Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 30, 2025

Gerry McCauley, Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Longford / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home in the care of his heartbroken family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Gerry McCauley, Leitrim Cross, Newtownforbes, Longford and formerly of Drumard, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Barney and Mary. Gerry will be forever missed and always remembered with love, by his wife and best friend Imelda, his adored daughters Sarah and Niamh, brothers Michael, Brian and Sean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends, also his work colleagues and his loyal customers of The Tyre Warehouse, Granard.

You were always someone special, Someone kind and true, Who will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you. Rest in peace Gerry.

Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Friday, January 31from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Saturday, February 1 to arrive to St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Following Mass, Gerry will be laid to rest in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home strictly private at all times please. PLEASE NOTE: The Tyre Warehouse, Granard will be closed on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, February 1.

Jacinta Kenny (née Mulvey), Clonscott, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Beacon Hospital Oncology Unit, Dublin on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Jacinta Kenny (nee Mulvey) Clonscott, Moydow, Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Thomas and her sister-in-law May Flynn. Sadly missed by her loving husband Bernard, her daughter Marie-Therese Leavy (Clondra) and her son Colin, grandchildren Molly, Noah and Rosie Mai, sisters Elizabeth Clyne (Newtowncashel), Mary Ryan (Ardagh), Pauline Farrell (Edgeworthstown) Veronica Dawson (Granard) and her brother James Mulvey (Ballintubber), son-in-law Shane Leavy, daughter-in-law Dolores Cassells, sisters-in-law Angela Connaughton (Rathown) and Geraldine Murphy (Skerries, Co. Dublin), brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to LARCC Cancer Support care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh, or any family member. House private please. Neighbours and friends welcome. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Thursday evening, January 30 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday, January 31 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to LARCC Cancer Support care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh, or any family member. House private please. Neighbours and friends welcome.

Alice Donohoe (née McGuire), Lisderry, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully after a brief illness at Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Alice Donohoe (nee McGuire), Lisderry, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

Beloved wife of Tommy and loving mother of Claire, Pauline and Colm. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and Niamh. Deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Iwona, sons-in-law Niall and Gregor and will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Our lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown Thursday, January 30 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, January 31 at 11am, in St Mary's Church, Boherquill followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Boherquill.

Sean (John) Lynch, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital and in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle on Saturday, January 18, 2025 of Sean (John) Lynch, Longford town.

He is predeceased by his loving parents Rose and John and brother Desmond. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, sisters Regina and Rosaleen, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Marie, nieces Suzanne, Eileen and Catherine, nephews John and Des and their families, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, January 30 in St Mel’s Cathedral Longford, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

The family would like to take this opportunity to say a special word of thanks to Dr Breslin, Frances and Seamus Nugent, Paddy Dolan and all the staff of The St Joseph’s Care Centre for all their kindness shown to Sean (John).

Maura McGann, Ballymahon, Longford / Blanchardstown, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Maura McGann, Ballymahon, Longford/ Blanchardstown, Dublin. 

Predeceased by her brothers Padraig, Liam, and Michael. Sadly missed by her loving brothers Harry and Frank, sisters-in-law Patricia and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May she rest in peace.

Maura will repose in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Thursday, January 30 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is on Friday, January 31 at 11am. Following Mass, Maura will be laid to rest in Forgney Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed HERE. 

Bridie Hanley (née Gannon), Knockhall, Rooskey, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the Nurses and Staff in the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey surrounded by her loving Family on Monday, January 27, 2025 of Bridie Hanley, Knockhall, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. 

Predeceased by her husband Michael and her brothers and sisters. Bridie will be sadly missed by her Son Kevin. daughters Geraldine and Angela, brother in law Pete, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Wednesday evening, January 29 from 5pm to 7pm with removal to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral mass on Thursday, January 30 at 11.30am, burial afterwards in Killbarry Cemetery. You can now watch Mass from Rooskey Church by clicking HERE http://churchtv.ie/rooskey.html

House Strictly Private at all times Please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Alzheimer's C/o of Tom Crosby Funeral Undertaker Tarmonbarry or any Family Member.

Patrick O'Neill, Rathowen, Westmeath / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025 of Patrick O’Neill, Rathowen, Co Westmeath and late of Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his infant daughter Rose, grandparents Eileen and William O’Neill and grandfather Paddy Gallagher. Patrick will be forever loved and dearly missed by his heartbroken parents Gerry and Denise, sister Áine, partner Rachel and their beloved son Paidí, grandmother Ethna, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends. May Patrick rest in peace.

Reposing at Gilsenans Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Wednesday, January 29 from 4.30pm to 6pm with removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 30 at 11 am followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the live HERE. 

Olive Leddy, Lahard, Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred on Sunday, January 26, 2025 of Olive Leddy, Lahard, Ballinamore, Leitrim.

She will be deeply regretted and greatly missed by her loving father Paddy (Mary), her beloved daughter Rachel (David), her adored grandchildren Eve and David, her mother Eileen, aunt Betty and cousins in Carlow, aunts Alice, Eleanor & Ursula, cousins and many friends in Ballinamore, and her friend from childhood Lisa. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62) on Wednesday, January 29 from 6pm to 8pm. A cremation ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 11am in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. House Strictly private at all times to family and close friends only.

Miriam Martin (née Smyth), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly and peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 of Miriam Martin (nee Smyth), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Johnnie, brother Paddy and sister Agnes. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Maura & Paula, sons Patrick, Peter, Johnnie, & Brian, brother Pete, sons-in-law, grandchildren Ruairi, Ornagh, Shane, Daire, Seanagh, Sorcha, Conal, Caoimhe, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Reposing in Smiths Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, January 30 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 31 to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House private to family and close friends. No flowers please. Donations to Croí, The West of Ireland Cardiac and Stroke Foundation. 

John Gillooly, Sheringham Court, Maidenhead, England and formerly Dristernan, Drumsna, Leitrim / Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in Slough, England surrounded by his loving family, in his 83rd year on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 of John Gillooly, Sheringham Court, Maidenhead, England and formerly Dristernan, Drumsna, Leitrim and Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Sarah, brothers Paddy, Tom, Chris and Brendan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted family. Loving wife Phyllis, son Adrian, daughter-in-law Corinne, Adored grandchildren Ciara, Liam and Niall, sister Bridie (UK), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

John’s funeral cortege will arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna for Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon on Thursday, January 30 with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Annaduff.

Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan), Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan) of Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Co Leitrim.

Now reunited with her beloved Frank. A cherished mother to Katrina, Bernadette, Fiona, Grainne and Rosaleen. An adoring grandmother to Francesca, Joseph and Ciaran Bond. A warm hearted mother-in-law to Tom and a dear sister to Mary Curtis (Raheny, Dublin). Betty will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family and all those who loved her. Pre-deceased by her loving parents James and Ann (nee Scanlon) and her sister Annie. 

Betty will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Beeston on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will take place the following morning on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11am, before being laid to rest with her husband Frank at Beeston Cemetery. Live streaming of the Mass will be available for viewing. Please contact the Funeral Director.

Family flowers preferred or donations to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart via the Funeral Director will be gratefully received. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Trent House, 106 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2AY. 0115 922 0433 www.lymn.co.uk

Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, 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. 

Sean's funeral will take place in GreenAcres, Kemnal Park, Chapel, A20 Sideup Bypass., Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR on Friday, January 31 at 11am. There will be a memorial Mass for Sean in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, on Friday, February 14 at 7pm. Funeral may be viewed on the following link https://watch.obitus.com Username kosi4586 Password 217830

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