Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Sean Stewart, Ballyfermot, Dublin / Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Sean Stewart, Longford and formerly of Spiddal Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin. Sean will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons Glen, Andrew and Aaron, sisters Jean, Maureen, Margaret and Valerie, brother Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Sean will be reposing in Stafford’s Funeral Home, Ballyfermot on  Thursday, April 13 from 2pm to 5pm, removal on Friday morning, April 14 to St Matthew’s Church, Ballyfermot, arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass followed by a cremation service in Newlands Cross Crematorium. For those who wish to view Sean’s Funeral Mass you can do so by clicking on the following link https://www.stmatthewsballyfermot.com/webcam/
Sean’s cremation service can also be viewed at 1.30 pm by clicking on the link below; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Vera O'Sullivan (née Treacy), Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the dedicated and attentive care of the wonderful staff at Sonas Inis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Vera O'Sullivan (née Treacy), Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford. Beloved wife of the late Hilary and much adored mother to Brendan, Valerie, Jennifer, Catherine and the late Kathleen. She will be greatly missed by her family, daughter in law, sons in law, her 8 grandchildren, sisters, sister in law & brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May Vera rest in peace.
Reposing at her son Brendan’s home Gurteengar, Lanesboro, Co Longford, N39 E378 on Tuesday, April 11 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 12 at 2pm, in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Longford Alzheimer’s Society.

Margaret Hoare (née Carty), Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her immediate family and grandchildren in the Regional Hospital Tullamore, on Sunday, April 9, 2023 of Margaret Hoare (nee Carty), Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford town.
Predeceased by her parents, her sister Breda and by her husband James. Margaret will be sadly missed by her family; daughters Catherine, Deirdre, Marie and Ann and by her sons Seamus and David, her 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, April 11 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 12 interment afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please Click here Family flowers only please. House strictly private please.

Patrick (Pat) McCann, Ballincurry, Longford

The death  occurred, suddenly but peacefully, at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) McCann, Ballincurry, Longford.  He is predeceased by his parents Mary-Ann and Pat. Pat will be always remembered with love, by his dear wife Rose, his cherished daughter Siobhan O' Malley, son-in-law Tom, his adored grandchildren Donncha and Ronan, nephews and nieces Peter,Tosh, Paul, Daniel, Shane, Chris, Jacinta and Lucy, relatives, good neighbours and friends.
Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, (N39 P0E8), on Tuesday, April 11 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, April 12 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, for Funeral mass at 12 noon, followed with burial in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: click here Family flowers only please.

Mary Rafferty (née Kane), Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Cavan / Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the UK, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 of Mary Rafferty (née Kane), Bolton, England and formerly of Tully House, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Cavan / Roscommon. Predeceased by her son Eugene and her loving husband Frank. She will be sadly missed by her sons, Kevin and Kieran, her grand-children, Caitlin, Dayna, Andrew, Joseph, Hannah and Rosie, also her sister Margret and brother Seamus. She will be remembered by many family and friends from Roscommon, Leitrim and Cavan. May She Rest In Peace.
Mary's body will be flown back home from Bolton where she will have a funeral Mass at St Osmund’s, Long Lane, Bolton on Wednesday, April 12 at 11am. She will be taken from Smiths Funeral Home Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford N39 AX97 on Friday, April 14 for Funeral Mass at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Co Cavan at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Parish Of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Fr O’Gorman for their help. Also the family would like to thank all those in the UK and at home who have assisted in bringing Mary home especially Howarth’s Funeral services, Bolton. A tribute page is available for any donations. https://maryrafferty.muchloved.com/

Anne Byrne (née Grimes), Glenview, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully with her loving family by her side, at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Anne Byrne (née Grimes), Glenview, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Chrissie. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, daughters Karen, Tracey, Amanda and Lynne, brother Pat, sister Mary, grandchildren Charlie, Aoife, Isobel, Robyn and Cara, best friend Maureen, sons-in-law David and John, brothers-in-law Pat and Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Anne Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home in Glenview, Castlepollard (N91 V261) on Tuesday, April 11 from 4pm, with concluding prayers at 8pm. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, on Wednesday, April 12 arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. House private on Wednesday morning, April 12 please. Anne’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.

Martin Moore, Tullynally, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91 H393 / Durrow, Laois

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martin Moore of Tullynally, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, and formerly of Tubberboe, Durrow, Co Laois, who passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Margaret Moore. Much loved brother of Ailish, Geraldine and Annmarie. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephew, brothers in law, aunts, cousins, and those in the wider community. Martin will be fondly remembered by all those that knew him and worked with him over the years. May Martin Rest In Peace.
Martin will be reposing at his home in Tullynally, Castlepollard (N91 H393) on Thursday, April 13 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, Co Laois (R32 CK11) on Friday, April 14 arriving for 1pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Friday morning, April 14 please. Martin’s friends and family appreciate your kindness at this time.

Daniel Finnegan, Dalkey, Dublin / Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, of a gentleman in his 95th year, very peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, April 9, 2023 of Daniel Finnegan, Dalkey, Dublin, born Ballinagh, Cavan. Beloved husband of Colleen, adored and cherished father of Donal, Neil, CathyAnne, Michelle, Peter, Alan and the late Paul. He is sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Maria, Ana, Jane, sons-in-law Howard and Shane, his loving grandchildren Richard, Killian, Katie, Dan, Peter, Maria, Mark, Aoibhín, Isobel, Seán, Tess, Tom and Sally, his nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Kathleen, extended family, customers and all the dedicated staff of Finnegan’s over his 53 years in business in Dalkey and his many friends.
Reposing on Wednesday, April 12 at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Thursday, April 13 to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass, which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. “May he rest in Peace”

Patrick (Pat) Dennehy, Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The recent death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) Dennehy, Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Richard & Eileen. Sadly missed by his sisters Sally & Maria, brother Richard, (Dublin City North) sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. 
Reposing at The Funeral Home, The Heritage Centre Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim (N41 KP62) on Wednesday, April 12 from 5pm-7pm with removal on Thursday, April 13 to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) for cremation at 12 noon. Any enquiries, please contact Dermot Foley, Funeral Director, Kilmore & Carrick-on-Shannon, 086 8051339.

Patrick McIntyre, Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The recent death has taken place of Patrick McIntyre, at his home in Bromsgrove, England and formerly of Glebe Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Toni, sons Michael, Matthew, Danny, daughter Ana, brother Michael, sister Mary (Roben), grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in England on Friday, April 28, 2023.

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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