Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace
Mel Mulligan (The Sparrow), St Mel's Rd, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness on Monday, November 4, 2024 of Mel Mulligan (The Sparrow), St Mel's Rd, Longford town. He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sister Peggy, brothers Vincent, Jack and Anthony and sister-in-law Mary. Mel will be forever missed by his family and friends, nieces Marie (Paddy), Mags (Nathan) and Mo (Dean), nephews Vinny (Teresa), Anthony and David, grand-nieces Megan, Abbie, Zoe and Parice, grand-nephews Mark (Trisha), Daniel, Jamie, Alex, Ryan and Ruairi, cousins, neighbours and good friends.
Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live foreverBecause we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace Mel.
Mel will repose in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66 on Wednesday, November 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal arriving to St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford on Thursday, November 7 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Mel will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cian's Kennels c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Jimmy Quinn, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 4, 2024 of Jimmy Quinn, Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, by his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Rosie, Ina, Philo and Helen and by his daughter Ann.
Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Ellie, daughters Fiona Devine and Dolores Martin, sons Joe, David and Damian, daughter-in-law Ruth, sons-in-law Jim and Diarmuid, grandchildren Sharon, Michelle, Liam, Ciara, Elaoishe and Sinead, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home , Ballinalee Road (N39 EC91) on Wednesday, November 6 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 7 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Gerry Hickey, Lock House, Clondra, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Friday, November 1, 2024 of Gerry Hickey, Lock House, Clondra, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Kathleen, brothers Sean and Seamus and sister Dorothy.
Gerry will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving family, his daughter Susan, son-in-law Stephen and his adored grand-daughter Abigail, brothers Hugh, Noel, Paul, Michael and Kevin, sisters Kathleen, Eileen, Patricia and Bernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and good friends. Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod. We bless the hours we had with you And will leave the rest with God. Rest in Peace Gerry.
Gerry will repose in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 A032 on Monday, November 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday, November 5 to arrive to St Brendan’s Church, Clondra, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass Gerry, will be laid to rest in Killashee Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to ISPCC or Barnardos c/o of Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.
Michael Corkery, Sarnaught, Castlebar, Mayo / Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in his 95th year, in the loving care of the staff in the Ross Suite, Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar on Saturday, November 2, 2024 of Michael Corkery, Sarnaught Lodge, Sarnaught, Castlebar, retired Telecom Éireann staff member and former Mayo GAA goalkeeper.
Predeceased by his parents Catherine and Patrick, brothers and sisters and his best friend Michael Neary. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Philomena and Angela, brothers Fr. Eamon, Neilus and Oliver, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Michael will repose in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23 XY63 on Tuesday, November 5 from 5.30 -7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, November 6 at 8.45am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. Michael will be laid to rest afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231.
Simon Cummins, Foxrock, Dublin / Granard, Longford
The death occurred at home with his beloved wife Hilary, after an illness bravely borne on Saturday, November 2, 2024 of Simon Cummins, Foxrock (formerly of Granard, Co Longford). Much loved, he will be hugely missed by Hilary, his children Sarah, Simon, Karl and David, his sons and daughters-in-law Jeremy, Dairine, Aoife and Helmi, his adored grandchildren Seán, Will, Ruby, Zayn, Sia and Aya; his sisters Grainne, Mona and Frieda, his extended family and all of his wonderful friends.
Reposing at Massey’s Funeral Home, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 5pm to 6.30pm. A private cremation will take place. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (donate here).
To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.
William Harte, Moher, Dromod, Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Friday, November 1, 2024 of William Harte, Moher, Dromod, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, sisters and brothers. Beloved husband of Elizabeth and dear father to Paddy, Ollie and Patricia. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters in law Tamara and Wendi, son in law Jacob, his six grandchildren Liam, Niamh, Aoibhinn, Ashton, Conor and Sienna, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May William Rest in Peace.
Reposing in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola (N41E421) on Tuesday, November 5 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 6 at 11am in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola, followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. House Strictly Private Please. William’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
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