Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 6, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 of Helen Baxter (née Carroll), 'Corstruce', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband James, parents James and Mary Ann and by her brothers Fr Jimmie, Fr Tom and Fr Gerard. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Carol, son Fr Turlough, brother Fr Anthony, son-in-law Marc Caball, sister-in-law Betty, relatives, devoted friends, especially Beatrice, Brian, Annamai, Baby Keenan, Máire and Liadhan and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Friday, July 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday, July 8 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
The death occurred, peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 of Thomas Martin Ghee, Cowley, Oxford and formerly Briskil, Newtownforbes, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by Pat and his children Marie, Liam, Michael and Ryan, his cherished grandchildren Shannon, Keira, Isabelle, George and Lily. Brothers John and Brendan, sisters Mary, Teresa and Dympna. Daughters in law, son in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends. May Tom Rest In Peace.
Tom will repose in Leavys Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Monday, July 10 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Tuesday, July 11 arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to the local cemetery. Tom’s Mass can be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking https://www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
The death occurred peacefully at Tullamore Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 3, 2023 of Helen Martin (nee Mulvanerty), Parnell row, Granard, Longford and formerly of Rossy, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim. Helen will be sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, husband Patrick, daughters Melissa, Gillian and Carol, her adored grandchildren Oisín, Finn, Leo and Evy, brother Shay, sister Maura, father-in-law Patsy, sons-in-law Kevin, John and Zander brothers-in-law John, Gerry, Brian and Owen sisters-in-law Mary, Helen and Breda, nephew Mark, niece Jenny, relatives, and her many friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard on Wednesday, July 5 from 5pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Granard arriving at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 6 at 10 am followed by Christian burial in Granardkill new Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Charity Friends of the Regional Hospital Tullamore, by way of donation box, funeral director or any family member.
House private please. Helen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family, in devoted care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Roscommon Palliative Care Support Unit on Monday, July 3, 2023 of Matthew (Mattie) Nevin, Cloonbrackna Avenue, Roscommon Town and formerly of Longford Town.
Beloved husband of Maura (née O’Reilly). He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, his brother Gerry, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his sisters Kathleen Gurren and Mary Tiernan and by his brothers Michael and Sean. May Mattie rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening, July 5 from 5pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, July 6 to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation - DONATE HERE Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast in the Roscommon town area on the Parish Radio 105.9 FM and can also be viewed live on Thursday, July 6 at 11am by CLICKING HERE. House private please.
The death occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 suddenly at her home, heartbroken after the death of her husband Sonny who died recently, of Annie (Nannie) Shiels (nee Brady), Glan, Kilcogy, Cavan/ Longford. Sadly missed by her loving children Brenda (Sean), P. J. (Kathleen), Sean (Dolores), Rose (Albert), Christy (Dymphna), Paul (Mairead), her adored grandchildren, Sister Sr. Rose, brothers Jimmy, Michael, and Joe, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Annie rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening, July 6 from 6 pm until 9pm. (N39HH67). House strictly private at all other times. Removal from her home on Friday evening, July 7 arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran at 8 pm. (N39HN84). Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, July 8 at 11 am. Interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral can be viewed https://vimeo.com/842576744
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at Roscommon Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 of Chris Melody, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon/ Ballina, Mayo and formerly of Manchester, England and Attymass, Co Mayo.
Beloved husband of Bridie and father of Brendan, Patricia, Loretta (Manchester) and Geraldine (Lanesboro). Chris will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and children, his adored grandchildren Kieran, Brendan, Roisin, Ann-Marie, Siobhan, Liam, Calum and Eamonn, great-grandchild Páidí, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his brother Mark, his sisters Ann and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home in Cloonslanor, Strokestown, F42 F212, on Friday, July 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 8 in Strokestown Parish Church, at 10am. Burial afterwards in New Killeen Cemetery, Attymass, Co. Mayo at 1pm. Those wishing to view Chris's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations in-lieu of to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice.
The death occurred suddenly at her home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 of Rose A McCabe, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Kate, brothers John and Paddy, and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by her sister Margaret (U.S.A.) nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposal took place at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening, June 30. Funeral Mass will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran on Thursday, July 6 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/841693034
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