Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 13, 2023

Tom Kelly, Lakeshore Drive, Renmore, Galway / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully with his heartbroken family by his side, in the great care of UHG, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 of Tom Kelly, Lakeshore Drive, Renmore, Galway and formerly of Longford. Tom will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Colette, children Rachel, Aaron and Ronan, son-in-law Jonathan, daughters-in-law Hannah and Fiona, and his adored grandchildren Jessica and Brendan; Esmé and Juno; Jackson, Grace and Chloé. Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.
Reposing in Aras Naofa, in the grounds of St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore on Monday, January 16 from 5pm. Removal at 6.30pm to the adjoining church. Funeral Mass in St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore on Tuesday, January 17 at 11am, followed by burial in Rinville Cemetery, Oranmore. Livestream Link for Mass: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-oliver-plunkett-renmore-galway Family flowers only Please. Slán agus Beannacht.

Gary Dolan, Bawn, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 of Gary Dolan, Bawn, Drumlish, Co Longford. He is predeceased by his father Michael. Gary will always be loved and sadly missed, by his mother Liz, his children Jamie Lee and Breeanna and their mother Carrie, sisters Antoinette and Veronica and their partners David and JP, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Wonderful memories woven in gold, This is a picture we tenderly hold, Deep in our hearts, a memory is kept, To love, to cherish and never forget. Rest in Peace Gary. Funeral Arrangements Later

Kitty Flynn, No 9 O'Callaghan Terrace, Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred, suddenly in her home, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 of Kitty Flynn, No 9 O'Callaghan Tce, Granard, Co Longford. Kitty will be sadly missed by her family, sons Brendan and John, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Kitty. A private cremation will take place.

May Gaynor (née Higgins), Lisryan, Villa Marie, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 of May Gaynor (nee Higgins), Lisryan, Villa Marie, Granard, Longford and formerly of Moxham Street, Granard. She is predeceased by her parents Pat and Rita, and brother Paddy. May will be forever remembered with love by her family, husband James, son Jason, daughters Ann-Marie, Marguerite and Jacqueline, son-in-law Renan, her adored grandchildren Trystan, Jacob, Robyn and Jacque, brothers Mick and Jim, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace May.
Funeral cortege will leave her home on Saturday, January 14 at 11.30am to arrive at St Mary's Church, Boherquill, for funeral mass at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in the New Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Addisson's Ireland, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.

Stephen (Stevie) Keegan, Old Post Office, Ardagh, Longford / Galway

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving presence of his family and in the kind and gentle care of all the staff in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 of Stephen (Stevie) Keegan, Old Post Office, Ardagh, Longford / Galway, in his 92nd year, late of Ballinrehan. Predeceased by his adored wife Peggy, his parents Anne and John, brothers John-Michael, P.J., Seamus, Mel and Vincent, his sisters Margaret, Alice, May, Brigid and infant Ellen. He will be most sadly missed by his loving daughter Mary (Hynes), grandson Liam and son-in-law Noel, sister-in-law Peg, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Reposing in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, (N39 Y977) on Friday, January 13 from 6.30pm followed by prayers at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass takes place on Saturday, January 14 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Patrick (Paddy) Tighe, School Lane, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred,  peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Tighe, School Lane, Rathowen, Westmeath/ Longford. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Catherine, sisters Mary and Ann, brother Michael and Eilish. Deeply regretted by his loving children, Suzanne, Paul, Catherine, Damien, Eileen and Padraig, son-in-law Barry, daughters-in-law Catriona and Michelle, his adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Bernadette, nieces, nephews, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on Thursday, January 12 from 5pm with prayers at 7.15pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Rathowen to arrive at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 13 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Russagh cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to St Christopher's Early Learning Centre, Longford, if desired. House private on Friday morning, January 13.

Eugene Devaney, London and formerly Garvagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford
The death occurred, after a long illness, on Monday, January 9, 2023 of Eugene Devaney, London and formerly Garvagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford.  

Esther Donnellan (née Dee), Moher, Ballyleague, Roscommon / Tipperary

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the Palliative care team in Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 of Esther Donnellan (nee Dee), Moher, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and late of Littleton, Co Tipperary. Sadly missed by her husband Joe, her nine sons and two daughters, her sister and brothers, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home (N39 E761) on Friday, January 13 & Saturday, January 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, January 15 for funeral mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyleague
Family Flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Mullingar Palliative Care Team c/o Farrell's Funeral Director.

Jack McKeon, Liscloonadea, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in his 97th year, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 of Jack McKeon, Liscloonadea, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Mae and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his loving son James, daughter-in-law Deirdre, beloved grandchildren Alison, Jessica and Marc, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jack Rest in Peace.
Jack’s removal will take place on Saturday, January 14 arriving at St Joseph’s Church Cloonturk at 5pm. Funeral Mass Sunday, January 15 at 12:30pm followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Resident Comfort Fund, Shannon Lodge, Rooskey, care of McGowan’s Funeral Directors, Dromod. House very strictly private please. Jack's family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Sheila McDonnell (née Redican), Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Drumderrig House in Boyle, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 of Sheila McDonnell (née Redican) of Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Liam. Sadly missed by her children Vivian, David, Alex, Derek, Sylvia, Andrew, Dominic, Madeline, Charlie & Pio, her beloved grandchildren Jemima, Nadine, Karl, Mathew, Phillip, Donnacha, Lorcan & Eoghan, her brother Martin, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sheila Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Longford on Friday, January 13 from 6 to 8pm. Sheila’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 14 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Gortletteragh followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland care of McGowan’s Funeral Directors, Dromod. House Strictly Private Please. Sheila's family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult 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.
Reposing in St. Camillus Nursing Centre Killucan Co. Westmeath (N91VF51) on Thursday, January 12 from 4pm followed by mass at 6pm. Removal afterwards arriving in St Mary's Church Collinstown at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 13 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Lorraine's funeral mass can be viewed HERE Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust HERE

Ron (Ronnie) McGarrell, Cluain Mullach, Mullagh, Cavan / Dromahair, Leitrim / Castleknock, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully, at his home, following an illness borne with great dignity and humour, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 of Ron (Ronnie) McGarrell, Cluain Mullach, Mullagh, Co Cavan and formerly of Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Co Dublin and late of Main St. Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Owen and Alice and his siblings. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his beloved Wife and best friend Michelle (nee Logue), his cherished children, Jason (Clonsilla, Dublin), Sinead Larkin (Longford), Caroline Dineen (Clonsilla, Dublin), and Owen (Mullagh), his adored grandchildren, Sister, Colette MacSharry (Lemington Spa, UK), sons in law John and Dabhach, brothers and sisters in law, especially Emily, our dear friend Annamay, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Ron Rest In Eternal Peace.
Reposing on Thursday evening, January 12 at The Village Chapel Of Rest, Mullagh (A82DE28) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning next, January 13 at 10.30am to arrive to St Kilian's Church, Mullagh (A82XO54) for requiem funeral Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private Please. No Flowers by request, donations, if desired, to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care C/o Shane P. O'Reilly, Funeral Director or any family member. The McGarrell family wish to acknowledge the amazing care, love and attention given to Ron by Claire, Alan, The Palliative Care Team and the support of his many great friends at Boyne Hill House, Mullagh Hall and his beloved St Brigid's GFC, Castleknock.

Christine (Joyce) Walker (née McGuinness), Erris View, Boyle, Roscommon / Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly at home, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 of Christine (Joyce) Walker (née McGuinness), Erris view, Boyle and formerly Belmont Heights, Drumsna, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Mac and Joyce. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Alan and daughter Victoria Supple (Boyle), son-in-law Kieran, adored grandchildren Pippa, Luka and Charlie, sister Eileen Pitts (England), sister-in-law Dell, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.
Reposing at her residence No. 4 Erris View, Boyle (Eircode F52 WA48) on Thursday, January 12 from 4pm until 7pm. Christine's funeral cortege will arrive at St George’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday morning, January 13 for funeral service at 11am followed by cremation service in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin at 4pm. No flowers, by request please, donations, in lieu if so desired to a charity of your choice. House private outside of reposing times please.

John Nealon, Muckross, Fenagh, Leitrim

The death occurred on Saturday, January 7, 2023 of John Nealon, Muckross, Fenagh, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents James & Mary and his sister Gretta (Heaney). Deeply regretted by his extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on this Thursday evening, January 12 from 7pm until 9pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, January 13 arriving to St Mary’s Church Foxfield for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey cemetery. House Private Please.

Michael Keegan, Faughill, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred,  peacefully after a short illness, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 of Michael Keegan, Cochrene, Alberta, Canada, and formerly of Faughill, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife; Mary and his parents; Thomas and Molly. Sadly missed by his sons Charles, Michael, Shane and Jason, daughters-in-law and partners, grandchildren, his brother Gerry (Faughill, Cloone), sister-in-law Angela, nieces, nephews and extended family. May Michael Rest in Peace.
Michael's burial will take place on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. A Memorial mass will be held for Michael in St Mary's Church, Cloone on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 10.00am. 

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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