Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Dominic (D.P.) Finnegan, Cloonagh, Dring, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Monday, May 5, 2025 of Dominic (D.P.) Finnegan, Cloonagh, Dring, Co Longford, Retired Postmaster. 

Predeceased by his brother Patrick. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Moira, brother Martin, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown N39 VR04 on Wednesday evening, May 7 at 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Mullinalaghta N39EY17 on Thursday, May 8 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Parish of Gowna Mullinalaghta Facebook Page.

Mary McKeon (née McNally), Corboy, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Cuin Suite at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Monday, May 5, 2025 of Mary McKeon (née McNally), Corboy, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Earl Street, Longford town. 

Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Bridget. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband John, daughters Jacinta, Bernadette, Siobhan, Patricia, Amanda, Eugenie, Anna-Marie and Evangeline, sons John and Patrick, her twenty two grandchildren, her two great-granddaughters , sister Rita, brothers Pat and Kieran, daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law Sean, Padraig, Dessie, Phil, Barry and Joey, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, May 8 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Cuin Suite and the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Trixie McGarry (née O'Donnell), Convent Road, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 of Trixie McGarry (née O’Donnell), Convent Road, Longford town and formerly of Rathgar, Dublin. 

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Paddy, sisters Moyra, Claire, Joan, Nuala and Breege, brother Jimmy and by her grand-daughter Aoife. Trixie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family Joan, Helen, Lucy, Padraig, Michael and Ruth, daughter-in-law Sheila, sons-in-law Joe Quinn and Adel Riad, grandchildren Andrew, Dania, Patrick, Katie, Alison, Ciara, Kathryn, Michael-John and Alexander, great-grandchildren Ronan, Archie and Katie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, May 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, May 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Clondra cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Laurel Lodge patient comfort fund. House private please.

Brendan Smyth, Lynn Heights, Mullingar, Westmeath / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home in the tender and devoted care of his partner Margie following an illness borne with great courage and dignity on Sunday, May 4, 2025 of Brendan Smyth, Lynn Heights, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Granard, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Maureen and Jack, and Margie’s daughter Karen. Brendan will be forever loved and missed by Margie, his daughter Brenda, her partner Shane, Margie’s family Dawn and Elaine, their partners Keith and Joel, the late Karen’s husband Stephen, cherished grandsons Leo and Otis, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May Brendan rest in peace.

Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Tuesday, May 6 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7 pm. Cremation will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 11 am in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan (H12 RF78). The family would like to sincerely thank all who cared for Brendan during his illness. If you wish to leave a personal message of condolence, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie

Mary Kate Lennon, Derryheelan, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home in her 91st year on Sunday, May 4, 2025 of Mary Kate Lennon, Derryheelan, Drumlish, Co Longford

Deeply regretted by her family, neighbours and dear friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Katie. May Mary Kate Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, May 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 7 in St. Mary's Church, Drumlish at 11am. Funeral Mass can be streamed live by clicking on the following link. After the Funeral Mass Mary Kate will be laid to rest in the local cemetery.

Bridie Hopkins (née Doyle), Westbrook, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway / Longford Town, Longford

The recent death occurred peacefully surrounded by love after a long illness at home with her devoted husband Tony and family by her side on Thursday, May 1, 2025 of Bridie Hopkins (née Doyle), Westbrook, Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra, Galway / Longford Town, Longford. 

Deeply mourned by her sons and daughter, Johnny (England), Anthony (Australia) and Ruth (England), daughter-in-law Nayha, son-in-law Aiden, sisters Mary and Bernie, brother Kevin, treasured grandchildren Ciara, Shane and Aoife O’Donnell, Ethan, Julia and Leah, nephews and nieces Michael, Caitriona, Kevin, Deirdre and Eugene, sisters-in-law Margaret Cassidy and Mary Dooley, the extended Hopkins family, relatives and friends in particular by her long time carers Charlene and Doch, their colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her infant daughter Mary, parents Mary and Kevin, sister Catherine, sister-in-law Bríd, brother-in-law Gene, nieces Miriam (Mizzy), Clodagh and Fiona, Mary-Bridget and Jack Hopkins and the deceased members of the Hopkins family. ‘O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today Wrap your arms around Bridie and present her to God the most high’. House Private Please. 

Removal from her home on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5 at 4pm to arrive at St Anthony’s Room within the Church of St John the Apostle, Knocknacarra for Reposing therein from 4.30pm. Removal into the Church at 6pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Bridie on Tuesday, May 6 at 12 noon. Following Mass she will be laid to rest with Mary in the new cemetery. Live Streaming link for Mass : https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/

John Findlay, Mosstown, Kenagh, Co Longford and formerly Scotland and Surrey, England

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Thursday, May 1, 2025 of John Findlay Mosstown, Kenagh, Co Longford and formerly Scotland and Surrey, England.

Beloved husband of Helen (nee Macken), much loved Father to Nicholas and Stephanie and Grandfather to Alexander and Aibhilín. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son and daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Mick, daughter-in-law, Marie brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Removal to arrive at St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon on Thursday, May 8 at 7pm. Funeral mass on Friday, May 9 at 11am followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery.

John (Seán) Flynn, Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway / Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Moycullen Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 of John (Sean) Flynn Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway/ Longford town, Co Longford.

Beloved husband of Ellen and much loved father of Paul, Owen, Martin and Naomi. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his wife, daughter and sons and their partners, his adored grandchildren Kevin, Mandy, Jamie, Christopher, Adam and Eric, the extended Flynn and Clabby family, neighbours, friends and his former colleagues in the Irish Defence Forces. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Funeral arrangements: Monday, May 5 reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 requiem Mass will be celebrated for Seán at St Joseph's Church, Presentation Road, on arrival at 11.00 a.m. Private cremation to follow.

House private and no flowers please. Donations if preferred to Western Alzheimer's https://westernalzheimers.ie/

Livestream Link for Mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-josephs-church-galway

Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this sad time.

Malachy Connolly, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 of Malachy Connolly, Downley, Buckinghamshire. England / Longford town. 

Predeceased by his beloved parents Francis and Josephine. Malachy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Theresa Peters (U.K.), Marie Fitzgerald (Longford) and Anne Bunting (U.K.), brother-in-law Trevor, Theresa’s partner Matt, nieces Sinead, Kirsty, Hannah, Sophie and Faye, nephews Sam and Callum, grand-nieces Jasmine and Maddie, grand-nephews Alfie, James, Jack and Arthur, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his sister Marie’s residence (Foynescourt, Longford N39 W9DO) on Monday, May 5 from 3pm until 5pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Anne’s Church, Curry (N39 CX71) on Tuesday, May 6 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

Reta Costello (née Moran) Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Boyle, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill surrounded by her loving family

on Monday, May 5, 2025 of Reta Costello (née Moran) Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim formerly Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

Pre-deceased by her husband John, parents Daniel and Elizabeth, brothers Sean and Donal, sisters Susan and Sr. Donal. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons John and Edward, daughters Hilary and Lesley, daughter-in-law Eimear, sons-in-law Declan and Vaughn, grandchildren John, Rose, Josh and Luke, sisters Kitty and Nancy, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Mairead and Marina, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reta will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Wednesday, May 7 from 4pm until 6pm. Followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, May 8 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, followed by burial in Jamestown Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live Reta's Funeral Mass

Kathleen Burns (née Beirne), Kilglyn, Kilcock, Meath / Strokestown, Roscommon / Maynooth, Kildare

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of the Staff at Mountpleasant Nursing Home, Kilcock on Thursday, May 1, 2025 of Kathleen Burns (née Beirne), Kilglyn, Kilcock, Meath and formerly of Cloncunny, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Kathleen (Kay) will be sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan, children; John, Sophia & Mark, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Úna, grandchildren; Juliette, Melissa & Lucas, extended family, friends & neighbours. May She Rest in Peace. 

Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Tuesday, May 6 in the Little Chapel Kilcock (W23 KD70) followed by private cremation. House Private Please.

James (Jimmy) Irwin, Brittas, Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at Beckett Nursing Home in Newport Pagnell UK on Monday, April 28, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Irwin, formerly of Brittas, Glasson Westmeath and residing in the UK.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Annette. He will be sadly missed by his sons Ralph and Andrew, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Ashley, sister Bridie, brother Joe, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 12.30pm, at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Newport Pagnell, followed by burial for family members only. Family flowers only but donations can be made via www.hwmason.co.uk (funeral directors) to Alzheimer’s UK.

Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully  in the presence of her loving family after an unexpected short illness, under the excellent care of the ICU staff at King’s College Hospital London on Friday, April 18, 2025 of Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and formerly Rooskey, Roscommon. 

Beloved wife of Alan and dear mother of Michelle and Chris, step-mother to David, sister to Seamus Dooner and cherished nana to Oliver, Daniel and Emily. Pat will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law and son-in-law and her dear cousins and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. May Pat rest in peace.

Funeral Mass will take place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ER, on June 5 at 2pm (live-stream available). Family flowers only please and if you wish to send a donation, please donate to The London Air Ambulance Service (https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/donate).

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