Deaths in Longford - Thursday, November 7, 2024
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Mary Clinton (née Leavy), Marlinstown, Mullingar, Westmeath / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff and nurses at Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 of Mary Clinton (née Leavy), Marlinstown, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony, daughter Lilian and sister Josie. Loving mother of Paul, Mary will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her son, who cared for her until the end, her sister-in-law Agatha, cousins and devoted carers Siobhán, Fionnuala, Barbara and Amy, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May Mary's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at St Paul's Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar on Thursday November 7, from 4.30pm until 6pm followed after with Prayer Service at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass at 10.30am at St Paul's on Friday morning can be viewed HERE, followed by burial in Marlinstown Cemetery. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff and nurses at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, for the wonderful care given to Mary, during her time there.
Michael Maguire, Tallaght, Dublin / Moyne, Longford
We are sad to announce the unexpected passing after a brief illness at Tallaght University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Michael Maguire late of Tallaght and formerly of Legga, Co. Longford.
Michael will be dearly missed by his wife Hilda and children Audrey, Eimear, Niamh, Emily, and Clare. He will also be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Breffni, John, and Steeve, his grandchildren Tiernan, Cathal, Conor, Ciara, Oisin, and Juliette, his brothers William, Ollie, Peter, John, and Martin, his sister Kathleen, as well as his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. May Michael rest in peace.
Reposing will be held at The Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght, on Friday, November 8 from 5pm to 7pm. House private. The Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 9 at 10am in St Dominic's Church, Tallaght and can be viewed HERE, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery, arriving at approximately 11.30am.
Fr Michael Joseph Gillen, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 of Fr Michael Joseph Gillen of Pleasant Hill, California and formerly of Longford Town. Predeceased by his parents Nora and John, brother Sean and sisters Peggy, Charlotte and Joan. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Vincent, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Wednesday morning, November 13 at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. A live stream of Fr Michael Joseph’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.
Mel Mulligan (The Sparrow), St Mel's Rd, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness on Monday, November 4, 2024 of Mel Mulligan (The Sparrow), St Mel's Rd, Longford town. He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sister Peggy, brothers Vincent, Jack and Anthony and sister-in-law Mary. Mel will be forever missed by his family and friends, nieces Marie (Paddy), Mags (Nathan) and Mo (Dean), nephews Vinny (Teresa), Anthony and David, grand-nieces Megan, Abbie, Zoe and Parice, grand-nephews Mark (Trisha), Daniel, Jamie, Alex, Ryan and Ruairi, cousins, neighbours and good friends.
Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace Mel.
Mel will repose in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Wednesday, November 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal arriving to St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford on Thursday, November 7 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Mel will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cian's Kennels c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Jimmy Quinn, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 4, 2024 of Jimmy Quinn, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, by his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Rosie, Ina, Philo and Helen and by his daughter Ann.
Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Ellie, daughters Fiona Devine and Dolores Martin, sons Joe, David and Damian, daughter-in-law Ruth, sons-in-law Jim and Diarmuid, grandchildren Sharon, Michelle, Liam, Ciara, Elaoishe and Sinead, 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 EC91) on Wednesday, November 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Catherine (Kathleen) Colum (née Needham), Cloonrabracken, Strokestown, Roscommon / Louisburgh, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Catherine (Kathleen) Colum (nee Needham), Cloonrabracken, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Predeceased by her parents Annie and James, sisters Mary and Sr Rosemary, her brother Seamus and more recently her granddaughter Kate. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her beloved family; husband Kieran, daughters Marcella, Miriam, Alice (Thomas), Brenda (Brehon), son Matthew, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Peter, Gary, Gerry and Michael, grandchildren; Beatrice, Kieran, Jennifer, Emily, Matthew, Oliver, Cara, Joseph and Daniel. Her brother Michael John (Galway) and his wife Patricia, niece Michelle, nephew Mark, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home Scramogue, Co Roscommon, F42FD78, on Thursday, November 7 from 4.30pm to 7pm. Removal from Kathleen’s home on Friday morning, November 8 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass. Followed by burial in Strokestown cemetery. Times to follow. To view Kathleen’s funeral mass please click here. House private please. The family thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.
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