Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 23, 2022

Brian (Breen) Gill, Culray, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred, following an accident, on Thursday, January 20, 2022 of Brian (Breen) Gill, Culray, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Annmarie and Monica, their mother Kitty and grandson Ethan, brother John, sisters Sheila, Rosemary, Celine, Bernadette, Helen and Rita, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. RIP.
Reposing at the residence of his sister Bernadette and brother in law Sean Connolly, Culray, Aughnacliffe, on Saturday, January 22 from 12pm until 5pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 23 at 1pm in St Joseph's Church Purth, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Walk through only. House private on Sunday morning please.

Marian Griffin (née Dunleavy), Clooncumber, Mohill, Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, at her home, on Friday, January 21, 2022 of Marian Griffin (née Dunleavy), Clooncumber, Mohill, Leitrim / Longford. Beloved wife of Dominic and dear mother to Karen. Sadly missed by her loving husband and daughter, son in law Ollie, brothers Michael and JJ, sisters Pauline and Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Marion Rest in Peace.
Marion will repose at her home Tuesday, January 25 from 4pm to 8pm (walk through only). Marion’s funeral cortege will leave her home at 11.30am on Wednesday, January 26  to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery. Please refrain from hand shaking, wear masks and use hand sanitiser. 

Reda Miliauskaite, 18 Paraic Colum Heights, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 of  Reda Miliauskaite, 18 Paraic Colum Heights, Longford. Reda will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, son Lukas, daughter Austeja, sister Aiste, relatives, neighbours and her many good friends. You are someone special, Someone good and true, You will never be forgotten, We thought the world of you. May you rest in peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Sunday, January 23 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday, January 24 in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. Please remember to practice social distancing and wear a face covering at all times.

Bridget Farrell (née Donnellan), Belville, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff at Castlemanor Nursing Home, Cavan, on Saturday, January 22, 2022 of Bridget Farrell (née Donnellan), Belville, Ballinagh, Cavan and and formerly Blackhills, Bailieboro, Co Cavan. Beloved wife of the late Tom Farrell and devoted Mother of Linda McSherry. Bridget will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter, son in law Charles, her adored grandchildren Emma and her husband Owen, Paul and his wife Anne-Marie, her great grandchildren Ella, Charlie, Thomas and Robin, sister Patricia Gilsenan and her husband Raymond, Baileboro, brother Philip Donnellan and his wife Agnes, Ballyjamesduff, all her extended family, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan, on Monday evening, January 24 from 6pm until 8pm. As we are still affected by Covid, masks must be worn at the Funeral Home with no hand shakes and walk through, please. Funeral will arrive at St Felim’s Church, Ballinagh, on Tuesday morning, January 25 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Following Mass, the cortege will proceed to the new cemetery, Crossdoney Road, for committal prayers and burial in the family plot. The family would like to thank each of you for your understanding, co-operation and support.

Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, unexpectedly at Hillingdon Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his three children Fiona, Annette, Anthony, his grandchildren Frankie, Christopher, Kerrie, Alfie, Grace, Hannah, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, relatives and many friends. He was loved by many, May he Rest in Peace.
The funeral will be arriving at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hayes, for mass at 12 noon on Friday, February 18. Burial afterwards will be at Kensal Green Cemetery, 2pm.

Kevin Quinn, England / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred, in England, on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Kevin Quinn, England and formerly of Kilnashee, Longford, and 6 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
He is predeceased by his father Henry and brother Conny. Kevin will be forever missed by his family, wife Susan, mother Nan, brothers Michael, Sean and Henry, sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Cremation Service will take place on February 18, 2022 in England. A Memorial Service will take place in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, at a later date.

Patricia (Patty) Spillane (née Ellis), Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred on Thursday, December 30, 2021 of Patricia (Patty) Spillane (nee Ellis), Arva, Co Cavan and Luton, England. Predeceased by her husband Liam in 2016. She will be sadly missed by her son Brendan (Luton), daughter Una (Navan), grandson Stephen, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan this Saturday evening, January 22 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Sunday evening, January 23 arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Arva at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, January 24 at 11am followed by burial in Cornea Cemetery. Please continue to comply with Covid 19 Government guidelines with regard to social distancing, handshaking and face-coverings.

Kevin Dowd, Mullahoran, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Kevin Dowd, London and formerly of Loughduff, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children; John, Sheena, Ciara and Kevin, grandchildren; Jack and Ava, daughter-in- law Katie, sons in law; Tim and Aaron, brother John, nieces, nephews and extended family. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.

Margaret (Mag) Fagan, Church Street, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred,  peacefully, in the loving care of her family, the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, and the Palliative Care Team, on Friday, January 21, 2022 of Margaret (Mag) Fagan, Church Street, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents Vincent and Maureen, her brother Paddy and her niece Serena. Sadly missed by her brother Liam, sisters Mary and Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Margaret rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar on Saturday, January 22 from 3.30pm, followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 23 at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to the Palliative Care Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Please click the following link to view a live broadcast of Margaret’s Funeral Mass: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/ .
The family would like to thank the staff of Cluain Lir, Old Longford Road, Mullingar. Funeral arrangements in compliance with HSE advice and Government regulations. The family thanks you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time.

Christopher Melia, Green Street, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff at St Camillus Nursing Home Killucan, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 of Christopher Melia, 2 Green Street, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly Fore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Deeply regretted by his daughter Christine, his sister Margaret (Wales), grandsons Vincent and Daniel, granddaughter Victoria, great grandchildren Samuel, Bennett, Genevieve, Stevie and Quin, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Christopher Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 12 noon in St Feichin's Church, Fore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank you for your consideration at this sad time. Christopher's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link; https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-fechins-fore 

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