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Late Leona Cox (nee Lohan), Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Moher, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and Drumlish, Co Longford
From Strokestown to Drumlish, to England to Canada and to find a final resting place in Lanesboro were the life travels of Leona Cox, when along with her husband Ned they made their home Tullyvrane, Lanesboro in the former home of Ned’s sister Mae and the late Frank Casey.
Leona, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, was predeceased by her parents Charlie and May Lohan, Moher, Strokestown. Leona was a nurse by profession and she epitomised the acknowledged vision of a nurse as a compassionate, kind, gentle, skilled, trustworthy heroes who are the backbone and of the healthcare system.
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Since settling in Lanesboro Leona worked in St Joseph’s, Longford and Innis Ree Nursing Home where she was received the highest of acclaim from staff and residents alike. She had a wonderful community spirit and she was very involved with the local Social Service Whist nights and also with the church. She was a lady of great style and elegance she carried her style and elegance in her own inimitable quiet and gentle manner.
Leona was a caring mother and loving mother and grandmother especially to her three grandchildren that she doted upon. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her and especially by the many that have spoken so highly of her.
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Leona reposed in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Longford on Monday, December 29. On Tuesday Mass of the Resurrection took place in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro and following Mass she was laid to rest in Clonbonny Cemetery.
To her husband Ned, her son Aron, her grandchildren Amy, Sarah and Daniel, daughter in law Patricia, her sisters Mary, Loretta and Charlette, her brother Tom, Mae Casey, Dette Cox, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
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