Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 23, 2023

Sean Kenny, Sonnagh, Charlestown, Mayo / Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 of Sean Kenny, Sonnagh, Charlestown, Co Mayo and Lanesborough, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Bea, brother Marty. Sadly missed by his loving family, partner Bernie, brother Pat, sister-in-law Bernie, nephew Jack Luke, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Sean will repose in the Horkan funeral home Charlestown (F12D393) on Wednesday evening, January 25 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, January 26 to St James's church Charlestown for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/charlestown family flowers only, donations if desired to Mayo/Roscommon hospice.

Ethnea Wye (née Comerford), Guildford, Surrey and formerly Park Rd, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Guildford, on Saturday, January 7, 2023 of Ethnea Wye (née Comerford), Guildford, Surrey and formerly Park Rd, Longford. Beloved wife of Andrew and loving mother of Laura, Eva and Alexandra. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends. R.I.P.
A celebration of Ethnea’s life will be held at Clandon Wood Nature Reserve and Natural Burial Ground West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7FN, at 1pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Sr Mary Kerrane (Sr Frances), Convent of Mercy, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Saturday, January 21, 2023 of Sr Mary Kerrane (Sr Frances), Convent of Mercy, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Mary, sister Teresa, brother Fr. John, and nephew Paul. Deeply regretted by her sisters Eileen (Ham) and Sr Nancy, brother Joe, nieces Maria and Helen, nephew James, grandnieces Rebecca and Roisín, grandnephew Kieran, sister-in-law Monica, brother-in-law Eddie, Mercy community relatives, and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing this Sunday, January 22 from 3pm to 5pm in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, N39 VR04. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 23 at 1pm in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial will take place in the Convent Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Elizabeth (Betty) O'Neill (née Moore), Higginstown, Granard, Longford / Celbridge, Kildare

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of her family, the matron and staff of Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 of Elizabeth (Betty) O'Neill (née Moore), Higginstown, Granard, Longford and formerly of Ballinamuck and Celbridge, Co Kildare. Predeceased by her parents Alice and William, her loving husband Frank, sisters Molly, Dympna, Anne and brother Laddie. Sadly missed by her sons Frances and Pauric, daughter Mary Farrell, Ardagh, grandchildren Mark, Kevin, Sinead, Alice, Niamh, Laura, Thomas and Joseph, sister Margaret Mason, Naas, brother Jimmy Moore, Celbridge, daughter-in-law Majella, son-in-law Joe. May Betty Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the home of Frances and Majella, Higginstown, Granard, N39 HK26 on Monday evening January 23 from 6-9pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Granard, on Tuesday, January 24 for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by interment in Granardkille New Cemetery. The family would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time. Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Michael Brennan, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Friday, January 20, 2023 of Michael Brennan, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford and formerly Derryadd, Kenagh, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Chapel, Church Street, Longford, this Monday evening, January 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, on Tuesday, January 24 at 11am, followed by burial in Cashel Cemetery.

Mary Gerety (née Hanlon), Derrylough, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at her home, in the care of her loving family, on Friday, January 20, 2023 of Mary Gerety (née Hanlon), Derrylough, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, infant son John, and parents Joseph and Teresa (née Jones). Dearly loved mother of Máire Monaghan, Teresa McEnteggart, Padraig, Tom, Michelle Balili, Ailís Kehoe and Aidan. Forever missed by her children, her brothers Ciarán and Michael, sister-in-law Ena, sons-in-law Tommy, Eamonn, Artur and Pat, daughter-in-law Kathy, grandchildren Áine, Padraig, Bríd, Seán, Tara, Caitríona, Ciarán, Eimear, Aisling, Sinéad, Fionn, Laoise, Emma, Orla and Méabh, great-grandchildren Lauryn, Mark and Ellen, nieces, nephews, and wide circle of cousins, friends and neighbours. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis agus í ar shlí na fírinne.
Mary will be reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, N39 EC81, Sunday, January 22 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal from her home to St Dominic's Church, Kenagh, N39 T389, Monday, January 23 arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by a burial in Shrule Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Longford Hospice Association https://www.idonate.ie/cause/longfordhospice

Eileen Rehill (née McNally), Lislea, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Thursday, January 19, 2023 of Eileen Rehill (nee McNally), Lislea, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, parents Maggie and Hugh, brother Mikey, sisters Mary, Vonnie and Kathleen. Eileen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Seamus, daughters Jacqueline and Joan, sister Josie (USA), daughter in law Geraldine, grandchildren - Laura, Liam, Martina, Jennifer, Gavin, Aaron & Jason, nieces, nephews, lifelong friends, relatives and neighbours. RIP.
Reposing at the home of her son and daughter in law, Seamus and Geraldine, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Eircode N39YR98, on Saturday, January 21 from 3-8pm. Removal on Sunday, January 22 arriving at Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 23 at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee.

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 beloved children Jamie-Lee and Breeanna and their mother Carrie, sisters Antoinette and Veronica and their partners David and Jp, Tricia, 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. 
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Sunday, January 22 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 5pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, on Monday, January 23 for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed with burial in Aughaboy Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Rónán O'Reilly, Smear Hill, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred, suddenly, at his home, on Thursday, January 19, 2023 of Rónán O'Reilly, Smear Hill, Aughnacliffe, Longford and formerly of Kincora Drive, Clontarf, Dublin. Beloved son of the late Harry O'Reilly. Rónán will be sadly missed and remembered by his mother Angela, his son Harry, his three sisters Niamh, Clíona and Deirdre, his brothers-in-law Gerry and Aidan, his nephews and nieces, Oran, Tiarnán, Fiach, Ciara and Seána, his grandnephews Culann and Ruadhán, his aunts, cousins and friends. Special thanks to his wonderful neighbours and friends who looked out for him in Aughnacliffe and Arva. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Kirwan's Funeral Home, Fairview, on Tuesday, January 24 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass for Rónán will take place at St Anthony's Church, Clontarf, on Wednesday, January 25 at 10am. Burial afterwards in Balgriffin Cemetery.

Vincent Mulligan (Snr), Canal View, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford, surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 20, 2023 of Vincent Mulligan (Snr), Canal View, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan. He is predeceased by his mother Bridget and sister Patsy. Vincent will be sadly missed by his family, wife Rose, sons Vincent (Jnr), daughters Julie, Caroline and Nicole, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Vincent. A private Cremation will take place.

Marie Sheridan, Cornee, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly in Australia, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 of Marie Sheridan, Cornee, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.  Predeceased by her father John and brother Micheal, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Maura, Brothers John and Patrick, sister-in-law Patricia and nephew Evan, Aunts, uncles,cousins extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Marie's Gentle Soul Rest in peace. House strictly private Please.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Valerie Pakenham (née McNair Scott), Tullynally, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family and devoted friends, after an illness stoically borne, on Sunday, January 22 of Valerie Pakenham (née McNair Scott), at her beloved home Tullynally, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
Dearly loved wife of Thomas, wonderful mother to Maria, Eliza, Ned and Fred, cherished mother-in-law to Bogislav, Alex, Sarah, Claire, and inspiring grandmother to Aidan, Ciarán, Samuel, Anselm, Matilda, Gabriel, Julia, Tom, Lyra, Sasha and Ferdy. She will be much missed by her adored brother Nigel, and her large extended family and many friends.
All details of funeral arrangements to follow.

William (Willie) Lennon, Paddenstown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully, at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Friday, January 20, 2023 of William (Willie) Lennon,  Paddenstown, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath.  Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sisters, Eileen and Teresa, nieces, grand-nieces, grand-nephew, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposed at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar on Sunday, January 22 from 3pm until 4pm. Funeral Mass in St Matthew's Church, Milltown on Monday, January 23 at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Kathleen Neary (née Burke), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Roscommon / Elphin, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, in her 86th year, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 of Kathleen Neary (nee Burke), Clooncullane, Strokestown / Elphin, Co Roscommon. 
Predeceased by her husband, Seán, parents John and Mary, brothers John Joe, Eamon, Peter and Michael and sister Teresa. Much loved mother of John, Elaine, Dermot, Coman and Brendan. Sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Joan, Anne and Kelly, Brendan’s partner Jana, son-in-law Seán (Griffin), grandchildren David, Brian, Colm, Eoin, Eleanor and Catherine, siblings Dicky, Sr. Pauline, Bridie, Patsy, Pat, Eileen and Ann, brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin, on Monday January 23 from 5.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. Removal on Tuesday morning, January 24  to St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Kathleen will be laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on local parish radio 106.6.FM
The Neary and Burke families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this sad time.

Mary (Maisie) Bosquette (née Murray), Castlenode, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in the care of all the staff at Sligo University Hospital, in her 90th year, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 of  Mary (Maisie) Bosquette (nee Murray), Castlenode, Strokestown, Roscommon.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John, son Kieran and sister Margaret. Much loved mother of Mary, Helen, Joe, Gerry, Terry, Dominic, Anthony, Carmel, Barbara, Joan, Kenny and David. Maisie will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law Dominic, Sherry, Frank, Dan and Tim, daughter-in-law Aislin, her adored grandchildren Keith, Laura, Sharon, Daniel, Joshua, Noah, Holly and Seanie, great-grandchildren Harper and Ayla, sisters Betty and Ronnie, brother John, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, January 24 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 25 in Strokestown Parish Church at 11am. Burial afterwards in Bumlin Cemetery.
Those wishing to view Maisie's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Those attending Maisie's Funeral are asked to be mindful of COVID-19 and to continue best practice. Family flowers only please. Donations, in-lieu of, to the Civil Defence, Roscommon. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this sad time for the family.

Desmond (Dessie) Doorey, Lisheen, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 of Desmond (Dessie) Doorey, Lisheen, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Helena, sister Mary and brothers Tommy and Paddy. Mourned by his brothers Michael, Eddie, Willie and John, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin, on Tuesday, January 24 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, January 25 to Kiltrustan Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Dessie will be laid to rest afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. The Doorey family are grateful for your sympathy and prayers at this time.

Agnes Shortt (née Lavelle), High Street, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Westport, Mayo

The death occurred, peacefully at her home, on the Feast Day of St Agnes, of Agnes Shortt (nee Lavelle), High St. Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Westport, Co Mayo.
Predeceased by her brother Michael and her grandson Ruairi. Agnes will be sadly missed by her husband Terry, her family Peter, Patricia, Christopher & Mairead, sisters Lily, Jane & Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her beloved grandchildren Conor, Alan, Keri, Ella, Cathal, Sienna, Rhía & Éabha, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Sunday evening, January 22 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 23 at 12 noon followed by burial in Aughavas New cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo or c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

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.  

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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