Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The death occurred, Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 of Mary Lyons, Ardagh, Longford, N39 YK61. Godmother to her beloved Melanie. Sadly missed also by her sisters Margaret (Shawcross) and Patricia (Shaw), her brothers Paddy, Paschal and John, her nephew John and his wife Laura (San Francisco), cousins, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at home on Monday, July 10 from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, on Tuesday, July 11 arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, in the tender care of Roscommon Hospice on Saturday, July 8, 2023 of Veronica (Vera) Lindsay, Essex Lawn, Boyle Road, Roscommon Town and formerly of Cloontuskert, Ballyleague, County Roscommon. Devoted and much loved mother of Sarah, Vera will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sarah’s father Kevin Swan, sisters Mary and Christina (Fannon), brothers JT, Pat and Paul, brother-in-law Padraig Fannon, sister-in-law Anne Lindsay, nieces Margaret, Tara and Ashling, nephews Michael, Patrick, Shane and James, grandnieces Beth, Alice, Muireann and Penelope, grandnephews Ezra and James, Sarah’s partner Kaylee, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Sarah, her brother Seán, infant brother Gerard, and sister-in-law Myra Lindsay. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dilís.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon, F42 NH27, on Monday evening, July 10 from 5pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, July 11 at 12 noon in the Holy Rosary Church, Ballyleague followed by burial in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in-lieu, if so desired, to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation - DONATE HERE. House Private Please.
The death occurred, peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 of Thomas Martin Ghee, Cowley, Oxford and formerly Briskil, Newtownforbes, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by Pat and his children Marie, Liam, Michael and Ryan, his cherished grandchildren Shannon, Keira, Isabelle, George and Lily. Brothers John and Brendan, sisters Mary, Teresa and Dympna. Daughters in law, son in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends. May Tom Rest In Peace.
Tom will repose in Leavys Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Monday, July 10 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Tuesday, July 11 arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to the local cemetery. Tom’s Mass can be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking https://www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
The death occurred peacefully at College View Nursing Home, Cavan of Nancy Cahill (nee Donohoe) Teedhan, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her brothers Kieran and Gerry. Sadly missed by all her relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 11 in St Joseph's Church, Drumkilly at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
The death occurred suddenly at Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit on Sunday, July 9, 2023 of Tommy Maguire, Drumbibe, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Eva and Frank, brothers Patrick and Michael (Mike), sisters Mai, Josephine and Patricia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth (U.S.A), sister-in-law Mary (U.S.A), nieces, nephew (U.S.A), cousins and his many good friends. Rest In Peace.
Tommy’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin on Wednesday morning, July 12 for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Tommy’s funeral mass will be streamed live Tommy's Funeral Mass
Tommy’s family would like to thank the management, doctors, nurses and staff of the Rehab Care Ballinamore supportive accommodation and Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit for the wonderful attention, care and kindness that Tommy received.
The death occurred peacefully, at St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 6, 2023 of Rita Smyth, Deerpark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Dearly missed by her husband Ned, children Julie, Danny, Ed and Pearse, daughters-in-law Mel and Siobháin, brothers and sisters Bernie, Ger, Nuala, Martina, Peter, Chris, Paul and Donal, and grandchildren Maria, Zoe, Finn, Oisín and Cian. Sadly missed by Lucy, Andy, Philip, Francisca, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Rita rest in eternal peace, as she does in our eternal memories.
Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Tuesday, July 11 from 3.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Collinstown, arriving at 7pm via Whitehall and Castlepollard. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 12 at 2pm, with burial afterwards in Whitehall Cemetery, Castlepollard. Rita's Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-collinstown/
If you wish to donate to a good cause in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the amazing work done by St Vincent's University Hospital (St Brigid's Ward) in memory of Rita Smyth at the following link: https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/donation/donate/.The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.
The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim of Eddie McGarty, Adoon, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim. Born June 12, 1930 and passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. Eddie was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bridget, siblings, Francis, Michael, Molly, Peter, James (Jim). Eddie is survived by his brother Sean and sister-in-law Patricia. Eddie will be very much missed by all his nieces, nephews, family and friends. May Eddie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Eddie will repose at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, N41 XE39 Mohill Co Leitrim on Tuesday, July 11 from 7pm – 9pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Wednesday, July 12 at 12 noon, followed by interment afterwards in Fenagh Abbey cemetery. Eddie's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
The death occurred following a brief illness, on Sunday, July 2, 2023 of Hughie Smith, Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath & Alexander Ave, Yonkers, New York, formerly of Teeboy, Corlough, Co Cavan & Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Hughie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila (Sheridan), his brothers & sisters Paddy (Barbara), Mary (John) Walsh, Lena Smith, Johnny Smith, Pauline (John) Hewitt and Patricia (Eugene) McCormack. His 16 nephews and nieces will miss him along with his many grand-nephews, grand-nieces, his many beloved cousins in Ireland and England and his sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law. Hughie’s passing is also deeply mourned by his many friends, neighbours, sporting and former work colleagues here and in the States.
A Celebration of Hughie's life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Friday, July 7 from 4pm until 8 pm. Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Barnabas Church located at 409 E 241st St, Bronx, New York, on Saturday, July 8 at 11am. Hughie will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Sunday afternoon, July 9 from 4.30pm until 6pm and on Monday, July 10 at his home in Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath N91 YV99 from 10am until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 11 at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy followed by burial in Sonna Cemetery. May Hughie rest in peace.
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