Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 5, 2023

Johnny Lynn, Main Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, May 4, 2023 of Johnny Lynn, Main Street, Edgeworthstown (The Sportsman's Inn), Co Longford.
Predeceased by his partner FlorrieWright and his brothers Michael, Billy and Paddy, sister Josie. Johnny will be sadly missed by his sisters Eileen and Kitty, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (The Sportsman's Inn) on Saturday, May 6 from 3pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, May 7 at 12.30pm in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

Liam Moran, California, USA and a native of Longford

The death occurred, peacefully while surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 of Liam Moran, California, USA and a native of Longford. His loving, generous and humorous spirit touched so many during his life.
Liam, one of eight siblings, was born in County Longford, Ireland, where he resided for 18 years before becoming a radio officer in the Merchant Marine. For over 10 years, Liam literally sailed the seven seas - passing through the Panama Canal 33 times - before ultimately disembarking in Long Beach, CA in 1961. He later ventured to San Francisco, and with a business partner, took over ownership of Alec Nursery in Colma, CA in 1967 and established two additional garden centres in San Mateo and San Jose, CA. After serving as a mainstay for so many landscapers and home gardeners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years, Liam retired in 2000 to spend time traveling and passionately cultivating his own home garden.
Liam is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Morrelle; sons Eamon (Ashley) of Wilton, CT, Darrell (Roberta) of Luanda, Angola, and Kevin (Alejandra) of Campbell, CA; and grandchildren Meredith, Katherine, Fiona, and Mateo. He is also survived by his loving nieces Dara Galligan of County Wicklow, and Grania Fitzgerald of London, England, and nephews David Powell of San Clemente, CA, Tom Higgins of County Sligo, Brian Higgins of Malaga, Spain, Paul Higgins of County Longford, Declan Higgins of London, England, and Niall Higgins of Cannes, France.
Friends and family celebrated Liam’s life with a Memorial Mass and subsequent reception on April 28, 2023 at St Bartholomew Church, followed by a private interment at St John’s Cemetery, in San Mateo, CA.

James Doyle, Ballymahon Street and Longford Road, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, in Melbourne, Australia, aged 90 years, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 of James Doyle, Ballymahon Street and Longford Road, Longford Town, Longford. Beloved son of James B. and Teresa Doyle, nee Newman, late of Ballymahon Street and Dublin Road, Longford. Predeceased by his brother Fr Francis, and his sister Marie O’Hanlon. Deeply regretted by his son, Malachi and his wider Australian family, by his brother-in-law Ciaran, by his nieces and nephews, his cousins and extended family. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
James will have a private funeral service in Melbourne which won't be streamed.

Rose (Rose-Mary) Kelly (née Jackson), Alpha Cottage, Ballygilchrist, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her dear friends, in the care of the staff of the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 of Rose (Rose-Mary) Kelly (nee Jackson), Alpha Cottage, Ballygilchrist, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of Cheshire, England. Award winning Labrador breeder and retired lorry driver for Pat the Baker.
Rose will be forever remembered by her family, daughter Allison, son Raymond, her adored grandchildren Michael and Matilda, great-grandchildren Albert, Jack and Alicia,(predeceased by her dear grand-daughter Sarah). Rose will also be remembered by all her dear friends, work colleagues and all who knew her through the Labrador breeding here in Ireland and England. Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Resting in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39P0E8) on Thursday, May 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.20pm. Private cremation will take place.

John Philip Macken, Northampton, England (formerly Ballinalee, Co Longford)
The death occurred on Sunday, April 16, 2023 of John Philip Macken, Northampton, England  and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford. Born on January 23, 1936. Husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) and partner of Mary. Father of Bernadette, Elizabeth, Shaun and Brendan. Father in law to David, Andy and Jane. Grandad to Eleanor, Daniel, Kieran and Rebecca. Brother to Betty, Margaret and the late Mary.
John will be received into The Cathedral of Our Lady and St Thomas, Northampton at 6pm on Wednesday, May 10. Funeral Service and Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 10am followed by internment in Kingsthorpe Cemetery, Northampton. The family invite mourners to join them at the café 1850 from 9:15am before the service.
By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie www.mariecurie.org.uk/donate 0800 716146 or The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation https://mccarthydixon.org.uk/ 01604 532121
To watch a live streaming of the service go to https://northamptoncathedral.org/live/
All enquiries to Kevin Matthews Funeral Service 01604 792284.

Sr Mary Rose Dolan, Park Court, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at the Roscommon-Mayo Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 4, 2023 of Sr Mary Rose Dolan, Park Court, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of the Sisters of Mercy, Perth, Australia. Predeceased by her parent's Brian and Rita (Cloonslanor). Mary Rose will be sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Elaine (Kilteevan), Marguerite (Leixlip) and her brother PJ (Clonmel), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law Liam & John, sister-in-law Celine, aunt Kathleen, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home on Friday, May 5 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal to Strokestown Parish Church on Saturday, May 6 for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in-lieu of, if desired, to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice. Those wishing to view Mary Rose's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. House private please.

Maura Stenson (née Ward), Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in her 102nd year, in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 5, 2023 of Maura Stenson (née Ward), Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, formerly Rosharry, Mohill.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sisters Nancy (infant) and Kathleen (Lowe), brothers Sean and Michael (Mike Joe). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, son Gerard (Kilcloon, Meath), daughters Helen, (Ballisodare) Kathleen (Brighton) and Patricia (Terenure), daughter-in-law Jo, sons-in-law Gerry and Adam, grandchildren Barry, Claire, Conor, Neil, Tom, Gary, Ian and Kate, brother Seamus, sister-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday evening, May 7 from 3.30pm until 6pm followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 8 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Maura's Funeral Mass
Family flowers only please. House strictly private at all times please.

Matthew (Mattie) and Kathleen Lynch, Grieve, Mountnugent, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at home, in the loving care of their family and palliative care team, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 of Matthew (Mattie) and Kathleen Lynch, Grieve, Mountnugent, Co Cavan. Predeceased by their parents and their granddaughter, baby Faye. Mattie is also predeceased by his sisters Patricia, Mary Ellen, Peggy (and her husband Gerry), Theresa (and her husband Pee and their son Kieron), and his brother-in-law Eamonn. Kathleen (née Ginnell) is also predeceased by her sister Philomena (and her husband Gerry), brothers Pat and Michael; Michael’s wife Christine and their daughter Claire; and her brother-in-law Thomas.
Mattie and Kathleen are sadly missed by their daughters Ena, Tricia (and her partner Thomas), Carmel (Gerard), Irene (Vincent) and Jacinta (George); their grandchildren Matthew, Tosh, Darragh and Thadie; Mattie’s sister Annie (Togher); Kathleen’s sister Eileen (Smyth), brother James and his wife Yvonne; their nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mattie and Kathleen Rest In Peace.
Removal to the Church of Sts Brigid and Fiach, Ballinacree, Oldcastle, Co Meath (A82 PY91) on Friday, May 5 arriving at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 6 at 1pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private at all times and family flowers only, please; donations, if so desired, to the Irish Association of Palliative Care. The family appreciates your support at this time.

Veronica Denning (née Maguire), Drung, Cavan / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred, unexpectedly, at her residence, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 of Veronica Denning (née Maguire), Drumauna, Drung, Cavan / Ballinamore, Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary Maguire (Ballinamore). Beloved wife of Anthony and cherished mother of Seán and Liam. Will forever be missed by her husband and sons, her sister Dympna, brother Gene, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence this Friday evening, May 5 from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Funeral cortège to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drung for requiem mass at 11am on Saturday, May 6 which can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/Drung, with burial immediately afterwards in Drung Cemetery. House strictly private at all other times please. The Denning Family would like to thank you all for your support, cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. 

Rev Peter McEntire C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin / Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred on Sunday, April 30, 2023 of Rev. Peter McEntire C.S.Sp., late of Kimmage Manor, Dublin and Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Tanzania.
Son of the late Catherine and James McEntire. Predeceased by his siblings Séamus, Tom, Maura, Seán and Myles. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, cousins, Spiritan confrères and his many friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning, May 5 in Holy Spirit Church, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 at 11am which may be viewed on the parish webcam at Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.

James (Jim) Faulkner, Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred, at his home after a long illness bravely borne in the wonderful care of his grieving wife Mary (née Charles, Aughavas, Co Leitrim), on Wednesday, April 16, 2023 of James (Jim) Faulkner, (US Navy Ret.) of Brooklyn New York and latterly of St Augustine, Florida. Predeceased by his daughter; Eileen Forrest, his parents and siblings.
Deeply regretted by his three beloved grandkids, son-in-law, brother, sister, many nieces and nephews, extended family, colleagues, neighbours and friends in the Real Estate Business. May Jim Rest in Peace.
A memorial mass will be celebrated for Jim on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 9.00am (American Time) in R.C. Church of St Anastasia, A1A, St Augustine, Florida, 32080 and will be live streamed. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Long Island, New York.
The family appreciate your sympathy and support during this difficult time.

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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