Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Larry (L.J.) McDonnell, Mornine, Moydow, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the nurses and staff at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Monday, September 15, 2025 of Larry (L.J.) McDonnell, Mornine, Moydow, Co Longford N39 P261. 

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, his brother Peter and his son P.J. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Brigid, his sons Paul, Barry and Mark and his daughter Edel, his grandsons Jack, Shane, Dara, Killian, Rian, Ronan, Elliot, Paidi and Ogie, his brother John, nieces Lorraine and Catherine, cousins Martin and Peter, son-in-law Jose, daughters-in-law Julie, Aodhnait and Lisa, sisters-in-law Mairead and Lilly, brother-in-law Packie, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Mornine on Wednesday, September 17 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, September 18 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Dr Christopher Mascott Vence, France & Blackrock, Dublin, Longford

The death  occurred suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident at his home in France on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Dr Christopher Mascott, Blackrock, Dublin & Vence, France. Predeceased by his parents Marshall and Katherine. Chris was deeply loved by his dearest wife Eugenie (nee Donnelly), his adoring children Patrick, Gavin and Keava. Chris will be deeply missed by the extended Mascott family (U.S.A.) and the Donnelly family (Newtownforbes), his friends, neighbours, and colleagues.

A funeral service will be held for Chris on Thursday, September 18 at 4pm, at Crématorium de la Métropole, Nice Côte d'Azur, 06670 Colomars, France. A memorial service will be held in Dublin at a later date.

George McDermott, Killashee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 14, 2025 of George McDermott, Ballymahon Road, Killashee, Co Longford and formerly of London.  

Pre-deceased by his parents Tommy and Hannah. George will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Jean, sons Tom and George, daughters Sam and Charlie, sister Mary-Rose, brothers-in-law Jack and Harry, grandchildren George, Rosie, Tillie, Mossy, Max, Hannah, Ella, Eve, Olivia, Lorcan, Leo, Jude, Heidi, Danny, Isabella and Paige, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, September 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, September 17 in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Killashee Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Frailty Clinic Roscommon (Dementia Clinic), c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Katie Duffy (née McQuade), Lettergullion, Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Sunday, September 14, 2025 of Katie Duffy (nee McQuade), Lettergullion, Ballinamuck, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband John, her parents Michael and Elizabeth, sisters Annie, Maggie, Rosie, Bea, Mary & Lizzie. Deeply regretted by her sons Pakie and Kieran, daughter-in-law Helen, sisters-in-law Anna (USA) and Sr. Kathleen (Drumlish), grandchildren Mark, Colin, Maria and Linda, great-grandchildren John, Anna, Éabha, Tommy, Ella, Rían, Cara & Oisín, cousins, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home (N39 VH27) Monday, September 15 from 5pm to 9pm. Removal to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck for 11am funeral mass on Tuesday, September 16 followed by burial in Kilmahon Cemetery. 

The funeral mass can be streamed live by clicking on the following link.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Christopher's Services, Longford c/o Whitney's Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary Reilly (née Brady), Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 of Mary Reilly (nee Brady), Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents Francis and Elizabeth, brothers Francis and Pakey, infant sister Rosaleen and by her beloved husband Jim. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brother Charlie, sisters Helen Rooney (U.S.A), Elizabeth Mulligan (Carrigallen) and Nora Mulleady (Drumlish), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Laurel Lodge Home Chapel (N39 XE92) on Monday, September 15 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne on Tuesday, September 16 at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/moyne/

Conor Gearty, Abbeylara, Co Longford

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing on Thursday, September 11, 2025 of Professor Conor Anthony Gearty Kentish Town, London; formerly of Abbeylara, County Longford. 

A distinguished human rights lawyer and proud Longford man, Conor was a fantastic husband, an adored dad, a wonderful brother and son, and a warm generous friend to many. He will be deeply missed by his wife Aoife, his children Eliza, Owen, Èile and Fiadh, his mother Margot, his brother Frank, his sisters Rhona, Catherine, Margaret and Sarah, their partners and children, his in-laws, and his wide circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues. He is predeceased by his late wife Diane and his father Enda.

The funeral will take place in London and details will be shared here shortly. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. May he rest in power and peace.

If desired, donations can be made to Friends of The Holy Land or the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

Eileen Gibbons (née McGeeney) Belleeks & formerly Aughanduff, Mullaghbawn, Armagh / Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Glencarron Nursing Home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, September 13, 2025 of Eileen Gibbons (nee Mc Geeney) Belleeks & formerly Aughanduff, Mullaghbawn, Armagh/ Lanesboro, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin RIP. Cherished mother of Luke & Finbar. Dear mother in law of Ciara & Francesca. Devoted grandmother of Éile, Fiadh, Caomhán & Niamh. Daughter of the late Bernard & Susan (Anna) Mc Geeney RIP. Loving sister of Bernadette (Murphy), Siobhan, Hugh, Sean, Joseph and the late Teresa (Teasie) RIP.

Eileen will repose at her son Luke’s home at 1 Foxfield Rd, Crossmaglen BT35 9HZ from 11am on Monday morning, September 15 with visitors welcome to call and pay their respects. Funeral on Tuesday, September 16 leaving at 10:15am (house strictly private on Tuesday morning, September 16) to St Mary’s Church Mullaghbawn arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. Livestream of mass via the parish webcam : https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-8

Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery, Lanesboro Co Longford at 3pm.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters in law, 4 grandchildren, sister, brothers, sisters in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces, extended Gibbons & Mc Geeney families, neighbours and many friends. Enquiries to Mc Conville Funeral Directors est:1830. Tel:02830861212. St Padre Pio Pray For Her.

Michael McGrath, Rooskeythompson, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the Galway Clinic on Monday, September 15, 2025 of Michael McGrath, Rooskeythompson, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his loving wife Patricia, brothers John, Peter and sister Nodie. Sadly missed by his partner Beth, sisters Nell, Josephine and Brenda, brother Dick, sons Michael, Declan, Shane, Cathal and daughters Michelle and Patricia. Son-in-laws Kevin and Jimmy and daughter-in-laws Aisling, Emily, Hilary and Laura and his fourteen beloved grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Michael rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Rooskeythompson, Mohill, Co Leitrim (N41V224) on Wednesday, September 17 from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Thursday September 18 at 12 noon followed by burial in Mohill cemetery. Michael's Funeral Mass may be viewed online HERE. 

House strictly private on Tuesday, September 16 please. Family flowers only. The McGrath family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Patrick (Paddy) McCann, Curraghboy, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 13, 2025 of Patrick (Paddy) McCann, Curraghboy, formerly of Main Street, Carrigallen​​, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Catherine, his brother Mel, and his sister Nuala. Paddy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his children Marina, Paula, Pat, and Mark; his sisters Philomena (Donohoe) and Bernadette (Killeen); sons-in-law Ivan and Tony; daughters-in-law Martina and Jana; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Patrick, Daniel, Molly, David, Eliza, Conor, Rory, Tara, Grace, Marc, and Ella; along with extended family, neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12 RF78) on Monday, September 15 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning, September 16 to arrive at St. Mary's Church Carrigallen for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan.

May Paddy rest in peace. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen

Family flowers only please: donations in lieu if so desired to the Northwest Hospice & the Renal Unit at Cavan,General Hospital c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors or any family member. House private at all times please except to family and close friends.

Kevin Connolly, Fanamoreen, Glasson, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025 of Kevin Connolly California, USA and formerly of Fanamoreen, Glasson, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Mary and his brother Brian. Sadly missed by his loving wife Dottie, son Kevin, daughter-in-law Leanne, his adoring grandchildren Quinn and Kieran, brother Pat, sisters Maureen (Ohlsen | New York, U.S.A.), Alice (Blagriff | Glasson, Westmeath) and Helen (Claffey | Rooan, Westmeath), in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral and Cremation will take place in California, USA. Burial of cremated ashes will take place in Tubberclair Cemetery on Sunday, September 21, 2025 after 11am Mass. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Volodymr Korhov, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025 of Mr Volodymr Korhov, formerly of Granard Co, Longford.

The late Mr Korhov's funeral will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Dardistown Cemetery at 8:30am. All enquiries to Stafford's Funeral Directors. Ph: 01 855 0555.

Seamus Tannian, Teffia Park, Longford and Queensland, Australia

On behalf of the entire Tannian and Czislowski family, we are bereft to announce the death of Seamus/James/Jimmy Tannian, Teffia Park, Longford and Queensland, Australia (October 5, 1944 - August 30, 2025), the day we thought and hoped would never come. Our family in Australia, Ireland, England, Spain, USA and the local Sunshine Coast, Queensland community has lost a bright light, radiant servant, leader, mentor, musician and friend. 

Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later