Deaths in Longford - Thursday, February 15, 2024
Imelda Skelly, Carrickboy, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Imelda Skelly, Carrickboy, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Joe and her son Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Helen and Maria (London), her sister Moira (Kilbeggan) and her brother Joe (Ballymore), grandchildren Charlie, Joseph, Sarah, Zach, Lilly Rose, Ruby Mae, John and Ruth, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Anthony, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Friday, February 16 from 6pm with Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Saturday, February 17 from her home to St Anne's Church, Ballycloughan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Carrickedmond cemetery. House strictly private on Thursday please.
John James Duignan, 13 Woodland Path, Kenagh, Longford, N39 HOCO / Arigna, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 of John James Duignan, 13 Woodland Path, Kenagh, Longford, N39 HOCO, formerly Arigna and North Wales. Predeceased by his sister Maureen and brothers Eugene and Paschal. Sadly missed by his wife Brenda, his son Rob, daughter-in-law Laura, brothers and sisters Pauline (Foigha), Annie-Joe (Sligo), Frances (Boyle), Dominic and Gerard (Arigna), Gussy (Sligo) and Brendan (Wales). His grandchildren Charlotte, Callum, Dylan, Morgan and Shannon. Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 HOCO) this Thursday afternoon, February 15 from 3pm until 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 16 at 11am in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Longford palliative care team, St Joseph's Care Centre, Dublin Rd Longford.
Seamus Flynn, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Seamus Flynn, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Molly and by his brother Brendan. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary Agnes, daughters Eithne and Sharon, sons Michael, Gerard, Andrew and Kevin, sisters Jeanette and Maura, brothers J.J., Gene and Liam, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, February 16 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Saturday, February 17 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro. Interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation – www.irishheart.ie House private please.
Christy Deely, Bally Too Manor, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Christy Deely, Retired Sergeant, An Garda Síochána, Bally Too Manor, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon and formerly of Park Road, Longford. Predeceased by his beloved wife Angela, sister Helen and by his grandson Damien. Christy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Marie, Annette, Helen, Martina and Edel, sons Liam, Sean, Noel, Adrian, Joe, Leo, Bertie, Mick and Dermot, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Johnny and William, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-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, February 15 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Friday, February 16 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. Interment afterwards in Clondra Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society, co/ Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Rev. Des Reid C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin / Ballymote, Sligo / Moyne, Co Longford
The death occurred in his 90th year on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Rev. Des Reid C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin, late of Ballymote, Co Sligo and Moyne, Co Longford. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Australia.Son of the late Kathleen (née O’Connor) and John William Reid. Predeceased by his siblings Jack, Mary Kernan, Brian, Don, Kathleen V (Lola) Davey and Pauline. Deeply regretted by his brother Benny, sister Joan Duggan, sister-in-law Catherine and brother-in-law Brendan, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, Spiritan confrères and friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor at 11am on Thursday, February 15 which may be viewed through the parish web camera https://mcn.live/camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-kimmage followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.
Ciara Bartels, Lisduff Cross, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Ciara Bartels, Lisduff Cross, Longford town. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, father Jan, mother Colette, sisters Bronagh and Antoinette, brother Mario, sister-in-law Dorothy, brother-in-law Alfie, godson Oscar, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, February 14 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am on Thursday, February 15, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack 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 strictly private please.
Kathleen O'Kane (née Mimnagh) Lucan, Dublin / Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred suddenly and peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Kathleen, O’Kane (née Mimnagh), Lucan, Co Dublin and formerly of Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Beloved wife of Bill and much loved mother of Liam, Colm, Catherine, Kevin and Eimear. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister Carmel, brother Brendan, grandchildren Saoirse, Aoife, Aedín, Grace, Darragh, James, Alannah, Laura, Naomi, Charlie and Cian, son-in-law Richie, daughters-in-law Ali, Grainne and Alison, brother-in-law Tommy, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening, February 15 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 16 to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Kathleen’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com
Bernie Mulligan (née Carolan) Crott, Moyne, Co Longford, N39 VE48
The death occurred peacefully in Lisdarn Unit of the Elderly, Cavan surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Bernie Mulligan (nee Carolan) Crott, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Pat and son Sean. Bernie will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Stephen, Nigel, Fiona, Kevin and Biddy, grandchildren Jordan, Lorraine, Turlough, Jamie, Damien, Morrigan, Jake, Adam, Joey, Angel and Tommy, sons-in-law Daryl and Dessie, daughter-in-law Avril, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, her many friends and neighbours.
Bernie will be reposing at the family home tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14 from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral cortege leaving the family home on Thursday, February 15 at 11.30am arriving at St Colmcille's church, Aughnacliffe for requiem mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass will be live streamed, link to follow.
Breda Gearty, Cloonmore Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness bravely borne in the excellent care of the staff in Roscommon Hospice on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Breda Gearty, Cloonmore Whitehall, Tarmonbarry Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her Mother Josie, her Father George. Breda will be sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Peter Kiernan Leitrim Newtownforbes, her aunt Mary, uncles John and Benny. Her cousins, relatives, neighbours and many good Friends RIP.
Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home Scramogue on Wednesday evening, February 14 from 5pm to 8pm.Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 15 in the Sacred Heart Church Whitehall at 12 Noon. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Roscommon Mayo Hospice Palliative Care Services care of Tom Crosby Undertaker Tarmonbarry.
Mary (May) Mullen (née McBrien) Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully in Glenashling Nursing Home under the exceptional care of all the nurses and doctors on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Mary (May) Mullen (née McBrien) late of Longford Street, Arva, Co Cavan. Beloved sister to Gress and Una. Sadly missed by her sisters, cousin Chrissie (McBrien), nieces Fiona, Sonya, Susan and Maria, nephew Simon, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in Peace.Funeral arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Co. Cavan, H12 HN53 on Friday, February 16 for 12 noon requiem Mass with cremation thereafter to Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78 for service at 1.30pm.
To view May’s cremation service please click here. Please input the password Crem16F. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin 7.
To provide the family with a private condolence message, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, Cabra Road on (01) 838 9774.
Bernard (Benny) Martin, Quivvy, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Bernard (Benny) Martin, Quivvy, Cornafean, Co Cavan and Castlemanor Nursing home, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Philip and Mary Ann, his sister Bridget and brother Eugene. Benny will be sadly missed by his cousins and a large circle of good neighbours and close friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Wednesday evening, February 14 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon, February 15 to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea to arrive for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Seamus (Jimmy) Nealon, Drumadykey, Drumcong, Co Leitrim
The death occurred on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Seamus (Jimmy) Nealon of Drumadykey, Drumcong, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Marie and a large number of Aunts and Uncles. Sadly missed by his sister Marian (London) and brothers Kevin (Drumshanbo), Declan (Australia), his nieces Sinéad, Shannon, Erin and Ciara and his nephews Liam and Conor. Rest In Peace.
Remains arriving at St Brigid's Church, Drumcong, on Wednesday evening, February 14 at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 15 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Matt Joe Murray, Florida, USA and formerly of Cagglekeenagh, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred on Friday, January 5, 2024 of Matt Joe Murray, Florida, USA and formerly of Cagglekeenagh, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Mary and more recently by his sister Mary Diffley. Matt Joe will be sadly missed by his niece Patricia, nephews Vincent and Mel, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass in Carniska Church, Strokestown, on Saturday, February 17 at 12 noon, followed by burial of ashes in Strokestown Cemetery.
The death occurred at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 of Gerald Eugene Earley, 31 St Martin's Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents, Jimmy and Betty Earley, his siblings, Seamus, Pauline, John and Christina. Sadly missed by his wife Ann Earley, and his children, Monica, Jacqueline, Lesley, Anthony, Amanda and Angela Earley.
May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
The family of the late Bernadette Edwards (nee Mimnagh) of Loughton, Essex who passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in London, would like to thank most sincerely all those that sympathised with them on this sudden loss.
Predeceased by her Mother and Father, John and Josie Mimnagh, Ballinalee, Longford, she leaves behind loving husband Andrew and their sons, Matthew and David. Sadly remembered by her brothers Sean, wife Geralyn and Tony, and nephews and nieces, Katie, Sean, Aileen, Niamh and Jane.
Funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow, Essex at 2.30pm.
The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.
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