Deaths in Longford - Monday, October 13, 2025

Mary Brady (née Donohoe), Ballinlough - Bunlahy, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly Aughkine, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The deathoccurred peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken family in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, October 10, 2025 of Mary Brady (nee Donohoe) Ballinlough – Bunlahy, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly Aughkine, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved son Ronan and her parents. Mary will be sadly missed and always remembered with love by her family, her husband and best friend Francie, her sons Pauric and Sean, daughters-in-law Denise and Sinead, her adored grandchildren Paudí and Ellie, brothers Jim (Dublin), John (Ballinamuck) and Paddy (Aughkine), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Packie Jobe Crott and aunt Sadie (USA), nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and all her wonderful friends. As each day dawns, we will think of you; As each night falls, we will pray for you. And throughout our lives, no matter where; In our hearts you will always be there. Rest in Peace Mary.

Reposed in her home on Saturday, October 11 from 1pm until 7pm and on Sunday, October 12 from 12.30pm until 3pm. (Family time thereafter). Removal to St Mary's Church, Granard on Monday, October 13 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Mary will be laid to rest in the family plot in St Colmcille Cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

Kathleen Tonra (née McGarry), Pulladoey, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Padre Pio Unit at St Joseph’s Care Centre on Saturday, October 11, 2025 of Kathleen Tonra (nee McGarry) Pulladoey, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford and formerly of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Pre-deceased by her parents,Francis and Katie, sisters Josie and Phyl and by her brother Paddy. Kathleen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her husband Kieran, daughter Blá, sons Conor, Gavin and Justin, sister Rose, brother Emmet, daughters-in-law AnnMarie, Amanda and Julie, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Jane, Diarmuid, Tadhg, Róisín, Kate, Laoise, Clara and Martha, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, October 14 from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 15 at 12 noon in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund at St. Joseph’s Care centre, c/o M.J Dolan Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Noeleen Fagan (née Farrell), Willsbrook, Coolarty, Mostrim, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital with great resilience, courage, and dignity on Thursday, October 9, 2025 of Noeleen Fagan (nee Farrell) Willsbrook, Coolarty, Mostrim, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and James Farrell. Noeleen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Sean, daughter Fidelma, son Jonathan, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Removal on Monday, October 13 to St. Mary’s Church Granard arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 14 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Cloonmorris cemetery, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim. House private please. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE. 

Rita Keogh, Kilnatruhan, Killoe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2025 of Rita Keogh, Kilnatruhan, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her father Jim, mother Una and her brother Jim. Rita will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother John, sisters Mary and Breege (Keogh Kenny) and her partner Eamon Cunnane, brother-in-law Barry, sisters-in-law Deirdre and Eilish, nephews and nieces Sarah, James, Aileen, Joseph, Melissa, Mary and Adrienna, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many great friends. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace Rita.

Removal will arrive at St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, N39 AH01 on Monday, October 13 for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 14 at 11am. Following Mass, Rita will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughaboy Cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Christopher's, Longford c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Please Note: House private at all times.

Robert Stocks, Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois / Longford

The death occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025 of Robert Stocks, Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois and 20 Royal Canal Avenue, Longford and originally Sterling, Scotland.

Avid supporter of Falkirk Football Club and Longterm supporter of PATS Therapy with his Irish Therapy Dog Lady.

Survived by his daughter Lynsey, brother and sister relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Patricia Manning (née Sullivan), St Mary's Terrace, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Coole, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2025 of Patricia Manning (née Sullivan) St Mary’s Terrace, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon and formerly of Coole, Co Westmeath.   

Much loved wife of Tony and adored mother to her sons and daughters. She will be very sadly missed by her family, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Family flowers only and house strictly private please.

Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later

Kathleen Miney (née Soraghan), Drumroosk, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 11, 2025 of Kathleen Miney (née Soraghan), Drumroosk, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. 

Pre-deceased by her beloved son Cathal, sister Peggy Smith, her parents Con and Susan Soraghan. Beloved wife of John and devoted mother of Siobhan (Dermot Cronin), Fiona (Martin Smith), Cait (Jonathon Smith), her adored grandchildren Kira, Shauna, Dara, Conor, Lauren, Liam, Sarah, Eimear, Emma and Daniel, sisters Dympna (PJ Dunne) and Sue (Brian Walsh), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends. "May She Rest In Peace".

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Tuesday October 14 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday, October 15 at 11.30am to St Michael's Church, Potahee, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral mass will be live streamed, link to follow. House private please to family and friends.

John Dolan, Rossinver, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully following a short illness at Sligo University Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2025 of John Dolan formerly of Rossinver Co Leitrim, Luton Bedfordshire UK and Leitrim Village.

Predeceased by his wife Catherine, son John and his parents Kate and John. Sadly missed by his sons Stephen (Anne), and Brian. Grandchildren Conor, Aidan, Aisling, Ciaran, Siobhan. Sisters Theresa (St Alban's), Agnes (Northampton) and a wide circle of relatives, friends and neighbours. May John rest in peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton (F91 X012) on Tuesday evening, October 14 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm with removal to St Aidan's Church, Ballaghameehan (F91 F653) to arrive at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 15 at 11am with burial afterwards in Rossinver cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ICU Sligo University Hospital.

Sean Mitchell, Tawlaughtbeg, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital following an illness on Saturday, October 11, 2025 of Sean Mitchell, Tawlaughtbeg, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents; Johnny and Mary-Ann, brother Cathal and his recently deceased sister Breege (Gallagher). Sean will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his children Gavin and Aine, their mother Veronica son-in-law Fergus, granddaughter Maizy sisters Kathleen, Anne, Mary, Mena brothers Kevin and Seamus sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean reposed at the residence of his brother Seamus and sister-in-law Angela at Tawlaughtbeg, Mohill (Eircode N41WY49) on Sunday, October 12 from 3pm until 7pm. Please note there will be a one-way system in place entering from the Mohill/Carrick-on-Shannon road only and exiting at Eslin Bridge. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Monday, October 13, 2025 for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE. House private please outside of reposing times. Family flowers only please. The Mitchell family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding shown to them at this sad and difficult time.

Seamus Geheran Corlona, Drumsna, Leitrim / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Rooskey on Saturday, October 11, 2025 of Seamus Geheran Corlona, Drumsna, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Pre-deceased by his parents Ellie Jane and Francie, his beloved wife Annie and brother Joe. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sister Mena Guckian, (Kilnagross), brother-in-law Mally, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Seamus will repose at St Patrick’s Church Gowel (N41 HX83) on Monday, October 13 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, October 14 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Kiltoghert Cemetery. 

Charles Lawson Patterson, Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff of St George's Hospital, London on Friday, September 26, 2025 of Charles Lawson Patterson Balham, London, UK, Ballybay, Co Monaghan and Legan, Co Longford.  

Charles is pre-deceased by his parents Rosa and Samuel Patterson, Parents in-law Mary and John Kenny, brother-in-law Pat and sister-in-law Mary. Charles will be very sadly missed by his broken hearted wife Brigid (nee Kenny), brother John, sister Pam and the extended Patterson family, by the extended Kenny family, brothers-in-law Joe, Frank, Máirtín, Mel, Alan, Ollie and Billy, sisters-in-law Liz, Tina and Veronica, neighbours and friends in Balham.

Charles' Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Ghost, Balham, London on Wednesday, October 15 at 11.30am, followed by cremation. Charles' Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.  

Bridget Lennon (née McNern), Bruckless, Donegal / Longford

The death occurred peacefully with her family by her side of Bridget (Breege) Lennon (Nee McNern), Winchmore Hill, London and formerly “Church View”, Bruckless, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by her parents Joe & Maggie McNern. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark & Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine & Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea & Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret & Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda & wide circle of friends in Ireland & London. “May Breege’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at 11.30am in St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St Monica’s Webcam HERE. Mass in Bruckless on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm.

Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in London on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town.  

Predeceased by his parents, Mel and Evelyn, his sister Anne and brother Brendan.Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary, Helen, Imelda, Therese and Paula, his brothers Mel and Donal, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his lifelong friend Helena and family and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) on Sunday October 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 13 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am, burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation, c/o Kellys Funeral Directors, any family member or by clicking HERE. House Private Please.

Morrelle Moran (née Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully the morning of Sunday, August 31, 2025 of Morrelle Moran (nee Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford.

Her devotion to family, friends, faith and an appreciation for life touched and inspired so many. Morrelle, one of five siblings, was born in Kenagh, Longford County, Ireland. After attending the Kenagh National School, she was awarded an academic scholarship by the County Council to attend Ballymahon National School from ages 14 to 19. Morrelle always desired to be a teacher and, after graduating high school, applied to become a certified teacher at Carysfort Teacher Training College outside of Dublin. With enrollment full for that intake year, she instead headed to Galway University to study Medicine but was soon drawn back to her passion for teaching. She learned that the school in the nearby village of Moydow, four miles from her home in Kenagh, was looking for a Junior Assistant Mistress (JAM). Morrelle traveled that route by bicycle in rainy Ireland for several years before she proudly purchased a car in her early 20s, on a teacher’s salary, in late 1950’s Ireland - no small feat at the time.

Morrelle loved sharing and teaching music with the children of Moydow for eight years, from playing the harmonium at mass to instructing children to sing Latin hymns. At the same time, she enjoyed her early adult years by attending local dances on weekends, which was where she initially met her compatriot and eventual husband (Liam Moran) - only to reacquaint herself with him in California some years later.

Unbeknownst to Morrelle, Carysfort College had been reaching out to her for several years by letters that were discarded by the local Canon so as not to lose JAM Killian to the two-year training program. When she ultimately enrolled at Carysfort after so many years of practical experience, she found the curriculum of little value. So, in her spare time, she prepared paperwork to emigrate to the United States, after visiting a sister already living in California.

At age 27 and with her close sister Eileen, Morrelle embarked on a transatlantic ship from Cork to New York before flying to California. She quickly found employment as a long-distance phone operator before identifying another teaching opportunity at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, CA, where she taught 3rd and 5th grades for eight years from 1962-1970.

In California, Morrelle reconnected with Liam, who served years as a radio officer in the Merchant Marines before entering the nursery business in the Bay Area, and they were married in 1966. And so, beginning in 1970, Morrelle shifted her dedication from countless grateful students in both Ireland and the U.S. to the family and friends who treasured her. In the intervening years, she raised three sons, supported her husband and his business, traveled the world, studied a lot of French and a little of Japanese, stayed active through golf, bridge and bonding with her Pete’s Pals, hosted countless guests, and took innumerable pictures of places, occasions and people she loved along the way.

Morrelle is preceded in death by her loving husband, Liam, and is survived by her sons Eamon (Ashley) of Wilton, CT, Darrell of Sertaozinho, Brazil, and Kevin (Alejandra) of Alexandria, VA; and grandchildren Meredith, Katherine, Fiona, Blair, Brooke and Mateo. She is also survived by her loving nieces Dara Galligan of County Wicklow, Ireland, and Grania FitzGerald of London, England, and nephew David Powell of San Clemente, CA.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass and subsequent reception on October 19 at 10am at St Bartholomew Church in San Mateo, CA. A private interment will follow at St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, welcome donations may be made in Morrelle’s name to Mission Hospice & Home Care of San Mateo, CA.

Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK & Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the sisters and staff of St Euphrasia's Convent, Chain road, Manchester on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK and Moydow, Co Longford. 

Sr Winifred was pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Lena Donlon and siblings; Jack, Betty, Tom, Paddy, Mel, Fr James OFM, Charlie and Teresa, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Much loved and deeply regretted by her Good Shepherd sisters, her brother Tony (Oregon USA), nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and extended family. May she rest in peace.

Sr Winifred's Funeral Mass will take place privately in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Chain Road, Manchester on Wednesday, October 22 at 10.15am, followed by private cremation.