RIP: Longford mourns death of 'quiet lady' who dedicated her life to the care of her family

The Arva and north Longford community was saddened to hear of the death on Monday, March 16 of Susan Reilly (née Kelleher), Rosduff, Moyne, Co Longford and formerly of Drumbinnish, Aughavas, Co Leitrim. Susan died peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was well respected in the local community evidenced by the large attendance at her Funeral. Susan was a quiet lady originally from Drumbinnis, Co Leitrim.

She moved to the Arva area after she married Johnny Reilly Drumhaldry. Sadly she was widowed 40 years ago with the untimely death of her husband. 

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Since that time she dedicated her life to the care of her two sons Padraig and Martin. She also enjoyed chatting with friends, shopping in Arva and looking after her pets. 

Susan reposed at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Wednesday, March 18 and removal took place to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arva for Requiem Mass on Thursday, March 19 concelebrated by Fr Seamus Mc Keon P.P Colmcille assisted by Fr Andrew Tully P.P. Killeshandra. Burial took place in Legga Cemetery.

Susan was pre-deceased by her husband Johnny Reilly, brother Luke, her parents Michael and Mary Alice Kelleher. 

Sadly, missed by her loving sons Padraig and Martin, sister Mary Jo Prunty and brother Mel, brothers-in-law Anthony and Gerard, sisters-in-law Mary, Susan, Philomena, Martina, Margaret, and Josephine, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

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