Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Susan Flanagan, No 8 McEoin Park, Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 of Susan Flanagan, No 8 McEoin Park, Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her father Michael.
Susan will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, daughters Carol and Georgina, sons Vincent and Mark, daughter-in-law Nathalie, son-in-law Greg, her adored grandchildren Glen and Lucas, sister Julie, nieces and nephews, her dear friend Dessie, cousins neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Susan.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66, on Thursday, May 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 31 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. No flowers please: Donations, if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors.
Anne Fleming (née Reilly), Kiltevna, Dunmore, Galway / Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 of Anne Fleming (nee Reilly), Kiltevna, Dunmore, Galway & Aughnacliffe, Longford. Sadly missed by her loving family & friends. May She Rest In Peace.
A Mass for Anne Fleming will be held this Friday, May 31 at 12 noon in The Church Of Christ The King, Kiltevna, H54WD82, Dunmore, Co Galway. All welcome.
Benny McCabe, Church View, Lanesboro, Longford / Kingscourt, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 of Benny McCabe Church View, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Moyar, Kingscourt, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his son Miguel, his sister Eileen and brothers Charlie (U.K.) and Paddy (U.K.). Benny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving family, beloved wife Dolores, daughters Kathryn and Rebekah, grandchildren Belle, Jayde, Oren, Silas and Margot, great-grandchildren Locke and Athena, sisters Theresa, Rita, Kathleen and Philomena, brothers Jimmy, Johnny, Tommy and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Thursday, May 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Kingscourt on Friday, May 31 to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt at 10am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live/
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association – www.imnda.ie
Fr William J (Billy) Farrell, Glasthule, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Longford
The death occurred on Monday, May 27, 2024 of Fr William J (Billy) Farrell, Glasthule, Dublin and late of Edgeworthstown, Longford. Beloved son of the late Kathleen and Miko. Sadly missed by his much loved sisters Mary and Thérèse, brother James, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his colleagues within the Archdiocese of Dublin and nationwide, both past and present including his nephew Fr. Mark O’Farrell, his extended family and close friends, especially Bríd. Remembering also his late brothers Michéal and Adrian and brother-in-law William.
Reposing on Thursday, May 30 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 5.30pm with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 6pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, May 31 at 12 noon which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. May he Rest in Peace.
Eileen Farrell, Ballyboden, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, after a long illness, in the exceptional care of Brother John and the staff of the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, Co Westmeath on Sunday, May 26, 2024 of Eileen Farrell, Ballyboden, Dublin 16 and formerly of Esker, Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Pat and Teasy, brother Michael and brother-in-law Michael Maxwell. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Ann (Maidenhead, England), Mary Maxwell (Derrywillow, Annaduff) and Chris Gallagher (Mullingar), brother Hubert (Esker, Dromod), sisters-in-law Valentine and Rose, brother-in-law Oliver (Gallagher), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and good friends. May Eileen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan (N91 VF51) on Wednesday, May 29 from 4pm to 6pm. Arriving at St Joseph's Church, Cloonturk, Dromod (N41 PF82) on Thursday, May 30 for 12 noon Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in Mohill Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, in Eileen's name to the Patients' Comfort Fund at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan. The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad 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.
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.
Joseph (Joe) Ward, Ardnacreney, Tang, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Monday, May 27, 2024 of Joseph (Joe) Ward, Ardnacreney, Tang, Co Westmeath. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Christina and his brother Gerard. Deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters John, Annie-Therasa, James, Eugene and Jean, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many good neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Remains reposing in St Mary's Church Tang on Wednesday, May 29 from 5pm -7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 30 at 11am followed by burial in Templeavalley Cemetery.
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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