Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 20, 2023



The death occurred peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 of Paudge Murphy, Annaly Park, Longford town.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie, dear infant son Patrick, darling daughter Madeline and by his beloved wife Nellie. Paudge will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Mary Devlin and Jenny, sons Ray and John, daughters-in-law Siobhán and Leanne, sons-in-law Declan and Seanie, sister Mary McCormack, brother Micheál, grandchildren Nathan, Darragh, Leah, Amy, Caoiláinn, Ryan, Ben and Ellie, great-grand daughter Ava, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, December 20 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, December 21 at 11am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The funeral mass will be streamed live please view here


The death occurred peacefully in the compassionate and professional care of all the staff of Redwood Ward, Connolly Hospital and in the presence of his loving children on Monday, December 18, 2023 of James (Jim) Marsden, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath and formerly of Longford Town and Mohill, Co Leitrim. Jim will be sadly missed by his sons John, Finbarr, Donal and daughters Mary and Eilish, his brothers Hugh and Noel, sisters Maeve, Joan, Finola and Regine, eleven grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, friends, relatives and neighbours. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kay and brothers Pat and Aidan. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at McEntaggart’s funeral home, Dunshaughlin (A85 DE70) from 4pm until 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 20. Removal at 6.30pm arriving at St Patrick and Seachnall’s Church, Dunshaughlin, at 7pm. A Mass of thanksgiving for Jim will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to St. Francis’ Hospice https://www.sfh.ie/donate-memory. Those unable to attend can follow Jim’s funeral Mass on https://www.churchservices.tv/dunshaughlin


The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the General Hospital, Mullingar on Friday, December 15, 2023 of Peter Lee, Aughagreagh, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his loving wife Irene, his parents William and Bridget, sisters Mary B, Cathy and Alice and brother Frank. Deeply regretted by his sister Jeanie (Columb), Ballinalee, brothers-in-law Joe and Colm, sister-in-law Emmie, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, cousins, relatives and neighbours. R.I.P.
Reposing at his residence at Aughagreagh N39NR74 on Tuesday, December 19 from 3pm to 8pm. House private at all other times. Funeral Mass in St. Colmcille's Church on Wednesday, December 20 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Laurel Lodge Patients Comfort Fund c/o Farrell's Funeral Directors, Ballinalee.


The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 of Edward Treacy Killiney, Dublin, Tinahely, Wicklow and latterly Gortinty, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim (Ex Independent newspapers).
Beloved husband of the late Imelda, and dear father to Rob and Louise, sadly missed by his son and daughter, grandchildren Glen, Lauren and Eve, son in law T. J., Rob’s partner Avril and her son and daughter Eoghan and Eirica, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Edward Rest in Peace. Edward will repose at Avril’s home in Gortinty, Carrick on Shannon on Wednesday, December 20 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 21 at 11.30 in Our Lady of Good Counsel, Church, Johnstown, Killiney, Dublin (A66EY91) followed by burial in Deans Grange cemetery. Live stream for funeral Mass https://www.johnstownkillineyparish.ie/tv/
Edward’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.


The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the devoted care of the staff at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague, on Saturday, December 16, 2023 of Oliver (Ollie) Fleming, Thornfield, Rathlcline, Lanesboro, Longford / Lanesboro, Roscommon. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Michele, Olivia, Tricia and Mary, grandchildren Ernie, Florence, Issy and Ava, brother Liam, sister Patricia, sons-in-law James and Thomas, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Ollie rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Thornfield (N39 PY11) on Tuesday evening, December 19 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, December 20 arriving to St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The Fleming family very much appreciate your kindness and support at this time.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Western Alzheimer’s Foundation - DONATE HERE. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday at 12 noon by CLICKING HERE.


The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her local community Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf on Sunday, December 17, 2023 of Sr Genevieve (Mary Theresa) Heffernan, Daughter of Charity of St Vincent de Paul and late of Mucknagh, Glasson, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents Edward and Mary Kate and her brothers Frank and Seamus. Deeply regretted by her brother Patrick and his wife Vera, nieces Martina, Stephanie and Samantha, nephews John and Eamon, the Community of the Daughters of Charity, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at St Catherine’s Provincial House Dunardagh, Blackrock A94P2K3, from 2pm on Tuesday, December 19 with prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 20 at 10.30am followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on: https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-catherines-provincial-house
May Sr Genevieve Rest in Peace.
Mary Martin (née Leniston) Ros Óg, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday December 17, 2023 of Mary Martin (nee Leniston) Ros Og, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Jim Martin, her daughter Teresa and brothers Tom & Edward. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Brenda Ryan (Tommy), son Michael, sister Kathleen, brother Jimmy, close friend Alfred Higgins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday December 20 in St Mogue's Church, Bawnboy at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Mary's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy
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