Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Rose McEvoy Lislea, Ballinalee, Longford and formerly of London

The recent death has occurred peacefully in London on Monday, May 4, 2026 of Rose McEvoy Lislea, Ballinalee, Longford and formerly of London.

Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Catherine, her brothers Ned, James, Michael, Seán and P.J., her sisters Annie and Maureen, and by her nieces Oonagh, Sinead and Sheila. Rose will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Kathleen, her brothers Frank, Brendan and Mel, nieces, nephews, extended family and her wide circle of friends in London and Ireland. The McEvoy family wish to express their deepest gratitude to Rose’s dear friend, Maureen Cronin, for her exceptional care, kindness and compassion to Rose throughout her illness. May Rose’s gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, September 12 in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, Co. Longford (N39 PP60), followed by the burial of her ashes in St. Emer’s Cemetery, Ballinalee.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Facebook@ParishofClonbroney.

Teresa Murray Cabra, Dublin / Clondra, Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, following an illness borne with courage and dignity on Sunday, September 6, 2026 of Teresa Murray, Cabra, Dublin and formerly Clondra, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Tom and Teresa. Teresa will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her son Seán, sisters Mary and Frances, brother Tom, brother-in-law Robert, as well as relatives, friends and former work colleagues in the Revenue Commissioners. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

In accordance with Teresa’s wishes, a private family funeral has taken place. Donations, if desired, in memory of Teresa can be made to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown (donate on rip.ie). Teresa's family would like to thank Teresa’s doctors and the staff of the Mater Hospital and St. Francis Hospice for the wonderful care given to her. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section on rip.ie. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Cabra on (01) 838 9774. Donations to St. Francis Hospice in Memory of Teresa Murray

Anthony Casey Stonepark, Longford / Kerry

The recent death has occurred peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Bridget’s Ward, Roscommon University Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 of Anthony Casey, “School-house”, Stonepark, Longford (ex Principal Stonepark N.S.) and formerly of Port Road, Killarney, Co.Kerry.

Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Rita, sisters Bridie and Marjorie and by his brothers Paddy and Bernard. Anthony will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his wife and best friend Esther, daughters Margaret (Mary), Geraldine and Veronica, son Tom, sister Marie, brother Neilus, Geraldine’s partner Paul, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many close friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, September 10 from 6.00pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, September 11 in St. Dominic’s Church, Kenagh at 12.00 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Frailty Team at Roscommon University Hospital, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private.

John Gorman Cumminstown, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital after a long illness on Monday, September 7, 2026 of John Gorman, Cumminstown, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath and formerly of Main Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and Corneddan, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents, his brothers Michael, Patrick (Packie), Eugene, and sister, Mary (Molly). John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, his son John, and daughters, Mary, Theresa and Philomena, sons-in-law, Mel, Padraig, Hughie and daughter-in-law, Fiona, grandchildren, Jack, Milo, Willow-Ann, Meadow-Rose, Ciara and Padraig Jnr, his sisters Bridie and Lily, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Mullingar on Wednesday, September 9 from 4.00 - 6.00pm, with removal to Church of The Nativity, Ballynacargy at 7.00pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Thursday, September 10 at 11.00am with interment afterwards in Kilbixy Cemetery. House strictly private. Please use the Condolence Book on rip.ie for your messages for the family.

Anne Kane Constable Coleen Bawn, Ballysimon, Limerick and formerly of Esker North, Drumlish, Co. Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the University Hospital Limerick on Friday, September 4, 2026 of Anne Kane Constable Coleen Bawn, Ballysimon, Limerick and formerly of Esker North, Drumlish, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Pat and Bridget and her mother-in-law Lily. Anne will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Adrian, stepson Steven, brothers John, Frank and Paddy, sisters Teresa, Carmel Mimnagh and Maggie O'Rourke, brothers-in-law Padraig, Mark and Jason, sisters-in-law Theresa Gearty and Amy, uncles, aunts, her adored nephews and nieces James and Maebh, Ava and Ruairi, Darragh, Ciaran and Emiy, Byron, Brianna and Rian, Danny and grand-nephew Patrick Joseph, father-in-law Eamon and her dear cousins. Anne will be forever loved by her wonderful friends and neighbours. You were always someone special, Someone kind and true, Who will never be forgotten, For we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace Anne.

Reposing on Thursday, September 10 in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, (N39 KN66) from 6 o'clock concluding with prayers at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Drumlish, Co. Longford, (N39 HT91) on Friday, September 11 at 12 noon. Following Mass, Anne will be laid to rest in the local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live, click on the link on rip.ie. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to the Friedreich's Ataxia Foundation Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Condolences can be left in the link on rip.ie.

Patrick (Packie) McCormack 25 Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 of Patrick (Packie) McCormack, 25 Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly of Dromore, Leitrim P.O.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Kate. Deeply regretted by his loving sister Mena (McCaffrey), nephews Thomas, Ciaran and Adrian and their families, the Sweeney family, his neighbours and many friends. May Packie Rest In Peace.

Packie will repose at St Patrick's Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, September 9 from 6pm to 8pm. Remains to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Drumboylan, Co Roscommon, for Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 10 at 12 noon followed by burial in Drumshanbo Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be left in the Condolence Section on rip.ie.

Eamon Murray Gowna, Cavan / Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

The recent death has occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 7, 2026 of Eamon Murray, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan and Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary Ellen, his brothers Seamus, Pat, Frank and Declan. Remembered with love and will be sadly missed by his loving children Karen, Marion, Gary (Steph) and Barry, his very dear friend Chrissie, his adored 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his sisters Rose Leddy and Bridie Hawkins, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

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