Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Bridie Murphy (née Martin), Ballinacross, Granard, Longford, N39 N8K8

The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of Bridie Murphy (née Martin), Ballinacross, Granard, Longford, N39 N8K8. Predeceased by her husband Mick. Sadly missed by her sons Johnny, Micky and David, daughters Peggy, Eileen and Regina, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (N39N8K8) on Wednesday, March 22 from 3pm to 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning, March 23 to St Mary’s Church, Granard for funeral mass at 11am followed by interment in Granardkill New Cemetery. House private at all other times, please.

Dan Clyne, Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of Dan Clyne, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his sister, Kathleen, and brother Sean. Sadly missed by his brother Pat, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, March 22 from 5pm followed by removal in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 23 at 11am. Burial in Shrule Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if preferred, to Thomond Lodge Comfort Care Fund c/o Nally's Undertakers or any family member. House private.

Tommy Reilly, Fairgreen, Arva, Cavan / Moyne, Longford

The death occurred, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Lough Erril nursing home Mohill, Co Leitrim, Eircode N41 XE39, on Sunday, March 19, 2023 of Tommy Reilly RIP, Fairgreen, Arva, Co Cavan and formerly Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Kevin, Noel and Packie and sister Betty. Sadly missed by his brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, relations and his many friends.
Reposing Wednesday evening, March 22 from 6pm until 8pm at Lough Erril Oratory starting with prayers. Funeral cortege arriving at the Sacred Heart church, Arva via Carrigallen arriving Thursday, March 23 at 11am for funeral mass followed by interment at Coronea cemetery.

Michael McKeon, Fenaghbeg, Fenagh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at The North West Hospice, Sligo, on Wednesday March 22, 2023, of Michael McKeon, Fenaghbeg, Fenagh, Co Leitrim. Recently predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie, his parents Patrick & Mary, his brother Fr Jimmy, sisters Mae & Josie and also his granddaughter Ellen. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Deirdre, Orla & Nollaig, his grandchildren Colm & Carla (who are both abroad), Conor, Roisin, Tom, Aoibhinn, Seán & Caillin, sons-in-law Tommy, Aidan & Seamus, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, (N41 TD62) on Thursday evening, March 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, March 24 arriving at St Mary’s Church, Foxfield for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The North West Hospice c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. 

John Tom Cunningham, Killeveha, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at University Hospital Galway, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of John Tom Cunningham of Killeveha, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Ellen and his brother Eddie. John Tom will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife Kathleen, brother James (Mary), sisters Patricia (Des), Jane, Rose Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John Tom Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Mary Agnes (Aggie) McBrien (née Murray), Riverstown, Cloone, Leitrim / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 of Mary Agnes (Aggie) McBrien (née Murray) of Riverstown, Cloone, Co Leitrim and formerly of Killaweew, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Ned and Katy Murray and her brother Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Sean (New York), Patrick (Kingscourt, Co Cavan) and Aidan (Cloone), daughter-in-law Diane, grandchildren Martin, Shannon, Tara and Sean, brother-in-law Pat (New York) and sister Kathleen (London), nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Remains reposing at the residence of her son Aidan at Riverstown, Cloone (Eircode N41 KC81) on Wednesday, March 22 from 3pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 23 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Cloone followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Agnes’ funeral mass will live streamed on the following link https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html
The family acknowledges the dedicated staff of the Emergency Services and Team of Air Ambulance as well as the staff of Sligo University Hospital. 

James McCormack, Livingston, Scotland and Kenagh, Longford / Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 of James McCormack, Livingston, Scotland and Kenagh, Longford / Dublin. Predeceased by his father Tommy and nephew Thomas. Sadly missed by his loving wife Imelda, his son James, his daughter Natasha. His mother Patsy, brothers Tomás, Aidan, Enda, Niall, and his sister Deirdre, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, his aunt and uncles and a wide circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass at 9.30am on Saturday, March 25 in Saint Andrew’s Church Craighill, Livingston, EH54 5BJ followed by burial in Adambrae Cemetery, Adambrae Road, Livingston, EH54 9RD. Family Flowers only please. You can make a donation to the Young Onset Dementia Red Brick Café Livingston.

John (Sean) Ghee, London and formerly of Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 of John (Sean) Ghee, London and formerly of Lisduff, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie, sisters Patricia and Catherine and brother Michael. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Bridie Flaherty (Bettystown) and Hannah Donohue (Athboy), brothers Tommy (Tullamore) and Joe (Longford), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
John’s Funeral Mass and cremation will take place in London on Friday, March 24.

Maeve McDevitt, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Cork City, Cork
The death occurred on Friday, March 17, 2023 of Maeve McDevitt, High St, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim/ Cork city. Predeceased by her father Sylvester, her sister Niamh and her brothers Ronan and Enda. Maeve will be sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Mae, sister Emer (Bryan), brothers Ciaran & Gavin (Anna), her partner John Buckley, uncles, nephew Finn, nieces Clara & Alva, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, this Wednesday, March 22 at 12 noon followed by cremation at the Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, at 3pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
All family homes are strictly private, please. Please note, as a mark of respect, McDevitt's Pharmacy will close at 11.45am on Wednesday, March 22 for the duration of the funeral.

Desmond Lynch, Woodbrook House, Darrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 of Desmond Lynch, Woodbrook House, Bristol, England and formerly Woodbrook House, Darrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, brothers Larry and Jim, sister Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughters Una and Threasa, sons-in-law Steve and Colin, adored grandchildren Scarlett, Isabella, Alexandra, Esme, Miles, brothers Pat (Galway), Tony (Cork), Austin (Dublin), Eamon (Galway), Benny (Bristol), sisters Mary (Newtownforbes), Ann (Jersey) Bernadette (Bristol), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and many friends in England and Ireland. Rest in Peace.
Desmond’s funeral Mass will take place at The Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, on Wednesday, March 22 at 11am. Desmond’s funeral cortege will arrive at St Michael’s Church, Cootehall on Thursday evening, March 23 at 7pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, March 24 followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Desmond’s Funeral Mass No flowers, please.

Stephen Robert Gaffney, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, aged 74 years, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 of Stephen Robert Gaffney, formerly of Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and latterly of Luton, Bedfordshire UK.
Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas and Mary Gaffney, brothers John, Tommy and Harry, sisters Christina, Nora, Nancy and Margaret. Beloved father of Chloe and Simon, father in law to Dean and Ella, loving grandfather to Poppy and Frankie. Deeply mourned by his brothers Danny, Barney and Michael, and sisters Theresa and Bridget, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service shall take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 11.30am at Langstone Vale Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. David's Hospice, Newport, Wales.

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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