Deaths in Longford - Saturday, February 25, 2023

Michael Dowler, Tormey Villas, Athlone, Westmeath / Legan, Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Michael Dowler, Retired Irish Defence Forces, 28 Tormey Villas, Athlone, Co Westmeath and formerly of Legan, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving wife Alice, sons John & Michael, daughters Lynda (Dolan), Audrey (Dowler) & Maria (Heffernan), brothers, sisters, in-laws, his adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Sunday evening, February 26 from 4pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, February 27 in Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan Church at 10:30am with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. For those who wish to live stream Michael's Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Monday, February 27 at 10:30am: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan For those who wish to live stream Michael's cremation service, please click on the link below on Monday, February 27 at 1:30pm: https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
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.

Martin McLoughlin, The old Rectory, Templemichael, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Martin McLoughlin, The old Rectory, Templemichael, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Evelyn and by his sister Frances. Martin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Breda, daughter Ruth (McNally), sons Shane and Ian, daughter-in-law Claire, son-in-law James, grandchildren Faye and Edie, sister Connie, brothers Fergus and Mervyn, sisters-in-law , brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, February 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, February 27 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to Funeral Mass House private, please.

David Rice, Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Roscommon Town, Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of David Rice, Roscommon town and formerly of Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon. Dad to Jake, Kyle, Lauren and the late baby Lucie. He will be greatly missed by his children, their mum Helen, his parents John and Mary, sisters Siobhán (Curran) and Jenny (Rooney), brothers-in-law David and Joey, nephew, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. May David rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyths Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Sunday afternoon, February 26 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Monday morning, February 27 at 11.15am arriving to St Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Féileacháin DONATE HERE. David’s family would sincerely like to thank everyone for the kindness and support at this difficult time. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Monday, February 27 at 12 noon by clicking SMYTH'S CHANNEL 1

Jackie Doherty, 11 Foxhall Crescent, Legan, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Jackie Doherty, 11 Foxhall Crescent, Legan, Longford. She is predeceased by her beloved mother Alice. Jackie will be forever remembered with love by her heartbroken family, partner Mark, son Blake, father Mick, brothers Michael and Bernard, sister Dannielle, sisters-in-law Leanne and Louise, uncles and aunts, nephews Corey, Mason and Shay, nieces Emma, Jessica, Robyn and Willow, neighbours and her dear friends, especially Tash. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and missed everyday. Rest in Peace Jackie.
Reposing in the family home (No 3 Smithfield Crescent) on Friday, February 24, from 3pm until 9pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Legan, on Saturday, February 25 for funeral Mass at 1pm, followed with burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.

Willie Daly, 1 St Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Willie Daly, 1 St Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Longford. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Anna, parents Willie and Mary, brothers P.J. and Vincent, sisters Lily, Maureen and Josie, grandchildren Patrick and Alannah and great-grandchild Skye. Willie will be sadly missed and always remembered, by his loving family, his adored grandchildren, sister Vera, brothers-in-law Danny and Geoff, sisters-in-law Carmel and Delia, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and his good friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace.
Reposing in his home on Saturday, February 25 from 1pm until 6pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Granard, on Sunday, February 26 for funeral mass at 3.30pm, followed by burial in Granardkill Old Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Marcella O'Rourke (née Maguire), Ardandra, Legan, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown in her 100th year, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 of Marcella O'Rourke (née Maguire), Ardandra, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank O'Rourke and her brothers Paddy Joe, Jim, Larry, Johnny, her sisters Bridget and Molly. Marcella will be sadly missed by the O'Rourke and Maguire families, relatives, neighbours and friends and especially her dear friend Mary Flood who looked after her so kindly in her final years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, February 24 from 5pm with prayers at 6.15pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Legan to arrive for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 25 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery.

Toni Kenny, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully and surrounded by her loving family after a short illness under the watchful care of the staff in Tullamore general hospital, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Toni Kenny (nee Pistorius), Ballynaccargy, Co Westmeath and formerly of Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Belfast and Dublin. Toni will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, loving husband Darren, daughter Teagan, parents Kathy Dunbar and Theo Pistorius, sisters Tanya Purdham and Tara Dunbar, brother Trey Dunbar, Grandparents Aubrey and Diane Brooks, father in-law John Kenny (Lanesboro), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends throughout Ireland, England and her homeland South Africa.
Cremation will take place on Wednesday, March 1 at Lakelands Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society of Ireland or Tullamore hospital.

Ann Nolan (née Reilly), The Square, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her heartbroken family, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 of Ann (Nancy) Nolan (née Reilly), The Square, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Ballinvalley, Oldcastle, Co Meath. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, son Alan, daughter Jacqueline, grandson Jamie, daughter-in-law Patricia, sisters Bridie Aughey (Turin), Peggy Gallia (Oldcastle), brother Bartle Reilly (Oldcastle), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Ann Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham on Sunday, February 26 from 4pm until 6.30pm, followed by removal via Coole to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 27 at 12 noon, followed by cremation ceremony at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm. Ann’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com
The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this 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. 
Mary's remains will arrive for funeral mass to St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12 noon followed by burial to Gortletteragh Cemetery. The family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding 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.

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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