Deaths in Longford - Thursday, April 27, 2023

Letitia Ryan, Blackrock, Dublin / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by family and in the loving care of Anne-Marie and staff at Newtown Park House Nursing Home, on Tuesday, April 25 of Letitia Ryan, Blackrock, Dublin and formerly of Lanesboro, Longford. Dearly beloved daughter of the late M.J and Alice Ryan and much-loved sister of the late Eamon, Evelyn, Geraldine, Jeanette and Lillie. Sadly, missed by her loving nieces, nephews, and extended family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on Friday, April 28 from 2pm to 5pm. Letitia’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, April 29 at 10am at the Church of St John the Baptist, Blackrock followed by a committal service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome at 1pm. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view it by clicking here and the committal service here.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

Mary Edwards (née Quinn), Cambridgeshire, England and formerly Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 of Mary Edwards (nee Quinn), Cambridgeshire, England and formerly Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Daughter of the late Patsy and Mary. Sadly missed by her loving son Jonathan, his father Glenn, grandchildren Lola and Oscar, brothers and sisters Anne, Imelda, Penny, Aiden, John and Gerard, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, and friends. Rest in peace.
Funeral Mass this Saturday, April 29 at 11am in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Forgney. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Margaret O'Reilly (née Clyne), Kilskyre Rd, Clonmellon, Meath / Carrickboy, Longford / Clonmellon, Westmeath

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 of Margaret O'Reilly, Kilskyre Rd, Clonmellon and formerly of Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her husband Charlie, her children Charles, Brendan, Tracy, Karen, Tony, Deirdre, Niall, Lorraine and Fergus, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, her adored grandchildren, her brothers Tim, Pat and Oliver, sister Masie, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Funeral mass will be streamed and can be viewed HERE
May Margaret's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mullen's Funeral home O'Growney Street, Athboy, (C15KW58), this Thursday, April 27 from 4pm until 7pm with removal via Kilskyre to St's Peter and Paul Church, Clonmellon arriving at 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, April 28 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House Private Please.

Reverend Séan Heslin, Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Reverend Seán Heslin, Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach, Florida and late of Druncauskeen, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, and by his brothers Séamus and Patrick. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Margaret (Keigher) and Bríd and his brother Joseph, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop Noonan, fellow clergy and religious sisters of the diocese of Orlando, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Requiescat in Pace.
Reverend Fr Seán's funeral Mass will take place in Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach, Florida on Tuesday, May 2 at 3.30pm Irish time and can be viewed by following the link https://oursavioursparish.org/live-stream 

Oliver Heslin, Drumgownagh, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Monday, April 24, 2023 of Oliver Heslin, Drumgownagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his infant grandson Dáire. Loving husband of Mary, devoted father to Lorna, Patrick, Bernice, Olive and Mary and adored grandad of Oisín, Alannah, Daniel, Doireann, Priya and Laoise. Deeply regretted by his sisters; Mary Keating, Loretta Higgins and Madeline Stephens, sons-in-law; Gary McCloskey, Cormac Hanlon and Oran Boyle, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Oliver Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N41 CY96) on Tuesday, April 25, from 6pm to 9pm and on Wednesday, April 26 from 12 noon to 4pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church Gortletteragh (N41 HY61) on Wednesday,  April 26 at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, April 27 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Heslin family appreciate your sympathy and support at this difficult time.

Kathleen D'Arcy (née McTeigue), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford (in her 98th year), on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 of Kathleen D'Arcy (nee McTeigue), High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Moher, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas (Tommie). She will be sadly missed by her family; Mary, Gerard, Gabriel, Damien, Francis, Niall, Catherine & Yvonne and John & Paul, extended family Robert, Anita, Niamh, Robert, Cristina, Shauna, Roland, Dara, Helena & Jana, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her son John on Fohera Lane, Ballinamore N41 H951 this Wednesday, April 26 from 4pm until 6.30pm (please park at High Street and walk to the family home). Removal to St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore on Wednesday evening, April 26 arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 27 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/ or c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, High St. Ballinamore.

Patrick McIntyre, Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has taken place of Patrick McIntyre, at his home in Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Toni, sons Michael, Matthew, Danny, daughter Ana, brother Michael, sister Mary (Roben), grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in England on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London and formerly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her friends Joe and Ewa at the Royal Free Hospital (London), after a short illness, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London, formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her sisters Loreto and Carmel, and by her brother, MJ. Mourned by her son, Jonathan; her niece, Orlaith; her nephew, Darragh; and by her close friends and former colleagues.
Funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 5 at Golders Green Crematorium East Chapel. Chapel doors open from 10.45am for service at 11am. Contact Jonathan Browne for details: jbrowne@jonathanbrowne.com. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). May she rest in peace.

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