Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Patricia Cooney (nee Boyle), Drumlish Hill, Drumlish, Co Longford and formerly of Leeds.
Predeceased by her father Tom and brother Sean. Much loved and sadly missed by her husband Michael, daughter Emma (Davis), son Michael (Micko), mother Eileen, sister Bernadette (Keaney), brothers Bryan, Paul, Maurice & Thomas, grandchildren Brónagh, Saoirse, Daithí & Donagh, daughter in law Fran, son in law Padraic, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home (Eircode N39 A210) on Tuesday evening, April 25 from 5pm - 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26 in St Mary's Church, Drumlish at 2pm. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 5pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care, Longford c/o the undertaker or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully, in her 95th year, at her home, in the loving care of her family, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 of Mary Kenny (nee Derwin), Clonscott, Moydow, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, her daughter May Flynn, her sister Maggie and her brother Barney. Sadly missed by her loving sons Bernard and John, her daughters Angela Connaughton (Rathowen) and Geraldine Murphy (Skerries), her daughter-in-law Jacinta, sons-in-law Dennis and Niall, niece Rosemary, nephews Noel, Declan and Padraig, grandchildren Orla, Aoife, Colin, Olive, Ronan, William, Brian, Sinead, Marie Therese, Paul, Deirdre, Fintan, Sean and Orla, great-grandchildren, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Clonscott on Tuesday, April 25 from 3pm until 6pm, with removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Longford Hospice Homecare, care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here
The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Jack Macken, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, sons Johnny and Gabriel, daughters Catherine and Caroline, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP.
Reposing at his home N39PW96 on Tuesday, April 25 from 4pm to 9pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, April 26 in St Joseph's Church Purth at 1pm, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House Private on Wednesday morning, April 26 please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish heart Foundation. C/O Farrell Funeral Directors Ballinalee.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Theresa Cummins (nee Browne), Cnoc Na Gaoithe, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Avonbeg, Tallaght, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Ron and son Michael.
Theresa will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family, sons Chris, Derek and Ron, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Carroll, her beloved grandchildren Marcus, Darren, Sebastian, Christopher and Aidan, sister Liz, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and dear friends. There are no goodbyes for us, Wherever you are, You will always be in our hearts.
A private cremation will take place.
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 of Margaret O'Reilly, Kilskyre Rd, Clonmellon and formerly of Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her husband Charlie, her children Charles, Brendan, Tracy, Karen, Tony, Deirdre, Niall, Lorraine and Fergus, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, her adored grandchildren, her brothers Tim, Pat and Oliver, sister Masie, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Funeral mass will be streamed and can be viewed HERE
May Margaret's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral home O'Growney Street, Athboy, (C15KW58), this Thursday, April 27 from 4pm until 7pm with removal via Kilskyre to St's Peter and Paul Church, Clonmellon arriving at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, April 28 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House Private Please.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by the family, on Friday, April 21, 2023 of Moira Connolly (née Brady), Cloncoose, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Delia, sister Lily, brothers Cyril and Seamus and by her grand-daughter Leah. Moira will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Peter, dear sons and daughters Zelda, Rachael, Alan, Shane, Claire and Freya, grandchildren Naoise, Viggo, Wren, Eve, Eila, Mila, Luka, Aoiffe and Shannon, sister Mary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, April 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, April 25 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association – www.ika.ie. House strictly private please.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of the Midland’s Regional Hospital Mullingar for their care and kindness.
The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of Mullingar General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, April 21, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Mitchell, Newtown, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Longford. Predeceased by his parents Anthony & Elizabeth and his brothers Noel & Oliver. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Larry, Rory & Leo, sister Antoinette, sisters-in-law Sally, Imelda & Mary, nieces Sheena & Edel, nephews Anthony, Adrian, Ronan, Colm, Brian and Eoghan, cousins, relatives, neighbours, his large circle of friends and his loyal dog Sheeba. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, April 25 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, April 26 to the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. Those wishing to view Paddy's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Oliver Heslin, Drumgownagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his infant grandson Dáire. Loving husband of Mary, devoted father to Lorna, Patrick, Bernice, Olive and Mary and adored grandad of Oisín, Alannah, Daniel, Doireann, Priya and Laoise. Deeply regretted by his sisters; Mary Keating, Loretta Higgins and Madeline Stephens, sons-in-law; Gary McCloskey, Cormac Hanlon and Oran Boyle, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Oliver Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N41 CY96) on Tuesday, April 25, from 6pm to 9pm and on Wednesday, April 26 from 12 noon to 4pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church Gortletteragh (N41 HY61) on Wednesday, April 26 at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, April 27 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Heslin family appreciate your sympathy and support at this difficult time.
Stella Owens (née Canning), Carrick Road, Leitrim / Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co Roscommon, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 of Stella Owens (née Canning), Carrick Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly of Renfrew, Scotland and the UK. Predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Canning, her brothers, John, Gerard and Brendan and her sisters, May, Teresa, Vera and most recently, her beloved husband, Seamus. Sadly missed by her daughters, Stephanie and Deirdre, her son, Damian, grandson Joe, son-in-law Jeremy,and extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday, April 25 from 6pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26 at 11 am. Cremation afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
Patrick McIntyre, Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has taken place of Patrick McIntyre, at his home in Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Toni, sons Michael, Matthew, Danny, daughter Ana, brother Michael, sister Mary (Roben), grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in England on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London and formerly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her friends Joe and Ewa at the Royal Free Hospital (London), after a short illness, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London, formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her sisters Loreto and Carmel, and by her brother, MJ. Mourned by her son, Jonathan; her niece, Orlaith; her nephew, Darragh; and by her close friends and former colleagues.
Funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 5 at Golders Green Crematorium East Chapel. Chapel doors open from 10.45am for service at 11am. Contact Jonathan Browne for details: [email protected]. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). May she rest in peace.
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