Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of Bridie Murphy (née Martin), Ballinacross, Granard, Longford, N39 N8K8. Predeceased by her husband Mick. Sadly missed by her sons Johnny, Micky and David, daughters Peggy, Eileen and Regina, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (N39N8K8) on Wednesday, March 22 from 3pm to 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning, March 23 to St Mary’s Church, Granard for funeral mass at 11am followed by interment in Granardkill New Cemetery. House private at all other times, please.
Dan Clyne, Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of Dan Clyne, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his sister, Kathleen, and brother Sean. Sadly missed by his brother Pat, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, March 22 from 5pm followed by removal in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 23 at 11am. Burial in Shrule Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if preferred, to Thomond Lodge Comfort Care Fund c/o Nally's Undertakers or any family member. House private.
The death occurred, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Lough Erril nursing home Mohill, Co Leitrim, Eircode N41 XE39, on Sunday, March 19, 2023 of Tommy Reilly RIP, Fairgreen, Arva, Co Cavan and formerly Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Kevin, Noel and Packie and sister Betty. Sadly missed by his brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, relations and his many friends.
Reposing Wednesday evening, March 22 from 6pm until 8pm at Lough Erril Oratory starting with prayers. Funeral cortege arriving at the Sacred Heart church, Arva via Carrigallen arriving Thursday, March 23 at 11am for funeral mass followed by interment at Coronea cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his devoted wife and family members and in the tender care of the staff at Galway University Hospital, on Friday, March 17, 2023 of Joe McManus, Mountallen, Drumshanbo, Co Roscommon / The Demesne, Longford (retired engineer Longford County Council). Predeceased by his parents Brian and Mary, sisters Mai Golden (Ballymote) and Eileen. Dearly beloved husband of Teresa and much loved brother of Anne (McLoughlin) John and Brian. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sister and brothers, parents-in-law Alina and Stanislaw, sisters-in-law Beata, Anna, Urszula and Colette, brothers-in-law Peter and Padraig, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours, his many friends and work colleagues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Monday evening, March 20 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Arigna, on Tuesday morning, March 21 arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Arigna Cemetery. The family wish to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.
The death occurred, peacefully at her home Avondale, Mohill surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 19, 2023 of Anna Margaret Dugdale (née Crowe), Avondale, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 V996. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (Dugdale Wholesale) and loving Mother of John, (Creenagh, Mohill) Deborah Clark (Killeshandra), Sandra Wylie (Ballybay) and George (Cavan). Deeply and deservedly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her family home on Monday, March 20 from 3pm to 8.30pm. The family respectfully request that the house remains private outside of this time. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Mohill on Tuesday, March 21 at 1.30pm. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to North West Hospice and I.C.S c/o Rowley's Funeral Directors. 'Lead us Lord from Earth to Heaven'.
The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 of Mary Agnes (Aggie) McBrien (née Murray) of Riverstown, Cloone, Co Leitrim and formerly of Killaweew, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Ned and Katy Murray and her brother Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Sean (New York), Patrick (Kingscourt, Co Cavan) and Aidan (Cloone), daughter-in-law Diane, grandchildren Martin, Shannon, Tara and Sean, brother-in-law Pat (New York) and sister Kathleen (London), nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Remains reposing at the residence of her son Aidan at Riverstown, Cloone (Eircode N41 KC81) on Wednesday, March 22 from 3pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 23 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Cloone followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Agnes’ funeral mass will live streamed on the following link https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html
The family acknowledges the dedicated staff of the Emergency Services and Team of Air Ambulance as well as the staff of Sligo University Hospital.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 of James McCormack, Livingston, Scotland and Kenagh, Longford / Dublin. Predeceased by his father Tommy and nephew Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving wife Imelda, his son James, his daughter Natasha. His mother Patsy, brothers Tomás, Aidan, Enda, Niall, and his sister Deirdre, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, his aunt and uncles and a wide circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass at 9.30am on Saturday, March 25 in Saint Andrew’s Church Craighill, Livingston, EH54 5BJ followed by burial in Adambrae Cemetery, Adambrae Road, Livingston, EH54 9RD. Family Flowers only please. You can make a donation to the Young Onset Dementia Red Brick Café Livingston.
The death occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 of John (Sean) Ghee, London and formerly of Lisduff, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie, sisters Patricia and Catherine and brother Michael. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Bridie Flaherty (Bettystown) and Hannah Donohue (Athboy), brothers Tommy (Tullamore) and Joe (Longford), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
John’s Funeral Mass and cremation will take place in London on Friday, March 24.
Maeve McDevitt, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Cork City, Cork
The death occurred on Friday, March 17, 2023 of Maeve McDevitt, High St, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim/ Cork city. Predeceased by her father Sylvester, her sister Niamh and her brothers Ronan and Enda. Maeve will be sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Mae, sister Emer (Bryan), brothers Ciaran & Gavin (Anna), her partner John Buckley, uncles, nephew Finn, nieces Clara & Alva, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, this Wednesday, March 22 at 12 noon followed by cremation at the Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, at 3pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
All family homes are strictly private, please. Please note, as a mark of respect, McDevitt's Pharmacy will close at 11.45am on Wednesday, March 22 for the duration of the funeral.
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 of Desmond Lynch, Woodbrook House, Bristol, England and formerly Woodbrook House, Darrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, brothers Larry and Jim, sister Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughters Una and Threasa, sons-in-law Steve and Colin, adored grandchildren Scarlett, Isabella, Alexandra, Esme, Miles, brothers Pat (Galway), Tony (Cork), Austin (Dublin), Eamon (Galway), Benny (Bristol), sisters Mary (Newtownforbes), Ann (Jersey) Bernadette (Bristol), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and many friends in England and Ireland. Rest in Peace.
Desmond’s funeral Mass will take place at The Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, on Wednesday, March 22 at 11am. Desmond’s funeral cortege will arrive at St Michael’s Church, Cootehall on Thursday evening, March 23 at 7pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, March 24 followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Desmond’s Funeral Mass No flowers, please.
The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)
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