Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Daly (née Mooney), Dublin Road, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Cavan / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, aged 97 years, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of Elizabeth (Betty) Daly (née Mooney), Dublin Road, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Pottlebawn, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her parents James and Molly, husband Maurice, brother Tommy, sisters Peggy, Moya, Kate and Tessie. Sadly missed by her son Alan, grandsons Sam and Nathan and their mother Annette, sister Winnie (USA), nephews, nieces, cousins, wonderful neighbours and carers and a large circle of friends. May Betty Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Wednesday morning from 10am until 11am arriving thereafter to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com

Benedict (Ben) McGowan, Clondra, Longford / Whitehall, Roscommon
The death occurred, suddenly, on Monday, February 13, 2023 of Benedict (Ben) McGowan, Clondra, Co. Longford and formerly Lack Whitehall, Co Roscommon. RIP. Predeceased by his wife Mary, daughter Catherine, father Michael John and brother Padraic. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, son Keith, daughter Rachel, mother Eva, sisters Geraldine (Drumlish), Gabrielle (Derryharrow, Longford), Nuala (Lack), uncle Anthony, aunts Mai, Ethel, Margaret, Charlotte, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.
Enquiries to Tom Crosby Funeral Director, Tarmonbarry

Thomas (Tom) McKeon, Smear Road, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred, unexpectedly, at Cavan General Hospital, on Friday, February 10, 2023 of Thomas (Tom) McKeon, Smear Road, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by his parents, his brother Fr. Mike Mc Keon (Sacramento, USA) and his sister Mary-Ellen McGauran. Thomas will be greatly missed by his loving family; brothers Jim (Cork), Raymond and John-Joe (San Francisco), sisters in law Antoinette (Cork) and Mary (San Francisco), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Tuesday, February 14 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. The funeral cortege will leave the funeral home on Wednesday morning, February 15 travelling via Moyne Cross to arrive at St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Murtagh (née Flynn), Glen View, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family, and the matron and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Monday, February 13, 2023 of Mary Murtagh (née Flynn), Glen View, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Abbeylara, Co Longford. Predeceased by her sons Alfie, David and Adrian. Sadly missed by her loving husband Sean, son Colin, daughters Pamela and Caroline, son-in-law Declan, sister Geraldine, brothers Tommy, Malcolm and Robert, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her daughter Caroline’s residence, 13 Rathgarve Green, Castlepollard (N91 T62K) on Wednesday, February 15 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Arriving at St Mary’s Church, Collinstown for 11am Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 16 with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Collinstown. House private on Thursday morning, February 16 please. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-collinstown The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this time.

Ann Cullen (nee Thorne), La Montagne, France and formerly Dublin Street and Deanscurragh, Longford

The death occurred of Ann Cullen (nee Thorne), La Montagne, France, daughter of the late William and Catherine Thorne Dublin Street and Deanscurragh, Longford. Ann died in Maulin's Centre Hospital La Montagne, France where she lived for over fifty years with her husband Terry.
She is survived by her husband Terry, formerly of Main St Longford, her brothers Mattie and Frank, relatives and friends.
A commemorative Mass will be held for Ann in St Mel's Cathedral on Sunday, March 12 at 10am.

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.

William (Willie) Jnr. Kenny, Corlislea & Ballinagh, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, following a tragic accident in Swords, Co Dublin, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 of William (Willie) Jnr. Kenny, Corlislea, Ballinagh and late of Marian Row, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Loving husband of Tammy, and dear Daddy of Tamzin, and William. Loving son of Tina, and Willie Kenny. Sadly missed by his brothers, and sisters Jacinta (Colin), Annmarie (Brendan), Linda (Terry), Elaine (Herbie), Christina (Kieran), Orlene (Padraig), brothers Tommy (Annmarie), Enda (Christina), father in law Robbie, mother in law Janice, brothers in law, sisters in law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Lexie Casey, Cregga, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 of Lexie Casey, Cregga, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his beloved children, son Shane and daughter Frances, and his parents Sonnie and Baby. Lexie will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family; wife and best friend Angela, his adored daughter Emma, brothers John, Vincent and Colm, sister Ann, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Bridie Murphy (née Mahon), 19 Lios Beag, Keadue, Roscommon / Arigna, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital, following a brief illness, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of Bridie Murphy (née Mahon) 19 Lios Beag, Keadue, Co Roscommon, formerly Strabragon, Arigna, Co Roscommon. Daughter of the late Michael and Alice Mahon and predeceased by her sisters Mary and Mena. Bridie will be sadly missed by her sisters Rose Crowley, (Battlebridge), Nancy Mc Teague, (Boyle) and Detty Callan (Fourmile House), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Friday evening, February 17 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to the Church of the Nativity of the B.V.M. Keadue, on Saturday morning, February 18 arriving for the celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Please also be mindful of the current concerns regarding Covid and Flu Virus. The family would like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

Angela Regan (née Butler), Derrinabruck, Cloontia, Ballymote, Sligo / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully with her family by her side, in the exceptional care of the management and staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 of Angela Regan (née Butler), Derrinabruck, Cloontia, Ballymote, Co Sligo and formerly of Cloverhill, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Frank, parents Paddy and Molly and her sister Maureen (Carty). Sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Patricia (Ronan), son Paul, brothers Thompson, John and George, sister Patsy (Cox), grandchildren Dylan and Saoirse, son-in-law Tom, Paul's partner, Emma, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Angela will repose in the Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, February 15 from 4.30pm. Removal at 6.45pm to St Colman's Church, Derrinacartha arriving at 7.30pm. (via Cloverhill). Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 16 at 11am, followed by interment in Carracastle Cemetery. Angela’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services - https://www.hospice.ie/
Angela’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/aregan-2

Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy NÉE Wallace) England and late of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath / Louisburgh, Mayo

The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Noreen (Nora) Josephine Atkinson (Landy née Wallace), Ruislip, Middlesex, England and formerly of New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Beloved wife of Brian and the late Eamonn and dear mother of Paul and Louise. Noreen will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren Natasha, Heather, Aidan, Pearse and Christy, her brothers Anthony, Stephen and Tommy, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May Noreen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1pm at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Greenford, Middlesex, England, followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip. The Mass can be viewed at Our Lady of the Visitation
A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath followed by interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. In preference to flowers, Brian, Paul and Louise would appreciate donations to Alzheimer's Research UK (JustGiving)

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