Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The death occurred, peacefully in Roscommon University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, November 21, 2022 of John Diffley, Ballinakill, Killashee, Longford. Pre-deceased by his parents Edward and Mary. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, brother Patrick, sisters Rosaleen, Mary Madden (Kilglass, Co. Roscommon) and Vera Kelly (Kilglass, Co Roscommon), nephews Seamus, Tony, Joseph and Andrew, nieces Orla, Grace, Eimear, Breege, Claire, Sandra and Aishling, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Wednesday, November 23 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 24 in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballinakill Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 21, 2022 of Siobhan Dorman (née Mulligan), Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and formerly Breaghy, Co Longford. Beloved daughter of the late James Mulligan and sister of the late Gerard Mulligan.
Siobhan will be forever loved and greatly missed by her mother Mary, devoted husband Thomas (Tom), Siobhan's daughter Samantha, son Stephen and his partner Michelle, adored granddaughter Robyn, Siobhan's brothers and sisters Pat, Seamus, Hugh, Tom, Enda, Dermot, Evelyn and Mairead, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Siobhan Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Walkinstown, Dublin 12 , (D12H0X7) on Wednesday, November 23, strictly 4pm to 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday morning, November 24 to Clonbroney Church, Breaghy, Co. Longford, (N39WN20) for requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial after Mass in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/parishofclonbroney/.
The death occurred, suddenly in Cavan General Hospital, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 of Seamus O'Donnell, Kildereen, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his brother Joe, sister Eileen and sister-in-law Bridie. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Margaret, his son Joe, daughters Mary and Carmel, his daughter-in-law Aishling, son-in-law Niall, sister Margie, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, his great neighbours and many friends. Much loved grandfather of Ava, Áine, Hannah and Cian. May Seamus rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 HK40) on Tuesday, November 22 from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 23 in St James's Church, Clonbroney, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the link https://www.facebook.com/parishofclonbroney/
The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Peg Farrell (née O'Brien), Clonfower, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Annie O’Brien, sister Elizabeth Poole, brother John O’Brien and by her beloved husband Michael. Peg will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Marie, son Michael, daughter-in-law Aoife, grandson Michael Jnr., sister Josie O’Sullivan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Tuesday, November 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, November 23 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 1pm, interment afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro/ Forever in the hearts of family and friends.
The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Bridget Reilly (née Martin), Legga, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, brothers Pat, Seamus and Sean (UK) and by her beloved husband Andy. Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Andrew (Dublin), sister Sarah Higgins (U.K.), brother Ollie (U.K.), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Bridget will repose at her residence (Legga, Moyne – N39 N7F9) on Tuesday, November 22 from 5pm until 9pm. Bridget’s funeral cortege will leave her residence on Wednesday morning, November 23 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Legga for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, interment afterwards in Aughnacliffe Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please.
The death occurred on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Hugh Shannon, Slough, England and formerly of Minard, Longford. Predeceased by his father Joe and by his infant brother Patrick.
Hugh will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, fiancée Michelle, mother Kathleen, sisters Dolores (Noble), Catherine (Sheahan) and Brenda, brothers Joseph, Gerry, Fr. Declan, Damien and Eamonn, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Michelle's son John Patrick, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Thursday, November 24 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, November 25 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Maura Tighe (née Reynolds). Beloved wife of Vincent and much loved mother of Seamus, Vincent, Assumpta (Duignan), Marie (Clancy), Kathleen (Hanley) and Angela. She will be greatly missed by her family, daughters in law Rita and Mellory, sons in law John, Frank, Matt and Barry, her eighteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at her daughter Angela's home on Thursday, November 24 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon Friday, November 25 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on churchtv.ie/rooskey
House private at all other times please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Shannon Lodge Residents Comfort Fund, or c/o Rogers Funeral Directors or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully at RiverSpring/Hebrew Home residence in the Bronx NY, at the age of 96, on Friday, November 18, 2022 of Michael O'Rourke, Riverdale, NY, formerly Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Michael his son Brian daughter Maggie Latta his brother Jim and three sisters Peggy Gilgunn, Theresa and Veronica. Michael is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret, his daughters Maureen McIntyre (David) and Eileen Dalton, his seven grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Ciaran, Shane, Connor, Logan and Fiona his brother Fr Kevin his sister Monica Richmond, his many nieces and nephews his many friends in the US and Ireland. Rest In Peace.
Michael's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link on Wednesday, November 23 at 10.30am. 3.30pm Irish Time (GMT +1) http://us02web.zoom.us/j/.88411891303 Meeting ID 884 1189 1303
A Memorial Mass will be offered for Michael in Ireland at a later date.
The death occurred, peacefully, at Abbey Ravenscroft Nursing Home, London surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Tommy Heaney, London and formerly of Annaghmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother Elizabeth, father Tommy, brothers Patsy and Sean, sister-in-law Barbara. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son Colin (USA), brothers Pete and Joseph (London), Noel (Castlepollard), Kevin (Drumgownagh) and sister Mary Costello (Kilnagross), sisters-in-law Margo, Kathleen and Rita, brother-in-law TP, Colin’s mother Philomena, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 of Bernadette (Detsy) Beirne (née Collins), Aughoo, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly Corradareen, Kinawley, Co Fermanagh. Predeceased by her parents Owen & Rose, her brothers Hughie & Eugene and her sister Rosemary). Detsy will be sadly missed by her husband Seán, her family Róisín, John, Aisling & Colleen, sons-in-law James, Lenny & Kevin, daughter-in-law Anna, sisters Maureen, Dympna & Monica, brothers Kieran & Patsy, grandchildren Aoife, Lorna-Rose, Amy, Jamie, Sophie, Ellie-Rose & Gracie-Mai, extended family, relatives, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Tuesday evening, November 22 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Wednesday, November 23 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House Strictly Private Please. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
Family flowers only – donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. C/O Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.
The death occurred, peacefully at his home with his family by his side in his 90th year, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Michael Joe Cunningham, Banada, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary, wife Teresa and daughters Mary and Bernadette. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, sons Thomas (Tibohine), Micheál (Warrenpoint) and John (San Francisco), daughters Noreen (Frenchpark), Carmel (Edgeworthstown), Kathleen (Curry), Martina (Cootehall) and Christina (Claremorris), his twenty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Michael Joe will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday, November 22 from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, November 23 at 11.30am to St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery. Michael Joe’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors
Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Michael Joe can be made to The Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services. https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/
Michael Joe’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page. https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/mjcunningham
Gerry Keane, Knockroe, Castlerea, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Gerry Keane, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Una, son Seamus (Longford), daughter Niamh (Galway), grandchildren Chloe, Sophia, Marcus, Jamie and Emily, sisters Mary Davies (Castlerea) and Phil Mannion (Four Roads), daughter-in-law Diana, Niamh’s partner Simon, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gaynors Funeral Home from 5pm on Thursday evening, November 24 with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Friday, November 25 followed by burial in Rathmoyle Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
House strictly private at all times. Messages of sympathy may be expressed in private by clicking HERE. Mass cards or condolences by traditional manner can be forwarded to Gaynor's Funeral Directors, The Square, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, or any family member.
The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday, November 8 of Maureen Butler (née Reilly), Brentford, Middlesex and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy and daughter Mary. Her brothers; Michael, John, Bernard, Anthony and sister Rose.
Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, son John, daughter-in-law Sally, her granddaughter Siobhan and her partner George, grandson Donal, her much loved great granddaughters Sophie and Rubi , brother Jimmy , sisters Lilly (Millward) and Mary (O'Connor), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Her funeral service will be held on December 6 at St Bridget’s in Isleworth TW7 6DL with cremation afterwards at Mortlake Crematorium, London TW9 4EN.
The death occurred on Friday November 4, 2022, one day after his 88th birthday, of Rev Michael Doyle, Camden, New Jersey and formerly of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, County Longford. He is survived by his sister Phyllis O’Reilly and her husband Johnny, his sister-in-law Margaret Doyle, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John Doyle and Rosetta Creegan Doyle, his brothers Pat Doyle and Fr. J.J. Doyle, sister Anna Mae Doyle (Sr Concepta) and his niece Sinead O’Reilly. May he rest in peace.
A Funeral Mass led by Camden Bishop Dennis Sullivan will be held on Friday, November 11 at 11:30am (4:30pm Irish time) at the Sacred Heart Church, the parish he led for 46 years. A Parish Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am (3:30pm Irish time). The Masses will be live streamed at www.sacredheartofcamden.com/live-stream. Burial will follow the parish Mass at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden. A Mass of Remembrance will be held on December 8 at 7:30pm in St Colmcille Church, Aughnacliffe. Fr Doyle was an advocate for Peace and Justice all his life.
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