Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Very Rev Seamus (James) Fullam, Abbeylara Road, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Very Rev Seamus (James) Fullam, Abbeylara Road, Granard, Co Longford, and PP Emeritus of the Dioceses of Westminster, London, England. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret, his uncle Fr James and sisters Margaret and Ann. Deeply regretted by the Bishop of Westminster and fellow Clergy and Religious, nephew Javid, cousins and his carer and friend Evelyn. Peace, Perfect Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Wednesday, February 22 from 3pm until 5.30pm, followed by removal to St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara, via Granard, arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 23 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Carra Cemetery, Granard.
The family would like to thank Dr Niall Donohoe, Granard, the doctors and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar and the matron and staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, for the exceptional care shown to Fr Seamus.

Kathleen Galligan, Cashel, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Kathleen Galligan Cashel, Ballinagh. Retired Staff Nurse at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by her father John Frank and mother Katie sisters Mary and Mona, Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews Sean (Roisin), Padraig, Siobhan (Robbie), Caith (Mike), Maura (Brendan), Sinead (James), Sean Kelly (Nicky), relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Finnegan’s Funeral Home and Crematorium Dublin Road, Cavan on Tuesday evening, February 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to arrive at St Felim’s Church Ballinagh on Wednesday, February 22 for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Private please.

Mary Lambden (née O'Connor), Ballygarron, Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully in the company of her family in the great care of the staff of Medical 1, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 of Mary Lambden (nee O'Connor), Ballygarron, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her loving parents Bernard and Anne O'Connor, brothers Brian and Patrick. Mary will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Tommy, her children David, Tom, Declan and Sara. Grandchildren Mia, Grace, Alfie and Ruby. Sisters Kate, Nuala, Anna and Jodie, daughters-in-law and her wider circle of family and friends. Rest in Peace. Donations if desired to Friends of Regional Hospital Mullingar
Funeral Arrangements Later

John Cox, Antfield, Aughamore, Leitrim

The death occurred, following a short illness at his home, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 of John Cox, Antfield, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers Hugh and Jim and sister Josie, beloved husband of Bridie, and dear father to Sean, Gerard, Enda, Fiona (Tracey), Niall, Kevin and Sharon (O’Keeffe) sadly missed by his wife and family brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, his eighteen grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, February 23 from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 24 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff. You can view the funeral Mass HERE  followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo or c/o McGowan Funeral Directors (envelopes in Church). John’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Mary Harrington (née Mahon), Breanross South, Gortletteragh, Leitrim / Ardee, Louth

The death occurred, peacefully, at Mount Hybla Private Nursing Home, Castleknock, Dublin, on Monday, February 13, 2023 of Mary Harrington, née Mahon, of Dublin, Ardee, Co Louth, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, Hertfordshire, England and formerly of Breanross South, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her loving husband; Johnny, her sisters; Bridie (Callaghan), Teresa and Bernadette Mahon and her brother; Bernard (Bernie). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son; Brendan, daughter; Bernadette, daughter-in-law; Geraldine, sister; Anne Cunningham, nieces, nephew, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.
 

Mary (Molly) Kenny (née Connor), Portrane, Dublin / Donabate, Dublin / Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Mary (Molly) Kenny (née Connor), Seaview Park, Portrane and formerly of Turvey Avenue, Donabate and Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Breda, sons Michael, Mik, Patsy, Sean and Donal, son-in-law Alan, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Irene, Liz, Kim and Michelle, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Peter, sisters Nancy and Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday evening, February 22 from 5 - 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, February 23 to St Patrick's Church, Donabate arriving for 10am. Mass followed by burial in Donabate Cemetery. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link. Webcam link: http://www.donabateparish.ie/webcam

Thomas (Tommy) Sheridan, Crossdoney, Cavan / Thurles, Tipperary

The death occurred, at Tipperary General Hospital, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Thomas (Tommy) Sheridan, Parkstown, Thurles, Co Tipperary and late of Cavanfin, Crossdoney, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents William and Katie Sheridan, sisters Margaret, Bridget and Mary and brother John. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, his neighbours, and good friends in Parkstown and Horse and Jockey. May He Rest in Peace.
Removal to arrive at St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, on Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 23 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE

Evelyn Shannon (née Smyth) 4 Shanggarrai, Ballinagh, Co Cavan, H12 TF65 / Carrickmacross, Monaghan

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Evelyn Shannon (née Smyth) 4 Shangarrai, Ballinagh, Co Cavan & formerly Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.
Predeceased by her husband Cormac. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her cherished family, her sons Paddy, Cormac (Madeline), Aidan, Raymond (Maureen) & Paul (Sinéad), her adored grandchildren, Stefan, Fergal, Alex, Evan, Fionn & Orna and her great-grandson Cillian, her brother Eamonn (Castleblayney), Patsy (UK) and her sister Christina (Ballybay), her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends. May she rest in peace.
Evelyn will repose at her home, 4 Shangarrai, Ballinagh, on Monday, February 20 from 7pm until 9pm and at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Tuesday,  February 21 from 4pm until 8pm. Evelyn's funeral cortège will leave her son Paul & daughter-in-law Sinead's home, St Macartan's Villas, on Wednesday, February 22 proceeding on foot to St. Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link carrickmacrossparish.ie

Angela McNiff, Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Killarney, Kerry

The death occurred, peacefully after a brief illness at Kerry University Hospital, Tralee, Co Kerry, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 of Angela McNiff, Kiltyhugh, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim/ Killarney, Kerry.
Predeceased by her father Thomas Joseph. Angela will be sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Esther, brothers Gerard & Joseph, sisters Mary (Moran), Ann (Delahunty) & Patricia (McLoughlin), aunts Breege Maguire & Tess McGovern, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the family home in Kiltyhugh N41 FH22 this Tuesday evening, February 21 from 5pm until 8pm. House for family and neighbours at all other times please. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 22 to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, Corraleehan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Corraleehan 

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.

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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