Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Lilly Dempsey, 15 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and sister Crissie (Dorest, England). Lilly will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her heartbroken family, her adored daughter Cathy, sister Mary, brother Joe, brother-in-law John Fancy (Dorest, England), nieces Sharon and Helen, nephew Aidrian, relatives, great neighbours and friends, especially her life long friend Sean. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace.
Lilly's remains will repose in her home on Tuesday, November 21 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, on Wednesday, November 22 at 12 noon, following Mass Lilly will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughafin Cemetery. Family time on Wednesday morning, November 22 please.
The death occurred peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Seamus Mulligan, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Brigid and by his brothers-in-law Philip and Joe. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family , his beloved wife Rena, sisters Anna (U.S.A.) and Kathleen (U.S.A.), brothers-in-law Joe Hourican and Jim Wise, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, November 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 23 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe at 12 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please.
The death occurred suddenly at home on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Michael Reilly, Staplestown, Donadea, Co Kildare and late of Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Beloved father of late Michael Jnr., deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Damien and Philip, daughters Aisling and Niamh, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Maisie and Evelyn, brother Peter (R.I.P.)., brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, November 23 from 4pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Friday, November 24 at approximately 11:30am to arrive at St Benignus Church, Staplestown for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Staplestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland which can be made by clicking on the following link : Donate - Alzheimer
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 of Thomas O'Connor, 30 Cecil Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, London and late of Lisduffmontgomery, Ardagh, Co Longford / Castleisland, Kerry.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann and his sons John, Liam and Paul, grandchildren Ciaran, Ryan, Dillon, Kyle, Niall and Eoghan, his sisters Kathleen Nolan (Castleisland, Co. Kerry), Margaret Beirne (Preston, England) and Theresa Byrne (Canada), daughters-in-law Maureen and Sheila, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, November 23 from 5.30pm with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday, November 24 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page on rip.ie. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
The death occurred peacefully, in the presence of her loving family and in the tender loving care of the staff in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Saturday, November 18, 2023 of Maureen Devine (née Murphy), 1 Marian Avenue, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, aged 96.
Predeceased by her parents Kate Ann and William, her beloved husband Tony, brothers John and Bill, sisters Evelyn, Nancy, Rita and Kathleen, her sons Harry, Anthony and infant twins, John Anthony and Patrick Joseph. Maureen will be dearly missed by her daughter May (Lyons), sons Michael, Vivian and Gerard, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, relatives and friends. May Maureen rest in eternal peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Monday, November 20 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection to celebrate Maureen's wonderful long life will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 21 in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, with interment afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/
The death occurred peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday, November 17, 2023 of Gerry Frawley, Brannigan, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his son Kenneth. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sarah, his sons Tommy and Gerard. His grandchildren Catherine, Chloe, Lauren, Lara, Ella and Austen. His sister Angie and brothers Noel and Packie. Sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours, Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing home, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) this Tuesday evening, November 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 22 at 11am in St Matthew's Church Ballymahon followed by burial in Carrickedmond cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Joseph's Care Centre Longford.
The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his darling wife and family on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Owen Atkinson, Rooskeynamona, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim and formerly Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin. Predeceased by his father Colm, beloved husband of Susan (nee Shanley) and dear father to Euan, Elliot, and Darcie. Sadly missed by his wife and children, mother Pat (Patricia), brothers Philip (Anna), Paul (Kim), Ian (Aine) and Kenneth (Emma), father and mother in law Tom and Mary Shanley, Cloonboney, brothers in law Dermot (Edel), Morgan (Claire), and Bobby (Orla), sister in law Selina (Gary), his Auntie Ann, his Godmother Roly (Rosaleen), uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and friends. May Owen Rest in Peace.
Owen will repose at The Heritage Chapel of Rest, Church Road, Carrick on Shannon (N41KP62) Tuesday, November 21 from 5pm until 7pm. (Easy parking in Car park at rear of Bush Hotel) Funeral cortege will leave his home Wednesday morning, November 22 at 10.30 to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk (N41PF82) for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78)at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to North West Hospice, Sligo https://northwesthospice.ie/donations/ or Sligo Cancer Support Centre https://www.sligocancersupportcentre.ie/support/make-a-donation/ C/o McGowan Funeral directors. (Donation box in Church). House private to family and close friends. Owen’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
The death occurred peacefully at The Mater Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023 of Anne Marie Bohan (née Moore), Drumnid, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Leeds, United Kingdom. Predeceased by her parents; Patrick and Mary Moore and her brother; Jimmy. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband; Gerry, son; Gerard, daughters; Bernadette, Maria and Fiona and their partners; Kayleigh, David, Robert and Ben, sister; Bernie, aunt; Peggy, uncle; Sean, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law; Maureen, niece; Katrina, nephew; Kieron, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Anne Marie’s Soul Rest in Peace.
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The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Sonas Nursing Home Innis Ree, Ballyleague, Roscommon on Sunday, November 19, 2023 of Kathleen McGovern, Tubbermakee, Ballintubber, Castlerea, County Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Catherine, and her brother Patrick. Sadly missed and remembered by her extended relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Flanagan's Funeral Home, Ballymoe on Tuesday November 21 from 6pm to 7pm with removal to St Bride's Church, Ballintubber (arriving) 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 22 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballintubber Cemetery.
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