Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Fr Sean O'Dowd, Kiltegan, Wicklow / Newtowncashel, Longford,

The death occurred on Monday, December 2, 2024 of Fr Sean O’Dowd SPS, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Aughnacross, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and the diocese of Calabar, Nigeria. 

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, his brother Michael, his brother-in-law Ray and sister-in-law Maureen. Sadly missed by his brothers PJ, Gerry and Brendan, his sisters Mary and Collette and sisters-in-law Teresa, Carmel and Frances, his nieces and nephews and their families, his wide circle of friends and his Society family in Kiltegan.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, on Thursday, December 5 at 12 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-missionary-society

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. 

Veronica Kenny (née O'Toole) Corrick, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the University Hospital Sligo on Monday, December 2, 2024 of Veronica Kenny (nee O'Toole) Corrick, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Bill and brother George. Veronica will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughters Martina McGarry (Corduff) and Bernadette McKiernan (Cloone), sons-in-law Peter and Gerard, her adored grandchildren Caroline, Majella, Deirdre, Dymphna, Alan and Ryan, also her 12 great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends.

Veronica will repose in St Mary's Church, Annaduff, Aghamore, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, December 4 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Removal from her home on Thursday, December 5 to arrive to St Mary's Church, Annaduff for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Veronica will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining Cemetery. Family home private please.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory, fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace.

Joe Ganley, Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 AV20

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2024 of Joe Ganley, Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim (Retired Army 19th Battalion and Civil Defence). 

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Kathleen, brothers Pat, and Tom, sisters Maureen, Cathy, Berry and Patsy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, wife Bridie, sons William (Ballygar), Joseph (Mallow, Cork), Alan (Longford), daughters Brenda Corrigan (Roscommon), Catherine Clancy (Drumkeeran), Clodagh Taber (Swords), daughters-in-law Geraldine and Ann, sons-in-law Michael, PJ and Steve. His adored grandchildren Darren, Elaine, Emma, Laura, Aoife, Liam, Niamh, Ciaran, Shauna, Bronagh, Ruairí, Thomas, Óisin, Caelan, Niall, Hazel, Ella and Lilly. Great grandchildren Patrick, Nathan, Eve, Beth, Maisie and Connaill, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (N41 AV20) on Thursday, December 5 from 3pm until 7pm. With removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday morning, December 6 arriving for Mass of Christian burial at 11am with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live Joe's Funeral Mass House private at all other times please. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Croí Cardiac foundation. Donations to Croí

Michael (Micéal) McKeon, Antfield, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 FW74 / Annaduff, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 2, 2024 of Michael (Micéal) McKeon, Antfield, Aughamore, Carrick-on -Shannon Co. Leitrim.  

Predeceased by his wife Bridie, parents Pee & Margaret, stepmother Bridie and sisters Lillie & Peggy. Micéal will be sadly missed by his daughters Karen (McGovern) and Michelle (Butler), son in laws Gearoid and Paul, grandchildren Noah, Saoirse, Cormac, Donnacha, Michael & Robyn, sister Tessie, brother Padraig, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many close friends. May Micéal’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his home N41 FW74 on Tuesday, December 3 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 4  at 12pm in St. Mary’s Church, Annaduff, Co. Leitrim, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the North West Hospice Sligo. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time. 

Andy Lannon, Clooneylyons, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, but unexpectedly, at Portiuncla Hospital, Ballinasloe on Saturday, November 30, 2024 of Andy Lannon, Clooneylyons, Strokestown, Roscommon former school bus driver with CIE. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Kate.

Beloved husband of Patsy and much loved father of Ursula, Andrew, Adrian and Sandra. Andy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and family, his brother Oliver, grandchildren Jack, Caolan, Caoimhe, Fionn & Donnacha, sons-in-law Marty & James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Wednesday, December 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the family home on Thursday, December 5 to St Mary's Church, Carniska, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, can be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE.

Eamon Holloway, Lisshillion, Glasson, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2024 of Eamon Holloway, Lisshillion, Glasson, Co Westmeath.

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