Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 2, 2023

Margo Magan (née Beckett), Killashee, Longford, N39 X5H2

The death occurred, surrounded by her family in the care of the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar and in her 95th year, on Friday, December 30, 2022 of Margo Magan (née Beckett), Killashee, Longford, N39 X5H2. Predeceased by her husband John, brother Desmond, sister Olga (Wain), daughters Sally (Campbell) and Patricia. Much loved mother to Sue (Brieva), Margie (Gervasoni), Mike, Mary (Ryan), Julie, Grace (Bouton), Catherine (Mooney), John, Dan and Barry, much loved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, mother-in-law Margo will be missed by family, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence (N39 X5H2) on Sunday, January 1 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday,  January 2 in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Killashee Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here. 

John P. Dolan, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey, on Saturday, December 31, 2022 of John P. Dolan, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon (Retired ESB). Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, his parents Paddy and Bridie, brother Buddy and sister Maura. Much loved father of Dermot, Allen, Johnny and Kevin. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters-in-law Róisín, Julie, Cathy and Kerry, grandchildren Darragh, Adam, Finn, Ryan, Patrick, Tomás, Emma, Katie, Anna and Kieran, sister Teresa, sister-in-law Mai, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, January 2 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 3 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those attending John P.'s funeral are asked to be mindful of Covid19 and to continue best practice. Those wishing to view John P.'s Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE

Peter (Sonny) O'Reilly, Drumlogher, Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, on Sunday, January 1, 2023 of Peter (Sonny) O'Reilly, Drumlogher, Bawnboy, Cavan. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh & Tom. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joan, his family Gene (Mary), Deirdre (Pat), Sharon (Kieran), Lorraine (Maurice), and his special, treasured daughter Celine, his brothers Jim, Ollie & Kevin, grandchildren Hannah, Keelan, Áine, Peadar, EllenRose, Patrick, Seán, Garvan, Lana & Cormac, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Monday evening, January 2 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal from his home in Drumlogher on Tuesday morning, January 3 to arrive to St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy

David Smyth, Cloonboney, Mohill, Leitrim / Marino, Dublin

The death occurred, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Sligo University Hospital and The North West Hospice after a short illness, on Saturday, December 31, 2022 of David Smyth of Cloonboney, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Marino, Dublin 3. Sadly, missed by his beloved wife Liana, his sons Daniel (Collette) & Alex (Gemma) and daughter Maria (Ian), his six grandchildren Dylan, James, Charlie, Kelly, Olivia & Harry, Sisters Elizabeth, Carmel & Anne, brothers Larry, Dermot, Paul & Peter, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. May David Rest in Peace.
David’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Joseph’s Church Cloonturk on Monday, January 2 at 12 noon. Followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the North West Hospice care of McGowan’s Funeral Directors, Dromod. House Private Please. David's family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Rosie Gilchrist (née O'Neill), Joanstown, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 31, 2022 of Rosie Gilchrist (née O'Neill), Joanstown, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jack and daughters Rosemary and Theresa. Sadly missed by her sons Gerard and Joe and daughter Martina, sister Nanny Lyons, grand-daughter Melissa, grandsons Cian and Oisín, daughters-in-law Dearbhla and Geraldine, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, on Tuesday, January 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 4 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Burial afterwards in Russagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Portiuncula Nursing Home Patients Comfort fund. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link https://youtu.be/c1LmbfKzkdY

Tony (Antony Michael) Brown, 13 Shannon Cove, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, at his home in the loving care of his wife and son, on Thursday, December 29, 2022 of Tony (Antony Michael) Brown, 13 Shannon Cove, Dromod, Co Leitrim and formerly Swindon and St Albans, UK. Predeceased by his daughter Emma and mother Hazel. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken wife Karen and son Daniel, father Robert, sister Sarah and brother Chris ( All in UK), aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. May Tony's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home (N41 V297) on Sunday, January 1 from 2pm until 4pm. Removal on Monday morning, Janaury 2 at 10.30am to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live. Link to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Sligo Hospice. Donation box at the house. The family would like to sincerely thank the Palliative Care team, public health nurses and the doctors and nurses at St Vincent's Hospital for the excellent care of Tony during his illness. 

Nora McKeon (née McGovern), Carntulla, Ballinaglera, Leitrim, N41 HF10

The death occurred, suddenly at her residence, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 of Nora McKeon (nee McGovern), Carntulla, Ballinaglera, Leitrim N41 HF10. Predeceased by her husband John Thomas, parents Micheal and Mary McGovern, brother Mike (USA) and sister Margaret McAvetty. Sadly, missed by her sons, Anthony (Yvvone - Ballygawley) and Shane (Ballinaglera), Daughters Geraldine Gilmartin (Paul - Drumshanbo), Mary McGovern (Francie - Glangevlin) Patricia Crawford (Robbie - Dowra), Tina McKeon (John - Dublin), Pauline McKeon (Dave - Enniskillen), sisters Mai Durkin (Ballinaglera), Annie Flynn (Ballinaglera) and Kitty Scollan (Kilturbid) and brothers Myles (Dowra) and Arthur (Dublin), Grandchildren, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, many friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reposing in her residence from 3pm to 9pm on Friday, December 30 and 3pm to 9pm on Saturday, December 31. House Private to family and neighbours on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Oncology Unit Sligo. Removal at 7pm to St Hugh’s Church, Ballinaglera, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Requiem Mass at 2pm on Monday, January 2, 2023 followed by burial in Fahy Cemetery. The family thank you for your cooperation, sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

Jim Nealon, Lucan, Dublin / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip, on Thursday, December 29, 2022 of Jim Nealon, Lucan, Co Dublin and formerly of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Ann and much-loved father of James, Peter, Paul and Emma, predeceased by his brother Sean; sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren Adam, Aoife, James, Áine, Dylan, Harry and Emily, sister Nellie son-in-law Joey, daughters-in-law Orla, Zelinda and Róisín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday evening, January 1, 2023 between 4 pm and 6 pm. Removal on Monday morning, January 2, 2023 to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Jim’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Lough Rynn and Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly, at his home in Luton, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 of Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Inkerman Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, formerly of Lough Rynn and Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Ray was predeceased by his parents, John (Sonny) and Bridie and his sister Breege (Reilly). He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters, Caroline, Sharon and Kelly and their Mother, Teresa, his adored grandchildren, Shannon, Declan, Dylan, Niamh, Shaun, Nathan, Lilly and Mollie, his brothers, Michael, Liam, Des, sister Betty, his sisters-in- law, Mary and Agnes and brother-in-law, Tommy, his nieces, nephews, extended family and his wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Tuesday morning, January 3 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ray's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill. Ray's family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.

Michael Patrick Greene, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Michael Patrick Greene, of Birmingham, and formerly of Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Anthony, Tommy, Johnny and sister Mary and wives Kitty and Maureen. Michael deeply regretted and remembered by his sisters Peggy and Nancy and brother-in-law Tom Fisher, and John Orahoe, daughter Pamela, son-in-law Lou sons Kieran and Adrian, daughter-in-laws, Helen and Caroline, grandchildren, Nicholas, Eleanor, Alexis, Talia, Francesca, Marijka, Lorna, Cairstine and Patric. Great grandchildren, Harry, Rory, Conor and Douglas. Also by his many nephews and nieces.
Requiem Mass on Friday, January 27 at 11:30 am at St Joseph's and Helen's Kings Norton, Birmingham, followed by cremation at Lodge Hill Crematorium, Selly Oak, Birmingham. May he rest in peace.

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