Deaths in Longford - Sunday, November 17, 2024

Charlie Keogh, Clygeen, Legan, Longford

The death occurred on Saturday, November 16, 2024 of Charlie Keogh, Clygeen, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Georgina, his parents-in-law Paddy and Annie, his niece Louise, his nephews Barry and Derek, his brother-in-law George, and his beloved wife Brigid.

Deeply regretted by his loving family Anne-Marie and Gareth (Johnston), Gerard and Helena, and Joseph and Sarah, his brother Donald, his adoring grandchildren Georgina, Douglas, Charlie, Ronan, Molly Brigid, Ava-Marie, Niamh, Fiadh, Josh and Ben, nephews, nieces, his sister's-in-law Geraldine, Anne, Catherine and Bairbre, brother's-in-law Robert, Pat, John, Gerard and Oliver and all his cousins neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Charlie will be reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford on Sunday, November 17 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Legan, on Monday, November 18 at 12 noon. Followed by burial in Foxhall Cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired the Irish Cancer Society.

John James (Jimmy) Lennon, Aughacordrinan, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Mullingar Hospital on Thursday, November 14, 2024 of John James (Jimmy) Lennon, Barnet London and formerly of Aughacordrinan, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret and sister Mary Ellen Martin. Sadly missed by his loving family, son Sean, daughters Caroline, Frances, Fiona and their mother Nancy,son in law Bob, grandchildren Myles, Liam, Annie and great-grandaughter Frances. brother Matty (London), sisters Kathleen Donohue (Carlow), Chris Keenan (Longford), brothers-in law and sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and his large circle of friends.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthtown, Monday, November 18 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral on Tuesday, November 19 arriving for 11am funeral Mass at St Colmcille Church, Aughnacliffe, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematoriun Cavan at 2pm.

Joan Barrett (née O'Sullivan), Artane, Dublin / Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 15, 2024 of Joan Barrett (née O'Sullivan), Artane, Dublin 5 and formerly of Drumlish, Co Longford and Pompano Beach, Florida. 

Margaret T McAuliffe (née Spillane), Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home with family and friends by her side, in San Francisco, CA on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Margaret T. McAuliffe (nee Spillane), 86 years old.

Devoted wife of Dan (Kiskeam, Co Cork, Ireland); loving mother of James (Florida); caring mother-in-law to Kristin (Florida); and admired Aunt to the Spillane (Ireland), McAuliffe (Ireland), O’Regan, Sheridan, Baglin, Cronin, and Moriarty families (San Francisco). Margaret was preceded in passing by her brothers: Edward, Jimmy, and Jerry. Originally from Polladoey, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, Ireland, an avid adventurer, Margaret emigrated to the United States in 1959. A truly dynamic force in the National and Local Irish communities, she was an especially proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, where she earned National recognition for her charitable work for many organizations including the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, the United Irish Cultural Center (founding member), Good Shepherd Gracenter, Rebel Cork Ladies Association, United Irish Societies of San Francisco, the Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, and Archbishop Riordan High School. Margaret was also an influential member of Saint Philip’s Church in Noe Valley for over 40 years. Her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come as “that’s the way Margaret would do it.” In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you make a donation to the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, United Irish Cultural Center, the Good Shepherd Gracenter, or your charity of choice.

Friends may visit on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, from 4-6pm with a Rosary Vigil at 5pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November, 23, 2024 at 1:30pm at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond St, San Francisco, 94114. 

The Funeral Mass will be streamed; please visit duggans-serra.com for the link.

James Brendan Kiernan, Aughakieran, Colmcille, Longford

The death occurred, after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 31, 2024 of James Brendan Kiernan, formerly of Aughakieran, Colmcille, Co. Longford and Benfleet, Essex. Brendan will be dearly missed by his wife Martha, his daughters Fiona, Eileen and Dionne, sons-in-law Francis, Ed and Pete, grandchildren Anna, Leila, James, Camille and Oliver, nieces and nephews, relations and his many friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Francis and Mary Ellen. Brendan was the last surviving member of seven siblings. May Brendan rest in peace.

The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, November 22 in Holy Family Church, Benfleet, Essex, England.

Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath.

Remembering our beautiful Jason who sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jason inspired us all by his bravery, courage and selflessness until the very end. Jason is deeply missed by his loving parents Bernard and Patricia, sisters Sabrina and Shauna, brother Conrad, his adored nieces, his brothers-in-law Danny and Noel, Conrad's partner Lana, his aunts, uncle, cousins and his wonderful circle of friends in London and at home. 'In the end only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you'. House strictly private. 

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London HERE.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Church, Edgeworthstown (N39VR04) on Sunday evening, November 17 from 5pm to 7.30pm (please note the family will take a short break from 6.30 - 6.45pm). A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 18 in St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara (N39RP70) at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Finea cemetery. (N91VW82). House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London www.royaltrinityhospice.london Funeral mass can be viewed (link to follow)