Deaths in Longford - Monday, March 27, 2023

Paddy Stapleton, Sharvogue, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the staff of Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 of Paddy Stapleton, Sharvogue, Killashee, Longford. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Rose. Paddy will be forever remembered with love by his family, sons Martin, Padraig, Dermot and Dominic, daughters Caitriona, Dolores and Dympna, sons-in-law John, Tom and Jack, daughter-in-law Liz, his adored grandchildren Kyle, Ava, Rhyse and Finlay, sisters Dina, Nolie and Nancy (Scotland), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbours and good friends. Beloved by family, Cherished by friends. Rest in peace Paddy.
Reposing at his home privately. Removal to arrive to St Patrick's Church, Killashee, on Tuesday, March 28 for prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 29 at 12 noon, followed with burial afterward in Ballinakill Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Family Carers Ireland or Mental Health Ireland, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.

John Hogan, No. 8 Cluain Caonach, Kenagh, Longford, N39 XF24

The death occurred, peacefully, at Our Lady's Hospice, Athlone, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 of John Hogan, No. 8 Cluain Caonach, Kenagh, Longford, N39 XF24. Predeceased by his daughter Laura Catherine and brother Joseph. Sadly missed by his loving wife Joe (Josephine), daughter Karen, grandson Darragh, brothers Seamus and Pat, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence on Monday, March 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 28 at 12 noon in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh. Burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan, Co Dublin.

Michael Neary, Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 of Michael Neary, Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford and formerly of Pauric Colum Heights, Longford. He is predeceased by his daughter Lynda, parents John-Joe and Patsy and brother Noel.
Michael will be sadly missed by his family, son Gary, daughter Michelle, his brothers John, Bobby and David, sisters Annie and Bernie, his adored grandchildren Brandon, Sophia, Skye, Amelia, Calum, Aoibhe and Caoimhghin, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, uncles and aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Michael.
Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, on Monday, March 27 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 28 at 12 noon in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, followed with cremation at 3pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. Family flowers only please, donations can made to Laurel Lodge Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Anne May Blake (née Maguire), Leitrim Lower Eslin Bridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 YX72 / Garrison, Fermanagh

The death occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023 of Anne May Blake (née Maguire) Leitrim Lower, Eslin Bridge, Carrick on Shannon & formerly of Garrison, Co. Fermanagh.
Beloved wife of Michael Francis. Deeply regretted by her brother Patsy, sisters Una, Angela and Mary, sister-in-law Maura Dolan, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Anne May's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence N41 YX72 on  Monday, March 27 from 2pm to 4.30pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, to arrive for 5.30pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 28 at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Lower Main Street. May's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill
May's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

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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