Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 17, 2023

Seán Kearney, Liverpool, England and formerly Dublin Street, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully with his family at his home in England, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 of Seán Kearney of Liverpool, England and formerly of Dublin Street, Longford. Predeceased by his parents, Rose (née McGovern) and Jack, his beloved wife, Jean, and his siblings Marie, Rosaleen, Mickey, Tony, Martin, Peter and Carmel. He will be sadly missed by his children, Rosanna, Michael and Katharina, their partners/husband, Paul, Sameena and Andrew and his three grandchildren, Darcey, Nieve and Tilly. Also, his siblings and brothers- and sisters-in-law Helen & Frank, Tesh, Vivi & Matthew, Dodo, Caith & Padraig, Sheila and Brendan and Sheila and his many nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
The funeral will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Our Lady of the Annunciation - Bishop Eton, Woolton Road, Liverpool, L16 8NQ, England. It will also be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/bishopeton
Seán will be buried with his beloved wife, Jean, at St Mary's churchyard, Church Road, Hale, Liverpool, L24 4AX, England. A Month's Mind Mass will be held in St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford, at a future date to be communicated. The family have politely requested for any donations to be made to Rennie Grove Hospice Care who looked after Seán in his final weeks and allowed him to pass peacefully in his home as was his wishes. https://renniegrove.org/get-involved/donate-to-rennie-grove/one-off-gift/

Margaret Maguire (née Travers), Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at home, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Margaret Maguire (nee Travers), Elfeet, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and formerly of Dublin. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband William, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, April 18 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, on Wednesday, April 19 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/

Bridget Reilly, St Michael's Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her family in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of Bridget Reilly, St Michael's Road, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of 43 Templemichael Terrace. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas, her sons Charlie and John and grandsons Martin and Nathan. Bridget will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family, sons Paddy, Martin, Tom, Anthony, Michael, Bernie and Willie, daughters Mary and Bridget, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, (N39 P0E8) on Monday, April 17 from 4.30pm followed by removal to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers 6.30pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday, April 18 at 11am, followed by burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: click here

Patrick McCormack, Laurel Lodge, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, at his home, peacefully in the loving care of his family, on Friday, April 14, 2023 of Patrick McCormack, Laurel Lodge, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Julia, brother Thomas (Kenagh), nephew James (Scotland). Beloved husband of Chrissie, dear father to David (Swords), Declan (Terlicken), Padraic (Terlicken), Brian (Loughrea) and Martina (Lanesboro). Much loved Grandad of Jule, Aaron, Zara, Annick, Merlin, Jack, Caoimhe, Lilly and Colm. Pat, sadly missed by his family, daughters in law Adrienne, Lenaik and Catriona, son in law Chris, Brother John (Newtownforbes) and his sister Marie Dalton (Listubbit), sisters in law Gertie, Patsy, Mary and Margaret, Nieces, Nephews, Grandnephews, Grandnieces, Cousins, his dear friends, neighbours, and those from the farming community. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home, Terlicken (N39 X662) on Saturday evening, April 15 from 6pm until 9pm and on Sunday, April 16 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal will leave his family home on Monday morning, April 17 at 11.30am for funeral mass at 12 noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery. Family Flowers only, please, Donations, if preferred to Ballymahon defibrillator Group Please.

Donal Brady, Derries, Loughduff, Cavan / Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of Donal Brady, Derries, Loughduff, Cavan / Longford. He will be sadly missed by his family, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Donal.
Family Funeral will take place, followed by a private cremation in Dublin.

Frank Mahon, Buttevant, Cork / Killoe, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Mallow General Hospital, on Friday, April 14, 2023 of Frank Mahon, Abbeyview, Buttevant and formerly of Killoe, Co Longford. Beloved husband of Eileen (née Hickey) and much loved father of Dara, Denise and Jonathan. Deeply regretted by Dara's partner Tanya, Frank's brother James, sister-in-law Theresa, nephew, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Frank Rest in Peace.
Reposing in O'Keeffe's, Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant, on Sunday evening, April 16 from 6pm to 7pm. A Funeral Service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Monday, April 17 at 12 noon.

Thomas (Tommie) Hanlon, Bracklin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Mullingar General Hospital, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 of Thomas (Tommie) Hanlon, Bracklin Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary and sisters Anastasia and Mary (Dolly). He will be sadly missed by his brother Michael (Dublin), sisters Margaret (Peggy) (Virginia USA), Bridie and Martha (London), sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Removal from Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford N39 K381 on Monday, April 17 to arrive at Saint Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown for Funeral Mass at 12:00PM with burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

John English, St Senan's Road, Ennis, Clare / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff in Milford Hospice after a short illness surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 14, 2023 of John English (retired An Garda Síochána), St Senan's Road, Ennis, Clare and formerly of Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his sister Valerie & brother James.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, sons Dermot & Paul, daughters-in-law Bernadette & Louise, grandchildren Aoibhín, Cathal & Alice, brother Frank, sister-in-law Josie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & his wide circle of friends and former colleagues. May He Rest In Peace. 
Reposing on Monday evening, April 17 in Daly's Mortuary Chapel, Francis Street, Ennis from 6pm to 7pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass at 11:30am on Tuesday, April 18 in St Joseph's Church with Cremation after in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only. House Private. John's Funeral Mass can be viewed here http://ennisparish.com/our- parish/st-josephs-church- webcam/ If you wish to leave condolences you can do so by email to info@dalyfunerals.com

Mary Margaret Hunt (née Dufficy), The Maples, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, at Mullingar General Hospital, after a short illness, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Mary Margaret Hunt (nee Dufficy), The Maples, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Cloonfree, Strokestown, and Corgarve, Tulsk. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter. Much loved mother of Mary, Margaret and Breege. Mary Margaret will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son-in-law Michael, Mary's partner David, Margaret's partner Andy, grandchildren Orla, Adam & Emma, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, April 18 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, April 19 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery. Those wishing to view Mary Margaret's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

Philomena McGovern, The Irish House, Swanlinbar, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at her home, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Philomena McGovern, The Irish House, Main Street, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan. Daughter of the late Bartley and Brigid McGovern, sister of the late Joe, Teresa, Cait and Atty. Deeply regretted by her sister Maureen Martin (Swanlinbar), Rosario Gormley (Ballinamore), Daria Dolan (Bundoran), brother Jude (Swanlinbar), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Philomena's gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, Eircode H12 RF78, from 6pm this Monday, April 17 until 7pm. Philomena's remains will arrive, via Kinawley, to Saint Mary's Church, Swanlinbar, for Mass of the Resurrection at 10.30am on Tuesday, April 18 followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 12.45pm.
The McGovern Family would like to thank you for your cooperation and consideration at this difficult time. House strictly private at all times.

Michael (Hallie) Duignan, Ballinameen, Roscommon / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at Watford General Hospital, on Friday, April 7, 2023 of Michael (Hallie) Duignan, Abbott Langley, Hertfordshire and formerly of Ballinameen, Boyle, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Dominic and Josephine, sister Esther Owens, brother Padraic and his sister-in-law Mary.
Deeply missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his niece Marie Cullen (Ballinameen), brother Joseph (Limerick), sisters, Edel Murray (Elphin), Yvonne Duffy (Castlerea) and Patrica Groarke (Drumlish). Aunt Attracta Brennan (Ballinameen), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and a wide circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Hallie will repose in Higgins’ Funeral Home, Ballinameen, on Monday, April 17 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to St. Attracta’s Church, Ballinameen, arriving at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, April 18 at 11am, with the funeral proceeding to Lakeland's Crematorium for committal service at 2.30pm. Hallies’ Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Patrice Keane (née Donohue), Moneen, Ballinagare, Roscommon / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at University Hospital, Sligo, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of Patrice Keane (née Donohue) Moneen, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co Roscommon and formerly of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents Breen and Rose and her nephew Ciarán. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sister Verone Donoghue, (Ballaghaderreen), brother Gary (Athlone), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandneices relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Funeral will arrive to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballinagare, on Monday, April 17 for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm, with the funeral proceeding to Drummin Cemetery, Ballinagare. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Services. https://www.hospice.ie/ c/o Tom Sharkey & Sons, Funeral Directors

Philomena Rooney (née McGarry), UK and formerly, Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at her home in Hazel Grove, Stockport, United Kingdom, on Monday, April 3, 2023 of Philomena Rooney (neé McGarry), daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McGarry, of Rathowen, Co Westmeath.
Prior to moving to Cheshire, Phil had lived with her late husband, Dr Kevin Rooney, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She was predeceased by her husband; her two sons, Francis and Eamon Rooney; her brothers, Eamon, Mel, Michael and Patrick McGarry and her sisters, Bernadette O’Donnell, Maureen (Sr Gertrude SJC) and Peggy (Sr Bernadette SJC) McGarry. She is survived by her two children, Clair Gadzama and Brian Rooney; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; her cousins, the reverend Sisters Maura Brid McGarry OLM and Eileen McGarry OLM, of the Convent of Mercy, Longford and her nephews and nieces in Ireland and the USA. Phil lived to 92 years of age and enjoyed a very full life. Generous to a fault, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Peter’s Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport, UK, at 12 noon on Monday, April 24, 2023. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stockport and will remain available for a few days subsequently. Family flowers only, please. Donations (in lieu of flowers) if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Trust, SMA Fathers and Franciscan Fathers. These can be made via https://www.ghfunerals.co.uk/charities-and-donations

Heather Percival (née Tuthill), Clybaun Road, Galway City, Galway / Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Aperee nursing home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 of Heather Percival (nee Tuthill), Clybaun Road, Galway city/ Mohill, Co Leitrim. Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and George Tuthill. Predeceased by her loving husband Alec and her brother Alan. Deeply missed by her sons John and David, daughter Sandra, brothers Austin, Adrian and David, son-in-law Tony, daughter-in-law Susan, John's partner Trish, grandchildren, cousins, the extended Percival and Tuthill family, and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) on Sunday, April 16 from 3pm to 4.30pm. A funeral Service will be celebrated for Heather at 12 noon on Monday, April 17 at the Collegiate Church of St Nicholas, Lombard Street, Galway. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

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.

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