Deaths in Longford - Thursday, June 27, 2024

PJ Farrell, Ferefad, Longford Town, Co Longford


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 of PJ Farrell Ferefad, Longford Town. Predeceased by his sisters Kathleen Reilly and Mary Egan. PJ will be dearly missed by his loving family; wife Loretta, daughter Mairéad and son Patrick (Paddy), son-in-law Aron, Paddy's fiancée Niamh, cherished granddaughter Maeve, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Friday evening, June 28 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, June 29 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Fabian Walsh, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Tuam, Galway


The death occurred suddenly but peacefully in his 94th year on Sunday, June 23, 2024 of Fabian Walsh, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Founding member of Lough Ree Athletics Club and past Chairman of Bord Luthchleas Og na hEireann. Predeceased by his beloved wife Renee and by his brothers Fr Killian, Gabriel, Miko and Hilary. Fabian will be greatly missed by his loving daughter Diane, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday evening, June 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the resurrection on Friday, June 28 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church Lanesboro, internment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Harijs Paunins, 24 Dún Darrach, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Co Longford formerly of Latvia


The death occurred suddenly in his home on Monday, June 24, 2024 of Harijs Paunins24 Dun Darrach, Dublin Road, Longford town. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, wife Vera Paunina, daughters Inese Rudzite and Sabine Pucka, son-in-law Alvydas, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends here in Ireland and Latvia. Atpūties mierā.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39KN66) on Thursday, June 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Friday, June 28 for Cremation Service at 11am.
John Johnson Mullinroe, Dring, Longford / Dunshaughlin, Meath
The death occurred peacefully in the General Hospital, Cavan on Sunday, June 23, 2024 of John Johnson, Mullinroe, Dring, Co Longford and formerly of Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, family Richard, Majella and Niall, brother Charlie, sister Mary, brothers in law, relatives and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 27 at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 immediately afterwards. House private please. Live streaming of Funeral Mass will be on the Parish of Gowna and Mullinalaghta Facebook Page or by downloading Belltron Streaming and search for St. Columba's.
Margaret McGuire, Drumsna, Co Leitrim


The death occurred peacefully in the tender and loving care of the nurses and staff at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 of Margaret McGuire, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, formerly Annagh, Leitrim PO, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth, brother John. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her relatives, Gannon family and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home Oratory, Mohill on Wednesday evening, June 26 from 6pm until 8pm. With removal on Thursday morning, June 27 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna, arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with burial afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery. Margaret’s family would like to thank the management, doctors, nurses and staff of Lough Erril Private Nursing Home Mohill for the wonderful attention, love and care that Margaret received.
John Fox Tooman, Mohill, Leitrim


The death occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Sunday, June 23, 2024 of John Fox, Tooman, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Anne Fox, sadly missed by his brother Jimmy (Fox’s of Tooman), sister Mary McIntyre, Mohill, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces-nephews Charlotte, Dervla Guckian (Jimmy), Seamus (Indi), Ronan (Aibhinn), Grainne (Karl), grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Connells Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford (N39 KN66) on Wednesday, June 26 from 5.30pm until 8pm, (extra parking at Connolly Army Barracks). Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 27 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh (N41 HY61) followed by burial in Cloonmorris cemetery Bornacoola. John’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
Hannah Josephine Brennan (née O’Regan), Strokestown, Roscommon / Shanballymore, Cork


The death occurred peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Friday, June 21 of Hannah Josephine Brennan, (nee O’Regan) of Hornchurch, Essex, England. (Formerly of Carrigleagh, Shanballymore, County Cork). Predeceased by her parents James and Ellen, her husband Patrick (Carrowclogher, Strokestown), daughter Annette, and sister Brid. A dear mother to Helen and Martin. A loving sister of Margaret, Eileen, and Mary. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by her family. Grandchildren; Ryan, Erin, Megan, Niamh, Edward, Isobel, and Martha, and her great grandchildren; Henry, George, William, Charles, and Jacob, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
The funeral will take place in Hornchurch, Essex. Requiem mass at St Mary Mother of God Church, on Friday, July 26, at 11am followed by burial at Upminster Cemetery, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex. The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to either St Francis Hospice or Marie Curie.
Angela Fox, Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon


The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2024 of Angela Fox, Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo, Leitrim/ Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon. April 5, 1953 - June 20, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Eithne Gannon. Angela will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her sister Deirdre (Dooney) and brother John, her nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.
Service in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Thursday, June 27 at 11am, followed by interment in Donaghpatrick cemetery, Headford, Co Galway.
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