Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 8, 2023

Patrick (Paddy) Masterson, Moyne, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in wonderful care of the exceptional staff in Lisdan Care of the Elderly Unit, Cavan, in the presence of his family, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Masterson, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Rose and by his brother-in-law Danny. Paddy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Maura Madigan, Alice Donnelly and Nora Nowell, brothers-in-law John and Dave, his much adored nieces and nephews, Rosemarie, Oona, Eimear, Sean, Michael, Sheila, Kevin, Andrew, Daniel and Mark, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and a large circle of kind neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence on Monday, January 9 from 2pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 10 at 12 noon in St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The mass will be streamed live please go to http://www.dromard.ie/church/

Bridget Farrell, Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the nursing and care staff of Marie Goretti, Cluain Lir, Claire Centre, Old Longford Road, Mullingar, on Saturday, January 7, 2023 of Bridget Farrell, Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her loving parents Denis (Denny) and Elizabeth, her sisters Mary and Elizabeth and brother John. Arriving at St Colmcille's Church, for 11am Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 10 and burial in adjoining cemetery afterwards.

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 CLICK HERE
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.

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.

Mary Nea (née Moroney), Cluain Mullan, Finea Road, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, after an illness, in the loving care of her family and the matron and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Saturday, January 7, 2022 of Mary Nea (née Moroney), Cluain Mullan, Finea Road, Castlepollard, Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Kevin) and son Paul. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Amanda, son-in-law Ian, daughter-in-law Kathy, brothers Nicholas and Dai (England), grandchildren Sarah, Melissa, Kirsty and Eleanor, great-granddaughter Arya, partner Brian, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Monday, January 9 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, January 10 to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by final prayers and cremation ceremony at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only and house private on Tuesday morning, please; donations, if so desired, to the Oncology Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/
The family would like to thank Dr Emma O’Hara and all of the staff of the Oncology Unit at Tullamore Hospital for the care they showed Mary during her final illness. The family is grateful for your kind co-operation at this time.

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.

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.

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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