Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Sean Curran, Crossagalla, Old Cork Road, Limerick / Cavan / Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Sean Curran, Crossagalla, Old Cork Road, Limerick and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan. Ex Krups Engineering, Limerick and Ferrero Co Cork. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary. Sadly missed by his loving Wife Valerie, daughter Lisa, brother Anthony, sisters Margaret and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St Patrick’s Church, Donoghmore (V94 V6T3) on Tuesday, May 7 from 6pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 8 at 11am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (Ext) Cemetery. House strictly private, please.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre Donation link
Sean's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Milford Care Centre and the Heart Failure Clinic in University Hospital Limerick for their professionalism and support to Sean throughout his illness.
Mai Harvey (née Dempsey) Padraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Mai Harvey (nee Dempsey) Padraic Colum Heights, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, brothers, husband John and by her son Thomas. Mai will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Kay (McKenna), Helen and Anne, son Richard, sons-in-law Brendan, Joe and Del, Richard's partner Tania, grandchildren, great -grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, May 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Tuesday, May 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
James (Jim) Corcoran, Naas, Kildare / Ballinalee, Longford / Thomastown, Kilkenny
The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, at Naas General Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024 of James (Jim) Corcoran Naas and formerly of Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford and Thomastown, Co Kilkenny and Retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána, Naas. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and dear father of Eoin, Shay, Rory and Áine. Predeceased by his brothers John and Owen and sisters Bridget, Annie, Mary and Baby Rose. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Ciara, Niamh and Ariane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Caimin, Calum, Cillian, Niamh, Robbie, Amy, Billy, Dylan, Cian and Lola, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, May 7 from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm. Removal on Wednesday, May 8 to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Friends of Naas Hospital. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed here naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”.
Sean (John) Browne, Shannagh Grove, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred at his home at Shannagh Grove, Mohill with his heartbroken family by his side on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Sean (John) Browne, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Lorraine, much loved father of Simone and Karl, adored grandfather of Jason, Carla, Mochara, Cahir and Croía. Sean will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter and son, his mother; Jane, sisters; Rebecca, Niamh and Clara, brother; Gavan. His grandchildren; Jason, Carla, Mochara, Cahir and Croía, son-in-law; Anthony Egan and daughter-in-law; Linda McKenna., sisters-in-law; Julie, Alison and Karen., brothers-in-law; Jimmy Bannigan, Sean Quinn, David Clyne and Brian Conboy, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and Barney, the extended Browne and Conboy families and so many great neighbours and wonderful friends. “As you were, you will always be Treasured forever in our memory”.
Sean will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 8, from 7pm - 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Patrick's Church, Mohill on Thursday, May 9 at 12 noon followed by burial to Mohill new cemetery. Sean's mass will be live streamed on http://www.churchtv.ie/mohill
House private please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Home Care Team, North West Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, or any family member. The Browne and Conboy families appreciate your sympathy, help and support at this extremely difficult time.
Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Thomas Columba Cryan, Kiltymooden, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Thomas Columba Cryan, Kiltymooden, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Kay, father of Fiona, Sine, Pam, Lisa and Columba. Will be missed by his wife Kay, children and their partners, his 11 grandchildren, extended family members and close family friends. Predeceased by his late wife Mary, brother Josie and sister Carmel.
Reposing on Monday, May 6 at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 7 from his home to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore House Private Please.
Bernard Keane St Brigid’s Court, St Brigids Drive, Clontarf, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Bernard Keane, St Brigid's Court, St Brigid's Drive, Clontarf West, Dublin 5, and formerly of Ballinamore Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and his sisters Carmel and Marese. He will be sadly missed by his brothers John (Jersey), Seamus and Joe (Drumshanbo), Paul (Leitrim Village), and his sisters Anne (Ballinamore), Teresa and Bernadette (Dublin), and Majella (Portugal). He will also be missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends.
Sarah McNicholas (née Hall) Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Mayo
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of her family on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Sarah McNicholas (née Hall), Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath (formerly of Mayo). Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gerald. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family PJ, Mary, Louise, John, Michael, Frances, Patricia, Gerald, Helen and Kieran; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sarah Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan (N91 VF51) on Monday, May 6 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, May 7 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time, especially the staff of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan.
Ellen K Egan, Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Mullanadara, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family on Monday, April 29, 2024 of Ellen K. Egan of Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Mullanadara, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Dearest sister of Margaret Egan McGirl (New Jersey, USA), Dan Egan (Leitrim, Ireland) and the late Ann Gallagher and the late Frank Egan and sister-in-law of Mary Egan. Ellen is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great-great niece. She will be remembered for her patient & kind manner and generosity of spirit and will be truly missed by all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. May Ellen rest in peace.
The Funeral will begin on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:45am from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. The Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Ave. Hackensack, at 10am. Entombment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6 from 4 – 7pm for visitation at the funeral home.
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