Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 19, 2023

Ann O'Leary (née Kinlon), Park Villas, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 of Ann O'Leary (nee Kinlon), Park Villas, Longford town.
Predeceased by her parents Charles and Christina and by her aunt Bridget. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Seamus, daughters Tina, Shirley and Ann, sons Jessie, Rusty, Benny, Paul and Richie, sisters Marie and Angela, daughters-in-law Caran, Michelle and Dympna, sons-in-law Mick, Dave and Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. House private please.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Gerard Foudy, Canal Court, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at the Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 of Gerard Foudy, Canal Court, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Larry and Rose and by his brother Colm. Gerard will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Jennifer, son Gerard and their mother Elizabeth, sisters Mary Dann, Deirdre Clarke, Caroline Herterich, Róisín Doherty and Sharon Mulvey, brothers John, Larry, Tom and David, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Thursday, May 18 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Friday, May 19 in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Seanie Reilly, Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred, tragically, on Saturday, May 13, 2023 of Seanie (Bull 1%) Reilly, Cloonaugh, Drumlish, County Longford. Predeceased by his father John and sister Sharon. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Sinead, sons Darragh, Darwin & Peter, daughter Katie, his Mammy Mary, brother Gerard, sister Antoinette, brothers-in-law Sean and Noel, sister-in-law Mary, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, his brothers from the Devils Disciples MC Ireland, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home in Cloonaugh, Drumlish, N39 WC93 this Thursday, May 18 from 3pm onwards, house private on Friday, May 19 please, to close friends and family only. Removal on Saturday morning, May 20 to Saint Mary’s Church, Drumlish arriving at 10.30am for Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford.
The mass can be viewed live by clicking on the following link: St Mary's Church, Drumlish
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Sensory Room, St. Mary's National School, Drumlish, County Longford, c/o Kelly's Funeral Directors, any family member or follow the link below to the following GoFundMe page In Memory of Seanie Reilly R.I.P.
The family very much appreciate your support and consideration, at this time.

Frances Kingston (née Neill), Newtownsaunders, Baltinglass, Wicklow / Killarney, Kerry / Ballymahon, Longford / Innishannon, Cork

The death occurred, at Sonas Nursing Home, Tullow, Co Carlow, on Monday, May 15, 2023 of Frances Kingston (née Neill), Oak Hill Lodge, Newtownsaunders, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow, late of Kilderry South, Milltown, Killarney, Co Kerry and of Tashinny and Rathmore, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Frances Lillian (née Neill) dearly beloved wife of (Rev Canon) Albert (Bertie) and much loved mother of Shirley, mother-in-law of Trevor (Tutty) and cherished grandmother of Emma, Andrew and Sophie, dear sister of Sam and the late William and Marion. Sadly missed by her family, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and former parishioners in the Ardagh Group of Parishes, Co Longford.
Reposing in Halligan’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Rathvilly, Co Carlow (Eircode R93 C560) on Wednesday evening, May 17 from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by prayers. Funeral Service on Thursday, May 18 at 2.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, Tashinny, Co Longford (Eircode N39 K500). Burial on Friday at 3pm in Innishannon Church of Ireland Cemetery, Innishannon, Co Cork.
“Father in thy Gracious keeping, leave we now our loved one sleeping”

Diane Miller, Castlewilder, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully at home with her family, on Sunday, May 14, 2023 of Diane Miller, Castlewilder, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Will be forever loved and missed by her devoted husband David, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Enda, her grandchildren Ursula and Lyle, extended family, friends and all who knew her.
Reposing at Kilbixy Church, Baronstown, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 between 5pm and 7pm. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 19 in Kilbixy Church at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan, (immediate family only). Family flowers only please. If you would like to make a donation to Palliative Care Longford a donation box will be available in the Church. House private.

Geraldine Beirne (née Deehan), Chestnut Grove, Tulsk, Roscommon / Scramogue, Roscommon

The death occurred, tragically, following a road accident, on Monday, May 15, 2023 of Geraldine Beirne (née Deehan), Chestnut Grove, Tulsk, Roscommon / Scramogue, Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents Tony and Betty. Cherished mother of David and Fiona, beloved sister of Declan and Irene (Curran), adored aunt of Callum and Maurice. Geraldine will be sadly missed by her heartbroken son and daughter, their father Sean, brother and sister, nephews, daughter-in-law Rosa, Fiona's partner Colm, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Mike, aunt Sr. Teresa Finn, mother-in-law Susie Beirne, cousins, relatives, and a large circle of friends and work colleagues. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown on Friday, May 19 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St Anne's Church, Scramogue, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10:30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland. House strictly private please. 

Margaret McCabe (née Brady), Carnagh Lower, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at The General Hospital Cavan in the loving care of the staff Medical 2, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 of Margaret McCabe (née Brady), Carnagh Lower, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving children Catherine (Bagnall), Mary (Preston), James, Maggie (Smith), Rosie (Sorohan), brothers Andy, Michael, John and Martin, sister Nellie, her adored grandchildren Margaret, Sarah, Saragh, Niall, Danial, Lucy, James, Lydia, Molly, and Tommy, daughter in law Diane, sons in law George, Raymond, Anthony and Barry, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening, May 18 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Friday morning, May 19 arriving Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran for 11am Funeral Mass. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://youtube.com/live/zLoTzCSucz4?feature=share

Mary Kelly (née Yorke), Moydow, Co Longford

The death occurred,  peacefully at Queens Hospital, Romford, Essex, England, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 of Mary Kelly, Upminster, Essex, England and formerly of Liscurry, Moydow, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Kathleen Yorke and her beloved husband Jim Kelly. Mary will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family son Paul, daughters Carmel and Claire, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, great grandson, sisters Kathleen Lenehan (Earl St, Longford), Annie Shaughnessy (Ballinalee), brother Jack Yorke (Moydow), nieces, nephews and her many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral will take place at St Joseph's Church, Upminster, Essex on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10.30am with burial afterwards.

Patsy Leddy, Kill, Kilnaleck, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family and the staff of Cavan General Hospital, on Friday, May 19, 2023 of Patsy Leddy, Kill, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his wife Maureen, sister Bridgie and brothers John and Aidan. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Helen (Peter) & Sharon (Aidan), sons Padraig (June), Oliver (Jacinta), Declan (Evelyn) & Damien (Patrice), his 15 grandchildren, sisters Eileen (USA), Noleen (Longford), Eilish, brothers Eddie, Tommy & Seamus, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Briody`s Funeral Home, Kilnaleck on Saturday, May 20 from 6pm to 9pm. Removal from his home on Sunday morning, May 21 arriving at St Patrick's Church, Kilnaleck for Funeral Mass at 11.15am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery Ballinarry. House private to family, neighbours and friends please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Family Carer's c/o Briody's Funeral Home or any family member.
Link to livestream of Funeral Mass to follow

Elizabeth (Lily) Cooke (née Harahan), Gortermone, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, H12 YF89

The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family in her 93rd year, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 of Elizabeth (Lily) Cooke (nee Harahan), Gortermone, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, H12 YF89.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Mel, granddaughter Aisling and brother James. Sadly missed by her loving family sons, Sean, Ciaran, Hugh (USA), Seamus, Gabriel, Cyril, Fintan (USA) and Aidan, daughters Margaret and Kay Evans (Navan), sisters Sr Eileen, Sr Bernadette, Anna Mollahan, Patsy Vaughan and brother Mel, sister in law Sr Kathleen Cooke, brother in law Noel, daughters in law Mary, Deirdre, Karen, Aisling, Anne and Eilish and son in law George and 18 adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (H12 YF89) on Saturday, May 20 from 5pm until 8pm and on Sunday, May 21 from 5pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please except for family, close friends and neighbours. Removal from her residence on Monday morning, May 22 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen for funeral mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.  Lily's Funeral mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/

Pauline Gallagher (née Fitzsimons), Glasnevin, Dublin / Rooskey, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at home in the care of her loving family, on Friday, May 12, 2023 of Pauline Gallagher (née Fitzsimons), Glasnevin, Dublin / Rooskey, Leitrim, Gerrard’s Cross, Buckinghamshire and formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Charles. Loving mother of Brian, Peter, Yvonne, Charles, David, Andrew, Daniel, Avril and Matthew. Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Requiescat in Pace.
Reposing at Sheahan's Funeral Home, 71 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire, A96 CT95, on Tuesday, May 23 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Tuesday evening, May 23 to The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for 5pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Wednesday, May 24 2023. Followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.
The Mass may be viewed live via the following link: Web camera - The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock
If preferred, in place of flowers, donations to The Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People, 29 Bow Street, Dublin D07 FC78 Capuchin Day Centre - Donations Page

Ita Sutherland, Toome, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Cavan General Hospital in her 86th year, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 of Ita Sutherland, Toome, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Sean and son John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters Ann and Marguerite, sons Gerard, Declan and Noel, daughter-in-law Margaret, son-in-law Patrick, brother Seamus, sisters-in-law Vera and Kathleen, grandchildren Stacey, Shane, Jack, Megan and Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence on Thursday, May 18 from 4pm until 8pm house private at all other times please. Removal on Friday, May 19 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumreilly (Eircode H12 XY92) for funeral mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu to Ballinamore Community Nursing unit c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore. 

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