Deaths in Longford - Thursday, February 16, 2023

Pauline Eivers, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 of Pauline Eivers, Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her parents (Tom and Mary), sisters (Mary and Margaret) and brothers (Sean, Donal, Mike, Jim and Tom). Deeply regretted by her sister Loretto (Turner), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Saturday, February 18 in Rooney's Funeral Home, Ballymore (N91FW90) from 10 am to 10.45am followed by Removal to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Ballymore arriving at 11am for Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No handshakes please at the family's request. 

Lesia (Meleesa) Farrell (née Brady), Schooland, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 of Lesia (Meleesa) Farrell (née Brady), Schooland, Ballinalee, Longford. She is predeceased by her husband Dan. Lesia will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her family, sons Sean, Gerry and Mel, daughters Ann, Meleesa and Miriam, sons-in-law Mervyn, John and Ryan, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Jackie, her adored grandchildren Dan, Matthew, Grace, Clara, Rachel, Jessica, Daniel, Killian, Niamh, Conor, Seán, Tadgh and Dónal,sister-in-law Rita Farrell, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends.
No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Will always be kept for you. Rest In Peace Lesia. Reposing in her home, Schooland, (N39 X5X9), on Friday, February 17 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, February 18 to arrive to The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, for funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed with burial in St Emer's Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here
Lesia's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, for the wonderful care given to her during her short time there.

David Corr, Kilnashee, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred on Monday, February 13, 2023 of David Corr, Kilnashee, Drumlish, Co Longford and formerly of London. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Mary Ellen, brothers Mícheal and baby Oliver. Sadly missed by Claire and his son Oliver, his loving family Christina (Kenny, Aughavas), Sean (London), Kieran, Cyril, Monica (Carr) Maynooth, Aidan (Galway), Declan and Olivia (Walsh), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, all his extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.
David will repose in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford on Wednesday evening, February 15 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, February 16 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish, for 11am funeral Mass. Funeral Mass can be streamed live by clicking the following link. Followed by burial in the local cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

May Mills (née Mortimer), Abbeyshrule, Co Longford / Coole, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, in her 92nd year, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of May Mills (nee Mortimer), Abbeyshrule, Co Longford/ Coole, Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving husband Richard and brother Thomas Mortimer. Deeply missed by her daughters Ann, Rosemary and Jean, sons John and Stephen, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, niece, Harold and extended family.
Reposing at her son John’s residence on Thursday, February 16 from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral service on Friday, February 17 at 2pm in Tashinny Church, followed by Interment in St Munis's graveyard Forgney, (N39EH36). Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Irish Hospice Association welcome, please.

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. 
Reposing at his residence Eircode N39 YN70 from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday, February 16. Funeral Mass in St Brendan's Church Clondra on Friday, February 17 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery Longford via Flancare. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Longford Hospice care of Tom Crosby Funeral Director Tarmonbarry or any Family Member.

Elizabeth (Betty) Igoe (née Ganly), Pearsonsbrook, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully in Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 of Elizabeth (Betty) Igoe (née Ganly), Pearsonsbrook, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Denis. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Maura, sons Liam, Michael, Denis, John, Oliver and Conor, sisters Maureen (Dillon) & Sheila (Keogh), brother Bernard, in-laws, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Friday, February 17 from 4pm with removal at 6pm to Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair arriving at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, February 18 in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this difficult time. Due to increases in winter viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate. 

James Foley, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 of James Foley (2.2.1939 – 11.2.2023), Mohill and Farnaught, Co Leitrim. James will be dearly missed by his loving wife Anne, their sons Brendan, Colin, Stephen and Niall, siblings John, Michael and Bridie, his four grandchildren, nephews and nieces, wider family and neighbours. James loved good company and had time for everyone. He returned to Mohill in 1998 after many years in London and he will be fondly remembered by the many friends he made there.
James will repose at Smith’s, Ballinamore from 6pm – 8pm on Friday February 17. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18 at 12pm in Gortletteragh Church with burial afterwards in the Church Cemetery.

Martin Lacey, Rathowen, Co Westmeath / Lucan, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 of Martin Lacey, Rathowen, Co Westmeath and formerly of Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co Dublin and Ballycarney, Co Wexford. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis, parents Lizzie and Mick Lacey, sisters Lil and Bud, brothers Jack and Peter. Sadly missed by his daughters Ger (Connaughton), Anne (Garvey), sons Michael, Enda and Mark, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, brother Mick, sister Kit, sons-in-law Cyrian and Tony, daughters-in-law Frances, Linda and Gill, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham on Wednesday, February 15 from 5pm until 7pm and also reposing in Cunningham's Funeral Home Lucan on Thursday, February 16 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 17 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Lucan. Burial afterwards in Esker cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://lucanparish.com/webcam Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Portiuncula Patients Comfort Fund.

Frederick (Fred) Brady, Carne, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, in his 102nd year, at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 of Frederick (Fred) Brady, Carne, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his beloved wife May. Fred will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Susan (Jestin), son-in-law Ivan, his adored grandchildren Scott and Amy, his niece Mamie and her husband Seán, extended family, neighbours, carers and many friends.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Thursday, February 16 from 4.30pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Michael's Church of Ireland, Castlepollard arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Service on Friday, February 17 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.

Shane Maxwell, Fearnaught, Aughamore, Leitrim

The death occurred, surrounded by his loving family in the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Ciaran’s Services, Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 of Shane Maxwell, Fearnaught, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Special son of Richard and Anna and dear brother to Enda and Niall, sadly missed by his loving family, sisters in law Ursula and Ann-Marie, Aunts, niece, nephews, relatives, his friends and carers in St. Ciaran’s, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Shane Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his brother Niall’s home at Fearnaught on Thursday, February 16 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass at 1.30pm on Friday, February 17 in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff you can view the funeral Mass on Facebook McGowan Funeral Directors
Followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Ciaran’s Services, Summerhill, Co McGowan Funeral Directors. Those attending Shane's funeral are asked to follow best practice in relation to Covid 19. Shane’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

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) Kenny Jnr, Corlislea, Ballinagh and late of Marian Row, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred, following a tragic accident in Swords, Co Dublin, on Saturday, February 11, 2023 of William (Willie) Kenny Jnr, 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.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Wednesday evening, February 15 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his late home, Marian Row, on Friday morning, February 17 to arrive at St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Felim's new cemetery, Crossdoney Road. House for family and close friends only, please.

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.
Reposing at his home in Cregga (F42 XY16) on Wednesday evening, February 15 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to Strokestown Parish Church on Thursday, February 16 for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Lexie's Funeral Mass can be viewed online by clicking HERE

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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