Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 27, 2023

Tom Hutchinson, Oaklawns, Mullingar, Westmeath / Newtownforbes, Longford / East Wall, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully in the company of his loving family and the gentle care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 of Tom Hutchinson, Oaklawns, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Newtownforbes, Co Longford and East Wall, Dublin.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Dolores. Tom will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family Tom, Dave, Jen, Dolores, Denise and Serena, his much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Brenda, sons-in-law Pat, Dave and Rory, sisters Tessie and Joanie, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Tom rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home (N91 K660) on Tuesday, February 28 from 4pm followed by removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6pm. Tom's Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 1 at 11am and may be viewed live on www.mullingarparish.ie

Mairead Curley (née Duignan), Ardmore, Donamon, Roscommon / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 of Mairead Curley (née Duignan), Ardmore, Donamon, Co Roscommon and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Beloved wife of the late Sean, sister of the late Seamus and much loved mother to Therese. She will be forever missed by her loving daughter, son-in-law Marty Kenny, her three adored grandchildren Robbie, Jenny and Katie, brother Peadar, sister Sheila, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mairead rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Tuesday evening, February 28 from 5pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Clooneycolgan. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, March 1 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilbegnet Cemetery. Mairead’s family very much appreciate your kindness and support at this time. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live by clicking Smyth's Channel 1

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.

Jovita Marques, 36 Meadowbrook, Ballyleague, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at Galway University Hospital, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 of Jovita Marques, 36 Meadowbrook, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Madeira. She will be very sadly missed by her son Carlos, daughters Susana, Simone and Paula, their Dad Manuel, her sister Maria Gill, grandchildren Savio, Rayanne, Nicolle, Sarah, Laura, Rebecca and Lorenzo, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Meadowbrook N39 K3V9 all day Tuesday, February 28. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning, March 1 to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Jovita’s family very much appreciates your kindness and support at this time. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, March 1 by CLICKING HERE

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

Michael (Mike Joe) Ward, Rosharry, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of all the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Unit, Mohill in his 99th year, on Saturday, February 25, 2023 of Michael (Mike Joe) Ward, Rosharry, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his brother Sean, sister Kathleen (Lowe). Deeply regretted by his sister Maura Stenson (Carrick on Shannon), brother Seamus and sister-in-law Margaret (Hill Street, Mohill). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, Joan, Regina, Gerard, Patricia, Helen, Kathleen, Michelle, Marie, Brendan, John, Chris and their extended families, grand nieces and nephews and friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Monday, February 27 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on on www.churchtv.ie/mohill House private please. The family wishes to thank you for your support at this sad time. 

Caoimhe Needham, Milltown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Tuesday, February 21 of Caoimhe Needham, Milltown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and late of Stile Hall Gardens, Chiswick, London, England. Beautiful and beloved daughter of Michelle; sister to Alan; adored granddaughter of Michael and Maura. Fondly remembered by Michael, Natasha, Maelisa and Jessica, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, work colleagues within the NHS West London Mental Health Trust, neighbours and a large circle of friends throughout Ireland and the UK. May Caoimhe Rest In Eternal Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Adelaide Foley (née Kelly), Beech Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, in her 99th year in the tender care of nurses and staff of Sonas Nursing Home, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 of Adelaide Foley (née Kelly), Beech Park, Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas B. and her daughter Martina (Donnelly). Sadly missed by her loving daughters Ann and Carmel, son Thomas, in-laws, granddaughters Natasha and Sarah (Donnelly), nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Tuesday evening, February 28 from 4pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, March 1 in St Mary's Church, Athlone at 10:30am with burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford arriving for burial at approximately 12:45pm. For those who wish to live stream Adelaide's Funeral, please click on the link below on Wednesday, March 1 at 10-30am: https://www.churchservices.tv/athlonestmarys
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.

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.

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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