Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 7, 2023

Joan Johnston (née Armstrong), Curreen House, Rathcline, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness , surrounded by her family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Friday, January 6, 2023 of Joan Johnston (née Armstrong), Curreen House, Rathcline, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her children Brian and Sharon, sister Eileen and by her niece Kathryn.
Joan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband David, daughter Jill, sons David, Ronnie, Mervyn and Gareth, daughters-in-law Aoife, Helen, Karen and Anne-Marie, son-in-law Frank, brother Tom, sister Grace, her 15 adored grandchildren, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 'Safe in the arms of Jesus'.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, January 8 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Service on Monday, January 9 at 1pm in St John’s Church, Lanesboro, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Funeral Service will be streamed live, a link will be posted on Sunday.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to MRI Scanner fund at the Midland’s Regional Hospital , Mullingar - To donate, go to Friends of Mullingar Hospital on www.idonate.ie or any family member. House private please.

Michael Gill, 3 Cartron Rd, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 of Michael Gill, 3 Cartron Rd, Kenagh, Co Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Bridget and infant brother Patrick. Michael will be forever missed by his heartbroken family, his beloved wife Mary, sons John, Alan, Kevin and Kieran, daughters Rinoa and Sara, mother-in-law Kathleen, brothers-in-law Gerard, Kieran and Martyn, sister-in-law Deirdre, nephews and nieces Shauna, Darragh, Tara, Darian, Oscar and Harvey, dear cousins, neighbour, good friends and his work colleagues. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace Michael.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, Eircode N39 KN66, on Sunday, January 8 from 2pm concluding with prayers at 4pm. Funeral cortege will leave his home on Monday, January 9 at 10.30am to arrive to St Dominic's Church, Kenagh for Funeral mass at 11am, followed with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 3pm. Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to St Luke's Hospital, Dublin, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home is private at all times please.

Catherine (Katie) Lawrence (née Prunty), Wembley and formerly Clonteagh, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care, of the staff of Burroughs Care Home, London, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 of Catherine (Katie) Lawrence (nee Prunty), Wembley and formerly Clonteagh, Newtownforbes, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary Ellen, her brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Petie, her sisters Lizzie Anne, Maggie and Bridie. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, care home staff, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 9 to Saint Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, for 12 noon with burial afterwards in local Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

Joan Gallagher (née O'Reilly), Rathbracken, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 of Joan Gallagher (née O'Reilly), Rathbracken, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin, parents Owen and Mary Ann O’Reilly, brothers Noel, Jimmy, Johnny, Eugene, and Paddy, sister Babby. Cherished mother of Martin, Kevin and Colette. Joan will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family, adored grandchildren Daniel and Mikey, daughters-in-law Gillian, son-in-law Kyle, sisters Bridie, Sr Dominica (Peggy), Liz and Ellen, brother Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives, and her many neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard on Friday, January 6 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 7 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Granard, followed by Christian burial in Granardkill New Cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.
Joan’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital for the excellent care given to Joan. As Covid is still in our midst we would ask everybody to take the necessary precautions and keep everybody safe. Joan’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Mary (Molly) Carty (née Farrell), Fyanstown, Kells, Meath / Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home, in her 95th year, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 of Mary (Molly) Carty (née Farrell), Fyanstown, Kells, Co Meath and formerly Kilshrewley, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Hubert. Deeply regretted by her loving family Padraic, Hugh, Niall, Declan, Siobhán, Donal, Mary and Caroline, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Sunday morning, January 8, arriving St Colmcille's Church, Kells for 12.15pm funeral mass which may be viewed live on kellsparish.ie. Burial afterwards in St Colmcille's Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Meath Palliative Care.

James Kiernan, Lacora Glenn, Delvin, Westmeath / Ballinalee, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully after a long illness at St Colmcille's Nursing Home, Kells, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 of James (Jimmy) Kiernan, Lacora Glenn, Delvin, Co Westmeath and formerly of Drumeel, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Loving husband of Mary and father of John, James, Derek, Neil and Siobhán. James will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, six grandchildren, daughter in law, son in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May James rest in peace. Reposing at St Camillus Nursing Centre Chapel, Killucan (Eircode N91VF51) on Friday evening, January 6 from 4.30pm followed by prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass takes place in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin, on Saturday morning, January 7 at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking the either of the following links - the Delvin Parish livestream on churchmedia.tv/Westmeath or at Delvin Parish Facebook.
Please be aware of Covid prevention guidelines while attending at the funeral services by the wearing of face masks and refraining from handshaking. The family thank you for your kind consideration at this sad time.

Rosemary McManus, Clonsilla, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, at home in Dublin with her family, on Monday, January 2, 2023 of Rosemary McManus, Clonsilla, Dublin / Lanzarote, Spain and formerly of Longford. Predeceased by her father Maurice, the late Rosemary will be loved and remembered by her beloved son Jack, daughter Sarah, husband John, grandson Shaun, son-in-law Karl, her loving mother Rosaleen, brother Conor, sisters Mairead and Stephanie, aunt, uncle, her extended family in Ireland and Lanzarote and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Friday evening, January 6 between 6 pm and 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, January 7 to the Church of St Philip the Apostle, Mountview arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Rosemary’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Lorraine Noone, Gillardstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, suddenly in London, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 of Lorraine Noone, Gillardstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Sadly missed by her daughter Leila, her father Michael, her mother Evelyn, brother Damien, sister Gráinne, sister in law Yzanne and brother in law Coly, nieces Jasmine, Molly and Annabelle, her best friend Norma and Michael's partner Gertrude, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives neighbours and friends. May Lorraine Rest in Peace.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust https://www.idonate.ie/cause/kbrt
Funeral Arrangements Later 

Michael Caffrey, Winetown, Fore, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 XE86

The death occurred, suddenly, at his residence, on Friday, January 6, 2022 of Michael Caffrey, Winetown, Fore, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 XE86. Predeceased by his father Pat, mother Bridget and sister Josie. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Kathleen; sons Conor and Brian; daughter Elaine; daughters-in-law Dominique and Elaine; son-in-law James; sisters Mary Greene, Marcella Caffrey and Anne McGrath; adored grandchildren Shay and Sadie; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Michael Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N91 XE86) on Tuesday, January 10 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 11 to St Feichin’s Church, Fore, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-fechins-fore. The family is grateful for your kind co-operation and understanding at this time.

Margaret (Rita) Doherty (née Clancy), Garadice, Gorvagh, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at St. Patrick's Hospital Carrick-on-Shannon, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 of Margaret (Rita) Doherty (nee Clancy) Garadice, Gorvagh, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Michael, son Patsy, daughter Maura, daughter in law Mary, brothers Bill, James Eddie and Michael Joe. Rita will be so sadly missed and loved by her sons Oliver, Declan, Michael and John, daughters Teresa and Ursula, sons in law PJ, Martin and Barry, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, wonderful friends and neighbours.
Removal from her residence on Friday evening, January 6 arriving at St Mary's Church, Foxfield at 7pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, January 7 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery. House private to family, relatives, neighbours and close friends.

Bridget Rooney (née O'Rourke), 14 Bofin Avenue, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the care of Sligo University Hospital, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 of Bridget Rooney (nee O'Rourke) 14 Bofin Avenue, Dromod and formerly of Lecknarainey, Mullies, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Packie (Roe) and son Brendan. Cherished and loved mother of Thomas, Pauric, Joseph and Desmond. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton on Monday evening, January 9 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with removal to the Church of the Annunciation, Mullies to arrive at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 10 at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the Irish Kidney Association, Leitrim Branch.

Kathleen Lenaghan (née Fitzsimons), Cartronfree, Kilcogy, Cavan / Belfast, Antrim
The death occurred, peacefully at her home, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 of Kathleen Lenaghan (née Fitzsimons), Raby Street, Belfast and formerly of Cartronfree, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family circle. St Charles of Mount Argus pray for her. RIP.
Reposing at her home in Belfast from 12pm to 8pm on Friday, January 6. Removal to Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran for requiem mass on Saturday, January 7 at 12pm, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12RF78. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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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