Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The death occurred, peacefully at Mullingar General Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a life filled with kindness and love, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 of Helen Kelly (nee McLoughlin), Ballymorris, Granard, Co Longford, formerly of Curry, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and Ballinalack, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her father Pat, mother Peg, sister Veronica and infant sister Caroline. Helen will be sadly missed by her husband Edward, sons Enda, Glen and Fergus, daughters-in-law Michelle, Joanne and Anna, grandchildren Darragh, Lucy, Olivia, Mark, Jack, Erin, Adam, Freya, Sarah and Ben, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends and special neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at The Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, November 24 from 5pm - 8pm. Funeral mass will be held at St Mary's Church, Granard, on Saturday, November 25 at 12pm, followed by burial in Granardkille New Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to LARCC Centre, Multyfarnham, C/O Paschal Masterson Funeral Director or any family member. House private at all times.
The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre in his 93rd year, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 of James Heavey, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Maria (Yvonne) and by his brother Bart (U.S.A.). Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sons James and Martin, grandchildren Shane, Grace, Alana, Aston and Jayden, great-grandchildren Latanna, Bonnie and Abigail, daughters-in-law Toon and Julianna, sisters Jodie, Annie (U.S.A), Kitty (U.S.A.) and Mary (U.S.A.), brothers Martin and Michael, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, November 24 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 25 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by interment in Kilglass cemetery, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please View here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund at St Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 of Joseph (Joe) Kelly, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Mary Ann. Deeply regretted by his loving sons and daughters. His brother, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives,friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 TK76) this Friday afternoon, November 24 from 4pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 25 at 12.30pm in the church of the Sacred Heart Carrickedmond followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The death occurred suddenly and peacefully at his home on Monday, November 22, 2023 of Patrick Slevin, Kilderreen, Ballinalee, Longford. Deeply regretted by his loving family, his mother Doreen, his wife Therese, his loving son and daughter, Alex and Sophie. His grandchildren Jackson and Layton, mother-in-law Bernie, daughter-in-law Sarah Jane, his sisters and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his family home this Thursday evening, November 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral mass on Friday, November 24 in St James Church Clonbroney (N39 WN20) at 11am followed by burial in the old Graveyard Street, Co Westmeath.
Patrick's funeral Mass will be live streamed on Facebook @parishofclonbroney
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at James Connolly Memorial Hospital Blanchardstown, surrounded by her partner, brother and sisters on Sunday, November 19, 2023 of Kate Feeney (née McCabe) Clonee, Co Meath/ Loch Gowna, Co Cavan and formerly Aughanoran, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Gerard, parents Tom and Annie, infant brother Thomas and sisters Josie and Annamaye. Sadly missed by her partner Bill, brother Jim, sisters Margaret, Sadie, Mary and Bernie, her nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law Tom, Joe and Michael and their families and all of her dancing friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Dunboyne on Wednesday evening, November 22 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal to S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne on Thursday morning, November 23 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery. Kate’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Thursday morning, November 23. (Live only). Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Lilly Dempsey, 15 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and sister Crissie (Dorest, England). Lilly will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her heartbroken family, her adored daughter Cathy, sister Mary, brother Joe, brother-in-law John Fancy (Dorest, England), nieces Sharon and Helen, nephew Aidrian, relatives, great neighbours and friends, especially her life long friend Sean. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace.
Lilly's remains will repose in her home on Tuesday, November 21 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, on Wednesday, November 22 at 12 noon, following Mass Lilly will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughafin Cemetery. Family time on Wednesday morning, November 22 please.
The death occurred peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Seamus Mulligan, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Brigid and by his brothers-in-law Philip and Joe. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family , his beloved wife Rena, sisters Anna (U.S.A.) and Kathleen (U.S.A.), brothers-in-law Joe Hourican and Jim Wise, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, November 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 23 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe at 12 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please.
The death occurred suddenly at home on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Michael Reilly, Staplestown, Donadea, Co Kildare and late of Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Beloved father of late Michael Jnr., deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Damien and Philip, daughters Aisling and Niamh, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Maisie and Evelyn, brother Peter (R.I.P.)., brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, November 23 from 4pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from his residence on Friday, November 24 at approximately 11:30am to arrive at St Benignus Church, Staplestown for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Staplestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland which can be made by clicking on the following link : Donate - Alzheimer
For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230
The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 of Thomas O'Connor, 30 Cecil Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, London and late of Lisduffmontgomery, Ardagh, Co Longford / Castleisland, Kerry.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann and his sons John, Liam and Paul, grandchildren Ciaran, Ryan, Dillon, Kyle, Niall and Eoghan, his sisters Kathleen Nolan (Castleisland, Co. Kerry), Margaret Beirne (Preston, England) and Theresa Byrne (Canada), daughters-in-law Maureen and Sheila, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, November 23 from 5.30pm with Prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday, November 24 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Anyone wishing to leave a message for the family may do so on the Condolences page on rip.ie. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
The death occurred peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday, November 17, 2023 of Gerry Frawley, Brannigan, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his son Kenneth. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sarah, his sons Tommy and Gerard. His grandchildren Catherine, Chloe, Lauren, Lara, Ella and Austen. His sister Angie and brothers Noel and Packie. Sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours, Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing home, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) this Tuesday evening, November 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 22 at 11am in St Matthew's Church Ballymahon followed by burial in Carrickedmond cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Joseph's Care Centre Longford.
The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his darling wife and family on Monday, November 20, 2023 of Owen Atkinson, Rooskeynamona, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim and formerly Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin. Predeceased by his father Colm, beloved husband of Susan (nee Shanley) and dear father to Euan, Elliot, and Darcie. Sadly missed by his wife and children, mother Pat (Patricia), brothers Philip (Anna), Paul (Kim), Ian (Aine) and Kenneth (Emma), father and mother in law Tom and Mary Shanley, Cloonboney, brothers in law Dermot (Edel), Morgan (Claire), and Bobby (Orla), sister in law Selina (Gary), his Auntie Ann, his Godmother Roly (Rosaleen), uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and friends. May Owen Rest in Peace.
Owen will repose at The Heritage Chapel of Rest, Church Road, Carrick on Shannon (N41KP62) Tuesday, November 21 from 5pm until 7pm. (Easy parking in Car park at rear of Bush Hotel) Funeral cortege will leave his home Wednesday morning, November 22 at 10.30 to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk (N41PF82) for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78)at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to North West Hospice, Sligo https://northwesthospice.ie/donations/ or Sligo Cancer Support Centre https://www.sligocancersupportcentre.ie/support/make-a-donation/ C/o McGowan Funeral directors. (Donation box in Church). House private to family and close friends. Owen’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
Melvyn Lang, Bank House, Drumkeelwick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at Lisdarn Unit, Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 of Melvyn Lang, Bank House, Drumkeelwick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his father Stanley, mother Maud and brother Selby. Sadly missed by his partner Agnes, sisters Irene (Freddie) & Pamela (Bryce), nephew David, grand-nieces Lucy-Mae, Ruby-Rose & Eloise, David's wife Rosie, his niece, nephews, all extended family, neighbours and friends.
Melvyn's remains will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Wednesday evening, November 22 from 6pm until 8pm. Leaving Ballinamore on Thursday, November 23 at approximately 1.15pm via Carrigallen and Arva for burial service at 2pm in Derrylane Church, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan H12 K291.
The death occurred peacefully, at Mullingar General Hospital on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 of Sr Jacinta Cullinan formerly of Ballinagare, Co Roscommon and McAuley House, Roscommon Town.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Catherine, brothers Frank, Bartley and Michael (Miko) and her sisters Gretta and Teresa. Jacinta will be very sadly missed by her sister Anne O’Neill, sisters-in-law Rhona Cullinan and Teresa Cullinan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, by her many relatives and friends, the Mercy Sisters Western Province, her community in McAuley House and her colleagues and friends in St Michael’s School, Castlerea. May Jacinta rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Friday, November 24 from 4pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, November 25 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Drummin Cemetery, Ballingare, Castlerea, Co Roscommon. No flowers by her request. The family and Mercy Sisters would like to thank the staff at Innis Ree Lodge Nursing Home, Ballyleague for their excellent care and support during her time there. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast in the Roscommon town area on the Parish Radio 105.9 FM and can also be viewed live on Saturday, November 25 at 11am by CLICKING HERE.
The death occurred peacefully at The Mater Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023 of Anne Marie Bohan (née Moore), Drumnid, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Leeds, United Kingdom. Predeceased by her parents; Patrick and Mary Moore and her brother; Jimmy. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband; Gerry, son; Gerard, daughters; Bernadette, Maria and Fiona and their partners; Kayleigh, David, Robert and Ben, sister; Bernie, aunt; Peggy, uncle; Sean, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law; Maureen, niece; Katrina, nephew; Kieron, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Anne Marie’s Soul Rest in Peace.
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The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Sonas Nursing Home Innis Ree, Ballyleague, Roscommon on Sunday, November 19, 2023 of Kathleen McGovern, Tubbermakee, Ballintubber, Castlerea, County Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Catherine, and her brother Patrick. Sadly missed and remembered by her extended relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Flanagan's Funeral Home, Ballymoe on Tuesday November 21 from 6pm to 7pm with removal to St Bride's Church, Ballintubber (arriving) 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 22 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballintubber Cemetery.
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