Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, June 10, 2025

John (Johnny) Higgins, Brittas, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in his own home, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness on Monday, June 9, 2025 of John (Johnny) Higgins Brittas, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath and formerly Doonis, The Pigeons, Athlone/ Longford.  

John is predeceased by his parents: Marie (nee Grouden) & Jack, sister Goretti (Keegan), nephew & godson Denis (Lynch), grand-nephews Cameron (Fox), angels Rory (Keegan) and Hugo (Finerty), brothers-in-law, Michael Stacey, Patrick Keegan and Oliver Walshe. He is deeply regretted by his dear loving friend Margaret Mulvey, his brothers and sisters: Rosemary (O'Toole), Anne (Walshe), Sheila (Lynch), Michael, Joseph, Gerard, Eugene, Imelda (Finerty), Oliver, Theresa (Fox) and Martina (Stacey), sisters-in-law Marian, Anne & Rose, brother-in-law Liam, nephews, nieces, grand nephews & nieces, god-children: Deirdre H, Siobhán, Deirdre M & Michael, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Johnny's soul rest in peace.

Reposing in St Mary's Church, Tang on Tuesday evening, June 10 from 5.30pm until 7.30pm followed by prayers. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 11 at 12 noon  followed by burial in Temple-A-Valley cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu to the South Westmeath Hospice Foundation HERE or Irish cancer society. House private please.

Andrew (Andy) O'Connor, Clonwhelan, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in wonderful care of the staff at Regional Hospital Mullingar in the presence of his loving family on Friday, June 6, 2025 of Andrew (Andy) O'Connor, Clonwhelan, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by his father Andrew and mother Nora, brothers Sean, Peter and Michael, sisters Dympna and Noreen, son-in-law Philip.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette, daughters Mary and Nora, son Andrew, grandchildren Shane, Niall, Ethan, Robert, Heather, Katherine and Charlie, sisters Rosie, Margo and Mary, brother Arthur, son-in-law Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, June 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 11 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. 

Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly), Drumcondra, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly),  Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin, her sister Brigid and brother Kevin. Helen will be very sadly missed by her loving sons, Bernard, Kevin and Philip, Grandchildren, Riley, Aoife, Jordan and Brooke, daughters-in-law Mel and Fiona, sisters Martha and Nancy, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Monday evening, June 9 from 4pm - 7pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, D09 X578 on Tuesday, June 10 for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

To view Helen’s Funeral Mass live, please click here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to a charity of your choice. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011.

Thomas Wynne, Mahanagh, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, N41 CK73 / Arigna, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at University Hospital, Sligo, surrounded by his devoted wife and family on Monday, June 9, 2025 of Thomas Wynne, Mahanagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41 CK73.

Pre-deceased by his parents Pat and Roseanne. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, daughter Catherine, son Desmond and his partner Lelia, grandchildren Lauren and her fiancée Kevin, Jake, Frazer, Stevie, Chase and Taylor, sisters Susan and Rosaleen, brother Seán, sister-in-law Mary, extended family, neighbours and friends. “ May Thomas’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace”.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday evening, June 10 from 5pm until 9pm and again on Wednesday evening, June 11 from 5pm until 9pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V. M. Arigna, on Thursday afternoon, June 12 to arrive for Celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 2pm followed by interment afterwards in Arigna Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed live HERE. The family wishes to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.

James Walsh, Killeenmore, Glasson, Westmeath / Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 of James Walsh Killeenmore, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Billy and Mary and his brother John. Sadly missed by his loving family Nicola, Darren and Jemma, brothers Liam and Paul, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his brother Paul's residence (Portlick, N37 YV97) on Monday evening, June 9 from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Tuesday morning, June 10 at 11am with burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery. House private on Tuesday morning, June 10 please. James' family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Vincent Gill, Curraghmartin, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

It is with great sadness that the Gill family announces the death of Vincent Gill peacefully after a short illness, at Galway University Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Dearly loved husband of Mary and devoted father of Tony, Peter, Gerry, Junior and Marie. Predeceased by his father Peter, mother Bridget and baby brother Peter. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Simone, Olive, Caoimhe and Michelle, grandchildren Rona, Lily-Rose, Conor, Evan, Rowan, Grace, Luke, Donnacha and Dáithí, sisters Mary and Bridie, brothers PJ and Kevin, brother-in-law Martin, sisters-in-law Mary and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many close friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his son Peter's home, Lisnagea, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, N41 X0F8 from 4pm to 8pm on Monday, June 9. House private to family outside of reposing times please. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 12 noon on Tuesday June 10 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna, Co Leitrim, with burial afterwards in Jamestown Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Tuesday, June 10 and may be viewed by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland or The Mater Foundation c/o Foley's Funeral Directors, Kilmore, Co. Roscommon. The Gill family very much appreciate your support at this difficult time.

Marie Long (née Rowley), Killiney, Dublin / Annaduff, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the kind care of all the staff in the Blackrock Hospice, with her sister and daughters by her side on Saturday, June 7, 2025 of Marie Long (née Rowley) Killiney, Co Dublin and late of Annaduff, Co Leitrim.  

Marie, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Nóra, Deirdre and the late Michael. Sadly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Bill, adored grandsons Evan and Óran, granddaughter in-law Caoimhe, deeply missed by her brothers PJ and Mel, sister Florence (Moynihan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Monday, June 9 in Quinn’s of Glasthule, from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Tuesday, June 10 to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online HERE followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

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