Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) McCann, Liscahill, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Meath. Predeceased by his parents John and Alice and his brother Sean. Sadly missed by his loving wife Clarrie and his sons David and Patrick, grandchildren Conor, Aidan, Andrew and Rowan, daughters-in-law Karen and Edel, sisters Eilish, Alica, Kathleen and Bernie, brothers Paul, Mark, Luke and Matthew, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, October 26 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday, October 27 to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House private to neighbours and close friends, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Joseph's Patient Comfort Fund care of Gogan's Funeral Directors.
The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph's Hospital and in the presence of his beloved family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 of Peter Macken, Kiltycon, Moyne, Longford, Resident of the Padre Pio Ward, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Anna-B, and infant grandson Ronan. Peter will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, his loving wife Elizabeth (Lizzie), daughter Deirdre, sons Peadar, Liam, Ciaran, Enda and Donal, daughters-in-law Maura, Geraldine, Ashling, Michelle and Marise, son-in-law Dermot, his adored (18) grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A gentle nature, A heart of gold, these are the memories we will hold. Rest in Peace Peter.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66, on Wednesday, October 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his son Donal and daughter-in-law Marise's home on Thursday, October 26 to arrive to St Mary's Church, Legga for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Peter will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery in Legga. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here
The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 of P.J. Murphy, Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Rose. P.J. will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, brother John (Glenmore), sisters Anna Boyle (Cootehill), Patricia Houlihan (Galway) and Brigid McKeon (Molly), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, October 24 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 25 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe at 12.00 noon, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private please.
The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 23, 2023 of Philomena Orohoe (nee McTiernan), Lisduff, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, brother P.J. and by her sister Margaret. Philomena will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Jimmy, daughter Yvonne, son John, son-in-law Tony McKeown, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, October 25 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, October 26 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Moydow cemetery. The Funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please. House private please.
The death occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023 of Patricia (Pat) Boyle (nee Hanley), 74 Teffia Park, Longford town and formerly of Ealing, London and Chapel St, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband James and dear sisters Mary and Margaret. Pat will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by her family, sisters Teresa Fagan and Bridget Hanley, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, great-grand-nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Pat.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Thursday, October 26 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.15pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 27 at 11am in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Following Mass Pat will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here.
Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to The Irish Kidney Association, c/o Connell Funeral Directors.
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the devoted care of the staff at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon on Saturday, October 21, 2023 of Denis Dunne, Ballyleague, Roscommon and formerly of Killenard, Co Laois. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Noreen, his children Brendan, Siobhán, Gráinne, Gary, Niamh and Fiona, his 16 adored grandchildren, sons-in-law Mark, Michael, William and Ze, daughters-in-law Marian and Róisín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reposing at his home in Ballyleague (N39 YE83) on Tuesday evening, October 24 from 5pm - 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 25 in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague (N39 HV52) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent De Paul.
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, courageously fought, in The Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego on Saturday, October 14, 2023 of Colin Heaney, San Diego, California and Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Predeceased by his father Tommy Heaney. Colin will be forever remembered and sadly missed by his heartbroken fiancée Jenni and his baby son Cillian, Kyle, his mother Philomena and stepdad Malachy Scott, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and neighbours, both at home and abroad. May He Rest In Peace.
Colin will repose at his mother Philomena's home in Ballinamuck (N39 E9V4) on Friday, October 27 from 4pm until 8pm and on Saturday, October 28 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place in Saint Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck on Sunday, October 29 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Ballinamuck New Cemetery. House private on Sunday morning, October 29 please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Via Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking on the link HERE
The death occurred suddenly at his residence in Enniskillen on Friday, October 20, 2023 of James (Jim) Mulvey (MRCVS), Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh & Ballinwing, Leitrim P.O. Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Elizabeth and recently deceased Sheila and brother-in-law Pat. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother John, (Ballinwing) sisters Mary O’Meara (Tallaght), Catherine (Portumna), Ann Delaney (Maynooth) and Bernadette (Phibsboro) brother-in-law Gerry, nieces and nephews Helen, Christine, Ciara, Grainne, Aisling, Shane and Neil, grand-nephews, grand-nieces neighbours and a wide circle of friends, especially his colleagues in (District Veterinary office) Enniskillen. Rest In Peace.
James will repose on Friday evening, October 27 from 3:30 pm until 6pm at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) followed by removal to St Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 28 at 12 noon, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3:30pm. Funeral mass will be streamed live on the following link: James's Funeral Mass House private please. No Flowers by request please.
The death occurred, Peacefully at the Mater Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, October 21, 2023 of Seamus Creegan, Rossan, Aughavas, Carrigallen, Leitrim, H12XW68. Predeceased by his parents John Patrick and Annie.
Seamus will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family; wife Anna Mai, daughter Sinéad (Ardagh) sons; John (Galway), Paul (Rossan), Declan (Kinlough) and Martin (Kildare), brothers; John and Michael, sisters; Mary, Carmel, Annie Frances, Kathleen, Esther, Elizabeth, aunt; Sr. Mary, son-in-law; Declan, daughters-in-law; Caroline, Ethna, Alison and Sinéad, his adoring grandchildren; Donnacha, Naoise, Cadhla, Ella, Shea, Molly, Harry, Sean, Katie and Annie Rose, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (H12XW68) on Tuesday, October 24 from 5pm until 8pm. House private at all other times, except for family, neighbours and close friends please. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning, October 25 to arrive at St Stephen's Church, Rossan, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughavas New Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Multiple Myeloma Ireland c/o Mc Guckian Funeral Directors or any family member. The family appreciate your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
If you wish to have a death notice published on www.longfordleader.ie you can email it to [email protected]
And if you wish to submit an obituary for publication in the ‘Longford Leader’, you can submit it along with a photograph of the deceased to [email protected]
To sign up for the FREE Longford Leader daily newsletter CLICK HERE