Deaths in Longford - Friday, March 3, 2023

Patrick (Paddy) Kiernan, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Kiernan, Teffia Park, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Elizabeth, brother John Joe, infant twin brother Charlie, sister Mary and by his nieces Maura and Elizabeth. Patrick will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Philomena Macken (Longford), Kathleen Harton (England) and Ann Joyce (England), brother Kevin (England) nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford, on Monday, March 6 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Tuesday, March 7 at 11am, followed by interment in Abbeylara Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Rose Brennan (née McGrath), Lismagawley, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in her 89th year at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 of Rose Brennan (nee McGrath), Lismagawley, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Ratharney, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Peter (P.), daughter Deirdre and by her sister Maureen (Dillon). Sadly missed by her son Jimmy, daughters Carmel (Glasnevin), Kate Bohan (Newtowncashel) , Maureen Reilly (Edgeworthstown), Niamh Tolan (Castlebar), Toni Mac Carthaigh (Bullaun), brothers Joe Mc Grath (Navan) and Fr Michael S.M.A. (Cork), sisters Kathleen O'Sullivan (Valleymount) and Sr. Eileen F.M.M. (Ghana), daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Rose rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford on Saturday, March 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel on Sunday, March 5 at 1pm followed by interment in Cashel Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be steamed live please click here The family wish to acknowledge the care and kindness shown to Rose by the staff and community of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham.

Francis (Francie) Geraghty, Liffey Terrace, Newbridge, Kildare / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Curragh Lawns nursing home, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 of Francis (Francie) Geraghty, Liffey Terrace, Newbridge, Kildare and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Rose, Dolly and Breda, brothers Matt and Des, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Francie rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennons funeral home, 32 Main Street, Newbridge from 5pm on Sunday, March 5 with Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Friday, March 10 to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for requiem mass at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross, Dublin at 1:45pm.  Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.
Francie's cremation service will be live streamed from 1.45pm on https://www.mountjerome.ie

Marie Dunne (née McKenna), Clonicavant, Killucan, Westmeath / Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Monday, February 27, 2023 of Marie Dunne (Nee McKenna), Clonickilvant, Killucan, Co. Westmeath and formerly from Bawn, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Frank, and brother John Patsy. Sadly missed by her husband Seamus and son Gordon, sister Esther Tallon, twin brother Gerry, brother-in-law PJ, sister-in-law Margaret McKenna, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Aoife and Oisín, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Marie Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Brendan Ennis's Funeral Home (N91 NN12), Killucan, Co Westmeath on Friday, March 3 from 4pm followed by prayers at 6pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, March 4 in St Joseph's Church (N91 TW44), Turin, Co Westmeath at 12pm followed by Cremation in Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78. Those attending the removal & funeral are asked to wear masks at all times. Flowers family only. House strictly private please at all times. Donations if desired to the Friends of The Regional Hospital, Mullingar. The family would like to thank you for your consideration at this time.

Bridie Caulfield, College Hill, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91 F8W8

The death occurred, suddenly at her home, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 of Bridie Caulfield, College Hill, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Ballinrooey, Dring, Co Longford. Bridie will be very sadly missed by her brother John (UK), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sister-in-law Carmel Lee, wonderful neighbours and friends in College Hill, and especially her carers. May Bridie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposed at her home in College Hill, Mullingar on Thursday, March 2 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday, March 3 to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard via Collinstown and Loughpark, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. Bridie’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.

Rhona Rose McKiernan, Killyfana, Redhills, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, with her Mammy and Daddy by her side, at Cavan General Hospital under the kind and compassionate care of the Palliative Care team and the staff of the Paediatric Ward, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 of Rhona Rose McKiernan, Killyfana, Redhills, Cavan, age 6.
Beloved daughter of Sheila Reilly and Ross McKiernan, Rhona will be deeply mourned by her heartbroken parents, her brother Cillian, her grandparents Dympna Reilly & Barry Galligan, Mary & Gerry McKiernan, her aunts and uncles Rosaleen & Jim, Colin & Cora, Jennifer & Liam and William & Joyce, her cousins Sean, Tomás, Michaul and Iggy, her good friend Barry Coyle, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rhona is predeceased by her aunt Dympna and grandfather Mícheál. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Thursday evening, March 2 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, March 3 from Rhona's home, arriving at St Patrick's Church, Drumalee, Belturbet (H14CX74), for Mass of the Angels at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. House strictly private please.
Rhona’s family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Rhona received from the Palliative Care team and the staff of the Paediatric Ward in Cavan General Hospital as well as the work of the dedicated teams in Crumlin Hospital, Temple St Hospital and St Luke’s. We are also very grateful for the overwhelming support we have received throughout Rhona’s illness. 

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.
Reposing at her home in Milltown, Castlepollard (N91 X653) on Friday, March 3 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, March 4 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Caoimhe’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://whitehall-church.click2stream.com/ The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this time.

Annie Walsh (née Gaffney), Tullytawn, Ballyfarnon, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the wonderful staff of Plunkett Community Nursing Home, Boyle, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 of Annie Walsh (née Gaffney), Tullytawn, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co Roscommon, formerly Cartron-a-valley, Lough Allen, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Tommie, sister Frances and brother Charlie. Annie will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Tubbercurry) and Florence (Leitrim Village) grandchildren Patrick and Lisa, sons-in-law Brendan Wimsey and Seamus Mc Ternan, nieces, nephews, her neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter Florence, 4 Cois Abhainn, Leitrim Village on Saturday, March 4  from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning, March 5 to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keadue, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery.

Nora Bane (née Monaghan), Tudenham, Mullingar, Westmeath / Caherlistrane, Galway

The death occurred, peacefully in the company of her loving family and in the tender care of management and staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 of Nora Bane (née Monaghan), Tudenham, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Pollnahallia, Caherlistrane, Co Galway. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Pa). Nora will be remembered with love and sadly missed by her sons Michael and Gerard, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Catherine, her much loved grandchildren Philip, Dorothy, Peter, Alison, Cathal and Stephen, sisters Eileen and Philomena, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Nora’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 4 in the Cathedral of Christ the King at 12 noon and may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie
Burial will take place afterwards to Ballyglass Cemetery. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on Obituaries at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie

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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