Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - evening

Niamh Maire O'Byrne, Vicarsfield House, Ballinalee, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by her family of Niamh Maire O'Byrne, Vicarsfield House, Ballinalee, Co Longford/ Dublin.

Beloved wife of Kenneth Percival and much loved sister of Dolores, Phillip and Reammon. She will be sadly missed by her stepdaughter, Emily, her nieces and nephews, Niamh Og, Callum, Mark, Patrick and Adele, and also her great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at her home at Vicarsfield House, Ballinalee, Co Longford on Tuesday, July 4 from 6pm to 9pm. Cremation on Wednesday, July 5 at 2.30pm, at Mount Jerome Crematorium, 158 Harold's Cross Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin, D6W HY98. No flowers please, donations to Cancer Research Ireland, if desired, using the following link https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate 

Walter Jackson, Mullolagher, Longford / Ballycastle, Mayoplaceholder image
Walter Jackson, Mullolagher, Longford / Ballycastle, Mayo

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 1, 2023 of Walter Jackson, Mullolagher, Longford and formerly of Ballinglen, Ballycastle, Co Mayo. Walter will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary, daughter Ella, son Andrew, father Walter, mother Betty, sisters Geraldine and Doris, brothers David, Brian and Cecil, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. At rest.

Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, July 3 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Battery Road (N39 KP59) on Tuesday, July 4 at 3pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford MS Society and Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Eamonn McCann, Moynagh, Finea, Cavan / Finea, Westmeathplaceholder image
Eamonn McCann, Moynagh, Finea, Cavan / Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, July 2, 2023 of Eamonn McCann, Moynagh, Finea, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary B., sister Teresa, brother Patsy and brother in law Michael. Sadly missed by his sisters Breege and Catherine, brother John, niece Linda (Cathal), brother in law Liam, cousins, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck, on Tuesday evening, July 4 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, July 5 to St. Mary's Church, Carrick, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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Francis Smith, Main Street, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred on Saturday, July 1, 2023 of Francis Smith, Main Street, Arva, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary-ann and by his brothers Jimmy and Michael. Francis will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Philomena (Phyllis), daughters Sharon (Arva) and Louise Nertney (Drumlish), sons Niall (Newtownforbes), Kenneth (Headford, Galway) and Mark (Drumlish), daughters-in-law Catherine and Antoinette, sons-in-law Richard and Eamon, brother Peter (Laytown), his 16 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence (Main Street, Arva) on Monday, July 3 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, July 4 at 11am in The Sacred Heart Church, Arva, interment afterwards in Cornea Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to https://www.breastcancerireland.com/donate/ or c/o M.J. Dolan Funeral directors or any family member. Please note the family home is private to family and friends outside of the reposing times.

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Richard Feerick, Killeen, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Unit and staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday, June 30, 2023 of Richard Feerick, Killeen, Multyfarnham, Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Betty his sister Kathleen Moran and brother Michael.

Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Ann (Horan) his son Christopher, daughter Fiona, brothers Martin and Andrew, brothers in law, sisters in law, Christopher's partner Ciara, his life-long friend John Parker, nieces, nephews and his wide circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence (N91 R854) on Tuesday, July 4 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 5 at 11am in St. Nicholas' Church, Multyfarnham followed by burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Friends of Regional Hospital Tullamore.

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Rose A McCabe, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at her home  on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 of Rose A McCabe, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Kate, brothers John and Paddy, and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by her sister Margaret (U.S.A.) nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposal took place at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening, June 30. Funeral Mass will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran on Thursday, July 6 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/841693034

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