Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Michael (Mike) O'Shea, Croshea, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Westport, Mayo
The death occurred on Thursday, March 13, 2025 of Michael (Mike) O'Shea, Crosshea, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Westport, Mayo and late of Lincoln and London UK, Chicago USA.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (Peggy), his granddaughter Natalie and his sister Mary. Deeply loved, sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sons Raymond, Tony and Michael, his sister Kathleen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Michael's kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh on Thursday, August 7 at 11am. Burial of ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Frank (Francie) Shanley, Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 PX88 / Boyle, Roscommon / Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the nurses and staff of the North West Hospice, Sligo on Saturday, August 2, 2025 of Frank (Francie) Shanley Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon formerly Church View, Boyle and Longford town.
Pre-deceased by his parents Violet and John, sisters Elizabeth and Ann, Infant grandson Evan. He will be sadly missed by his loving family. Beloved wife Kay, daughters Jacqueline, Rebecca and Cathy, sons Frankie, Colin, Danny and Tony, daughters-in-law Karen, Jenny and Chloe, sons-in-law Jason and Shane, grandchildren Amy, Ryan, Nathan, Reece, Oisin, Charlie, Kayleigh, Lucy, Jamie, Jayden, Shay, Jack, Donnacha, Finn and Lottie, great- grandson Caden, brother John, sisters Bridget and Maureen, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. “A life lived with courage, a passing met with grace”.
Reposing at the residence of his daughter Jacqueline and son-in-law Jason Elysian Meadows, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 PX88) on Monday, August 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church Boyle on Tuesday, August 5 for Mass of Christian burial at 11am followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm.
Funeral mass can be viewed live Francie's Funeral Mass Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to North West Hospice Donations to the North West Hospice.
Frank Clavin, Tullyhill, Castletown Finea, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully at his home in his 97th year surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 3, 2025 of Frank Clavin Tullyhill, Castletown Finea, Westmeath.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, and his six brothers. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Marian (Cahill), son Martin, son-in- law Seamus, sister Ena, brother Pat, grandchildren Rebecca, Luke, Sophie, Ellie and Jessica, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Tuesday evening, August 5 from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Removal arriving St Michael's Church, Castletown (N91YF89) at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 6 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Finea cemetery. House private please.
John P Sorohan, Mount Merrion, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at St. Vincent's hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2025 of John (Patrick) Sorohan, Greygates, Mount Merrion and formerly Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.
Beloved husband of Jennie and loving father to Jean, Fiona, William and Lorraine. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sister Anna, brothers Joe, Mel and Frank, sons-in-law Oliver, Stephen and Antony, daughter-in-law Karen, and cherished grandchildren Sarah, Christopher, Rachel, Kristina, Mia, Alex, Simon and David, extended family, and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
All enquiries to Massey Bros., Funerals, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on 012804454.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.
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