Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Margaret Gannon, formerly of Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 of Margaret Gannon formerly of Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Annie and also by her sisters Nuala and Teresa. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Mary, Anne and Kitty, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 24 at 10.30am in St Camillus Nursing Centre Chapel, Killucan (N91 VF51). A private interment will take place afterwards.
Carmel Ghee (née Dunne), Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford / Moylough, Galway
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Carmel Ghee (née Dunne), Lisduff, Longford and formerly of Cooloo, Moylough, Co Galway. Predeceased by her parents John and Julia, brothers Sean, Patsy and Mick, sisters Kitty Monaghan and Maura Dunne and by her beloved husband Mick. Carmel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sons Tony and Robert, daughter-in-law Michelle (Shaw), sister Julie Furnival (Stoke-on-Trent), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, May 26 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Monday, May 27 at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
Helen Hanley (née Morahan), Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Helen Hanley (née Morahan), Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, sister Patricia and by her brothers Thomas and Roderick. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Tracey and Michelle, sons Kevin and Peter, sons-in-law Brian and Marc, grandchildren Callie, Lauren, Blaise, Sonny, Brooke, Ryan and Lexi, nephew Matthew and his wife Sinead, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, May 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Brendan’s Church, Clondra on Tuesday, May 28 at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Ellen (Ellie) Farrell (née Rowley) Carrabeg, Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, May 19, 2024 of Ellen (Ellie) Farrell (nee Rowley) Carrabeg, Newtownforbes, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, her son Liam (Buddy), her parents, brothers and sister. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Maureen (Brady) and Geraldine (Halpin), her sons-in-law Berney and Jimmy, her grandchildren Damien, Aidan, Clara, Lisa, Brian, Conor and Liam, her 16 great-grandchildren, her sister Molly (Quinn), her sister-in-law Rita, her nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, close friends and neighbours. May Ellie Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Battery Rd., Longford, on Wednesday evening, May 22 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her home on Thursday morning, May 23 to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards at the local cemetery. House Private Please.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society Longford Branch, care of Farrell's Funeral Directors, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Sr Julia Costello, DMJ Los Angeles and late of Newtowncashel, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 of Sr Julia Costello, DMJ , Los Angeles and late of Cleraun, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents James and Nellie, brother Jimmy, sister Bridget (Scally) and infant sisters May and Julia. Deeply regretted by her sister Celine Chapman (Kenagh), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends and by the congregation of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph. May she rest in peace.
Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Tuesday, May 28 in the Mary and Joseph retreat Centre Chapel, Los Angeles with interment afterwards.
Annette Costello (née Hagan), Karol Avenue, Elphin, Roscommon / Scramogue, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully, in care of the staff at UCH Galway surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2024 of Annette Costello (née Hagan), Karol Avenue, Elphin, Roscommon and late of Drinagh, Scramogue, Roscommon. Much loved mother of Claire and Seán. Annette will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving daughter Claire, son Seán and their father Michael, brother Jerry, sisters Dympna Condon, Bernie Browne, Eithne McFarlane and Rita Bennett, Claire’s partner Oli, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her Parents Annie T. and John Joe Hagan and her nephew Jerry. May Annette’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin on Thursday evening, May 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, May 24 to St. Celilia’s Church, Curraghroe, via Drinagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Annette will be laid to rest afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. The Costello and Hagan families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this time.
Cecilia Breslin (née McLoughlin) Birmingham and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s care home Coleshil, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024 of Cecilia Breslin, (nee McLoughlin) Hall Green, Birmingham; and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, County Longford, Ireland. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters Cecilia and Margaret, sons Brendan and Arnold, daughters-in-law Maria and Anne, grandchildren, her brother Brendan and all of her extended family and friends.
Cecilia will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 6pm on June 4. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 10.30am on June 5. https://www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk/
Burial to follow at Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9AA at 12.00.
Peter Shanley, Dernasmallon, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the King George Hospital, London surrounded by his family after a long illness bravely borne of Peter Shanley, Dernasmallon, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Chingford, London. Predeceased by his parents James/Margaret and his sister Carmel. Sadly, missed by his brothers Thomas (Keshcarrigan), James (Cloone), sisters, Margaret (Ballybofey), Bernadette (Dromahair), Elizabeth (Ballyconnell), Geraldine (Ballybofey)Aunt, Mary Mc Nama (Aughavas), sisters in laws, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Aughnasheelin on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon. Followed by burial of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at the following link. www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin
Peter Martin, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Peter Martin, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Eileen and his son Trevor. He will be sadly missed by his sons Damien & Jason, daughters Caroline, Tracey & Venessa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his beloved grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, May 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday afternoon, May 24 at 2.40pm approx. to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House Private Please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The North West Hospice Palliative Care Team c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
Dettia O'Reilly, Harold's Cross, Dublin / Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the staff of St James’s Hospital, on Monday, May 20, 2024 of Dettia O'Reilly, Harold’s Cross and late of Loch Gowna, Co Cavan. Beloved mam of Seán and Steph and much loved grandmother of Tom and Jim. Predeceased by her loving mother Margaret O’Reilly and sister Kathleen McGovern. Dettia will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sarah, brother John, sister-in-law Chrissy, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends in Dublin, Cavan and Oman. May Dettia rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, May 22 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 23 at 10 am in Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus and afterwards for a cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
Donations, on lieu, to St James’s Hospital https://stjameshospitalfoundation.enthuse.com/donate#!/
To view Dettia’s Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10 am, please see link- https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus
To view Dettia’s Cremation Service at 11.30 am, please see link- https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Sean Maguire Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long illness bravely borne on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Sean Maguire, Ruislip, Middlesex and formerly of Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. Sadly missed by his son, Richard (Roz) and daughter, Sinead (David) and his grandchildren, Darcey, Ethan and Cayden. Beloved son of the late Sue and Paddy, Mullaghmore and cherished brother of Hugh (Mary), Mick (Rose), Geri (David), Susan (John), Anna Rose (Eugene), Robert and Paul. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raith a anam usual.Requiem mass for Sean on Wednesday, May 15 at 12 noon in the Church of the Most Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8NN, followed by cremation in Breakspear Crematorium.
Funeral mass will be live streamed at the following link: https://churchservices.tv/ruislipsacredheart A memorial mass for Sean will take place on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim, H12 XY92, followed by interment of ashes in adjoining cemetery. Memorial mass will be live streamed at the following link: http://vimeo.com/940933393
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Sean's memory to: The Alzheimer's Society UK @ https://www.alzheimersorg.uk/ or in Ireland https://alzheimer.ie The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this sad time.
Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 of Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Alwyn. Formerly of Yorkshire, England. Sheila will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, Janice, Wendy, Michael, Alison and all her extended family and friends.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, May 31 from 6:30pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, June 1 to the Methodist Church, Battery Road, Longford, for funeral service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery, Tulsk. At Rest.
Paddy Fahy, Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred suddenly in Birmingham, England on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Paddy Fahy, Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Son of the late Dessie and Sheila Fahy. Predeceased by his father & mother, sisters Concepta, Audrey and Sharon. Paddy will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family, Lena, Dympna, Patricia, Desmond, Jacqueline, Paul, Adrian, Elaine and Declan, Paddy's partner Sabrina, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends in both England and Ireland. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, May 24 from 6pm until 8pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 25 at 10am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those wishing to view Paddy's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.
Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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