Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The death occurred on Saturday, February 5, 2022 of James Rooney, Ballyglasson, Carrickboy, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, brothers Patrick, Mike and Vincent. James will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Kathleen (Ballyglasson), Rose O’Dea (London), Betty McNabb (Carrick-on-Shannon), Mary McCormack (Legan), Ann (Ballyglasson), brothers Tom (Cumbria), Peter (London), Bernie (Donnybrook), Martin (Tashinny) and Joe (Edgeworthstown), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Wednesday evening, February 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm (walk through only). Cremation will take place on Thursday at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1pm. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.
So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.
Gerry Dempsey, School Land, Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in Mullingar General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of Gerry Dempsey, School Land, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly of Leitrim, Coolarty, Co Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Joe and Aggie and brother Johnny. Gerry will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, brothers Frank, Jimmy, Brian and Barry, sister Marion, brothers-in-law Pat, Peter and Pat, sisters-in-law Lena Keenan, Catherine, Martina and Connie, uncle Peter, aunt Ann (England), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in his home on Thursday, February 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral mass on Friday, February 11 at 12 noon, in the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, followed with burial in St Emers Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Parish of Clonbroney Facebook by the following link, Live Mass Clonbroney
Please practice social distancing and wear a face covering. Due to Gerry's death, Frank Dempsey Upholstery will be closed until Monday, February 14, 2022.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at Cork University Hospital, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 of Ann Greene (née Cunningham) Main Street, Lanesboro, Co. Longford and formerly of Farragher, Four-Mile-House, Co Roscommon.
Beloved wife of the late Paddy. She will be very sadly missed by her sons Mark and Paul, daughters Kay, Fiona and Susie, sister Mary Ryan (Birmingham), son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Ann rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Lanesboro on Tuesday, February 8 from 4pm until 6pm (walk through only please) followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro arriving at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. Family flowers only please. The Greene family very much appreciate your support at this time. Please note that Ann’s funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon by CLICKING HERE.
The death occurred, unexpectedly, at his residence, on Saturday, February 5, 2022 of Edward (Ned) Kiernan, Cartronmarkey, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth (Lish), sister Catherine Cadam, brother Sean Kiernan and nephew Noel Reilly. Survived by his wife Deirdre, daughter Marisa, sister Roisin Reilly (Dring) Paddy (London), Seamus (Clough), Brendan (Greystones), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Ciaran Cassells, Bohey, Leitrim / Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, after a long illness, in the loving care of the staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Retreat Nursing Home, Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday, February 5, 2022 of Ciaran Cassells, Bohey, Leitrim / Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Cassells. Sadly missed by his loving brother Eamonn (Athlone), sisters, Sr Mary (Convent of Mercy, Longford), Nan Murphy (Carlow), Angela Coldwell (Scotland), sister in law Gretta, brother-in-law Arthur, nieces Carol, Ciara and Fiona, grandnephew Blake, in- laws, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May Ciaran Rest in Peace.
Remains arriving at St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh, for funeral Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 8 with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Stroke Foundation c/o McGowan Funeral Directors. House private, please.
Please observe the current guidelines regarding social distancing and mask wearing. No handshaking please. Ciaran’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in her 94th year, on Monday, February 7, 2022 of Sarah Moynan (nee Pratt), Keelrin, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Harry. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Karena, sons Robert and Andrew, son-in-law Mike, grandchildren Shannon and Nathan, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Resting at her home on Wednesday, February 9 from 3pm until 8pm, house private at all other times please. Removal on Thursday, February 10 to arrive at St Columba's Parish Church, Corrawallen, for Funeral Service at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of to Corrawallen Parish Church C/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore. One way system in operation entrance from Newtowngore village side.
The death occurred, suddenly, at home, on Friday, February 4, 2022 of Siobhan O'Sullivan, Brawny Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath and late of Glasson, Co. Westmeath.
Sadly missed by her loving partner Brendan Kerr, her adoring children Laura, Sean and Cameron, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kathleen (née McCann) her brother Micheal, sisters Anne (Connaughton) and Sinead, brothers-in-law Joe and Tommy, in-laws, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Tuesday evening, February 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Wednesday, February 9 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Noel Padian, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, unexpectedly at his residence, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 of Noel Padian, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. May he rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements later.
The death occurred, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Edward (Eddie) Dougherty, Dublin and late of Finea, Co Westmeath.
Beloved son of the late Ellen and William and loving brother of Mary, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Bernadette and Patrick. Edward will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, wide circle of friends at home and in America and his wonderful colleagues in Job Care. May Edward Rest in Peace.
Reposing at The Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village on Wednesday, February 9 from 4pm to 6pm. Edward’s funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, February 10 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Finea Parish, Finea, Co Westmeath followed by burial in Finea Cemetery.
The death occurred, unexpectedly at Hillingdon Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his three children Fiona, Annette, Anthony, his grandchildren Frankie, Christopher, Kerrie, Alfie, Grace, Hannah, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, relatives and many friends. He was loved by many, May he Rest in Peace.
The funeral will be arriving at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hayes, for mass at 12 noon on Friday, February 18. Burial afterwards will be at Kensal Green Cemetery, 2pm.
Kevin Quinn, England / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred, in England, on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Kevin Quinn, England and formerly of Kilnashee, Longford, and 6 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
He is predeceased by his father Henry and brother Conny. Kevin will be forever missed by his family, wife Susan, mother Nan, brothers Michael, Sean and Henry, sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Cremation Service will take place on February 18, 2022 in England. A Memorial Service will take place in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, at a later date.
The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Kevin Dowd, London and formerly of Loughduff, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children; John, Sheena, Ciara and Kevin, grandchildren; Jack and Ava, daughter-in- law Katie, sons in law; Tim and Aaron, brother John, nieces, nephews and extended family. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
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