Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The death occurred, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, December 19, 2022 of Áine Reilly, Dring, Co Longford, peacefully, at her residence N39 W3C6.
Predeceased by her brother Noel, uncles Sean and Ned, aunt Catherine Cadam. Deeply regretted by her loving parents Jimmy and Roisín, brothers Thomas and Kevin, sister Sinéad, sister in law Laura, brother in law Paraic, nephew Adam, nieces Emily, Ríonna and Saorlaith, uncles Brendan, Seamus and Paddy, aunts Éilis and Anna, cousins, carers, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Áine Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday, December 20 from 4pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass in St Joseph's Church, Purth, on Wednesday, December 21 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery N39YX93.
The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Saint Joseph’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, December 16, 2022 of Padraig (Muller) O'Donohue, 14 Harbour Row, Longford Town, Longford, N39 P9K8. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Helen and his sister Patricia. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Mary, Ann, Evelyn and Barbara, brothers-in-law Seamus, Des and John, special nephew Robert and his wife Paula and son Jake, nieces Caroline, Laura, Jennifer, Megan and Caoimhe, nephew Aaron, cousins, girlfriend Elizabeth, relatives, good neighbours and many close friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his family home at No 14 Harbour Row (Eircode N39 P9K8) on Monday, December 19 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, December 20 to Saint Mel’s Cathedral for Funeral Mass at 11am, burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. House private on Tuesday morning, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Saint Joseph’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, care of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Athlone Road, Longford or any family member. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com
The death occurred on Saturday, December 17, 2022 of John L FitzPatrick, 'Curracloe', Gelshagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford and late of Kilfenora, Co Clare, Palestine Police and WJ Graham Ltd, Mullingar. Beloved husband of Hilda (nee Goldsmith), father of George (Caroline), Cynthia Cleverdon (Mark), Gordon (Camilla) and Hazel Moorhead (Derek) and grandfather of Eoin, Adam, Daniel, Eric, Laura, Bryan and Annika. Also missed by his brother George, sister Nancy, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, the wider family circle, many friends and neighbours.
Funeral Service in St Thomas's Church, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford on Tuesday, December 20 at 1.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to St Thomas's Church, Aughnacliffe c/o Clive Magee Funeral Director or any family member. House strictly private at all times Please. 'The Lord is my shepherd'.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Inis Ree nursing home, Ballyleague, on Thursday, December 15, 2022 of Tommy Doris, Lismore, Newtownforbes, Longford. Pre- deceased by his parents Tom and Katie, sisters Elizabeth and Patsy Farrell and by his brother Frank. Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister-in-law Rosaleen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Monday, December 19 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 20 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, interment afterwards in old cemetery in Newtownforbes. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to Click here
The death occurred, peacefully, in the arms of his Mam and Dad, at home, on Sunday, December 18, 2022 of Baby Aaron Joseph McEntee, Farrangarve, Arva, Co Cavan, born September 10, 2022.
Baby Aaron will be forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Shane and Natasha (nee Daly), his brothers Daniel, Caoimhín and David, grandparents Seamus & Phylis and Padraig & Margaret, great-grandmother Chris Hourican, his uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and extended family. "Safe in the arms of the Angels".
Mass of the Angels for baby Aaron will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20 at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Arva. Aaron will be laid to rest in Cornea Cemetery. House private please to family and close friends only.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 of Michael Gillooly, Annaghbeg, Strokestown, Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Catherine, brother Pete (Elphin), and sister Kathleen Kelly (Borefield). He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sister-in-law (Marian), extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown on Monday, December 19 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday, December 20 to the Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of, if desired, to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice. Those wishing to view Michael's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking here.
Philomena O'Reilly, Beaumont, Dublin / Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by family in the kind care of Beaumont Hospital, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 of Philomena O’Reilly, Beaumont, Dublin and late of Corglass, Drumeela, Co Leitrim.
Deeply regretted by her sister Alice Folan (Fenagh, Co. Leitrim), her brother Michael Joe (Portland, Oregon, USA ) nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Beloved sister of the late Terence, Mary-Ellen, Margaret, Peter, Kathleen and Anna-Rose. At Rest in the arms of the angels.
Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road on Monday, December 19 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, December 20 to the Church of the Nativity, Beaumont arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. The Mass for Philomena can be seen via the link https://www.beaumontparish.ie/webcam/
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in the care of the wonderful staff, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 of Thomas (Tommy) McGuckian, Killahurk, and formerly Main Street, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim (ex Publican). Tommy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Maura, son Colm (New York) daughters Caitriona, Caroline, Deirdre, and Imelda, sister Beatrice (New York), daughter-in-law Susan, sons-in-law Graham, John, Frankie and Paul, adored grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May his Gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Thomas will be reposing at his residence on Sunday, December 18 from 5pm until 8pm and on Monday, December 19 from 5pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning, December 20 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Heart Foundation c/o Gorby Funeral Directors or any family member.
Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK and formerly of Lough Rynn & Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, suddenly, at his residence, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 of Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK and formerly of Lough Rynn & Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Rest in Peace Ray.
Please respect the family’s privacy at this sensitive time, all enquiries to Rowley's Funeral Directors, Main Street, Leitrim.
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