Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
May they Rest In Peace
James Reginald O'Meara, Pallas, Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mater private Hospital Dublin, on Saturday, July 13, 2024 of James Reginald O'Meara, Pallas, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Annie Mae, his daughter Maeve and his sister Maureen. Deeply regretted by his children Anne Marie, John & Gemma, his sisters Rita and Betty, daughter-in-law Ealga, grandchildren Bearach and Fiadh, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours & friends.
Reposing at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Forgney (N91 AE35) this Monday evening, July 15 from 5pm until 7pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 16 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. House strictly private please.
John (Paudie) Carroll, St Martha's House, Longford Town, Longford / Bracknagh, Offaly
The death occurred, unexpectedly, on Thursday, July 11, 2024 of John (Paudie) Carroll, St Martha's House, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of St Brochan's Park, Bracknagh, Co Offaly. Deeply regretted by his loving son Sean, daughter Megan, sister Ann, brothers Tommie, Benny and Martin, aunt Phil, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Sunday evening, July 14 from 6:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Reposing at his brother Tommie's residence Beechwood, Bracknagh (eircode R51 VF78) on Monday, July 15 with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, July 16 at 11:30am arriving St Brochan's Church Bracknagh for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for Committal Service at 3pm. Family flowers only please.
John's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.facebook.com/Clonbullogue-Parish-101840708161778/ John's Committal Service will be streamed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Eamonn Greene, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford / Letterkenny, Donegal
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, July 12, 2024 of Eamonn Greene, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Bonagee, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Catherine and by his sisters and brothers.
Eamonn will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Kathleen, daughter Allison Donnelly, sons Eamon, David and Brian, daughters-in-law Beverly, Denise and Ann, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Darragh, Rachel, Aishling, Kristin, Rían, Ciara, Luke, Orrin and Ava, sisters-in-law, nieces,nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, July 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, July 15 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.
Lloyd Edwin Philpott, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford on Thursday, July 4, 2024 of Lloyd Edwin Philpott, Sussex, England/ Longford. Predeceased by his wife Patricia (Pat). Lloyd will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Sarah McGuire (Moydow), son Dennis (UK), sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law Kathleen, son-in-law Declan, grandchildren Kirsti, Charlotte, Liam, Abbie and Shannon, his three great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. At rest.
A private funeral will take place in England at a later date.
Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly), Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of Fountains Care Home, Rainham, London on Monday, June 24 of Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly) Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan. Former Labour Party councillor candidate in Upminster.
Predeceased by her Late husband Gerry Reehill of Longford Town, her sister Anna and brothers Hugh, Packie, Jim & Eddie. Rosetta will be sadly missed by her daughter Loretta, son-in-law John, Velvet, loving friends, family, sisters Kay and Josie, brother John, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Andy, all her extended family, friends & neighbours.
The funeral will take place at 10am on Friday, July 19, at St Alban's RC Church, RM12 5JX. The following is the weblink to the funeral and burial https://www.shealolin.co.uk/rosetta-reehill. Flowers by Elm Park Florists.
Donations to be made to https://www.haveringmind.org.uk/fundraising/donate/
Hannah Josephine Brennan (née O’Regan), Strokestown, Roscommon / Shanballymore, Cork
The death occurred peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Friday, June 21 of Hannah Josephine Brennan, (nee O’Regan) of Hornchurch, Essex, England. (Formerly of Carrigleagh, Shanballymore, County Cork). Predeceased by her parents James and Ellen, her husband Patrick (Carrowclogher, Strokestown), daughter Annette, and sister Brid. A dear mother to Helen and Martin. A loving sister of Margaret, Eileen, and Mary. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by her family. Grandchildren; Ryan, Erin, Megan, Niamh, Edward, Isobel, and Martha, and her great grandchildren; Henry, George, William, Charles, and Jacob, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
The funeral will take place in Hornchurch, Essex. Requiem mass at St Mary Mother of God Church, on Friday, July 26, at 11am followed by burial at Upminster Cemetery, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex. The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to either St Francis Hospice or Marie Curie.
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