Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully, in his sleep, in his 53rd year, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of Ivars Cakuls, 75 Mostrim Oaks, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Cavan. Ivars will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who are left with cherished memories of a kind, gentle and helpful man. During his 53 years, Ivars touched the lives of many people leaving a lasting impact on them. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, his infectious laughter and his ability to bring joy to those around him.
Sadly missed by son Mareks, daughter Annija-Darta, sisters Ilze Tuceka and Aija Paula. Ivars, your light will continue to shine on the hearts of those who knew and loved you. Sleep well, till we meet again.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39P0E8) on Thursday, April 20 from 7pm until 8.30pm. A private cremation will take place at a later date.
The death occurred, peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford, on Monday, April 17, 2023 of Daniel (Dan) Murtagh, Tenelick, Colehill, Longford, N39 NY28. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Mick, his wife Lily, sister Bridget and brother Willie. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Ann, daughters Sharon and Gillian, sons Daniel and Anthony, sister Rita, grandchildren Kayleigh, Jessica, Ciaran, Tammy, Simone, Rhys and Jade, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Aoife, sisters-in-law Mary and Geraldine, brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Dan Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at Tenelick, Colehill, Co Longford (N39 NY28) on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, from 5pm until concluding prayers at 9pm on both days. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Abbeyshrule (N39 KR83) on Friday, April 21 arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 22 at 1pm, with burial afterwards in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.
Dan’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/carrickedmondabbeyshruleparish/
The family appreciates your support at this time.
The death occurred, peacefully with his family at his home in England, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 of Seán Kearney of Liverpool, England and formerly of Dublin Street, Longford. Predeceased by his parents, Rose (née McGovern) and Jack, his beloved wife, Jean, and his siblings Marie, Rosaleen, Mickey, Tony, Martin, Peter and Carmel. He will be sadly missed by his children, Rosanna, Michael and Katharina, their partners/husband, Paul, Sameena and Andrew and his three grandchildren, Darcey, Nieve and Tilly. Also, his siblings and brothers- and sisters-in-law Helen & Frank, Tesh, Vivi & Matthew, Dodo, Caith & Padraig, Sheila and Brendan and Sheila and his many nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
The funeral will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Our Lady of the Annunciation - Bishop Eton, Woolton Road, Liverpool, L16 8NQ, England. It will also be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/bishopeton
Seán will be buried with his beloved wife, Jean, at St Mary's churchyard, Church Road, Hale, Liverpool, L24 4AX, England. A Month's Mind Mass will be held in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford, at a future date to be communicated. The family have politely requested for any donations to be made to Rennie Grove Hospice Care who looked after Seán in his final weeks and allowed him to pass peacefully in his home as was his wishes. https://renniegrove.org/get-involved/donate-to-rennie-grove/one-off-gift/
The death occurred, peacefully, at home, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Margaret Maguire (nee Travers), Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Dublin. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband William, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, April 18 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, on Wednesday, April 19 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/
The death occurred on Sunday, February 12, 2023 of Vincent Francis (Vince) Tighe, formerly Russagh, Rathowen, Co Westmeath but lived in London all his adult life. Vince was cremated in London on March 17 and by request of Vince he asked that he be brought home to his native Ireland to be buried with his beloved mother Mary. Funeral mass Friday, April 21 at 11am in The Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Burial of ashes afterwards at Edgeworthstown Cemetery.
Vince will be dearly missed by his four children, Martin, Katrina, Katie and Michael and his beautiful grandchildren Demi, Liam, Lincoln, Harry, Alexia and baby Alfie, his daughter in law Becky, his family and friends.
Ignatius Doorley, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 of Ignatius (Frank) Doorley, Slattabeg, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Thomas & Bridget Kate, sister Nancy and brother Junior. Sadly missed by his nephew Aidan and his wife Lorna, his nephew John, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Wednesday, April 19 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral mass on Thursday, April 20 at 11am in St Anne's Church, Slatta. Burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Mullingar General Hospital, after a short illness, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Mary Margaret Hunt (nee Dufficy), The Maples, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Cloonfree, Strokestown, and Corgarve, Tulsk. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter. Much loved mother of Mary, Margaret and Breege. Mary Margaret will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son-in-law Michael, Mary's partner David, Margaret's partner Andy, grandchildren Orla, Adam & Emma, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, April 18 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, April 19 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery. Those wishing to view Mary Margaret's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.
The death occurred, peacefully at her home in Hazel Grove, Stockport, United Kingdom, on Monday, April 3, 2023 of Philomena Rooney (neé McGarry), daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McGarry, of Rathowen, Co Westmeath.
Prior to moving to Cheshire, Phil had lived with her late husband, Dr Kevin Rooney, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She was predeceased by her husband; her two sons, Francis and Eamon Rooney; her brothers, Eamon, Mel, Michael and Patrick McGarry and her sisters, Bernadette O’Donnell, Maureen (Sr Gertrude SJC) and Peggy (Sr Bernadette SJC) McGarry. She is survived by her two children, Clair Gadzama and Brian Rooney; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; her cousins, the reverend Sisters Maura Brid McGarry OLM and Eileen McGarry OLM, of the Convent of Mercy, Longford and her nephews and nieces in Ireland and the USA. Phil lived to 92 years of age and enjoyed a very full life. Generous to a fault, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Peter’s Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport, UK, at 12 noon on Monday, April 24, 2023. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stockport and will remain available for a few days subsequently. Family flowers only, please. Donations (in lieu of flowers) if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Trust, SMA Fathers and Franciscan Fathers. These can be made via https://www.ghfunerals.co.uk/charities-and-donations
Patrick McIntyre, Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has taken place of Patrick McIntyre, at his home in Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Toni, sons Michael, Matthew, Danny, daughter Ana, brother Michael, sister Mary (Roben), grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in England on Friday, April 28, 2023.
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