Deaths in Longford - Friday, December 5, 2025

Daniel (Dan / Danny) Reilly, Cloontubrid, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Daniel (Dan / Danny) Reilly, Cloontubrid, Drumlish, Co.Longford and formerly of Smear, Aughnacliffe. 

Predeceased by his parents John Pat and Kathleen, sister Margaret (McCarthy) and by his brother Seán. Daniel will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Gertie, children John, Peter, Danny, Margaret (Farrell) and Catriona (Fanning), brother Eugene (Smear Hill), daughters-in-law Jen and Ciara, sons-in-law Colm and Fergus, grandchildren Seán, Brendan, Maebh, Lorcan, Niamh, Senan, Daniel, Kate, Eoghan, Jarlath, Fergus, Felim and Seán, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, December 5 from 6pm concluding with Prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 6 in St Mary’s Church Newtownforbes at 12.00noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here.  Family flowers only please. House private please.

Doris Looker (née Macken), Ballinacross, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Doris Looker (nee Macken), Ballinacross, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Cecilia, brother Jimmy, sister-in-law Marie, nephews Jimmy and Conor. Doris will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ken, their children Andrew, David, Paul and Elizabeth. Daughters-in-law Kelly and Karen, son-in-law Brian Donohoe. Her beautiful grandchildren Austin, Dylan, Tess, Conor, Ema and Seán. Her brothers Johnny, Benny and Eddie, sisters-in-law Mona, Sheila, Susanne and Kathi and all her nephews and nieces. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford (Eircode N39AX97) on Thursday, December 4 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday, December 5 to St Mary’s Church, Granard for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the Granardkill Cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.

Family Flowers Only, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

John Coles, Gloucestershire/Clonkeen, Ballymahon, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 of John Coles, Gloucestershire/Clonkeen, Ballymahon, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford. 

P. Mel Gillen, Lyanmore, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home in his 91st year, in the loving care of his family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of P. Mel Gillen, Lyanmore, Ardagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Kate, his sisters Teresa and Mary Brigid and his granddaughter Alana. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nollaig, his daughter Blanaid and his sons Ultan, Peter and Enda, his brother Larry, nieces and nephew, grandchildren Luke, Sarah, Eoghan and Hayley, daughters-in-law Carmel, Avril and Tess, brothers-in-law, very good neighbours, relatives, friends and carers. Rest in peace.

Reposing in St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh on Thursday, December 4 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday, December 5 to St Brigid's Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Margaret Dooner (née Patridge), Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her home surrounded by her heartbroken family on Monday, December 1, 2025 of Margaret Dooner (nee Patridge) Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret, brother Pat and her sister-in-law Celine. Margaret will be sadly missed and always remembered by all who loved her dearly, husband and best friend Tony, daughter Mairead Burns, son Colm, daughter-in-law Marian Dennigan, son-in-law Cathal Burns, her cherished grandchild Nuncio, sister Maureen McCarthy (Galway), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Rest in Peace Margaret.

Reposing in St. Matthews Church, Ballymahon on Thursday, December 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 5 at 11am. Following Mass, Margaret will be laid to rest in Shrule Cemetery.

Kevin Egan, Bray, Wicklow / Clondra, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer borne with great dignity, in the exceptional care of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, with his loving family by his side on Monday, December 1, 2025 of Kevin Egan, Bray, Wicklow and formerly Clondra, Longford. 

His memory will be treasured forever by his wife Patricia (née Murphy); his children Nickcola, Christina, Martin, Sheldon and Jeffrey; his sons-in-law Keith and Jamie; partners Danielle and Rob, his grandchildren Christian, Nancy, Cocobelle, Bonny, Zélie-Rose, Molly and Brody. Son of the late Michael and May (née Feehily). Predeceased by his brothers PJ, Dermot and Gerry, and his sister Ann. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Mary, Tom, Chrissy, Emily, Alfie, Paddy and Doreen, along with his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Professor Crown and his team in St Vincent’s Private Hospital, and to the management and staff — particularly Louise and Robert — at the Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, for their exceptional care, kindness and friendship. May He Rest in Peace.

Kevin’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, December 5 at 11am in The Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Kilternan Park Cemetery, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18, D18 X22C. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.  

Sister Perpetua (Mary Patricia) Crerand, Foxford, Mayo / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Mercy Sisters Care Centre, Derby on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 of Sister Perpetua (Mary Patricia) Crerand, Presentation Sister late of Matlock, England / Foxford, Co Mayo / Longford.

Sister Perpetua Crerand, pre-deceased by her beloved parents John and Alice, brothers Liam and Séan (Br. Oswald) and sisters Úna and Clare, will be sadly missed by her beloved Presentation Sisters, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and relatives from the Crerand, Marsh and O’Reilly families and her friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements: Sister Perpetua will be received into the Convent Chapel, Matlock on Friday, December 5 at 5pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6 at 11am in Matlock Convent Chapel and can be viewed HERE. 

Burial afterwards in Presentation Sisters Cemetery, Matlock. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Presentation Sisters Mission in the Holy Land.

Helen McKeon (née Fitzpatrick), Drimna, Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 of Helen McKeon (née Fitzpatrick) Drimna, Cloone, Co Leitrim.

Pre-deceased by her late husband Willie, sons: Liam and Gerard (infant), granddaughter Siobhán and son-in-law George. Helen will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Eileen (Texas, U.S.A.), Maureen (John), Bernadette (Pascal), Siobhán (Owen), daughter in law Rita (UK), sons Enda (Bridget), and Gabriel (Mary). Helen will be fondly remembered by her cherished grandchildren Heleen, George, Shane, Keelan, Adrian, Olivia, Andrea, James, Heleena, Geraldine, Sinead, Roisin, Sinead, Stephen, Christopher, Jerome, Fiona and Amanda, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Helen’s remains will repose at St Mary’s Church, Cloone Village, Co Leitrim, (N41 V009), on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4.30pm, concluding with prayers at 6.45pm. Funeral mass will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in St Marys Church Cloone at 2pm followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Please note there will be no 10am mass in St Mary’s Church Cloone on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025.

Helen's Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The McKeon family appreciate the sympathy, support and understanding shown to them at this sad and difficult time. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the loyal staff of Lough Erril Nursing Home Mohill Co Leitrim and Sligo University Hospital for their devoted care and support to Helen and her family during the past number of years.

Helen Gilligan (née Moore), Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 YT68

The death occurred on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 of Helen Gilligan (Née Moore) Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. 

Helen has gone home to God from her earthly home in Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim to be reunited with her beloved husband Billy, her parents Joe and Josephine and her brother Hughie. Helen will be greatly missed by her loving daughters Geradine Taylor (Gerard), Carrick-on-Shannon, Brenda (Pat) Dublin, Sinéad Tracey (Ciarán), Leitrim Village, and Michelle (Mark), Gillgarro, Castlebaldwin. Loving grandmother of Lisa (Aaron), Aisling (Ger, Éabha and Fiadhán), Lorraine, David, (Antoinette, Corey), Saoirse (Michael), Dylan (Tonie, Evie and Fíach), Troy (Grace) and Cadhla. Beloved sister of Joe Moore, sister-in-law Rose (Summerhill), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and a great circle of loyal neighbours, friends and fellow singers in St. Mary’s choir and the Millennium choir.

May Helen Rest In Peace. Deo gratias St. Padre Pio, pray for her. Helen will repose at her residence (Eircode) N41 YT68 on Friday, December 5 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday morning, December 6 arriving for Mass of Christian burial at 11.30am followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Helen’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the North West Hospice HERE.

Frances Magarahan (née Maxwell), Calloughs, Carrigallen, Leitrim, H12RW56

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital in her 95th year having been exceptionally and wonderfully cared for by the management and staff at Ballinamore Nursing Care Unit on Thursday, December 4, 2025 of Frances Magarahan (nee Maxwell) Calloughs, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Stroke, Aughawillan Co Leitrim.  

Predeceased by her husband Hugh, parents John and Ann, her sisters Rose, Mary Ann (Hoey), Bridie (Orchard),Cath (Mc Hugh), Josephine, Tessie (Martin), Margaret, Elizabeth (Reid), Susan (Lewis), brothers Patrick, John and Peter brothers-in-law and niece Carmel Mc Hugh. Frances will be deeply regretted with profound love by her sons Peter and Noel, daughter-in-law Karen, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and all her neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Frances will repose at her home (H12 RW56) on Saturday, December 6 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from her home on Sunday, December 7 to St Mary’s Church Carrigallen to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday December 8 at 11.15am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all other times please except to family, neighbours and close friends. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia Ireland c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors or any family Member. You may view the funeral mass HERE. 

Margaret Carr, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home in Tarmonbarry, County Roscommon, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 4, 2025 of Margaret Carr, Tarmonbarry Co Roscommon, formerly London.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael. Sadly missed by her son Gerry, daughter Teresa, son-in-law Ross, daughter- in-law Liza, sister Mary, grandchildren Katie and James, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP.

Remains reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home Scramogue F42 FD78 on Friday evening, December 5 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday afternoon, December 6 at 12.30pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall followed by Burial in Newtownforbes Cemetery, Co Longford. Margaret’s funeral mass can be viewed HERE. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Irish Cancer Society.

Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), The Square, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Ballisodare, Sligo

It is with great sadness that we announce the death peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 years on Saturday, November 22, 2025 of Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), Hornchurch, Essex, UK, formerly of Kilmacowen, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, and The Square, (The Spar Supermarket), Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.

Teresa is predeceased by husband John, son John, parents Patrick and Margaret (née Bree), and her brothers & sisters Michael James, Kathleen, Myra, Peggy, Patrick and Mary. Teresa will be deeply missed and remembered always by her loving children Theresa, Patricia, Geraldine, Pauline, Alan & daughter-in-law Nam, Margaret & son-in-law Kevin; her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May Teresa’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Teresa’s funeral will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:45am in St Alban’s Catholic Church, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5LA. Interment will follow at 12:15pm at South Essex Cemetery, Ockendon Rd, Upminster, RM14 2UY.

Teresa’s Funeral Mass may be viewed by clicking on the following link: Funeral Mass