Deaths in Longford - Sunday, January 29, 2023

Michael Dowler, UK and Abbeyshrule, Longford

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, which occurred peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Kettering General Hospital, of Michael Dowler, 1944-2023. Michael had so many memories of growing up in Abbeyshrule and the surrounding areas in Longford with his parents Michael and Kathleen Dowler and sister Nancy and cousin James Dowler. A loving Daddy to Nicola, Aileen, Kristine and Katie, grandad and friend to many. Funeral takes place in Saint Edwards Church, Kettering at 2pm on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Bridget Boyle (née Bonner), Derrydruel, Dungloe, Donegal / Loch Gowna, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, following a short illness, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 of Bridget Boyle (née Bonner), Derrydruel, Dungloe, Donegal / Loch Gowna, Cavan and formerly of New York. Predeceased by her sons James and Pat (New York). Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Denis, her daughter Sally Madden and son in law John Madden (The Green, Loch Gowna), her daughter Ann Delaney (New York), her brothers; James and John Bonner (Dungloe, Donegal), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters in law, daughters in law, extended family, many neighbours and a large circle of friends. RIP.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, H12 RF78, on Saturday, January 28 from 5-7 pm. Arriving to McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe F94 ND68, for reposal from 4-8pm on Sunday, January 29. Funeral Mass at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Meenacross F94 PR90, at 11am on Monday, January 30 followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam dílis. 

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.

John Fagan, Coolure, Coole, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, in the devoted care of the Management and staff of Portiuncla Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 of John Fagan, Coolure, Coole, Westmeath and late of Bord na Móna. John will be fondly remembered by the McCabe and Nolan families, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnieces, good neighbours and many friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncla Nursing Home Chapel, Multyfarnham on Monday, January 30 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31 at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, followed by burial in St Feichín's Cemetery, Fore.

Sharon Lee Johnson (née Lee), The Square, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred, at Whipps Cross Hospital (London), surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 of Sharon Lee Johnson, London, England and formerly The Square, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her father Jimmy. Sadly missed by her loving children Daniel, Lewis, Ben, Bromwyn and Eireann, their dad Glen, her grandchildren, mother Kathleen, brothers Francis and Oliver, sister Amanda, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
May Sharon Rest In Peace. Reposing at the family home at Lir Park, Castlepollard (N91 V1F7) on Friday, February 3 from 4pm, concluding at 8pm with prayers. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Saturday, February 4 arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. House private on Saturday morning please. Sharon’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/

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

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.

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.  

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