Deaths in Longford - Thursday, July 23, 2026

Olena Myklush, Toome, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Olena Myklush, Toome, Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Olena is sadly missed by her loving husband Yuriy Myklush, her parents and a large number of friends and colleagues. May Olena Rest In Peace. Funeral to take place on Friday, July 24 at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78), with prayers at 3pm. Private burial afterwards. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

John Patrick Shanley, Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at his home in Sunbury on Saturday, January 17, 2026 of John Patrick Shanley, Legan, Co Longford and late of Sunbury, Middlesex, England.

Sadly missed by his loving daughters Amelda, Sharon, Audrey and Dawn, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Nick, Mark, Paul and Liam, his sister Marie Murtagh, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 23 in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, at 11am. Burial of ashes afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Susan Watson (née Elliot), Kiltoom, Athlone, Roscommon / Kiltoom, Roscommon / Ballymahon, Westmeath

The death occurred in the tender care of the staff of Claddagh and ICU wards of UCHG on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Susan Watson (nee Elliott), Kiltoom, Co Roscommon, & formerly Tang, Ballymahon, Co Westmeath.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Hubert, daughters Annie, Emily, Kate and Chloe, parents Billy and Dolores Elliot (Tang), brothers Brendan, Shane, Aaron, and Billy, their wives and partners Louise, Leona, Anita, and Grainne parents law Bertie and Mary Watson (Kiltoom), sisters in law Rosie, Trina and Michelle, brothers in law Tom and Jimmy, nieces Keira, Grace, Ciara, and Niamh, nephews Alan. Aaron, Kevin, and Ciaran, aunts and uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at the The Strand Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm followed by removal to her parents home in Tang, reposing at her parents home on Friday, July 24 with removal on Saturday morning, July 25 for Mass of the resurrection in the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay at 11am, followed by burial in Kiltoom cemetery.

Susan's Funeral Mass may be streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom Susan's family express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.

James (Frank) Eivers, Drogheda, Louth / Carrickboy, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 19, 2026 of James (Frank) Eivers, Highlands, Rathmullen Road, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Carrickboy, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Mary-Kate, twin brother Tommy and brother John. Beloved husband of Angela and loving Dad to Fiona, Kenny, Jamie and Catriona. Frank will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, sons-in-law Emmet and Declan, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Heather, Chloe, Thomas, Saoirse, Conor, James and Ollie, brother, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Frank Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Tuesday, July 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, July 23 at 11:30am in The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Donore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Unit, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. House private please. When parking around the Funeral Home please have consideration for residents in nearby houses.

Clare Heslin, Racecourse View, Sligo Town, Sligo / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in her own home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Clare Heslin, Racecourse View, Sligo and formerly of Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy Frank and Cissie, sisters Christina (infant) and Noeleen (Cawley) and beloved partner Peter Falkner. Dearly loved sister of Margaret (Regan), Patricia (Heslin Clarke), Jacinta (Heslin) and Regina (Heslin). She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, brother-in-law Thady, nephews and nieces Jasmine, Katriona, Edwina, Michelle, Michael, Marie, David, Kyle and Nicole, grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) on Wednesday, July 22 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, July 23 at 2pm in Saint Anne’s Church, Sligo and will be livestreamed via https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore Burial will follow in Gortlettragh Cemetery, Mohill, Co Leitrim arriving at 5pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Daffodil Nurses at Irish Cancer Society or North West Hospice Palliative Care Team via www.feehilys.ie/pay Condolences may be left at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 915 9999/087 241 1114.

Colin Patterson, Cloughla, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim / Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 of Colin Patterson, Cloughla, Carrigallen, County Leitrim.

Predeceased by his loving son Malcolm. Colin will be very sadly missed by his wife Maud, daughter Sharon, son-in-law Breen, brothers Vian (Sarah) Australia, Robert (Joan), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and all the family circle.

Colin will be resting in McMahon's funeral home, Farnham Road, Cavan on Thursday, July 23 from 5pm until 8pm. A private cremation service will take place at a later stage. Donations in lieu of flowers would be much appreciated by the family to North-west hospice Sligo c/o Funeral directors or any family member. Neighbours and close friends are welcome to call to the family home. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.

Peter Hanley, Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim

The death occurred in the tender care of the staff at the Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 of Peter Hanley (Prison officer), Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents John and Molly and his infant sister Julia. Beloved husband to Ann and dear father to Marie Montgomery (Athenry) and Raymond (Clonshannagh). Sadly missed by his wife and children, son in law Stephen, daughter in law Kitty, his adored grandchildren Alex, Matthew, Natanel, Aoife, Niamh and shay, brother Sean T. and his partner Colette, Brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Peter Rest in Peace.

Peter will repose in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, July 22 from 5.30 concluding with prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass for Peter will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 11 o’clock in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola (N41E421), followed by burial in Cloonmorris cemetery. House strictly private please.

No flowers please, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. C/o McGowan Funeral Directors or by following link https://rip.ie/services/irish-heart-foundation-2248 The Hanley family very much appreciate your support at this time.

Teresa Wood, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Bray, Co Wicklow

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by the love of family, friends and her spiritual community, and in the kind care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2026 of Teresa Wood of Lahard, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, formerly of Bray Co. Wicklow.

Predeceased by her mother Joan. Survived by her children Jasper and Sarah, daughter in law Eleanor, step grandchildren Vanya and Turlough, step great grandchildren Elodie and Seren, as well as her sister Fiona and their father John (& Barbara).

Reposing at Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (H14 E286) from 4.45pm to 6.45pm on Tuesday, July 7, with Buddhist Funeral Service at Jampa Ling on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 am, after which Teresa will be taken to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Celebratory Gathering and Cremation at 1pm.

Link for online viewing at the Crematorium www.churchservices.tv/lakelands password is Crem8W. Memorial Mass led by Father Sean Mawn will be held at St Patrick’s Church in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm. Donations in lieu of flowers on the following link https://www.jampaling.org/about-us/support-jampa-ling/

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