Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, June 1, 2023

May they Rest In Peace

Packie Joe (Packie) Rudden Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

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The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Monday, September 9, 2024 of Packie Joe (Packie) Rudden, Forstra, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his sister Cissie and brother John. Sadly missed by his wife Maggie Ellen, family Mary, Margaret, Lil, Sinead and Patrick, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and the residents and staff of OurLady's Manor Edgeworthstown. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday evening, September 10 from 7.15pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning September 11 at 11am in St. Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Agnes Keenan (née Kerrigan), Great Water Street, Longford Town, Co Longford

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The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, September 8, 2024 of Agnes Keenan (nee Kerrigan), Great Water Street, Longford town. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael. Agnes will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family , sons John and Michael, daughters Josephine, Bridie, Lily, Rita, Eileen and Bernadette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, September 10 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, September 11 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live view here

Kathleen Newman, Drumnacrehir, Dring, Longford / Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 8 of Kathleen Newman, Tara Court, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Drumnacrehir, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Margaret, brother Bartley and sisters Marie and Margaret. Deeply regretted by her brother Andrew, sister in law Vera, brother in law Pat, nephews Brian and Andrew, nieces Margaret and Veronica, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Reposing in the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, September 10 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 11 at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery. Livestreaming of Funeral Mass will be on Parish of Gowna Mullinalaghta Facebook Page or by downloading Belltron Streaming and search for St Columba's.

Joan Kelly (née Gallagher), Heatherdale, Monaleen, Limerick / Ballymahon, Co Longford

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The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024 of Joan Kelly (née Gallagher) Heatherdale, Monaleen, Limerick and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford. Beloved wife of the late Jim Kelly. Dearly loved mother of Marie. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie, mother Anna, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday, September 12 from 5pm to 6pm. A Funeral Service for Joan will be held at Shannon Crematorium on Friday, September 13 at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim

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The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the Daughters of Mary & Joseph Community on Tuesday, September 3 of Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her loving parents John Joe and Bridget, her brothers Seamus (NY), Tommy (Corglass), Sean and Charlie (SF), her sister’s Anna Mae Williams (Rossan) and Lizzy Morris (Legga), and her nephew Tommy Williams. Very sadly missed by her sisters in law Sally Conefrey (SF) and Peggy Conefrey (Corglass), her adored 18 nephews and nieces, her grand nephews and grand nieces, her good friends Sr Anna May O’Reilly, Sr Peggy, Sr Mary and Sr Teresa in Paramount, the daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, cousins, relatives and friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. 

Sr Ellen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 16 in Culver City, Los Angeles at 11am.

Muriel Franzoni (née Gardner), Balinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

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The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 6, 2024 of Muriel Franzoni (nee Gardner), Killare, Balinea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Muriel will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband Paul, sons Steven and Ian, her grandchildren Ethan, Dylan, Rihanna, Nika, Finn and Nevaeh, sister Elizabeth, brothers Peter and Andrew, daughters in law Elisha and Clare, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces extended family, neighbours and good friends.

Reposing at Kelly's funeral home, Longford (N39 K381) on Tuesday, September 10 from 6pm to 8pm, with cremation on Wednesday, September 11 at 1.30pm at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78).

John Coffey, Ashbrook, Strokestown, Roscommon

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The death occurred peacefully at Roscommon Hospice on Sunday, September 8, 2024 of John Coffey, Ashbrook, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Bernard & Mary, his sister Mary & his brother Francis. John will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brother Brian, sister Bríd, sister-in-law Mary, nephew Damien and his wife Laura, grandnephew Brendan, grandniece Fiona, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, September 10 from 5.30pm until 7pm, followed by removal to St Anne's Church, Scramogue, to arrive at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 11 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice by clicking HERE.

Peter Garvey, Drumgeaglom, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim

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The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital after a short illness with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 18, 2024 of Peter Garvey, Drumgeaglom, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim & Coulsdon, London. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Philomena. Sadly missed by his son Barry Garvey (Baz), Sheila (She) Barry’s mother. His 11 brothers and sisters, John (Australia), Stephen (Cavan), Simon (Middlesex), Mary (Leitrim), Kevin (Croydon), Michael (Battersea), Colin (London) Philip (Clapham), Treasa (Sussex), Ann (Leitrim), Carmel (Leitrim), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, adored nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and wide Circle of friends in England and Leitrim. Rest in Peace.

Removal to St Joseph's Church, Leitrim Village on Tuesday evening, September 10 arriving at 6:30pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, September 11 at 11am can be viewed here Peter's Funeral Mass, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Cremation service can be viewed here; Peter's Cremation Service Password Crem11W

Peter loved children and making dreams come true so please donate here instead of flowers: Make-a-wish

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