Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 25, 2023

Nan (Nancy Neal) McGrath, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, in the care of Comfort House Hospice, Mc Allen Texas, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Nan (Nancy Neal) McGrath, Gurteen, Ballymahon, Longford and Mission, Texas, USA. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Nancy McGrath, her beloved husband Keith and her brother Paddy. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Megan, her son-in-law Jeremy Whitted, brothers Tom and Barney, her sister Kitty (Feeney), her sisters-in-law Julie and Margaret, nieces, nephews, her extended family and her many friends.
Nan's funeral Mass will take place on Friday, May 26, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mission Texas, which may be viewed via their Facebook page Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Mission TX at 8pm (Irish time). A Memorial Mass for Nan will be held in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Saturday, June 10, at 11am. May she rest in eternal peace.

Noelle Mahon, Moigh, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 C2C5

The death occurred, peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 22, 2023 of Noelle Mahon, Moigh, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 C2C5. Predeceased by her partner Michael. Sadly missed by her loving sister Loretto and partner Michael, brother Irwin, nieces Serena and Jillian, nephews John, Adrian and Mark, grandnephew, grandnephew's mother Vanessa, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence on Wednesday, May 24 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 25 at 11am in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial will take place at The Monastery Cemetery, Clara, Co Offaly.

James O'Reilly, Ballykenny, Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred in the USA on Saturday, November 6, 2021 of James O'Reilly, Ballykenny, Newtownforbes.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bernadette O'Reilly. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary (Ruane) U.S.A., Dolores (Kane) Drumlish and Bernadette (Spielvogel) Germany, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Mass this Saturday, May 27, 2023 in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes at 12 noon, followed by interment of ashes in the local cemetery. This Mass will be streamed live, please click on this link.

Derek Kearney, Rath, Abbeyshrule, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, on Friday, May 19, 2023 of Derek Kearney, Rath, Abbeyshrule, Longford. Predeceased by his daughter Maisie. Derek will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken and loving wife Joan, treasured daughters Maddie and Allie, his parents John and Anne, sisters Michelle and Sharon, father-in-law Jimmy , sisters-in law Caroline, Aoife, Catriona and Elaine, brothers-in-law Dave and Robert, aunts, uncles , nieces, nephews, cousins and his wide circle of many dear friends.
Your memory is my keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
House private please.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Seamus (Seamie) McCormack, Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone, Westmeath / Ballymore, Westmeath

The death occurred, tragically, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 of Seamus (Seamie) McCormack, Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone, Westmeath / Ballymore, Westmeath. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée Veronica Molloy, daughter Vaida, parents Eamon and Geraldine, brothers Edward, Ronan, Darragh, sisters Nicola and Colleen, Veronica's parents Eddie and Carmel (Molloy), nephews, Eoghan, Kian and Callum, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (5 Altown, Garrycastle) on Friday, May 26 from 3pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Saturday at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. House private on Saturday morning please. 
For those who wish to live stream Seamie's Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Saturday, May 27 at 10.30am: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan
The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in viruses and vulnerability of elderly people, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.

Frank Mollahan, Croghan, Boyle, Roscommon, F52 FK35 / Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 of Frank Mollahan, Croghan, Boyle, Roscommon, F52 FK35 / Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Julia, his daughter Mary (Nerney), his great-granddaughter Eleni, his sister Nell (Butler) and his brother Mick.
Frank will be sadly missed by his daughter Julia Kelly ( Ballymahon), sons Frank ( Croghan) and Pat ( Elphin), sons-in-law Míchael and Eamon, daughter-in-law Teresa, grandchildren Michelle, Richard, Luke, Eoghan, Katie, Eva, Jack and Ruairi, his great-grandchildren Sam and Scott, his wide circle of friends and very good neighbours and his fantastic team of carers, especially Phil and Martina. May his gentle soul Rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence, Lecarrow, Croghan, F52 FK35, on Friday, May 26 from 5pm to 9pm (There will be one way system in operation from McKeon's cross-roads to residence). Removal on Saturday morning, May 27, to St Patrick's Church, Elphin, for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in Caldra Cemetery. (House strictly private on Saturday morning). Mass can be viewed https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on parish radio 106.5fm.

John Dowd, Killycasson, Loughduff, Mullahoran, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 of John Dowd, Killycasson, Loughduff, Mullahoran, Cavan. Strictly house private at all times please. Funeral arrangements to follow later.

Dympna Morrow (née O'Brien), Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly at her home, on Monday, May 22, 2023 of Dympna Morrow (nee O'Brien), Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly Lisanover, Ballyconnell.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, loving husband Jimmy, daughters Mary (Lee), Deirdre (Maguire), sons Anthony, Liam and Jim, brother Miley, sisters Maura and Kathleen, sons-in-law James and Patrick, daughters-in-law Neeki, Anne-claire and Collette and her adored grandchildren Mark, David, Laura, Aisling, James, Luke, Jamie, Ryan, Raina, Sean, Oisìn, Anaïs, Juliet, Finn and Rory, sisters-in law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62), this Wednesday evening, May 24 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, May 25 from her residence to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Carrigallen, for funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly private at all times, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital c/o McGuckian Funeral directors or any family member.
Dympna's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/

Olive Pearson (née Weir), Balrath House, Ballinea, Mullingar, Westmeath / Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at her home in the company of her beloved husband and family, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 of Olive Pearson (née Weir), Balrath House, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Arva, Co Cavan.
Dearly loved wife of John and wonderful and loving mother of Sarah, Denise, Lynda, Heather, Aubrey and Shane, Olive will be greatly missed and deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband and family, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Kitty, sons-in-law Jim, Winston, Rachid and Francis, her adored grandchildren Sam, Rebecca, Shannon, Samia, Alex, Charlie, Rowena, Ibrahim, Jason, Ikram, Kawthar, Amana, Malachy, Leon and Poppy, great-grandchildren Harvey, Nour and Luay, sisters-in-law Lily and Marjorie, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brother Eric and sisters Myrtle, Ruth and Iris.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home N91 K660 on Wednesday, May 24 from 5pm to 7pm followed by Removal to All Saints Church, Mullingar arriving at 7.30pm. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 2pm followed by burial in Kilbixy Churchyard, Ballynacarrigy. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to All Saints Church Mullingar. For messages of sympathy please use the obituaries section at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home for a personal message for the family.
“From God we come and to Him we return”

Elizabeth McGreevey (née O'Rourke), Rathanoragh, Strandhill, Sligo / Dromahair, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at St Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair, on Tuesday May 23, 2023 of Elizabeth McGreevey (née O’Rourke), Rathanoragh, Strandhill, Co Sligo and formerly of Drumrane, Dromahair, Co Leitrim.
Elizabeth (known as Lily), predeceased by her husband Leo McGreevey, Gretta, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and her sister May. Sadly missed by her brothers Paddy (Dromahair) and Frank (Dublin), nephews Paul, Declan and John, nieces Marie, Sinéad, Fiona, Deirdre and Marie, sisters-in-law Gabriel and Ann, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home, Dromahair, on Wednesday, May 24 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday, May 25 to St Mary’s Church, Killenummery, for Funeral Mass at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in Carrowcrin New Cemetery.

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