Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 8, 2025

Paschal Flaherty, 50 Annaly Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 5, 2025 of Paschal Flaherty, 50 Annaly Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his father Frank, mother Josie, brothers Tony, Frankie and Seamus, sister Monica, sister-in-law Patricia Hayes (nee Fox).

Sadly missed by his devastated wife Mary and sons Graham (Dee), David, daughter in law, Angie, Dara and Pauric (Amber); grandchildren Leah, Paige, Jonah, Stella and Calvin; brothers John, Michael and Oliver, sisters Annie and Mary; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May Paschal rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennons funeral home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39EC81) on Sunday, December 7 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the resurrection on Monday, December 8 in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands crematorium Cavan at 3:30pm. Family flowers only. No mass cards or no sympathy cards by request. Donations if desired to Longford palliative care team, c/o Gorman and Fox funeral directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE.  

Edward (Eddie) Brady, Crott, Moyne, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home on Friday, December 5, 2025 of Edward (Eddie) Brady, Crott, Moyne, Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Mary-Kate and John, brothers Phil, Andy and John Pat. Edward will be sadly missed by all his family, sisters Mary Ellen Gray (Drumhaldry), Bridie Mulligan (Drumreilly), Kathleen Scanlon (Athlone) and Betty Madden (New York), brothers Tommy (Culray) and Francie (Bunlahy), sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Padraig, nieces, nephews, relatives, his good friends and great neighbours.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Will always be there for you. Rest in Peace Eddie.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Sunday, December 7 from 2pm concluding with prayers at 4pm.

Removal from his home on Monday, December 8 to arrive to St Francis Xavier's Church, Moyne for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for a Cremation Service at 4.30pm Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family home private please.

John Clarke, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of John Clarke, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon/ Tulsk, Roscommon.

Beloved husband & best friend of Mary. Loving father of Jonathan, Jason & Rebecca (Regan). Father-in-law to Shane & Ruth. Adored Grandad of Cathal, Aiden, Ellie, Sam, Rory, Senan & Molly. Dearest brother to Cyril, Christine, Thomas, Loretta, Geraldine, Veronica & Sandra. John will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. 

John is predeceased by his parents Tom & Teenie (Larchgrove), his uncle Michael and his aunt Mamie (Lahausk). May John Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72) on Tuesday, December 9 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, December 10 to St Catherine's Church, Killina, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Killina Cemetery.

James Douglas Foreman, An Mhainistir, Fenagh, Leitrim / Mount Argus, Dublin

The death h occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Drumderrig nursing home, Boyle and with his son James on Friday, December 5, 2025 of James Douglas Foreman, An Mhainistir, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim and formerly Mount Argus, Dublin.

Predeceased by his wife Mairead and his sister Sally. Deeply regretted by his son James, brother Christopher, sister-in-law Brid, brother- in- law Liam, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41TD62 on Tuesday evening December 9 from 7pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh New Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

Hubert (Bertie) Fallon, Scramogue, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully following a brief illness in the wonderful care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Rooskey aged 94 on Thursday, December 4, 2025 of Hubert (Bertie) Fallon, Cordrumman, Scramogue, Co Roscommon and formerly of Bristol UK and Ballyhubert, Scramogue. 

Pre deceased by his loving wife Christine, sisters Ellen Young, Kate Keana, Mary Jane Cox and brother Sonny Fallon. Sadly missed by his loving son Colin and daughter Jayne Doorley, son in law Tom, grandchildren, Louise Green (Anthony), Christine Casey (Stephen), Frances Doorley (Gerry), great-grandchildren, Nathan, Keith, Jamie, Shauna, Aidan and Chloe. His many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue, Co Roscommon F42 FD78 on Sunday evening, December 7 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take take place on Monday, December 8 at 12 noon in St Anne's Church, Scramogue burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only - donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society C/O Leavy's Funeral Directors Scramogue. House Strictly Private. 

Bridie Hyland (née Dorrigan), Bayview, Westport Road, Clifden, Galway / Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in UCHG on Thursday, December 4, 2025 of Bridie Hyland (née Dorrigan), Bayview, Westport Road, Clifden, Galway / Gortletteragh, Leitrim. 

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. 

Maggie Pendlebury (née Underdown), Quay Road, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the North West Hospice Sligo on Thursday, December 4, 2025 of Maggie Pendlebury (Née Underdown) Quay Road, Drumsna, Co Leitrim and formerly Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. 

Maggie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her loving family. Heartbroken partner Kieron Reynolds, cherished daughters Caroline, Emma, Joanne and Natalie and son Jack. Sons-in-law Andrew, Lee, Jason and Gerard, daughter-in-law Shannon. Adored 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.

Maggie reposed at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Sunday, December 7 from 4pm until 5.30pm. Maggie’s cremation service will take place on Tuesday, December 9 at 2pm in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.

Maggie’s cremation service will be streamed live Maggie’s Funeral service Password to view the funeral service is Crem9T. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the North West Hospice Donate to Us - North West Hospice

Pauline Gately (née Kelly), Kilcar, Curraghboy, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully  in the tender and loving care of her family at the Roscommon Hospice on Saturday, December 6, 2025 of Pauline Gately (née Kelly), Kilcar, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co Roscommon and formerly of Ballycreggan, Kiltoom.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, son Joe and granddaughter Jessica Shannon, brothers Michael, Jack, Joe and Paddy, sisters Nell, Annie, Kathleen and Bridget. Sadly missed by loving sons Tommy and Sean (Kilcar), Ger (Lanesboro, Roscommon), her daughters, Maura O’Doherty (Kildare) and Patricia Shannon (Roscommon) her sons in law Des and Ross and daughter - in - law Hilda, grandchildren Niall and Laura, grand-daughter in-law Ann, great grandchildren Patrick and Tara, sister Tess O’Grady (Sligo), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many good friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell (N37 EK88) on Monday evening December 8 from 5pm to 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Brigid's Church, Curraghboy (N37 KV62) on Tuesday afternoon, December 9 at 2pm with burial afterwards in Cam Cemetery. House Private Please.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice and Irish Kidney Association. Pauline’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE on Tuesday, December 9. 

The Gately family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. They would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at University Hospital Galway and the Wellstone Clinic Galway for all the care provided to Pauline over the years. A special word of thanks to all the Taxi Companies who provided her transport to and from dialysis especially Pearse Mulry. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made  HERE to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Pauline Gately (née Kelly)

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