Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The death occurred peacefully at home, after a short illness bravely borne with dignity on Monday, January 8, 2024 of Thomas (Tom) Skelly, Sharvogue, Killashee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Denis and Ellen, brother William and by his sister Kathleen Flannelly. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, loving sister Rose, brother-in-law Fintan Flannelly and his wife Alva, niece Caitriona and her husband Niall McGoona, nephews Denis and his wife Valerie and Fintan and his wife Vronny, grandnieces Fen and Phoebe, grandnephews Josh and Darragh, cousins, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Wednesday, January 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, January 11 in St. Patrick’s Church, Killashee, at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Killashee Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Agnes (Aggie) Dermody, Mullinroe, Dring, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Monday, January 8, 2024 of Agnes (Aggie) Dermody, Mullinroe, Dring, Longford. Recently predeceased by her sister Mary Langan and Melvin. Deeply regretted by her nephews Patrick and John, nieces Ena, Róisín and Mary, grandnephews Niall, Robert and David, cousins, relatives, close friends and neighbours. May Aggie Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Wednesday evening, January 10 in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown N39VR04 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 11 at 1pm in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta with burial immediately afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on "Gowna and Mullinalaghta" Facebook Page or by downloading the App "Belltron Streaming" and search for St Columba's.
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 8, 2024 of Jimmy McCreanor, Bannon Terrace, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Frances, by his sister and by his brothers. Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Annamai, darling daughter Jennifer Doherty (Kilbarry), son-in-law Jason, grandchildren Carley and Bradley, sister Marie, brothers Brendan, Kevin and Clement, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his very good friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, January 11 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, January 12 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.The funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association – www.ika.ie . House private please.
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of Elizabeth Farrell, formerly of Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock and Derrygowna, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary. Elizabeth will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Sr Antoinette, Martha and Phil, brothers Peter, Michael and Pat, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) on Tuesday, January 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, January 10 in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cancer Research – www.cancer.ie or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of James (Jim) Kiernan, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents, Larry and Mary and brother Jack. James will be deeply missed by his brother Larry, sisters Peggy Fallon and Anne O' Reilly, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP.
Reposing at Shepherds Funeral Home, Athlone Rd, Longford N39K381 on Tuesday, January 9 from 5pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Joseph's Church, Purth arriving at 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, January 10 at 11am with burial in adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Ann McGuirk (née Hughes), Annaly Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Patsy and by her brother Eddie. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Paddy, sons Clinton and Brendan (Bennie), brother-in-law Henry, sisters-in-law Annie Quinn, Teresa McKiernan, Bernadette Brosnan, Eileen Kelleher, Mary Agnes Casey, Rose Mannion and Liz Hughes, aunts Carmel Ward and Anne Carberry, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Wednesday, January 10 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here House strictly private please.
The death occurred peacefully in her 100th year surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 8, 2024 of Christine Cunningham (nee Blaney) St Francis Terrace, Athlone and late of Donamoney, The Pigeons, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and infant daughter Mary. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Josephine and Nuala, grandchildren Ellen, Teresa, Sarah and Jimmy, great-grandchildren Ben, Eva and Kacey, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynns Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Wednesday evening, January 10 from 5pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan Church on Thursday, January 11 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Cornamagh Cemetery. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the Nephin Lodge staff on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of Peter Alfred (Alfie) Fitzpatrick, Nephin Lodge, Enniscrone, Co Sligo and formerly Cappagh, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John Fitzpatrick and Annie Kilkenny, his sister Marie and brother Eugene. Alfie will be sadly missed by his sister Anne, his brothers Pat and John, his brother in law Michael and sisters in law Dorothy and Bridie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Alfie Rest in Peace.
Alfie reposed at Nephin Lodge, Enniscrone on Tuesday, January 9 January, followed by a private cremation. Alfie’s ashes to be interred in Mohill Cemetery (with his parents) at a later date. Alfie’s family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of Elizabeth Hassard (nee Smyth) Borim, Swanlinbar, Cavan. Wife of the late Robert and mother of William and Alan. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Safe in The Arms of Jesus.
Lizzie is resting at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Tuesday, January 9 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10 in Saint Augustine's Church, Swanlinbar at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Swanlinbar Church Repair Fund care of Funeral Director or any family member. House strictly private.
The death occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 of John Durkin, Druminafinla, Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his father John and mother Mary, brother Jim and baby son. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, Daughters Philomena (Enniskillen), Josephine (Carrick on Shannon), and Deirdre (Drumshanbo) and partners, beloved grandchildren Mark and Evanna, brothers Pat (Birmingham) and Eugene (Carrick on Shannon), sisters in law Jacqueline and Rose, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace.
Remains will be reposing at St Patrick's hospital Carrick on Shannon on Thursday, January 11 from 5pm to 8pm. House strictly private. Funeral Mass in St. Hugh’s Church, Ballinaglera on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Diabetes Ireland.
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General hospital on Monday, January 8, 2024 of John Brownlee of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly of Balbriggan, Co Dublin and originally from Clontarf, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Delia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Althea, son in law Francis, granddaughter Eliza., sisters; Joyce (Colin), Ann, brother Graeme (Robi), nieces, nephews, their families and his friends. May John Rest In Peace.
A Funeral service to celebrate John's life will take place on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Family flowers only please.
The death occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Maxwell Bennett (Ledwith), Wood End, Coventry, UK and formerly of Ballinafid, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath. Sadly missed by his family, Anthony, Ashley, Andrea, Alison and Aidan, their mother Alison, his sister Zita and brother Adrian, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Max will be received into St Patrick's RC Church, Deedmore Rd, Coventry on Thursday, January 11 at 5pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, January 12 at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Canley Crematorium in the Cannon Chapel. Afterwards at Stoke Boys Rugby Club where a celebration of Max's life will continue. Donations would be gratefully received for Coventry Moyton Hospice Clifford Bridge Rd Coventry CV2 2HJ.
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