RIP: Death announced of well known Longford priest who also ministered in counties Cavan and Westmeath
Late Rev Canon Owen Devaney, Esker, Killoe, Longford ministered in Mullahoran, Rathowen & Streete and was a former member of staff at St Mels College, Longford
Fr Owen died eacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Sancta Maria Nursing Home in Kinnegad, on Friday, June 26.
He was Parish Priest Emeritus of Mullahoran, former Administrator in Rathowen & Streete and former member of staff at St Mel’s College, Longford.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Teresa, brother Pat, and sister Mary who died in infancy.
In June 2017, Fr Owen celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination and he retired from ministry in 2019.
Fr Owen will be lovingly remembered by his family, sister-in-law Eileen, nephews John, Paul, Eugene, Colm, Liam and Noel, nieces Frances, Aileen and Niamh, his grandnieces and grandnephew, his dedicated housekeeper Bríd Dolan, his brother priests and religious of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, relatives and friends.
He will repose at Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford on Sunday, June 28 from 1pm, concluding with prayers at 4:30pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs (N39 AH01) arriving at 6.30pm.
Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, June 29 at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in Aughaboy Cemetery.
Requiescat in Pace.