Deaths in Longford - Sunday, May 7, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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