Deaths in Longford - Thursday, June 8, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 5, 2023 of Bernard Hilliard, Killenastra, Ardagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by his sisters Mary, Margaret and Nancy and by his brother Michael. Sadly missed by his loving wife Josie and his sons Brian and Cathal, his sister Lena Delaney (Moate) and his brothers Charlie and Tom (USA), nieces and nephews, daughters-in-law Róisín and Karen, sisters-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Killenastra on Wednesday, June 7 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, June 8 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
The death occurred, peacefully, in Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his heartbroken family, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 of Pa (Junior) Stokes, 80 Annaly Park, Longford town. Pa will be sadly missed by his family, fiancée Cindy, his daughter Chantelle, sons Patrick and Darren, stepsons M.J and Jayden, parents Patrick and Kathleen, sisters Nicola, Naomi, Tia, Latisha, Katie and Candy, brothers Darren, Danny and Ian, son-in-law Ryan, sisters-in-law Grace, Laura and Rebecca, brothers-in-law Brian, Benny and Matus, uncles and aunts, cousins and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Pa.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39P0E8, on Wednesday, June 7 from 4pm to 7pm, followed with removal to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 8 at 11am, followed with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: click here
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, the day after his 90th birthday, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 of Jimmy Joe O'Reilly, Mullahoran Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his beloved wife of 57 years Wendy (nee Sibley), his children, Angela Mullooly (Lanesboro), Colette (Cavan), Eamon (Reading, U.K.), Seamus (Celbridge) and Fiona (Celbridge), daughter-in-law Lisa, son- in-law Ciaran, Seamus' partner Niamh and Fiona's partner Adrian. His adored grandchildren Ashleigh, Bryan, Olivia, James and Eoghan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. May Jimmy Joe Rest In Eternal Peace.
Reposing on Thursday evening, June 8 at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, N39W1D6 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, June 9 for Requiem Funeral Mass at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. House strictly private please. Family flowers only please, donations to a charity of your choice at Jimmy Joe's request. The O'Reilly family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Ambulance Personnel and first responders for their efforts and attention to Jimmy Joe, your kindness and care will never be forgotten.
The death occurred, in the care of Comfort House Hospice, Mc Allen Texas, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Nan (Nancy Neal) McGrath, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford and Mission, Texas, USA. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Nancy McGrath, her beloved husband Keith and her brother Paddy. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Megan, her son-in-law Jeremy Whitted, brothers Tom and Barney, her sister Kitty (Feeney), her sisters-in-law Julie and Margaret, nieces, nephews, her extended family and her many friends.
Nan's funeral Mass will take place on Friday, May 26, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mission Texas, which may be viewed via their Facebook page Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mission TX at 8pm (Irish time). A Memorial Mass for Nan will be held in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Saturday, June 10, at 11am. May she rest in eternal peace.
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