Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Eamon Ledwith, The Demesne, Longford Town, Co Longford
The death occurred unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024 of Eamon Ledwith, The Demesne, Longford town, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Tess, by his brother Ciaran and by his sister Marie. Eamon will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Kathleen, sons Kieran and Ian, daughters-in-law Julie and Laura, grandchildren Shelby, Keighlum, Griffin and Harry, sisters Siobhan, Therese and Lorraine, brothers Fr. Harry, Colm, Sean, Kevin, Mel and Cathal, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, June 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, June 5 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please View here Family flowers only, please.
Edward (Eddie) Powell, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully, on Sunday, June 2, 2024 of Edward (Eddie) Powell Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his infant brother James. Sadly missed by his parents Chris and Mary, sisters Marie, Ellen, Anne, Olivia and Patricia, brothers Michael, Richie and Noel, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Tuesday evening, June 4 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in Church of Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, on Wednesday morning, June 5 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, in lieu, to the Palliative Care Unit, Portiuncula University Hospital. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.
Liam Dowling, Grattan Road, Galway City, Galway / Strokestown, Roscommon
The sudden death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in the tender care of the staff of critical care department University College Hospital,Galway on Saturday, June 1, 2024 of Liam Dowling, Grattan Road, Galway city and formerly of Cappagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Beloved husband to Anne (née Callaghan). Amazing one of a kind father to Emily and Brian. Predeceased by his infant daughter Niamh, parents John and Emily and sister Emily. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and children, brothers and sisters Kay, Frank, Pat, Mary and Stan. Sadly missed also by his heartbroken brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and especially by his dear friends. A man fond of a good story, a good laugh and great times spent with wonderful family and friends.
Reposing at the O’ Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, H91V1K8 on Thursday, June 6 from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St Mary’s Church, Claddagh. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Liam on Friday, June 7 at 10am and following Mass he will be laid to rest with his baby daughter Niamh in Rahoon Cemetery. Live Streaming link for Mass: https://www.dominicanscladdagh.ie/live-webcam/ Flowers: Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Down Syndrome Ireland.
Patrick (Paddy, Pat) McNulty, Gort Lodge, Drumsna, Co Leitrim
The death occurred suddenly and peacefully at his residence following a long illness bravely borne on Monday, June 3, 2024 of Patrick (Paddy/Pat) McNulty
Gort Lodge, Drumsna, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by his dear friend Robin. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary (McKeon), Catherine (Moreton), brothers Michael, John and Larry, brothers-in-law Brian and Sean, sisters-in-law Geraldine, Teresa and Catherine. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends, especially his former colleagues and friends in Leitrim County Council. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.Reposing at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna (N41 D766) on Thursday, June 6 from 5pm-8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday morning, June 7 at 11am. Paddy will be laid to rest afterwards in Annaduff Cemetery (N41 CF54). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis uasal.
Gerard Gill, Ballinwing, Leitrim PO, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2024 of Gerard Gill, Ballinwing, Leitrim PO, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother Margaret. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son Jason, father Padraig, brothers Joseph (Carrick-on-Shannon), Adrian (Ramelton, Donegal), sisters Christina (Manorhamilton), Bernie (Rossinver), Jason’s mother Margaret, sister-in-law Sinead, brothers-in-law Derek and Ray, niece Nyla, nephews Shane, Aaron, Jack, Lucas and Lee, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal to St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village on Friday evening, June 7 arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 8 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery. House strictly private please.
Cecilia Breslin (née McLoughlin) Birmingham and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s care home Coleshil, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024 of Cecilia Breslin, (nee McLoughlin) Hall Green, Birmingham; and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, County Longford, Ireland. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters Cecilia and Margaret, sons Brendan and Arnold, daughters-in-law Maria and Anne, grandchildren, her brother Brendan and all of her extended family and friends.
Cecilia will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 6pm on June 4. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 10.30am on June 5. https://www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk/
Burial to follow at Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9AA at 12.00.
Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford
The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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