion (Swords), brothers-in-law and a wide circle of family and friends in the UK and Ireland. May His Gentle Soul Rest In heavenly Peace.

Patsy’s Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 31 in F P Guiver and sons funeral directors Rochford, followed by interment in Woodside Cemetery Benfleet Essex England. The Brady family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has gone out of their way to sympathise with us at this difficult time. A Mass in memory of Patsy will be held in his home church of St Mary’s, Boherquill, Westmeath, Ireland in the new year, your kind intentions will be remembered in the Mass.

Patrick Francis Gaffney, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 of Patrick Francis Gaffney (born Longford June 29, 1942, lived in Dublin and then Fremantle, Western Australia). He was a loving husband, an affectionate and caring father, and a cheeky grandfather to Dara, Greta, and Ingrid. Our dad packed a lot into his 82 years. He could work a room like the best, leaving every occasion knowing the names and interesting details about all the people he met. Although he never witnessed a Dockers grand final win, he embraced each new year with hope and loved watching others strive for their best. Now, it is time to say, "Let's go," as he is reunited in heaven with his beloved Phyllis, our mum. With much love and gratitude, Franklin, Aengus, and Sarah-Jane (children) Dara, Greta, and Ingrid (grandchildren) Mili and Gareth (in-laws).

The Funeral Mass for Patrick will be held on Friday, December 27 at Christ the King Beaconsfield, Western Australia at 2.30pm (Perth time)/6.30am (GMT). The Mass will be livestreamed and accessible HERE.

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/

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