Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
James McGrane, 22 Demesne, Longford town, Co Longford and formerly of Moydow, Co Longford
The death occurred suddenly at his home on Monday, December 16, 2024 of James McGrane, 22 Demesne, Longford town, Co Longford and formerly of Moydow, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, parents Kathleen and Patrick, sisters Bernadette and Kathleen. James will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by his family, daughters Emma, Una, Claire, Olive and Ann, sons Jason and Morgan, his adored grandchildren Andrew, Abigail, Jack, Hannah, Liam, Zack and Ryan, sisters Theresa (England) and Una Walshe (Laois), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends. A silent thought, a quiet prayer; For a special person in God’s care. Rest in Peace James.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford on Wednesday, December 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, December 19 in St Mel's Cathedral at 1pm. Following Mass, James will be laid to rest in the family plot in Moydow Cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to St. Joseph Hospital Day Care Centre c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Brenda Nicholson (née O'Donohoe), The Demense, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Teresa’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital on Monday, December 16, 2024 of Brenda Nicholson (née O’Donohoe), The Demense, Longford town.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe. Brenda will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Anita (Roscommon), sons Stephen and Michael, sisters Lurline, Joyce and Pamela, brother Charles, son-in-law Luke Fannon, grandchildren Rory, Connor, Joe and Tom, great-grandson Freddie, 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 Thursday, December 19 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 20 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 11am, followed by interment in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Roscommon Hospice www.hospice.ie House private please.
Bridget (Bridie) Whelan (née Quinn), Clooncoose and formerly Kiltybegs, Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Bridget (Bridie) Whelan (nee Quinn), Clooncoose and formerly Kiltybegs, Longford.
Predeceased by her mother Katie, father John and son-in-law Seanie Reilly. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ronnie, son Sean, daughter Sinead, daughter-in-law Melissa, sisters Kathleen and Philomena, brother John, grandchildren Shelly, Niamh, Olivia, Shauna, Ronan, Darragh, Peter and Katie, great-grandchild Ronan, brother-in-law Dan, nephew Daniel, niece Maria, Noel Allen – who was a part of Bridie’s household for many a year, relatives, many good friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in her son Sean's home, Curradooey, Longford, (N39 A039) for family, close friends and neighbours only please on Tuesday, December 17 from 6pm until 8pm. Reposing then, to the general public in the Chapel of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Templemichael Glebe, Longford (N39 XE92) on Wednesday, December 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, December 19 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral service is available to view live HERE or on Cablecomm, channel 84. House strictly private at all other times please.
John Joe Pettit, Main Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar with his family by his side and under the excellent care of Professor Clare Fallon and the staff in medical 2 on Saturday, December 14, 2024 of John Joe Pettit, Main Street, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by his father Joe, mother Monica and brother-in-law Eddie.
John Joe will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Anne, brother Thomas, sister-in-law Maria, niece Rachel, nephews David, Joseph, John and Ed, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, many great friends and loyal customers. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Smith's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard (N39AX97), on Monday, December 16 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, December 17 to St Mary’s Church Granard for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Granardkill cemetery. John Joe’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. House private please.
Kay (Kathleen) Fitzgerald (née Carroll), The Green, Lanesboro, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the devoted care of the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital and previously the care of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Monday, December 16, 2024 of Kay (Kathleen) Fitzgerald (née Carroll) The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford.
Wife of the late Matty and sister of the late Seamus. She will be very sadly missed by her daughter Catrina, sons Jim and Rob, brother Michael, sister Marie, son-in-law Gary, daughters-in-law Caroline and Donna, much loved Nana to Tommy, Daisy, Leo, Joe, Conor and Moya, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday, December 18 from 6.30pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 19 to St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.
Kathleen Mahon, Grianard, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of The Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2024 of Kathleen Mahon, Grianard, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Cornedden, Ballinalee. Predeceased by her parents John and Katie, her brother Patsy, sisters Ellen Lenehan (Moydow) and Mary Mimnagh (Cornafunshion).
Kathleen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brother John (Dublin), her many nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law Mary, relatives and dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Kathleen.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford N39 KN66 on Monday, December 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm.
Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 17 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, Co Longford. Following Mass, Kathleen will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughaboy Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.
John (Jackie), Cullen Raheny, Dublin / Granard, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of John (Jackie) Cullen, Raheny, Dublin/ Granard, Co Longford, late of Arnotts Wholesale.
Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret, his brother Frank and sisters Catherine, Rosie, Marie and Terry. Very sadly missed by his children Rosemary, Joan, Michael, Paul, John, Carmel and Oonagh, sons-in-law Alan, Larry, John and Bill, daughters-in-law Karlene, Sally, Paul’s partner Jackie, grandchildren A.J., Helen, Declan, Jack, Frances, Ellie, Rosie, Róisín, Emer, Grace, Olivia, Jack, Ciara, Emma, James, Eoghan and Shane, his sister Josie, sister-in-law Una nephews, nieces, kind neighbours and many friends. Special thanks to the Komfort Carers, and staff in Beaumont Hospital. May John Rest in Peace.
John will be reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny on Thursday, December 19 from 3 to 5pm. Funeral mass was on Friday, December 20 at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. Family Flowers Only, donations if desired to Beaumont Hospital Foundation HERE. Mass Can be viewed HERE.
Anne Kane (née McCabe), College Park, Longford town, Co Longford / Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 12, 2024 of Anne Kane (nee McCabe), College Park, Longford town and formerly of Cattan, Co Leitrim.
Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, sisters Bridie and Kathleen, brothers Mike Joe and Brian. Anne will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Bridget, Mary, Anne, Catherine, Rose and Theresa, sons Stephen and Bart, brother John, daughters-in-law Lucia and Sinéad, sons-in-law Paul McCann and Robbie Shaw, Theresa’s partner Colin McCord, sister-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Robert, Róisín, Rian, Michael, Áine and Sarah, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, December 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 17 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please donations if desired to St. Christopher’s Services, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
Mary Mullaney (née Kelly), Grattan Avenue, Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 14, 2024 of Mary Mullaney (nee Kelly) Grattan Avenue, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and previously Keadue/Ballyfarnon.
Predeceased by her husband Seamus. Mary will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving daughter Martina, son Gerard, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Oisin (Yvonne), Seán (Caroline), Daniel and Deanna, great grandchildren Noah, Lucas, Aoibhínn and Robyn, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Monday, December 16 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 17 at 12 noon followed by burial in the New Cemetery. House Private Please. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Palliative Care Unit, North West Hospice, Sligo.
Margaret Reilly (née Jones), Sandymount, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, at her home in Sandymount, in the presence of her son and daughter on Saturday, December 14, 2024 of Margaret Reilly (nee Jones) Sandymount, Dublin/ Gortletteragh, Leitrim.
Beloved wife of the late Pat Reilly, and much-loved mother of Michael and Miriam. Very sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Rory and Alice, son-in-law Owen, sisters and brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal prayers will take place at St Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount at 5.30pm on Tuesday evening, December 17. Funeral Mass will take place at St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim on Wednesday, December 18 at 1pm with burial in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.
Sally Toolan (née Mullagh), Drinagh, Strokestown, Roscommon / Foxford, Mayo
The death occurred peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar following a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 14, 2024 of Sally Toolan (nee Mullagh) Drinagh, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Cashel, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
Predeceased by her parents Jack and Ellie, sister Mary Josephine, and brothers Johnny and Gerard. Dearly loved wife of Brian and cherished mother of Fiona and Niamh, adored grandmother to JJ, Aoife, Liam, and Saoirse. Sally will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband and family, brother Michael, sons-in-law John and Frankie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown on Monday evening, December 16 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal to St Cecilia's Church Curraghroe on Tuesday December 17 to arrive for funeral mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in-lieu of, if desired, to Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Donations can be made by clicking here.
Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim.
Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray),sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Funeral arrangements later
Joey Smith, High Street, Ceannabo, Ballinamore, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of all the staff at the Blackrock Hospice, Dublin on Monday, December 16, 2024 of Joey Smith, High Street, Ceannabo, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Youngest son of the late Joe & Sinéad Smith and dear brother of the late Mary (Swan) & Noel. Joey will be forever missed by his loving wife Mary and his beloved family; Adrian, Claire (Donnacha) & Aoife, his precious grandchildren Alfie, Sophie & Joe (Murphy), his brothers John (Evelyn), Hugh (Patricia), Jim (Róisín) & Cyril (Veronica), all in the extended Smith, Swan & Banks family circles, great neighbours, his many close friends and all who enjoyed his wonderful company. Rest in Peace.
Full arrangements for Joey's Funeral later in the week will be published shortly.
Sean McKeon, Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in England on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Sean McKeon Bury Park, Luton, England and formerly of Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Micheal and sister Kathleen. Beloved father of Sinéad, Rhys, Luke, Alyisha, Mairéad, Heavy, Wayne. Greatly missed by his brothers Jerome Luton UK, Fergal Tullamore, Sister Moira Armagh, Goretta Northampton UK. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews,his sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Michael, cousins and his many friends in the UK and Ireland. There’s always a place for you in our hearts, That way we’ll never really be apart. May he rest in peace.
Funeral is on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Church of St Joseph the Worker, 68 Gardenia Ave, Luton LU3 2NS, United Kingdom. https://www.stjosephschurchluton.org.uk/
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