Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Elaine Hanlon, Longford Town, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred on Monday, January 30, 2023 of Elaine Hanlon, Longford town / Dublin. Elaine left this world with courage, bravery and humour, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her father Noel and by her infant son Bob. Elaine will be forever loved and deeply missed by her beloved daughter Abigail, her mother Fionnuala, sisters Jennifer, Louise, Anne, Nuala, Maria and Emma, brothers Patrick and Robert, her cousin Taraleigh, her cherished nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues and a wide circle of very dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, February 2 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass and celebration of Elaine’s life will take place in St Mel’s Cathedral on Friday, February 3 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 2.30pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com "She lived and laughed and loved and left". Family flowers only, donation, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society - www.cancer.ie

Mary McGoey, Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred, in the loving care of nurses and staff of Yew Tree Care home Birmingham, England, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 of Mary McGoey, Birmingham, England and late of Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents James and Ellen McGoey and sister in law Marie. Mary will be sadly missed and loved by her family brothers Michael (England), Jimmie and Brendan, sisters Theresa Farrell and Helen Reilly, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass at 10.30am on Sunday morning, February 5 in St Dominic's Church Kenagh. Burial of Ashes afterwards in Abbeyderg Cemetery. No flowers please, donations if desired to Hospice Home Care Longford or Alzheimer's Ireland.

Noreen (Nora T) Concannon (née Byrne), Creevaghbeg, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in her home, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 of Noreen (Nora T) Concannon (nee Byrne), Creevaghbeg, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly Johnstown, Ballyhaunis. Predeceased by her husband John (Ballygowan, Claremorris), infant daughter Mary Teresa and brother Pat Byrne (Johnstown, Ballyhaunis). Sadly missed by her five sons, John, Michael, David, Patrick, Paul and daughter Carmel. Daughters in law Nora, Maureen, Sinéad, Frida, Alma and son in law Keith, 14 grandchildren, sisters in law, nieces and nephews.
Reposing at her residence on Tuesday, January 31 from 4pm onwards. Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday, February 1 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, Co Westmeath followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Funeral mass can be viewed HERE Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.

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.

Helena (Lena) O'Neill (née Lakes), Breandrum, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 of Helena (Lena) O'Neill (née Lakes), Breandrum, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Julia and Patrick Lakes brothers Tommy & Johnny and baby sister Mary. Helena will be sadly missed by her loving husband Padraig, sons Paul & John, daughters Patricia, Sheelagh and Laverne, daughters-in-law Edwena & Kirsten, sons-in-law William, Philip & Daniel and ten grandchildren Katie, Olivia, Julia, Sinead, Ryan, Jake, Zack, Alex, Lucas & Aurora, two great-grandchildren her sisters and brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, close friends and neighbours. May Helena's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62 this Wednesday evening, February 1 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill on Thursday morning, February 2 to arrive for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Helena's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill
House strictly private outside reposing times, please. The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad time.

Michael James Wall, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, after a short illness, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 of Michael James Wall, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim. Deeply regretted by his brothers Fr John and Fr Pat, cousins and friends. May he rest in peace. Michael’s remains will arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, this Thursday, February 2 at 11.45am, for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery.

Gràinne Heslin, Clooncorick, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her heartbroken sisters following a bravely fought illness, on Monday, January 30, 2023 of Gràinne Heslin Dublin and formerly Cloncorrick, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Forever loved and missed by her parents Sean and Bernadette, sisters Eimear, Orla and Mairead, brother-in-law Robert and her adored nephews, Daragh and Conor and niece Kate. Gráinne will be sadly missed by her many wonderful friends her colleagues, aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace. 
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, (Eircode H12RF78) on Tuesday, January 31 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral mass at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 1 at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. The Funeral mass may be viewed on the fallowing link https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/ Followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the Irish Cancer Society and the Oncology unit in Beaumont Hospital c/o Mc Guckian Funeral directors Carrigallen or any family member.

Bridget Conroy (née Ames), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Co Roscommon / Elphin, Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly, in the loving care of the staff of the Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Galway, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 of Bridget Conroy (nee Ames), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Co Roscommon/ Elphin, Roscommon. Predeceased by her mother Lena, father Peter and baby infant son Matthew. Devoted wife of Matty, and much loved and treasured mother of Sinéad, Yvonne, Martin, Fiona, Lorraine, Adrian, Derek, Michelle and John, sons-in-law Stephen, Kevin and Gearóid, daughters-in-law Jane, Ciara, Órla and Jacqueline, her 19 adored and cherished grandchildren, brother Tom, sisters Mary, Una and Kathleen, sisters-in-law Goretti, Kathleen and Maureen, brothers-in-law Jimmy and Michael, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, good neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin, on Tuesday evening, January 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 1 to St Patrick’s Church, Elphin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Bridget will be laid to rest afterwards in the New Cemetery, Elphin.
House private to family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on local parish radio 106.5FM. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to ICU at University Hospital Galway c/o Brady's Funeral Directors. The Conroy and Ames families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this sad time.

Kathleen Guckian (née McManus), Drumcoura, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 of Kathleen Guckian (nee McManus) Drumcoura, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her wonderful parents Mary Teresa & Leo. Kathleen will be forever loved and greatly missed by her heartbroken family - loving husband Sean (Danny), cherished children - sons Damien & Colm, darling daughter and best friend Alison, loving daughters-in-law Kathryn (nee Tully) & Emer (nee McGovern), adored & very precious grandchildren Mark, Molly, Chloe & Cara, her sisters Mary (Longford) and Rosie (Canning, Drumshanbo), sisters-in-law Mary (Farrell, Athlone) and Elizabeth (McGlynn, Boyle) & her husband Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. ‘Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland. All my cares and troubles cease. As we kneel with love before you. Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace’.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 31 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo with burial afterwards in the new cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook page or churchtv.ie/Drumshanbo
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust (SHOUT) C/O Tully's funeral directors or any family member. House strictly private please by request.

Rosaleen McHugh (née Maguire), Boeshill, Garadice, Aughawillan, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in her 89th year at the Lisdarn Care Unit in Cavan, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 of Rosaleen McHugh (nee Maguire), Boeshill, Garadice, Aughawillan, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Packie, her sister Mary, brothers John, Hugh, Peter & Conor and her son-in-law Tom Molloy. She will be sadly missed by her loving family Geraldine, John, Mary & Conor, son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Anne & Maureen, 10 grandchildren Darragh, Róisín, Conor, Ally, Patrick, Shane, Thomas, Grace, Rory & Katie, her sisters-in-law Rosie, Peggy & Bridget, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace. Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62 on Tuesday evening, January 31 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning, February 1 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Rosaleen's Funeral Mass will be streamed online HERE

John Morahan, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 of John Morahan, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Kate, daughter-in-law Mags. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Michael (Leitrim Village), John (Gweedore), Martin (Ballyconnell), Dermot (Mullingar), daughters Mary (UK) and Eleanor (Belfast), daughters-in-law Orla, Sinéad and Jola, sons-in-law John and Michael, grandchildren Dara, Niall, Niamh, Kiara, Aideen, Sean, Cormac, Mary Kate, Monica, James, Kamil, Kealan, Aaron and Dylan great-grandchildren Hugo and Devan, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Tuesday, January 31 from 3pm until 8pm with removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday morning, February 1 at 11.15am arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Ardcarne Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE House private outside of reposing times please.

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/

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

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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