Deaths in Longford - Thursday, September 5, 2024
May they Rest In Peace
Maureen Duggan, Carrigaline, Cork / Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 of Maureen Duggan, Carrigaline, Cork / Longford. Born to Paddy and Anne Sheridan in Teffia Park, Longford in 1949, she grew up second oldest in a family of twelve brothers and one beloved sister. She moved to Dublin, met and fell in love with Freddie, whom she married and had Bryan, Aileen, Little Freddie, Caitriona and Seán.
After a bout with breast cancer in the 90’s—an affliction she not only beat, but taunted by making smoking her hobby for thirty more years—she decided life was too short to spend in America. She moved back home to Ireland, where she worked as a computer instructor at St John’s Girl’s National School.
Proud Naggy to Kira, Fiona, Luke and Oliver, who she loved to dote on every chance she could. Her children would like to express a debt of gratitude to her friends and family, especially those in Ireland who cared for her and helped her in so many ways that we will never fully understand—such as giving her lifts to the shops, or including her in their plans, or checking in on her. She had a network of beautiful people who prevented her from ever being fully alone.
In lieu of flowers, and in remembrance of our Mammy, please consider putting on Roy Orbison and dancing around your kitchen, or making your family a full Irish breakfast, or laughing until you cry, or crying until you laugh, or forgiving someone you should have forgiven years ago, or putting a tenner on Ireland to win, or England to lose, or remind those that you love that you love them, while you still can.
Reposing at Forde’s funeral home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Friday (September 6) from 5pm until 6pm. Cremation service will be held at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy on Saturday, September 7 at 1pm which may be viewed on www.islandcrematorium.ie/services
Yvonne Dunne, Sliabh Cairbhe, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, 2024 of Yvonne Dunne, Sliabh Cairbhe, Drumlish, Longford and formerly of Longford Town. Predeceased by her beloved mother Denise Duke.
Yvonne will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beautiful daughters Shayna and Rylee, partner James, father Eddie Dunne and his partner Kathleen, sister Simone and her father Paddy, step-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and extended family and a wide circle of friends. Always loved never forgotten.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, September 4 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, September 5 in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Ballinamuck National School, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Seamus Campbell, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 of Seamus Campbell, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, parents Katie and Jimmy and sister Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his brother Mike, sisters Roisin (Oranmore), Ann (Manchester), Phyllis (Ballinamuck) and friend Mary, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. May Seamus Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Co Longford (N39 EC81) on Friday, September 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Saturday morning, September 7 for 11am funeral mass followed by burial in local cemetery. To view the funeral mass live please click the following link. Donations in lieu of flowers to charity of your choice.
Seamus O'Reilly, Cloncose, Cornafean, Arva, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his devoted wife and best friend Dympna and their family on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 of Seamus O'Reilly, Cloncose, Cornafean, Arva, Cavan. Seamus is predeceased by his beloved daughter Brenda and his granddaughter Kiera Aoife, sister Angela, parents John P and Rose. Seamus will be very sadly missed by his wife Dympna and his loving family, Eamon (Deirdre), Sean (Toni), Kieran (Louise), Aoife (Stuart), Dervilla (Sean), his sister Rosemary, his brothers Sean, Frank, Fr Oliver and P.J, adored grandchildren Niall, Cadhla, Conor, Cara, Saoirse, Setanta, Ewan, Fiadh, Seamus Og and Fiachra, brother in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Seamus will repose at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12RF78 on Saturday evening September 7 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday, September 8 at 12 noon, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private, please.
Maureen Moran (née Reynolds), Knocklongford, Mohill, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff of Arus Carolan Mohill in her 94th year on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 of Maureen Moran (nee Reynolds), 43 Knocklongford, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Funshinagh, Keshcarrigan, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Thomas Patrick, her brother Paddy and her sister Josephine. Sadly missed by her sons Noel,& Patrick (Mary), daughters Mary (James-Francis), Pauline (Liam), Anna-Rose (Gerard), Bernadette (Peadar), her dearest grandchildren Daryl, Lisa, Shauna, Sharon, Emma, Evan, Laoise, Courtney, and her great-grandchildren Aoife and Maisie, neighbours and friends. A special mention to all of the staff in Arus Carolan for their excellent care given to Maureen. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis".
Reposing in Smith's Funeral home, High Street, Ballinamore on Thursday, September 5 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral mass on Friday morning, September 6 at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Mohill and burial afterwards in Drumcong Cemetery. Maureen's Funeral Mass can be streamed live on http://www.churchtv.ie/mohill Donations, if desired, to Patient Comfort Fund, Arus Carolan. House strictly Private please.
Michael Conlon, Clooncor, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital and previously in the loving care of all the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 of Michael Conlon, Clooncor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Bernie & Rose and his sister Kathleen Kenny. Michael will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brother Bernie Joe, sister Claire, brothers-in-law Tommy Joe & Brian, sister-in-law Bernadette, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Thursday, September 5 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Friday, September 6 to the Church of S.S. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery.
Margaret (Rita) Murtagh (née McCann), Ballintue, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
The death occurred in the loving care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar on Sunday, September 1, 2024 of Margaret (Rita) Murtagh (née McCann), Ballintue, Ballynacargy, Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, parents Christopher & Margaret, sister Bridie and brothers Seán and Brendan.
Rita will be sadly missed by her son Stephen and daughter Joanne (Maguire), sister Teresa (Weir), brothers Chris, Michael and Martin McCann, son in law Noel, daughter in law Virginija, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, her adored grandchildren, Rachel, Dean, Aidan, Aoife, Charlie & Alex, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Newbrook Chapel, Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar, Co Westmeath N91D232 on Wednesday, September 4 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm followed by removal to Ballynacargy Church to arrive at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 5 in Ballynacargy Church at 11am followed by burial in Sonna cemetery.
Ado Kenny, Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Roscommon / Ballyhaunis, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co Roscommon on Monday, September 2 of Ado Kenny, Kildallogue Heights, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. Retired NT and former chairman of SJAI. Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Margaret, his brother Joe and most recently by his beloved wife, Gertie. Much loved father of Sheena and Francis. Ado will be sadly missed by his daughter and son, son-in-law Eugene, daughter-in-law Breege, grandchildren Orlaith, Sadhbh, Ailbhe, Melissa & Adrianne and great-grandchildren Senan, Barra and Rory, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the home of his son, Francis, 12 Lisroyne Oaks, Strokestown (F42FY09), on Wednesday, September 4 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, September 5 to the Church of the Imaculate Conception, Strokestown, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Those wishing to view Ado's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Messages of sympathy can be sent to Pat McHugh, Funeral Director. Family flowers only please. Donations, in-lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE.
For those attending Ado's reposing on Wednesday evening, parking is available at Strokestown Community Centre adjacent to Lisroyne Oaks.
Noel Moore, Arva, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at his home in Scotland on Saturday, August 31, 2024 of Noel Moore, Cornafean, Cavan and Scotland. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, his parents Francis and Roseann, brothers John, Ned, Seamus and Jarlath, sisters Mary Ellis and Brigie Keaney.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Jacqueline Kilkenny and Lorraine Brady, his adored grandchildren Stephen, Barry, Michelle, Rachel and Gary, great-grandchildren Jayce, Amielia and Cayden, sons-in-law Aidan and Bernard, sister Rose McIntyre, brother Vincent, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Friday evening, September 6 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, September 7 at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sara Sexton Wahab, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully following a long illness, with her husband Shaikh and her son Adam by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 of Sara Sexton Wahab (aged 39), Harrisburg, North Carolina, USA and formerly of Connolly Crescent, Longford.
Pre-deceased by her grandparents Mel and Bridget Sexton and John and Kathleen Mulholland. Sara will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family; parents Michael and Kate, brother David, adored nephew Bobby and nieces Caitlyn and Francesca, Great aunt Rose and her husband Connie O'Ferrall, aunts and uncles - Teresa and Gerry Gilchriest, Ann and Seamus Devlin, Mary and Brendan King, Margaret and Liam Healion, Breda and Noel Brady, Tommy and Mae Sexton, Paul and Valerie Mulholland, Eamon and his late wife Joanne Mulholland, Michael and Russell Mulholland, Danny and Teresa Mulholland, Kevin and Ann Mulholland, Eilish and Venkat Deshpande and Anne Marie Mulholland and Sara's many cousins, friends and neighbours both here and in the USA.
Sara will be buried with her beloved mother-in-law in North Carolina and a memorial mass will take place on Saturday, September 7 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford.
Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim
The death occurred recently in Ipswich of Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim. Predeceased by her husband Paul, parents Patrick and Kathleen, brothers Patrick, Oliver Brendan and nephew Adrian.
Sadly missed and loved by her brother Micheál and sister Mary, son Peter, sisters and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral took place in Ipswich.
Mass for the repose of her soul takes place on Saturday, September 7 in the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown at 11am.
James Peter Hopkins, Kenagh, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully aged 91, with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 of James Peter (PJ) Hopkins of Hale, Cheshire, England and formerly Lislea, Kenagh, Co. Longford. He is pre-deceased by his parents and brother Paddy. PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by his wife Margaret, daughters Sandra, Celine and Loretta and sons-in-law, Jason, David H and David F, his grandchildren, Imogen, Tristan, Mauringh, Harry, Ruby and Alfred, sisters Philomena, Nellie, Bernadette, Celia and Kathleen his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends both in Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and the US. May he rest in peace.
PJ's Funeral Mass will take place in The Holy Angels Church, in Hale Barns, Altrincham on Monday, September 9 at 10:30am followed by cremation at Dunham Massey Crematorium.
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