Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 10, 2023

John (Sonny) Clarke, Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in his 97th year, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Monday, May 8, 2023 of John (Sonny) Clarke, Derrymacar, Newtowncashel, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents, Bill and Anne, his sister Elizabeth (Lennon) and his brother William. Sonny will be sadly missed by his nephews, Seamus, Liam and John, nieces, Mary (Ahern), Kay (Whitney) and Eithne (Kelly), grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and close friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Sonny will repose this Wednesday evening, May 10 in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) from 6pm until 8pm followed by prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, May 11 at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel (N39 FX29) followed by burial in Saints Island Cemetery.

Jozef Milenky, Weavers Hall, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at St James's Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 of Jozef Milenky, Weavers Hall, Longford town and formerly of Kosice, Slovakia. 
Sadly missed by his wife Magdalena and his much loved sons Ivan and Jozef, daughters-in-laws Anna and Sandra, grandchildren Anna, Ivan, Franko and Magdalena. We will all miss you so much. Sleep well. Rest in Peace.
Jozef's Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Cremation afterwards at 1.30pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link www.longfordparish.com and committal service in Lakeland's crematorium on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

Thomas McManus, Aughakilmore, Ballinalee, Co Longford / Tourmakeady, Mayo

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness bravely borne in the care of the Royal Marsden Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 of Thomas McManus, New Malden, Surrey and formerly of Aughakilmore, Co Longford and Tourmakeady, Co Mayo.
Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, his twin brother, sisters Breege and Nuala and brother Sean.
Tom will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, wife Patsy (nee Gibbons – Cappaduff), daughters Susan and Michelle, sons Sean and Brendan, his adored grandchildren Alex, Amelia, Isaac and Lucia, Michelle’s partner Martin and Sean’s partner Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Rose (Surrey) and Mary (Longford), brothers in laws Kenneth, Edward, Eugene and Declan, sisters in law Josie, Noreen and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former work colleagues at O’Halloran and O’Brien where he worked for many years and lastly his constant little companion rescue dog Nancy. May He Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements for UK and Ireland: Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart Wimbledon, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4LU on Tuesday, May 9 at 12 noon, the Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/wimbledon
Funeral and burial will take place in Tourmakeady with the reception into St Mary’s Church on Thursday, May 11 at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Friday, May 12 at Saint Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady and burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. The mass will be live streamed on http://www.churchtv.ie/tourmakeady
Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Royal Marsden Hospital please at https://www.royalmarsden.org/donate or Cancer Care West at https://www.cancercarewest.ie/donate

Fionnuala Hanlon (née Murtagh), Farnagh Hill, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family, on Sunday, May 7, 2023 of Fionnuala Hanlon (nee Murtagh), Farnagh Hill, Longford town.
Predeceased by her mother Mai, father Thomas, sister Mary, brother Tom and by her beloved daughter Elaine. Fionnuala will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family, daughters Jennifer, Louise, Anne, Nuala, Maria and Emma, son Patrick, sister Carmel, her adored grandchildren, daughter-in-law Leah, sons-in-law Michael, Kevin, Jeremy and Kevin, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, May 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, May 10 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com House strictly private please.

Frederick (Fred) Plant, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 of Frederick (Fred) Plant, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford and formerly Barry, Kenagh.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn, his sister Kathleen and brother William. Fred will be sadly missed by his family, his beloved sisters Millie and Evelyn, nephew Ian, nieces Colleen and Ann, relatives, very close friends and his wide circle of friends. 'Resting where no shadows fall'.
Reposing in St George's Church, Kenagh, on Tuesday, May 9, from 6pm until 8pm, followed by prayers. Funeral service in St George's Church, Kenagh, this Wednesday afternoon, May 10 at 2pm, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Service will be live streamed on the following link: https://youtube.com/live/MLAyLHenl3w?feature=share

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.

Peter Shortt, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo, after a long illness, bravely borne, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 of Peter Shortt, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his loving mother Agnes and his son Ruairi. Peter will be sadly missed by his father Terry, his son Cathal, sisters Patricia & Mairead, brother Christopher, Cathal & Ruairi’s mother Martina, his brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Friday evening, May 12 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 13 at 12 noon followed by burial in Aughavas New cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo or c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Mass may be viewed on-line at www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore 

Nevy (Evelyn) McVeigh (née Duignan), Fearglass, Mohill, Leitrim / Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred, after an illness bravely bourne, at her home surrounded by her loving family and in the care of the North West Hospice, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 of Nevy (Evelyn) McVeigh (née Duignan), Fearglass, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Nell and Michael. Beloved wife of Patsy, sadly missed by her siblings Mary (Australia), Seamus (Dromod), Phyllis (UK) and Mickey (Australia), sisters-in- law Teresa (Dromod), Kathleen (Australia) and Mai (Sligo) and brothers-in-law Tony (Australia) and Joe (UK) and nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Nevy's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Remains reposing at her home in Fearglass, Mohill on Wednesday, May 10, from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday (May 11) to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cloone for Funeral Mass at 12pm followed by burial in the local cemetery. Nevy's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/cloone Please strictly adhere to the shuttle buses service from the 98 Bar, Ballinamuck to McVeigh's house.

Andrew (Atty) Scollan, Carrick Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in his 99th year in the tender care of the staff of Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle, surrounded by his loving family, on  Monday, May 8, 2023 of Andrew (Atty) Scollan, Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen (Kitty) Scollan. Deeply regretted by his sons Tom (Helene), John (Mary), Andrew (Stella) and Barry (Emer), daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday, May 9 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 10 in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, at 11am followed by burial in the new cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. Family flowers only, please. House Strictly private.

Sonja Potratz, Marian Row, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Monday, May 8, 2023 of Sonja Potratz, Marian Row, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Joachim and her son Stefan. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Claudia, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nephews and nieces. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral and Crematorium Dublin, Road, Cavan on Tuesday evening, May 9 from 5pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Service in The Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 10 at 2pm. Private burial afterwards Ballintemple Church of Ireland Graveyard. Family flowers. Donations, if desired, to Kidney Dialysis Unit Cavan General Hospital. Funeral Service will be live streamed on churchservices.tv/lakelands

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