Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 27, 2023

Johnny Mulligan, Clooneen, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of Johnny Mulligan, Clooneen, Granard, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his brother Edward, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Johnny Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, Co Cavan N39W1D6 on Friday, January 27 at 6pm with prayers at 8.15pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 28 at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford N39EY17, with burial afterwards in local cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Parish of Gowna and Mullinalaghta Facebook Page or by downloading the app Belltron Streaming and search for St Columba's.

Maureen Manicle (née Murray), Farnagh Hill, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of Maureen Manicle (née Murray), Farnagh Hill, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Moatefarrell. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Kathleen. Maureen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Pat, daughter Catherine Quinn, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Sharon and Seamus, sisters Margaret Clancy and Kathleen Dowler, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Friday, January 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, January 28 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Moydow Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donation, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Gladys Donnelly (née Fontain), ‘Glad Cottage’, Clonahard, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 of Gladys Donnelly (née Fontain), ‘Glad Cottage’, Cloonahard, Longford and formerly of Liverpool, at the Midland Regional hospital, Mullingar. Predeceased by her son Jimmy, Grandson Wayne, Granddaughter Stacey and brothers Gordon and Bill. Deeply regretted by her loving and devoted husband Jimmy, family, Alan, Gladys, Colin, Julie, Janet and David, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sisters Josie and Joan, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, this Thursday evening, January 26 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 27 from Kelly’s Funeral Home to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for Cremation service at 12 noon. The service is available to view live on https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to Patient Comfort Fund, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

Anne Sinclair Malcolm Moxham (née Reid), Kelvingrove, Glasgow/, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred, at Lough Erill nursing home Mohill surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 26, 2023 of Anne Sinclair Malcolm Moxham (née Reid), late of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and originally Kelvingrove, Glasgow. Predeceased by her beloved husband William. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Shona and Carol, sons-in-law Don and James, loving sisters Christina and Isabel, nephews and nieces Frank, Helen, Patricia, Linda, Stephen and Karl. At Rest.
Service will take place in St George’s Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday January 30 at 12 noon. Burial will follow in Carrickedmond Churchyard, Co Longford, arriving at 2pm approximately. Family flowers only.

Angela Kaupert (née Blacoe), Pakenhamhall Road, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender and loving care of the staff of St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, on Thursday, January 26, 2023 of Angela Kaupert (née Blacoe), Pakenhamhall Road, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her loving husband Christoph, and her parents Guss and Maura Blacoe. Sadly missed by her daughter Petra (Geraghty), son Kurt, son-in-law Declan, daughter-in-law JoeAnn, grandchildren Zara, Roan, Kya and Krista, sisters Ann Nea, Maureen Masterson and Marion Davis, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Angela’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her daughter Petra’s house in Kiltoom, Castlepollard (N91 R279) on Saturday, January 28 from 4pm, concluding at 8pm with prayers. Removal on Sunday, January 29 to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. House private on Sunday morning, January 29 please. Angela’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/.
The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this time.

Una Maguire (née Connolly), Aughalough, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim

The death occurred,  peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, in her 92nd year, on Thursday, January 26, 2023 of Una Maguire (nee Connolly) Aughalough, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Hughie, her son Seán, her brother Eamonn and three grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family Geraldine Prior (Ballinamore), Hugh Joseph (Aughavas), Anna Marie Heron (Drumshanbo), Michael (Drumreilly), Dessie (Drumreilly), Regina Reilly (Aughnasheelin) & Oliver (Drumreilly), her brother Michael (England), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her 25 beloved grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62 on Saturday evening, January 28 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Sunday evening, January 29 arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumreilly at 7pm Funeral Mass on Monday, January 30 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House Private Please. Una's funeral Mass will be available to view online at https://vimeo.com/793159756

Anne (Nan) Callaghan (née Travers), Derrinkeher Roycroft, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, in the loving care of the staff at Áras Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill, in her 94th year, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of Anne (Nan) Callaghan (nee Travers), Derrinkeher Roycroft, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Joe. She will be sadly missed by her family Mary Quinn (Gabriel), Breda Mulvanerty (Keilan) and Bernie McGovern (Michael), her beloved grandchildren Fiona, Kelan & Enda (Quinn) Niamh & Niall (Mulvanerty) and David, Barry & Kevin (McGovern), great-grandchildren Dylan, Seán, Lucy, Shay & Ceadan, nephew Seán, niece Siobhán, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter & son-in-law Mary & Gabriel Quinn in Ardrum, Ballinamore (N41XK68) this Friday, January 27 from 11am until 4pm and at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday evening, January 27 via Cornabrone to arrive at St Mary's Church, Aughnasheelin (N41 HR04) at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 28 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin

Charlie Keaney, Derrin, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred, suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of Charlie Keaney, Derrin, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridie, daughters; Cathriona, Fiona, Breda and Katie, sons; Matthew, Cathal, Sean and Thomas, sister Kathleen (Galligan), brothers; Sean, Mattie, Tommie and Philip, grandchildren; Ciara, Sean, Eva, Shauna, Dylan, Luke, Alex and Rían, daughters in law Sarah and Lorraine, sons in law Ciaran and Stephen, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home (H12 AD80) on Friday evening, January 27 and Saturday evening, January 28 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 29 in St Joseph's Church, Drumkilly, at 1pm. Burial afterwards in local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Oncology Unit, Cavan General Hospital c/o Briody's Funeral Home Kilnaleck or any family member.

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.

John James (Johnny) O'Brien, Finisklin, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred,  peacefully, after a short illness, at Our Lady’s Community Hospital, Manorhamilton, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 of John James (Johnny) O'Brien, Finisklin, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his father Michael and mother Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, brothers Tom and Micheál, sisters-in-law Mary and Marie, nephews Alan, Fergal & Colm, nieces-in-law Aishling & Carina, uncle Tom Regan and his wife, Margaret (Effrinagh), aunts Julia Creamer (Drumshanbo), and Chris and Jim Lynch (England), aunts-in-law Mary Ellen Regan (Drumsna) and Mary Teresa Regan (Leitrim Village), grandniece Gráinne, grandnephews Miguel and Donnacha, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the home of his nephew Alan and niece-in-law Aishling, Finisklin, on Thursday, January 26 from 4-6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Gowel arriving at 7pm. (A shuttle bus service to the house will be provided from St. Patrick’s Church, Gowel, N41 HX83 from 4-6pm). House private at other times please. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 27 at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in Jamestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired to North West Hospice Sligo c/o Foley Funeral Directors, Kilmore, or by clicking on the following link Donations Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Robert Edward (Bob) Howarth, 22 River Meadow, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 of Robert Edward (Bob) Howarth, 22 River Meadow, Dromod, Leitrim and formerly of Haverfordwest, Wales. Sadly missed by his wife Carol, brothers John, Tony and Eric, in laws Harry and Cathy, nieces and nephew.
Removal from his residence on Saturday, January 28, for cremation ceremony in Lakelands Crematorium at 12 noon. The service can be viewed online by following the link http://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the RNLI c/o Rogers Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.

Fr Vincent Brady, Rocklin, California, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred, suddenly, but peacefully at his home in Rocklin, California, on Thursday, January 19, 2023 of Fr Vincent Brady, Retired Pastor, Rocklin, California, native of Gurteen, Arva, County Cavan.
Deeply regretted by his Bishop, brother priests, former parishioners, and many good friends. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Kate, his brother Paddy and his wife Lily, his sister Beesie McCarthy and her husband Mick, his brother Philip and his wife Marie, his brothers Fr Charlie, Thomas, and Gerard, his brother in law John Conefrey, nephews Gerard Brady and Aiden Conefrey. Fr Vincent will be sadly missed by his sister Kathleen Conefrey (Cammagh, Moyne) brothers, James and his wife Madeline (Portarlington), John Joe and his wife Margaret (Gurteen), Donal and his wife Mary (Longford), sisters in law Angela and Maureen, his much loved nieces and nephews and his grand nieces and nephews. Fr Vincent’s Funeral will take place in California. A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will take place at a later date. May he rest in peace.

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.
Valerie’s funeral cortège will depart from the Grand Gate at Tullynally on Monday, January 30 at 10.45am, to arrive at St Michael’s Church, The Square, Castlepollard for 11am funeral service, and thereafter to the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan, for cremation ceremony at 2pm. The Pakenham family wishes to thank all those who have offered words of sympathy, cards and flowers since Valerie’s sad passing, and kindly ask for your support and understanding as they take the necessary time to grieve as a family. 

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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