Deaths in Longford - Friday, April 21, 2023

Phyllis Byrne, Dring Post Office, Dring, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford N39 XE92, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 of Phyllis Byrne, Dring Post Office, Dring, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Conor and Mary, sisters Kay Denton, Mary Mimnagh, Nan Byrne, brothers Conor, Vincent and Joseph. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Theresa McGoldrick, her family in Leicester, England, sister in law Agnes, nephews Joseph and Conor, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Laurel Lodge, Oratory, Longford on Thursday, April 20 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass at St Joseph's Church, Purth, on Friday, April 21 at 12 noon followed by interment in the local cemetery. House strictly private. May Phyllis Rest in Peace.

Sr Assunta (Ellen) Prunty, Wilmington, Delaware and late of Breanrisk, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred,  in her 96th year, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of Sr Assunta (Ellen) Prunty, Wilmington, Delaware and late of Breanrisk, Drumlish, Co Longford, Professed Sister of the Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia. Reunited now with her parents, sisters Mary O’Neill, Breege Prunty, Annie McGoey, Alice Farrell and Sr Annunciata and brothers Tommy, Fr James and Fr Patrick.
Deeply regretted by her Sisters in the Community of St. Francis of Philadelphia, her nieces, nephews, cousin and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Angels Convent Chapel, Wilmington at 11am (4pm GMT) on Friday, April 21 followed by burial in Our Lady of Angel’s Cemetery.
The Mass will be live streamed, please click HERE 

PJ O'Reilly, Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 of PJ O'Reilly, Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Rathcronan, Granard. Predeceased by his beloved wife Chrissie, parents Michael and Rose, sisters Peggy and Rose and by her brother Mike.
PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Michelle, son Michael, daughter-in-law Mandy, sisters Nancy Duke, Bridie Donlon and Agnes Hunt, grandchildren Danielle, Alisha, Dylan and Jemma, great-grandchild Hunter, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, April 21 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, April 22 in St Mary’s Church, Granard at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Granardkill Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to click here.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Willie Allen, Richardstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 of Willie Allen, Richardstown, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Alfie and Annie, wife Grace and daughter Jean. Willie will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, son Noel, daughter Claire, brothers Fred (Scotland) and George, sisters Noreen and Rose, sons-in-law Paul Daly and George Washington, daughter-in-law Aisling, adored grandchildren James, Sarah, Aaron, Stephan, Cailiem and Tara, uncle Ivan (Australia), brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Safe in the Arm of Jesus.
Resting in The Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, (N39 VR04) on Thursday, April 20 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal to arrive to Corboy Presbyterian Church, Corboy, (N39 FN84) on Friday, April 21 for Funeral Service at 2pm, followed with burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Manor Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Daniel (Dan) Murtagh, Tenelick, Colehill, Longford, N39 NY28

The death occurred, peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford, on Monday, April 17, 2023 of Daniel (Dan) Murtagh, Tenelick, Colehill, Longford, N39 NY28. Predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Mick, his wife Lily, sister Bridget and brother Willie. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Ann, daughters Sharon and Gillian, sons Daniel and Anthony, sister Rita, grandchildren Kayleigh, Jessica, Ciaran, Tammy, Simone, Rhys and Jade, great-grandchildren, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Aoife, sisters-in-law Mary and Geraldine, brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Dan Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home at Tenelick, Colehill, Co Longford (N39 NY28) on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, from 5pm until concluding prayers at 9pm on both days. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Abbeyshrule (N39 KR83) on Friday, April 21 arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 22 at 1pm, with burial afterwards in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.
Dan’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/carrickedmondabbeyshruleparish/
The family appreciates your support at this time.

Tom Corcoran, Strokestown Road, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at the Galway Clinic, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 20, 2023 of Tom Corcoran, Strokestown Road, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon. Much loved husband to Mary and devoted father to Michelle, Mark and Gillian. He will be very sadly missed by his family, brothers Jack, Michael, Paddy and Gerry, sisters Marie, Bríd and Pauline, Michelle’s partner James, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tom rest in peace.
Reposing at his home in Ballyleague (N39 A970) on Saturday afternoon, April 22 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from his home on Sunday, April 23 at 12.40pm arriving to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. The Corcoran family convey their sincere thanks to those who looked after Tom during his illness and also to everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support at this time. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Sunday, April 23 at 1pm by CLICKING HERE

Bernadette Keenan (née Dolan), French Court, Strokestown, Co Roscommon / Portlaoise, Laois

The death occurred, suddenly at her home, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 of Bernadette Keenan (nee Dolan), French Court, Strokestown, Co Roscommon/ Portlaoise, Laois. Predeceased by her husband Pat (Portlaoise) and her parents Gerard and Alice Dolan (Annaghbeg, Strokestown).
Bernadette will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, sisters Maura, Annette, Martina and Rose, brother JJ, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brother-in-law Matt, sister-in-law Anne, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown, on Friday, April 21 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday, April 22 to Strokestown Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Bernadette's Funeral Mass can be viewed online by clicking here.

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/

Vincent Francis (Vince) Tighe, Corrydonlan, Russagh, Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Sunday, February 12, 2023 of Vincent Francis (Vince) Tighe, formerly Russagh, Rathowen, Co Westmeath but lived in London all his adult life.  Vince was cremated in London on March 17 and by request of Vince he asked that he be brought home to his native Ireland to be buried with his beloved mother Mary. Funeral mass Friday, April 21 at 11am in The Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Burial of ashes afterwards at Edgeworthstown Cemetery.
Vince will be dearly missed by his four children, Martin, Katrina, Katie and Michael and his beautiful grandchildren Demi, Liam, Lincoln, Harry, Alexia and baby Alfie, his daughter in law Becky, his family and friends.

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

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.

Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London and formerly, Strokestown, Co Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in the presence of her friends Joe and Ewa at the Royal Free Hospital (London), after a short illness, on Monday, April 10, 2023 of Ursula Fidelma Simpson, London, formerly of Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her sisters Loreto and Carmel, and by her brother, MJ. Mourned by her son, Jonathan; her niece, Orlaith; her nephew, Darragh; and by her close friends and former colleagues.
Funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 5 at Golders Green Crematorium East Chapel. Chapel doors open from 10.45am for service at 11am. Contact Jonathan Browne for details: jbrowne@jonathanbrowne.com. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). May she rest in peace.

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