Deaths in Longford - Sunday, April 9, 2023

Padraig Kenny, Mornine, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe, on Friday, April 7, 2023 of Padraig Kenny, Mornine, Moydow, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, his brother Noel and brother-in-law John Harte. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Geraldine, his sister Maura (Harte), sons Seamus and John, daughters Breege, Ann Marie (Rea), Catriona (Norris), daughter-in-law and sons-in-law. Grandchildren James, Ollie, Hannah, Harry and Noah, nieces, cousins, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, this Easter Sunday, April 9 from 4pm until 7pm followed by prayers. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 10 at 12 noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund, Kilconnell Nursing Home, Ballinasloe and Parkinson's Association, Longford.

Jimmy Reilly, Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of Esker Lodge, Co Cavan, on Saturday, April 8, 2023 of Jimmy Reilly (publican), Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Sadly missed by his sister Bridget, nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. Predeceased by parents, Pat and Margaret, brothers and sisters.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home, Co Cavan on Sunday, April 9 from 5pm-7pm. Removal to St Colmcille's Church for funeral Mass at 11am on Monday, April 10, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Martin McDonnell, Farnagh, Longford
The death occurred, tragically, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Martin McDonnell, Farnagh, Longford. He is predeceased by his brother Ciaran and uncle Patrick. Martin will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, parents Willie and Patricia, his brothers and sisters Shane, Amy, Brandon, Willie, Helen, Melissa, Bridget, Abbie, Caroline, Mary, Queva, Andrew, Michael, Simon, John, his beloved fiancée Sherley, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, uncles and aunts, cousins, and his many dear friends. In our hearts forever. Rest in peace Martin.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 P0E8, on Monday, April 10 from 4pm, followed by removal to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 11 at 11am, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: http://www.longfordparish.com 

Carol Teresa Galvin (née Forde), Moydrum, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully in the South Westmeath Hospice, Athlone, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Carol Teresa Galvin (nee Forde), Moydrum, Athlone, Westmeath. Deeply regretted by her husband David, daughter Molly, parents William and Philomena (Drumlish), parents-in-law Brendan and Eileen Galvin (Moydrum), sister Ann (England), brother-in-law Rob, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Flynn's Funeral Home, Weirview, The Strand, Loughanaskin, Athlone (N37 E6K0) this Sunday, April 9 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Monday morning, April 10 from William and Philomena's residence in Drumlish for 11am funeral mass in St Mary's Church Drumlish. Funeral mass can be viewed live at the following link. Followed by burial in Kilmahon Cemetery.

Philomena Donoghue (née Delaney), Bracklin Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Kildare

The death occurred, peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Tullamore Regional Hospital surrounded by her heartbroken family, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Mrs Philomena Donoghue (Mrs D), Bracklin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Harristown Estate, Brannoxtown, Co Kildare. Predeceased by her brother Walter, and her sisters Betty, Mary, Kathleen, Teresa and Dolly. She will be sadly missed by her husband Philip (Phil), and her children Peter, Maura, Kay, Helen, Philip, John, Pauline and Róisín, her adoring grandchildren,Éimhear, Sasha, Séana, Daniel, David, Shauna, Philip, Mark, Ava, Emma, James, Eoin, Réiltín and Fionnán, her brothers Séan, Eamon and Ollie, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Saturday, April 8 from 3pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, April 9 at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Abbeylara Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

Thomas Christopher (TC) Gray, Abbeycarton, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the Regional Hospital Mullingar and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 of Thomas Christopher (TC) Gray, Abbeycarton, Longford town and formerly of Main Street, Drumlish, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, parents Tom, Mary and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his sisters Patsy, Elizabeth and Eileen, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home this Saturday evening, April 8 from 5pm until 6.30pm, prayers at 6.15pm. Removal on Sunday morning, April 9 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for 11am funeral mass. Followed by burial in local cemetery. House private please.

Peter Cusack, Annagh, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co Westmeath

The death occurred,  peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, on Friday, April 7, 2023 of Peter Cusack, Annagh, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents John and Annie and his sister Rosemary. Sadly missed by his sister Judy (Nolan), nephews Michael and Danny, niece Mary and her partner Terry, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his nephew Michael's residence (Annagh Ballykeeran) on Sunday, April 9 from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, April 10 in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in winter viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise, where appropriate.

Rita Delaney (née Diffley), Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Cavan General Hospital, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Rita Delaney (née Diffley), Carrigallen, Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Pat), her brothers Jim, Gerald and Mick Joe, sisters Annie and Mae, and Great Grandchild Finn. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughters Geraldine Heslin (Drumlish), Anne Heavey (Ballyconnell), Kitty Nicholls (Dublin) and Martina Donohoe (Gortermone), her sisters Eithne and Bridie, sons-in-law Adrian and Michael, her eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Easter Sunday evening, April 9, from 4pm to 6pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Easter Monday morning, April 10,  to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Drumreilly Cemetery. House private at all Times. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore.

Patrick (Paddy) Cummins, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon

The death occurred, in his 93rd year, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Cummins, Lahausk, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, and his sisters-in-law Mai and Nuala.
Paddy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Maura (nee Connally), daughters Majella (Smyth, Ballintubber), Joan (Neary, Cregga, Strokestown) and Rosaleen (Gallogly, Kilglass), sons-in-law Mike, John and Kieran, adored grandchildren Shane, Kevin, David, Brian, Colm, Lauren and Conor, brothers Tom (London), Jim (Birmingham), sister Mary (Madden, Dublin), brothers-in-law Patsy (Connally, Lanesboro) and Mickey (Madden, Dublin), sister-in-law Mary (Connally, Castlerea), nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin, on Holy Saturday, April 8 from 4.30pm to 8pm. Removal on Monday morning, April 10 to St Catherine's Church, Killina, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Paddy will be laid to rest afterwards in Killina Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at…….link to follow
The Cummins family are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this time.

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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