Deaths in Longford - Sunday, February 5, 2023

Patrick (Paddy) Gilchriest, Walkinstown, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of Beaumont and Mater Hospitals, on Friday, February 3, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Gilchriest, late of Walkinstown and formerly of Edgeworthstown, County Longford. Predeceased by his twin sister Bridie, brothers Mick, John-Joe and Frank, sister Maureen and brother-in-law Tony Beloved husband and best friend to Maura and devoted dad to Deirdre, Catriona, Enda and Síne and a much loved grandad of Jordan, Cathal, Eimear, Cian, Éadaoin, Róisín, Ciarán, Mairéad, Angus, Charles and Dymphna. Paddy will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sisters Lil and Teresa, brother Joe, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law Kevin and Peter, daughter-in-law Aoife, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Paddy rest in peace.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 7 from 5 to 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:30am in St Agnes Church, Crumlin Village followed by burial in Newlands Cross Cemetery. To view Paddy’s funeral mass on Wednesday at 11:30am, please click on the following link: https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/

Mary McCormack (née Leavy), 57 The Green, Lanesboro, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Friday, February 3, 2023 of Mary McCormack (née Leavy), 57 The Green, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Barney. Sadly missed by her daughter Rosemary, Rosemary's partner Richard and her two grandchildren. May her soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Sunday, February 5 from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church Lanesboro to arrive at 6:30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 6 at 12 noon burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The Funeral will be streamed live, please click here: Lanesborough – ChurchTV

Maura Reilly, Bohey Rock, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 of Maura Reilly, Bohey Rock, Drumlish, Longford and formerly of Caterham, Surrey, England. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary Ann. Maura will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Monica Thrapp (Longford), Betty Creton (Caterham) and Bernadette Rice (Dublin), her devoted nieces and nephews, Dawn, Tracey, Karen, Kate, Caitriona, Davey and Michéal, extended families, her brothers-in-law Willie Thrapp, Dave Creton, Charles Rice, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many good friends in Bohey Rock and Caterham. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Arriving in St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, on Friday, February 10 for 12 noon funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Farnaught Cemetery.

Ian Stewart, Ballinamore, Killashee, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 of Ian Stewart, Ballinamore, Killashee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Margaret. Ian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, brothers Billy, David and Derek, sisters-in-law Marie, Caroline and Diane, aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Peace perfect peace.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, February 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Sunday, February 5 in St Paul’s Church, Killashee at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

Joan O'Toole (née Flaherty), Kennedy Drive, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 of Joan O'Toole (née Flaherty), Kennedy Drive, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Eileen, by her sisters Mai, Eileen and Rita, brother Seamus and daughter-in-law Ann. Joan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Alan, daughters Michelle and Siobhan, sons Seamus and Alan, grandchildren Nathan, Zoe, Seamus, Aishling, Delia, Jake, Mia and Amber, brother Gerard, son-in-law Kaspers, daughter-in-law Maureen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home on Sunday, February 5 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, February 6 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium at 3.30pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please Click here

Ellen Nevin (née Stokes), No 12 Glebe View, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, in the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 of Ellen Nevin (née Stokes), No 12 Glebe View, Longford Town, Longford. She is predeceased by her father Mikie and brother Mikie. Ellen will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, husband Michael, sons John, Michael, Anthony and Brian, daughters Ann-Marie, Sylvia, Amy and Helen, mother Ann Stokes, brothers Willie, Martin, Gerry, Patrick and Steve, sisters Winnie, Ann, Julie and Bridie, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, her 30 adored grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Ellen.
Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford, on Sunday, February 5 for prayers at 4.30pm. Funeral mass on Monday, February 6 at 11am, followed with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here.

Johnbull Omoragbon, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 of Johnbull Omoragbon, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Spain. Pre-deceased by his parents. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family wife Edith, daughters Victory and Success, sons Blessed and Anointed, brothers and sisters Jackson, Monday, Rosemary, Philomina, Patricial and and Esohe, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Prayer service in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, February 8 at 12 noon, followed by interment in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

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.

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.

Patrick (Pat) Farrell, Hill street, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 T622

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of his family and staff at the University Hospital, Galway, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) Farrell, Hill street, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 T622 and formerly of Dunbeggan, Co Longford (aged 78). Pat, beloved husband of Maura and dear father to Maria, Thérèse and John. Sadly missed by his brother and sister, Emmanuel and Miriam, sons-in-law, Marc and John and daughter-in-law, Sarah and his adoring grandchildren, Isla and Evan; Maya and Ava; Oisín, Darragh and Cáit, his brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, wonderful friends and neighbours. May Pat's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 5-8pm. House strictly private outside of reposing time please. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Monday, February 6 at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Pat's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Cancer Care West, University Hospital, Galway. The Farrell family wish to thank you for your support at this sad time.

Angela Faughnan (née Cryan), Main Street, Dromod, Leitrim, N41 N226

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the North West Hospice, Sligo, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 of Angela Faughnan (nee Cryan), 'Sunnyside', Main Street, Dromod, Co Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Vincent and sister of the late Nora and Frances, loving mother to Ger (Gerardine) (Bandon), Pat (Dromod), Aideen (Dungannon), Vin-óg (Dublin) and Noleen (Brussels), sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Peter, John and Jim, sisters Aideen and Sally, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of neighbours and friends. May Angela Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Dromod (Eircode N41 N226) on Tuesday, February 7 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 8 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff (you can view Angela’s funeral Mass on https://m.facebook.com/McGowan-Funeral-Directors-104072097826141/?ref=bookmarks ) followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. No flowers please donations if desired to SVDP (local) C/o McGowan’s funeral directors or online at https://www.svp.ie/donate/ Angela’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Christina Cunningham, Farranseer, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 of Christina Cunningham, Farranseer, Arva, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Frank, brothers Seamus and Thomas and sister Eileen. Sadly missed by her loving son Francis, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan from 4pm Sunday, February 5, concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cornea on Monday, February 6 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. No handshaking or hugging please.

Colette Doyle (née Keane), Leney, Ballinalack, Westmeath, N91 YN27

The death occurred, unexpectedly at her residence, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 of Colette Doyle (née Keane), Leney, Ballinalack, Westmeath, N91 YN27. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Kathleen, her daughters Nicole and Mary, sisters Bernie and Maggie, brother Pat, Colette will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, sons Darren and Thomas, sisters Liz, Chrissy, Caroline, Veronica and Anne, brothers Tony, Mick and Oliver, mother in law Tish, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and all her pray book friends, relatives and friends. May Colette Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (N91 YN27) on Sunday, February 5 from 2.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral mass on Monday, February 6 in St Patrick's Church, Leney for 11am with burial afterwards in St Andrew's Cemetery, Multyfarnham. The family would like to thank you for your consideration at this time. Private messages of condolence can be left at https://brendanennisfunerals.ie/funeral-notices

Pauline Rooney (née McCullagh), Castlepollard, Westmeath / Crumlin, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 of Pauline Rooney (née McCullagh), late of Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin. Predeceased by her brother Jack and sisters Angela and Marcie. Beloved wife of Larry and much-loved mother of Brenda, Suzanne, Donna and Orla; will be very sadly missed by her husband and children, sons-in-law Dan, Ian, Andrew and Graham, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lanigans Funeral Home, Beaumont Road, on Tuesday afternoon, February 7 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 8 to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live on Wednesday morning at 10.30am via the following link: http://www.whitehall.dublindiocese.ie/live-services/ Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society

Nora (Noreen) Gibney (née Rynn), Bolies, Oldcastle, Meath / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully in her 88th year, on Friday, February 3, 2023 of Nora (Noreen) Gibney (nee Rynn), Bolies, Oldcastle, Co Meath and formerly of Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and Argentina. Predeceased by husband Jimmy, son Jim, brother Jimmy. Nora will be sadly missed by her children Mary (Stephen MacLoughlin), Noreen (Sean Whyte), Pat (Lorraine Sheridan), Joe (Ann Hegarty) and Michael (Mishu Westerveld), her brothers Michael (Castlepollard) and Pat (Galway), her grandchildren Roisín, Fiachra, Karen, Luke, Sorcha, Derval, Fintin, Séan, Aideen, James and Maire. Nora's body has been donated to medical science, as per her wishes. May Nora Rest in Peace.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in St Brigid's Church, Oldcastle, Co Meath, at 11:30am. Light refreshments will be served after in Oldcastle GAA Show Hall, where condolences can be offered to the family.

Bridget Finglas (née O'Driscoll), Water Lane, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 of Bridget Finglas (nee O'Driscoll) Water Lane, Castlepollard and formerly of 5 Catherine Place, Limerick City. Predeceased by her brother Thomas and sister Kathleen. Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan, daughters Patricia and Catherine, brothers Brendan and Finny, sister Maureen, sons in-law Séan and John, brothers in-law Harry and Peter, sisters in-law Kay, Veronica and Kathleen, grandchildren Stephanie, Cíara, Nicole, Conor and Adam, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Bridget's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Mullingar Saturday, February 4 from 3.45pm until 5.15pm. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard arriving for 6.20pm. Funeral on Sunday, February 5 at 11.30am, burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Emma and Dr. Willie for their continued care and support of Bridget throughout her illness.

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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