Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 25, 2024
The death occurred following an accident on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Rowe, No. 10 Slí Na Móna, Ballymahon, Longford, N39 FF98 / Tuam, Galway. Sadly missed by his loving mother Catherine, partner Bernie, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, stepfather, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest in peace.
Jimmy will repose this Wednesday, January 24 in Tuam (161 Clochrán, Kilcloghans, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 C866) from 5pm to 8pm. He will repose on Thursday, January 25 in Ballymahon (No. 10 Slí Na Móna, N39 FF98) from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass is Friday, January 26 at 12 noon in St. Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial in Shrule Cemetery. The Mass can be streamed at http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of Eugene Prunty, 'Eden House', Newtownforbes, Longford, N39 CY96. Predeceased by his parents Mary Lizzie and Ownie and by his brothers John and Peter. Eugene will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Eileen, daughters Debbie and Lorraine and their partners, sons Eddie, Eugene and John and their partners, grandchildren Ryan, Kyle, Ronan, Eddie, Lauren, Aaron, Lottie, Ava, Maisy and Lily, brother Billy, great-grandchildren Jake, Kayden, Baily and Sophie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (Main Street, Newtownforbes – N39 CY96) on Wednesday, January 24 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Thursday, January 25 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Stroke Unit at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here. House private outside of reposing times please.
The death occurred peacefully at St James Hospital, Dublin in his 79th year, on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of Tom Kiernan, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Kate. Sadly missed by his brother Frank, sisters Mary, Teresa and Anna, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, Co Louth A92NX75 from 5pm until 6pm on Thursday evening, January 25. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, January 26 at 12 noon in St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne, Co Longford and can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/moyne/. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation on Irish Heart Donate to The Irish Heart Foundation.
Marie McFlynn (née Ginty), Newcastle, Down / Castlewellan, Down / Ballinamuck, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in The Downe Hospital on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of Marie McFlynn (née Ginty), Newcastle, Co Down and formerly Castlewellan, Co Down and Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and cherished mother of Fr Gerald, Rita, Phyllis, Eamon, Paul, Martin, Mary, and Clare.
Marie's remains will leave her late home 13 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle on Thursday, January 25 at 11.15am to arrive at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan for 12 noon Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Aughlisnafin. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. Funeral Service can be viewed HERE.
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving tender care of the The Little Sisters of the Poor, Lambeth on Friday, December 22, 2023 of John Joseph Foley, Camberwell, London and formerly of Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, sister Kathleen, brothers Thomas (USA) and Jim Foley, Hill St, Mohill, Co Leitrim. John will be forever missed by his devoted wife Anne, heartbroken sister Bridie, brother Michael, sisters-in -law Val and Anne, nieces, nephews and cousins. May John's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, Ballinamore, (Eircode N41 TD62) Co Leitrim on Thursday, January 25 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass is in St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh (Eircode N41 HY61) on Friday, January 26 at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortletteragh Cemetery. No flowers, please. John’s family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.
The death occurred suddenly at home on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Heffernan, Shancurry, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Forever loved by his devoted wife Majella, adored son Bobby, parents-in-law Kevin and Mary Healy, brother-in-law Keith and his wife Clare, his father Liam and sisters Martina and Mary, his brother-in-law Jimmy, extended family, nieces and nephews, Cian, Nina, Lauren, Adam, Ruby and Ava, his wide circle of friends and neighbours.
May He Now Rest in Eternal Peace With His Late Mother Breda. Reposing at St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Wednesday, January 24 from 5pm to 7pm, followed by Rosary. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, January 25 followed by burial in Drumshanbo New Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to the Poor Clare Convent, Drumshanbo. House private please.
Cecil Geelan, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount on Friday, January 19, 2024 of Cecil A. Geelan, Dublin and formerly Dromod, Co Leitrim. Beloved son of the late Henry and Phylis Annie Geelan & brother of the late Bob & Arthur. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Doreen, his relatives & many friends.
Funeral Service on Thursday, January 25 at 10:30am in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 and afterwards to St Paul’s Church, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, for Service at 2pm with burial after in the adjoining churchyard. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to The Brabazon Trust, 2 Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4.
The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her devoted family, on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Margaret Nally (née Ahearn), Irishtown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath, N91 DK52. Predeceased by her husband John, her parents John & Brigid Ahearn, her sisters Moll, Bridie, Nancy and her brothers Jim, Jack, Tom, Peter, Billy, Joe & Hughie.
Sadly missed by her adored and loving children Vonnie, Michelle, Kate & Bill, their partners Aidan, Dermot, Gus and Fiona, grandchildren AnnaMay, Ruby, Jason, Pearl, Alison & MJ, her sister Kathleen and brothers Micky, Patsy, Brendan, Stephen & Eamon, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends. May Margaret`s gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Michelle's home (N91 XF24) on Thursday, January 25 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 26 at 11am in St Matthew's Church, Milltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred peacefully at Mullingar Midlands Regional Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 of Cyril Bardon, Hanwell, London and formerly of Cloughan and Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his father John and brother Joseph. Survived by his loving wife Mary, son Stephen and daughter Danielle, his mother Maureen, brothers Declan, Sean and Malcolm, sisters Collette and Catherine, grandchildren Cormac and Fíadh, son in-law Darragh, daughter in-law Deirdre, father in-law Johnny, mother in-law Maura, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Cyril Rest In Peace.
Reposing at No. 23 New Glenview, N91 EK03 on Friday, January 26 from 4pm till 8pm, house strictly private thereafter. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Saturday, January 27 for 11am funeral mass, burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Mullingar Midlands Regional hospital for their continued support and care for Cyril throughout his illness.
Cyril's funeral mass can be viewed on the following link https://castlepollard-church1.click2stream.com/
The death occurred peacefully at Kings College Hospital, London on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Bernadette (Bernie) Youngs (nee Cusack), London and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Martin Youngs. Much loved mother of Shane and Siobhan Youngs. Sadly missed by her granddaughter Erin Youngs, her brother Owen Cusack and sisters Kathleen Coyle, Agnes O’Connor, Rose O’Shea and Frances Foy, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in St Mary of the Crays Church, Crayford on Wednesday, January 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral service at 10:30am on Thursday, February 1 followed by cremation at Eltham Crematorium at 12:30.
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