Deaths in Longford - Thursday, October 26, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 of Brian Nerney, Correally , Lismacaffrey, Westmeath and formerly of Churchlands, Longford and Culleen House, Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Angela, brothers Michael, John, twin brother Patrick and by his sister Mary. Brian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Alice (nee Dawson), sons Tony and Niall, daughter-in-law Carmel, Tony’s partner Brenda, Martina, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Ruairí, Niall, Daragh, Eve, Laoise, Tadhg, Saidbh and Diarmuid, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel , Edgeworthstown on Friday, October 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 28 in St Mary’s Church Boherquill at 11am, interment afterwards in St Fintan's cemetery, Boherquill.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
The death occurred, peacefully in her 95th year, surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the excellent staff of St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 of Catherine (Kitty) McGovern, Cam, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Bartley, her brother Paddy (Kiernan), sisters Anne Sherry (USA), Bridie Reilly and Mary Kiernan, son-in-law Paddy Kenny (Bracklin). Deeply regretted by her daughters Maura Kenny (Bracklin), Ann Quinn (Corner House) Cathy McLynn (Ballymahon), and her son Bart (Kinnegad), daughter-in-law Aideen, sons-in-law John McLynn and Philip Quinn, her twelve adoring grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Kitty will repose in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, (N39 EC81), on Friday from 4pm with prayers at 6pm, followed by removal to St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page below. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford, care of Gogan's Funeral Directors or any family member. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, on Monday, October 23, 2023 of John Sherwood, Hollystown, Co. Dublin, formerly of Adare, Co. Limerick and former Captain of Castleknock Golf Club. John, beloved husband of Jackie (Jacinta) (nee McLoughlin) and dear father of Alex and Sam and a devoted grandfather. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Kayla, Ana, brother David, sister Doreta, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Road on Friday evening, October 27 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Mochta’s Church, Porterstown on Saturday morning, October 28 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Edgewortstown Cemetery. (Arriving at 1.30pm approx.)
Johns’ Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Saturday morning. (Live only). Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St Vincents Hospital Foundation. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) McCann, Liscahill, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Meath. Predeceased by his parents John and Alice and his brother Sean. Sadly missed by his loving wife Clarrie and his sons David and Patrick, grandchildren Conor, Aidan, Andrew and Rowan, daughters-in-law Karen and Edel, sisters Eilish, Alica, Kathleen and Bernie, brothers Paul, Mark, Luke and Matthew, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, October 26 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday, October 27 to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House private to neighbours and close friends, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Joseph's Patient Comfort Fund care of Gogan's Funeral Directors.
The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's Hospital and in the presence of his beloved family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 of Peter Macken, Kiltycon, Moyne, Longford, Resident of the Padre Pio Ward, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Anna-B, and infant grandson Ronan. Peter will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, his loving wife Elizabeth (Lizzie), daughter Deirdre, sons Peadar, Liam, Ciaran, Enda and Donal, daughters-in-law Maura, Geraldine, Ashling, Michelle and Marise, son-in-law Dermot, his adored (18) grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A gentle nature, A heart of gold, these are the memories we will hold. Rest in Peace Peter.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66, on Wednesday, October 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his son Donal and daughter-in-law Marise's home on Thursday, October 26 to arrive to St Mary's Church, Legga for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Peter will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery in Legga. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 23, 2023 of Philomena Orohoe (nee McTiernan), Lisduff, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, brother P.J. and by her sister Margaret. Philomena will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Jimmy, daughter Yvonne, son John, son-in-law Tony McKeown, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, October 25 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, October 26 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Moydow cemetery. The Funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please. House private please.
The death occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023 of Patricia (Pat) Boyle (nee Hanley), 74 Teffia Park, Longford town and formerly of Ealing, London and Chapel St, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband James and dear sisters Mary and Margaret. Pat will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by her family, sisters Teresa Fagan and Bridget Hanley, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, great-grand-nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Pat.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Thursday, October 26 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.15pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 27 at 11am in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Following Mass Pat will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here.
Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to The Irish Kidney Association, c/o Connell Funeral Directors.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, courageously fought, in The Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego on Saturday, October 14, 2023 of Colin Heaney, San Diego, California and Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Predeceased by his father Tommy Heaney. Colin will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his heartbroken fiancée Jenni and his baby son Cillian, Kyle, his mother Philomena and stepdad Malachy Scott, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and neighbours, both at home and abroad. May He Rest In Peace.
Colin will repose at his mother Philomena's home in Ballinamuck (N39 E9V4) on Friday, October 27 from 4pm until 8pm and on Saturday, October 28 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place in Saint Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck on Sunday, October 29 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Ballinamuck New Cemetery. House private on Sunday morning, October 29 please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Via Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking on the link HERE
The death occurred suddenly at his residence in Enniskillen on Friday, October 20, 2023 of James (Jim) Mulvey (MRCVS), Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh & Ballinwing, Leitrim P.O. Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Elizabeth and recently deceased Sheila and brother-in-law Pat. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother John, (Ballinwing) sisters Mary O’Meara (Tallaght), Catherine (Portumna), Ann Delaney (Maynooth) and Bernadette (Phibsboro) brother-in-law Gerry, nieces and nephews Helen, Christine, Ciara, Grainne, Aisling, Shane and Neil, grand-nephews, grand-nieces neighbours and a wide circle of friends, especially his colleagues in (District Veterinary office) Enniskillen. Rest In Peace.
James will repose on Friday evening, October 27 from 3:30 pm until 6pm at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) followed by removal to St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 28 at 12 noon, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:30pm. Funeral mass will be streamed live on the following link: James's Funeral Mass House private please. No Flowers by request please.
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