Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 16, 2023

James McGovern, Drumcondra, Dublin / Aughavas, Leitrim / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 of James McGovern of Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, formerly Aughavas, Co Leitrim, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, and the Goblet Bar, Artane. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Peggy, children Aidan, Vera, Nuala, Andy and Eileen, daughters-in-law Christina and Louise, sons-in-law Willie, Tristan and Ciarán, grandchildren Sean, Nikita, Karla, Henry, Leo, Bill, Pete, Jodi, Séamus, Tómas, Euan, Grace, Pierce and Charlie, brothers Tom, Gerry and Tony, in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, January 17 from 3pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, January 18 to St Vincent de Paul Church, Marino, arriving for 11.30am mass. Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. For those who can’t attend the service it can be viewed live by visiting Marino Parish Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland at PAI Donations

Rose Margaret Keane (née Carthy), Templemichael Glebe, Longford Town, Longford / Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully and in the loving and excellent care of the staff of Hazelwood Unit, Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 of Rose Margaret Keane (née Carthy), Templemichael Glebe, Longford and formerly Drumbad, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Pauric, parents Patrick and Kate Carthy (née O’Neill), much loved sister Mary and brothers John and Pat. Deeply regretted by her loving nieces Marian, Catherine and Rita, nephew Patsy, niece-in-law Ann, nephew-in-law Mark, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and her good friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, January 17 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday, January 18 in Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, with burial afterwards in Ballinamuck New Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Patient Comfort Fund at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, c/o Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to thank the Management and Staff of Hazelwood Unit for their exceptional care and attention towards Rose.

Mafie Flaherty (née Devlin), No. 10 Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the loving and excellent care of the staff of Lisadell Unit, Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 of Mafie Flaherty (née Devlin), No. 10 Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased, recently by her loving husband Tony (October 15, 2022), her parents Tommy and Christina and brother Mel. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Tommy, Brendan and Tony and daughter Collette, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and her many good friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Removal arriving in Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Monday evening, January 16 at 6:30pm via Bannon Terrace. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 17 at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com The family would like to thank the Management and Staff of Lisadell Unit, for their exceptional care and attention towards Mafie. House Private Please.

Michael (Mickey) Barden, Lismore, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of St.Joseph’s Care Centre, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 of Michael (Mickey) Barden, Lismore, Newtownforbes, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary-Jane, sisters Maureen, Kitty and Peggy, brothers Brendan, Tommy, Séan and Seamus and by his beloved daughter Carmel. Mickey will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Agnes, daughters Josie, Colette, Teresa, Martha, Caroline and Úna, sons John and Tommy, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Tuesday, January 17 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, January 18 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund at St Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Liam Morgan, Dunbeggan, Ballymacormack, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Liam Morgan, Dunbeggan, Ballymacormack, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and by his son Brendan. Liam will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary, sons Martin, Jimmy and Eamonn, sisters Margaret Gerety and Kitty McKiver, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Caroline, grandchildren Liam, Sean, Caoilainn, Olan, Eoin and Luke, brother-in-law Jerome, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Monday, January 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 17 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Patient Comfort Fund at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral directors or any family member.

Michael Corrigan, Lettergullion, Ballinamuck, Longford / Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff in Sunset Lodge Nursing Home, St. Joseph's Longford, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Michael Corrigan, Lettergullion, Ballinamuck, Longford / Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget and his brother Jimmy Joe. Deeply regretted by his sister Rose (London), brother-in-law Pat, nephews Stephen and Kevin, niece Sharon and their families, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Michael will repose in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, County Longford, this Sunday, January 15 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 5pm. Removal on Monday morning, January 16 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish, for 11am Mass, followed by burial in Kilmahon Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE. 

Patricia (Patsy) Neary (née Farrell), Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her family at her daughter Annie and son-in-law Paddy’s residence in Killala, Co. Mayo, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Patricia (Patsy) Neary (née Farrell), Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her husband John Joe, her beloved son Noel, granddaughter Lynda, sisters and brothers. Patsy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Annie O’Hora (Killala) and Bernie McEvoy, sons Michael, John, Bobby (England) and David (Ballina), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, January 15 from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, January 16 at 11am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Christopher’s Services, c/o Glennon Funeral directors or any family member.

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 (Kathleen) Flynn, No 9 O'Callaghan Terrace, Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred, suddenly in her home, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 of Kitty (Kathleen) 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.

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.  

Sean Smith, Gowlagh South, Bawnboy, Cavan, Member of Cavan County Council

The death occurred, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family after a long illness bravely borne, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 of Sean Smith, Gowlagh South, Bawnboy, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents John F and Jane, his sister Sr Kathleen and his brother Stephen. Dearly beloved husband of Anne (née Byrne-Kingscourt), much loved father to Eimear (Shane McManus), Áine (Cian O’Brien), Conor (Leanne Connell) and Kilian (Jordan Lambe), and adored grandfather to Enda, Dearbhla, Senan, Ríain and Méabh. Sadly missed by his sister Carmel Fitzgerald (London), brothers Hughie (Ann-Oxford), Noel, Fr Tommy, Ben and Brendan (Anne), his brothers-in-law Pat and Seamus, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and his Council and Cavan/Monaghan ETB colleagues. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Monday evening, January 16 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday, January 17 arriving to St Mogue's Church Bawnboy for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cavan/Monaghan Palliative Care Service c/o Smith's Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy or on the Corlough-Templeport Parish Facebook page. House strictly private at all times please.

Betty Ann Gumley, Corstruce, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff of Surgical One, Cavan General Hospital, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 of Betty Ann Gumley, Corstruce, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Beloved wife and best friend of Barney and devoted mother of Ann (Michael) and Michelle (Noel) adored grandmother of Catriona, Sarah, Leah, Aaron, Orlaith, and Aoife. Betty will be very sadly missed by her loving family, her brother Jimmy, nieces, nephews, brothers in law Michael and Tom, sisters in law Maura and Shirley, all her family circle and many friends. May she rest in peace.
Betty will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan H12 C821 on Monday evening, January 16 from 6pm until 8pm. Family have requested a walk through and no handshaking please as Covid 19 is very much with us. Removal on Tuesday morning, January 17 to St. Felim’s Church, Ballinagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial after Mass in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen O'Reilly, Farranseer, Cornafean, Arva, Cavan / Palmerstown, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Kathleen O'Reilly, Palmerstown Manor, Dublin and formerly Farranseer, Cornafean, Co. Cavan. Sadly missed by her loving partner Paddy, brothers James, Willie and Philip, sisters Ann and Mary, brother in law, sister in law, uncle Tommy, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Sunday evening, January 15 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Removal on Monday morning, January 16 at 10.20am to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.May She Rest In Peace.

Maurice Brady, Scardan Road, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly at his residence, on Monday, January 9, 2023 of Maurice Brady, Scardan Road, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Aidan and Maisie. Maurice is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, neighbours and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78 on Sunday, January 15 at 5pm concluding with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Monday, January 16 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Maurice's Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on www.churchtv.ie House private please.

Tom Charlie Clarke, Derrintubber, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, at the home of his nephew, in Kilclare, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 of Tom Charlie Clarke, Derrintubber, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his sisters, Mariah, Annie, Winnie, his brothers, Sean and Martin. Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives and large circle of friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the home of his nephew, Johnny and wife, Mary on Monday, January 16. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 17 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook page. 

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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