Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Helen (Nell) Canning (née Moran), 118 Teffia Park, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's Hospital, Longford and in the presence of her family on Monday, June 17, 2024 of Helen (Nell) Canning (nee Moran) 118 Teffia Park, Longford town.
Predeceased by her husband James, daughter Theresa, grandson Damien and son-in-law Tony Murphy. Nell will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family, son Desmond (Mary), daughters Mary Canning, Angela Deely (Abbeycartron), Ursula O'Neill (Kill, Kildare) and Patricia Murphy (Moydow), sons-in-law Joe, Noel and Liam, her adored 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and her many dear friends. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true. You did your best for all of us. We will always remember you. Rest in Peace Nell.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Wednesday, June 19 from 5pm with removal arriving to St Mel's Cathedral for prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 20 at 11am, following Mass Nell will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St. Joseph’s Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.
Tony Doherty, Kilsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Balrath, Meath
The death occurred following a short illness on Monday, June 17, 2024 of Tony Doherty, Kilsallagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Balrath, Navan, Co Meath and late of Fulham and Southfields, London, England.
Predeceased by his parents Irene and Dan, his sisters Peg, Betty, Ellen and Kathy, his brothers Matty and Paddy and by his nephew Paddy and nieces Irene Hull and Irene Wilson. Tony will be sadly missed by his sister Anne (Tralee, Co Kerry), nephews and nieces in England, Portugal, USA and Ireland, especially by Kathleen, Garrett, Brendan and Ella. Special acknowledgements to his friends Marie, Billy, Norah, Carmel and Vivienne and carers at home, in Ratoath and in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Pretty See Cottage, Navan, Co Meath on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20. House private.Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown on Friday, June 21 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/
Séan Ó Foghlú (Foley), Bawn, Moydow, Longford / Ennis, Clare
The death occurred peacefully at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Saturday June 15, 2024 of Séan Ó’Foghlú (Foley), Bawn, Moydow, Co Longford and formerly of Parnell Street, Ennis, Co Clare. Predeceased by his parents Micheal and Kathleen and by his brothers Patrick Joseph (Joe), Michael Pascall, Jim, Jerry, Tom, Frank and recently, by his sister Anne.
Séan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Mary Galvin, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, June 18 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford (N39 PC58) on Wednesday, June 19 at 11.00am, followed by interment afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery, Ennis, Co Clare, arriving at approximately 3.00pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to UNICEF for their work with children in Palestine. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, for the care and kindness shown to Séan.
Nancy Woods (née Weldon), Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, N41 WD98
The death occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and under the exceptional care of the North West Hospice on Monday, June 17, 2024 of Nancy Woods (née Weldon), Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Shane, grand-daughter Naoise, sisters Peggy, Eileen and Agnes; brothers Tom, Pat and Seamus. Forever loved and missed by her children Kenneth, Yvonne, Darina, Shane, Gail and Aengus; daughters-in-law Noreen, Michele and Belinda; sons-in-law Aidan and David and by her adored grandchildren Óisin, Sinéad, Shane, Roisin, Hannah, Odhran, Tiarnan, Rían, Maria, Kealan, Siofra, Sadhbh, Stella and Sonny. Deeply missed and fondly remembered by her sister Kathleen (London), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and members of the Weldon and Woods families; former colleagues of Drumshanbo N.S. and Joe Mooney Summer School Committee, great neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday afternoon, June 19 from 3pm to 8pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Thursday morning, June 20 for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
Cathal Miney, Coolbawn, Ballinagh, Cavan / Arva, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Sunday, June 16, 2024 of Cathal Miney, Coolbawn, Ballinagh, Co Cavan / Arva, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents Philip and Maria, his sister Kathleen Miney, brother Philip and brother-in-law Nathy Cawley. Deeply regretted by his brothers John Joe and Packie, sisters Mary and Teresa, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Gerry and all his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Cathal will repose on Tuesday, June 18 from 6pm to 8pm at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Rd, Cavan (H12 RF78). Requiem Mass on Wednesday June 19 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Arva, Co Cavan (H12 HN53) at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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