Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Maureen Fox (née Kiernan), Claremont, Glasnevin, Dublin / Dring, Longford


The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, daughter Anne, granddaughters Kelly Ann, Ella and Pippa the dog, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Maureen Fox (née Kiernan) (Nana Moe), Claremont, Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Cloonagh, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Terry and her two brothers Seamus and Martin. Maureen will be forever loved by her daughter, granddaughters, her sister Elizabeth and brother Johnny, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Maureen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, March 26 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27 at 10.30am in St Columba's Church, Iona Road. Eircode D09X578, with burial immediately afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Francis Hospice HERE or Funeral Director, family members or donation box in the church. Mass can be viewed HERE
Dympna Cassells, Keel, Ballymahon, Co Longford


The death occurred suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024 of Dympna Cassells, Keel, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Margaret (Peg) and Frank, her sister Frances. Deeply regretted by her brother Pat, her sister Catherine and her many cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
House private please. Funeral mass on Tuesday morning, March 26 at 11am in St Mary's, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery.
Elizabeth Lilly Rothwell (née Casey) Clontarf, Dublin / Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath


The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of St Francis Hospice, Raheny on Sunday, March 24, 2024 of Elizabeth Lilly Rothwell, (née Casey), Clontarf, Dublin formerly Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath. Beloved wife of the late Tommy; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Gerry, Declan, David, Barry and Elizabeth, daughters-in-law Deborah and Alla, grandchildren Jennie, Lynn, Alison, Stephen, Irene, Alex, Alina, Heather and Tom, her sister Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many friends. May Elizabeth Rest in Peace.
Elizabeth will be reposing in St Francis Hospice, Raheny on Tuesday, March 26 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27 at 10am at St Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice. Mass can be viewed HERE
Niamh Hand, Rooskey, Roscommon


The death occurred suddenly, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Niamh Hand Watervale, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her brother Darren and father-in-law Kevin. She will be sadly missed by her partner Eamon, daughter Amy May and son James, her mother Maureen, father Tom, sisters Sandra and Sharon, her brother Stuart (Mallet), all her nieces and nephews and her wide circle of friends. May her gentle soul. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Community Centre, Rooskey, N41 F9C2, from 6pm until 8pm on Tuesday, March 26 with a small service from 7.30pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday, March 27 for cremation ceremony in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12RF78 at 1pm. The service can be viewed online HERE House strictly private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Midlands Region Diving Clubs c/o Rogers Funeral Directors, Rooskey.
Shane Nangle, Howth Rd, Raheny, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim


The death occurred at Beaumont Hospital on Friday, March 22, 2024 of Shane Nangle, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, and formerly of Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Josephine, brothers, Gerry and Brian. Sadly missed by his daughter Deirdre Ferguson (Leitrim), sons, John and Derick, brothers Mel and Frank, daughters-in-law Gail and Monica, son-in-law Tommy, grandchildren Daire, Corey, Sonny, Lyra and Oscar, sisters-in-law, Ann, Philly and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.Reposing at the residence of his daughter, (Deirdre Ferguson, Leitrim Village), on Monday, March 25 from 5pm for family, close friends and neighbours. House private on Tuesday, March 26 please. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Tuesday, March 26 to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
Francis (Frank) Costello, Lismehy, Strokestown, Roscommon / Cloughjordan, Tipperary / Donaghmede, Dublin


The death occurred, peacefully, at Portiuncla University Hospital, Ballinasloe, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Francis (Frank) Costello, Lismehy, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Main Street, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary and retired Principal of Grange CC, Co Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Eileen. Frank will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary Bosquette, darling sister Bernadette & her partner Larry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law & all of the extended Bosquette family, cousins (Costello, O'Brien, Treacy, Grace, McElwain, Dunne & Lonergan), relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, March 25 from 6pm until 8pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Bumlin Cemetery. Those wishing to view Frank's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE. House strictly private, please.
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