Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 of Aidan O’Hara, (Broadcaster, Writer and Historian), Chestnut Close, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town and formerly of Muff, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his parents Marjorie (nee Curran) and James O'Hara (Drumlish, Co Longford), sister Mona Doherty and brothers Brendan, Eamon and Colm. Aidan will be remembered in the hearts and minds of all that knew his passion and love for Ireland's cultural arts and heritage. Always remembered with love by his family, his devoted wife Joyce, daughter Kathleen, sons Sean, Brian and Conor, daughter-in-law Fionnag, son-in-law Brendan, grandchildren Eoghan, Laoise, Sorcha, Órla, Ró and Chloe, sisters Kathleen and Carol, his twin brother Mel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends and colleagues around the world. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.
Reposing at his residence in Clonbalt Woods (N39 H9P0) on Friday, June 16 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in celebration of Aidan’s life will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday, June 17 at 10.45am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 1.30pm. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to Aidan's Funeral Mass
The Committal service at Lakelands will also be streamed live please go to Lakelands
The death occurred peacefully at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 11, 2023 of Seamus Tiernan,
Ferefad and late of "Donlons", Dublin Street, Longford. Seamus, reunited with his infant daughter Mary, niece Irene, brother-in-law Larry, sister-in-law Mary and by his parents Pat and Ann. Beloved husband of Mary and devoted father of Damian (Athlone & Sligo), Gillian Strange (Galway), Carmel Hannon (Roscommon) and Laura Higgins (Sligo). Seamus will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren Maebh, Clodagh, Leah, Siobhan, Alison, Aaron, Caitlin, Ryan, James and Mark, brother Micheál, sister Catherine, daughter-in-law Orlagh, sons-in-law Pete and Declan, brother-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, June 14 from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, June 15 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral (on the 55th anniversary of the celebration of his wedding in St Mel’s Cathedral), interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to Seamus' Funeral Mass
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford C.O.P.D., c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred in London on Saturday, May 27, 2023 of PJ Flood, Marian Avenue, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford/ Wexford.
Predeceased by his parents Ben and Babs and his brother Tom Flood, Marian Avenue, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Anthony, Adrian and Kevin, daughter Sheila, daughters in law Tracy, Clair and Sarah, son in law Andy. Devoted grandad to Kirsty, Reece, Megan, Ryan and Katie. Great grandfather to Poppy, Austin, Lily, Dolcie and Nancy. His loving brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, his aunt Maureen Gill, cousins, many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Interment in London Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 of Maureen Dowd (née Murtagh), Fortwilliam, Newtowncashel, Longford. Predeceased by her parents James and Margaret and her brother Tom. Maureen will be sadly missed by her husband PJ, daughters Olive and Helen, son Patrick, sons in law Stuart and Adam, her adored grandsons Ben, Sam, Harry, Donnacha, Henry and Noah, her sister Brigid (BC Fitzsimons), brother Ambrose, brothers in law, sisters in law, niece, nephews and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at the family home Fortwilliam, Newtowncashel (N39 CF44) on Tuesday, June 13 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Cortege will leave the family home on Wednesday, June 14 at 11:30 arriving at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Newtowncashel for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtowncashel/
The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Saturday, June 10, 2023 of Michael Fox, Sallyfield, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen Purcell & Bella Wrynn, brother-in-law Brian Wrynn, niece Orla Purcell, nephews Darragh Purcell & Caillin Wrynn, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62) on Tuesday evening, June 13 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Cloone on Wednesday morning, June 14 at 11am followed by burial in Cloone Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed onwww.churchtv.ie/cloone
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at Sheelin Nursing Home, Mountnugent, in his 96th year on Sunday, June 11, 2023 of James Reilly, Carrickacleven, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his wife Bridie. Sadly missed by his daughter Margaret Kilcoyne and Pat, Breege and partner Mike, Sean, Seamus and his wife Aoife, grandchildren James, Ben, Patrick, Moira. Deeply regretted by his sisters Bridget Tierney and Kathleen Rahill, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Finnegans Funeral Home, Dublin Road Cavan on Tuesday evening, June 13 from 5.30 until 7.30pm. Removal to St Michael's Church, Potahee, to arrive at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, June 14 at 11am in St. Michael's Church. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan, on Saturday, June 10, 2023 of Don (Michael) Clarke, 18 Lir Park, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Springbank, Saggart, Co Dublin. Don will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary, their three children Dean, Ivan and Michelle, his nine grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brother, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and friends. May Don Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at 18 Lir Park (N91 H4X8) on Tuesday, June 13 from 4pm until 7pm, followed by concluding prayers. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Wednesday, June 14 arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. House private on Wednesday morning please. Don’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/ The family appreciates your support at this time.
The death occurred, surrounded by her family in the care of the staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill, on Friday, June 9, 2023 of Veronica Leslie (née Turbett), Drumhirk, Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Beloved wife of John and dear mother of Denise O’Donoghue, sadly missed by her husband, daughter, son in law Barry, brother Michael, grandchildren Rían and Remi, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Veronica Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home on Sunday, June 11 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal leaving her home on Monday evening, June 12 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Gortlettragh at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 13 at 12 noon followed by burial in local Cemetery. House private outside of reposing times please.
Those attending Veronica’s funeral are asked to follow best practice in relation to Covid 19. Veronica’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
Maurice Kelly, Tower View, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023 of Maurice Kelly, Tower View, Strokestown, Roscommon He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Rachael, beloved children Charlotte and Oliver, his adored dogs as well as close friends and extended family. “Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too truly to be fearful of the night.” Sarah Williams, The Old Astronomer.
Private cremation has taken place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The family asks that if anyone is so inclined to donate that it be made to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association - https://ilfa.ie/donate/
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