Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Philomena (Phil) Fearon (née Fagan) Main Street, Ballymahon, Co Longford
The death occurred on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 of Philomena (Phil) Fearon (nee Fagan), Main Street, Ballymahon, Co Longford. She was predeceased by her loving husband Eddie and her infant son Robert and her brothers and sisters, Larry, Seamus, John, Patricia, Annie, Maisie and Roisin. She is survived by her daughter Anna Bergin (Cormac) and her sons Joseph (Rita), Paul (Deborah), Eamon and Stephen (Fiona) and by her sister, Sr Matilda (Agnes) and by her adored grandchildren Mark, Catherine, Matthew, Simon, Karl, Niamh, Caitriona, Brendan, Cora, Ethan, Ruairi, Aaron, Lucy and Rosanna.
Reposing at the residence of her son Stephen at Ballagh Road, Stonepark, Longford (N39 F3C2) this Thursday, March 14 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm followed by prayers. Removal on Friday morning, March 15 for mass of the Resurrection in St Matthew’s Church Ballymahon at 11am followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery.
Alexander P (Alex) Lyons, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in Lisdarn Hospital, Co. Cavan following a short illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Alexander P. (Alex) Lyons, Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, Dublin and Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael (Tiger) and Kathleen Lyons. Youngest brother of Ken, Michael, Kathleen and Carol. Sadly missed by his dear friends Caitriona, Padraic and family and his close circle of friends.
Alex will repose at Lakelands Funeral home Cavan (H12RF78) on Tuesday, March 12 from 6pm – 7.30pm. Service for Alex will take place at Lakelands Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13 at 1pm followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations to CRBI (Community Rescue Boats Ireland) or any animal rescue charity.
Sharon Crowe (Donnelly), Drumlish, Co Longford
The death occurred suddenly at home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Sharon Crowe (Donnelly), Drumlish, Co Longford. She will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved sons Niall, Gary, Aaron and their father Paul, her father Eddie, mother Kathleen, sister Sinead (Rogers), brothers Sean and Eamon, brother-in-law Philip, sister-in-law Patricia, Eamon's partner Laura, nephews Jim, Stephen and Jamie, nieces Laura, Kerrie and Emily, uncles, aunts and extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Sharon will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home (N39 EC81) this Wednesday, March 13 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Remains leaving her parents home on Thursday, March 14 arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for 12 noon funeral mass followed by burial in local cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live by clicking on this link. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Laura Lynn Foundation.
Gerard Rooney, Ballyleague, Roscommon / Cookstown, Tyrone
The death occurred peacefully, after a very short illness, in the care of the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 of Gerard Rooney, Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Cookstown, Co Tyrone. He will be very sadly missed by his family; Damien, Paul, Mary and David, brothers Robert and Brendan, sister Anne, daughters-in-law Jaime, Karo and Bernadette, son-in-law Brían, grandchildren Eleanor, Rosabel, Lily and Edith, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Gerard is predeceased by his parents Bob and Bella, sister Molly and brother Sean. May Gerard rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Thursday evening, March 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his home in Lough Ree Park on Friday morning, March 15 at 11.30am arriving to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Friday, March 15 at 12 noon by clicking Smyth's Channel 1. The Rooney family very much appreciate your kindness and support at this time.
Tommy Brady, Drumcor, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at the Mater Hospital Dublin in the loving care of his family on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Tommy Brady, Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary Kate (Minnie) Brady, sister Myra, grandson Conan and his nephew Jimmy. Tommy will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Helen (Caslin), son Noel, daughter Rióna, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandson Oliver, granddaughter Tierna, brother Séan (Rahultan, Cavan), sisters Mona Macken (Granard) and Laura McConnell (Malahide), sister-in-law Evelyn, brothers-in-law Johnny (Macken) and Joe (McConnell), nieces, nephew, relatives, and his many close friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Briody’s Funeral Home, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan. (eircode A82DX59) on Wednesday, March 13 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on Thursday, March 14 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private please to family, close friends and neighbours.
Maí Byrne (née Fenton) Auburn Terrace, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, Co Longford on Monday, March 11, 2024 of Maí Byrne (née Fenton), Auburn Terrace, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Della, and brothers Arthur and Noel. Beloved wife of Joseph, dearly loved mother of David (Daibhí), Stephen, Robert and Emma, cherished grandmother of Jack, Aaron, Kate, Shane, Eoin, Aidan, Ruairí, Elyse, Luke, Eve, Darragh, Robyn and Finn. Maí will be forever loved and remembered by her devoted family, daughters-in-law Aida, Mary and Adrienne, son-in-law Jason, dear brother Robbie (Canada) and dear sister Freda White (Abbeyshrule), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Wednesday, March 13 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Maí’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 14 at 1pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King and may be viewed on the live webcam here. Cremation Service will take place in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 4 pm. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin here
Rita O'Neill (née Traynor) Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91K838
The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family with the assistance of Palliative care following a long illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024 of Rita O’Neill (née Traynor), Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her beloved husband Noel, her parents, brothers & sister. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters & sons in law Sinéad (Tommy Fitzpatrick), Níamh (Alan Brady), Aisling (Christy Brady), Caríosa (Darren Fagan) & Clodagh (Derek Cheevers), her grandchildren Cian, Dylan, Saoirse, Leah, Shane, Ushnagh, Rhys, Luke, Clíodhna, Kerys, Muirne, Béibhínn, Kaidan, Callie & Síomha, extended family, neighbours & friends. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Bellaney, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91 K838 on Tuesday, March 12 from 4pm with prayers at 9pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday, March 13 in St Mary’s Church, Collinstown at 11am followed by burial in Collinstown cemetery. The family would like to thank all the doctors & staff in Coole Surgery especially Pat & Claire Cullen, all the staff in Barry’s Pharmacy especially Aoife who went above and beyond, paramedics, Dr Sheehy & his team, all the staff in the emergency department, Medical 1&2 in Mullingar Regional Hospital, Palliative Care, Castlepollard Fire Service, all her carers, friends & family. A very special thanks to our neighbour Sandra who was a huge help over the last few days. Rita's funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Family Flowers only.
Ciarán O'Byrne, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Navan, Meath
The death occurred on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 of Ciaran O'Byrne, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly, Graiges Lane, Dunmoe, Navan, Co Meath. Loving son of the late James and Mary O'Byrne. Ciarán will be sadly missed by his brothers, Declan, Seamus and Fergal and sisters Deirdre and Maura and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his constant friends Julie and Noel in Drumshanbo. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home in Mohercregg, Drumshanbo, between 3pm and 7pm on Wednesday, March 13 and at his brother's home in the Graiges Lane, Dunmoe, Navan, C15XOKO between 3pm and 7pm on Thursday, March 14. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium on Friday, March 15 (time to be announced later).
Kevin Dowler, Couraghy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
The death occurred on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 of Kevin Dowler, Couraghy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Rest In Peace. Reposing at St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 14. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 15 at 11am followed by burial in Drumshanbo New Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
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