Deaths in Longford - Sunday, July 2, 2023

Helen Murphy (née Keegan), Kilmore, Dring, Longford

The death occurred, in Lisdarn Unit for the Elderly, Cavan, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family, in her 81st year, on Saturday, July 1, 2023 of Helen Murphy (née Keegan), Kilmore, Dring, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Dominic and Katie, her husband James, son Anthony, son in law Sean, sister Josie, nephew Declan. Sadly missed by sons Seamus and Kevin, daughters Catherine, Carmel and Mary, sister Kathleen, grandchildren, sons in law, brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. May Helen Rest in Peace.
Reposing on Sunday evening, July 2 at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, Eircode N39 W1D6, from 5pm with prayers at 7pm with removal immediately afterwards to St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Longford, N39EY17, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 3 at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on "Gowna and Mullinalaghta" Facebook Page or by downloading the app "Belltron Streaming" and search for St Columba's.

Walter Jackson, Mullolagher, Longford / Ballycastle, Mayo

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 1, 2023 of Walter Jackson, Mullolagher, Longford and formerly of Ballinglen, Ballycastle, Co Mayo. Walter will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary, daughter Ella, son Andrew, father Walter, mother Betty, sisters Geraldine and Doris, brothers David, Brian and Cecil, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. At rest.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, July 3 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Battery Road (N39 KP59) on Tuesday, July 4 at 3pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford MS Society and Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Pauline Smyth, 'Iowa', Ballyleague, Roscommon / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Galway, on Thursday, June 29, 2023 of Pauline Smyth, ‘Iowa’, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Castlenugent, Granard, Co Longford. Pauline was deeply loved by her late husband, Sean Farrell, and her two children Adam and Leah. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Pat, Mary, Beryl and Jeanne, brothers Edward, Philip, Matt, Mel, James and Kevin and their partners, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins along with her wide circle of friends. May She rest in peace.
House is private. Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon (N39 HV52) on Sunday afternoon, July 2 at 1pm followed by a private cremation ceremony.
The Farrell and Smyth families very much appreciate your support at this time. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to Breast Cancer Ireland DONATE HERE. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Sunday at 1pm by clicking Smyth's Channel 2.

Thomas Hevehan, Clonmee, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, on Friday, June 23, 2023 of Thomas Hevehan, Clonmee, Newtowncashel, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Margaret and Christine, brother Patrick, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, July 1 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel on Sunday, July 2 at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The Funeral mass will be streamed live please click here

Francis Smith, Main Street, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred on Saturday, July 1, 2023 of Francis Smith, Main Street, Arva, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary-ann and by his brothers Jimmy and Michael. Francis will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Philomena (Phyllis), daughters Sharon (Arva) and Louise Nertney (Drumlish), sons Niall (Newtownforbes), Kenneth (Headford, Galway) and Mark (Drumlish), daughters-in-law Catherine and Antoinette, sons-in-law Richard and Eamon, brother Peter (Laytown), his 16 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (Main Street, Arva) on Monday, July 3 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, July 4 at 11am in The Sacred Heart Church, Arva, interment afterwards in Cornea Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to https://www.breastcancerireland.com/donate/ or c/o M.J. Dolan Funeral directors or any family member. Please note the family home is private to family and friends outside of the reposing times.

Michael Heslin, Drumharkin, Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at The North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family  on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 of Michael Heslin Drumharkin Glebe, Streamstown, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife; Maureen, daughters; Michelle (David Reilly, Carrigallen) and Louise (Declan McCloskey, Ballintogher, Sligo), sister; Anna Minogue (Dublin), brother-in-law Ben Minogue, grandchildren; Cian, Daryl, Noah, Ría, Kaiden and Teagan, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.
Michael will repose at his family home (Eircode N41 PT98) on Friday, June 30 from 4pm – 8pm and on Saturday, July 1 from 4pm – 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mary’s Church, Cloone on Sunday, July 2 at 1.30pm followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Please note that there will be no 10am mass in Cloone on Sunday morning. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone or any family member. House private for family, neighbours and close friends at all other times please.
Michael’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/cloone The family appreciate your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Richard Feerick, Killeen, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Unit and staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday, June 30, 2023 of Richard Feerick, Killeen, Multyfarnham, Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Betty his sister Kathleen Moran and brother Michael.
Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Ann (Horan) his son Christopher, daughter Fiona, brothers Martin and Andrew, brothers in law, sisters in law, Christopher's partner Ciara, his life-long friend John Parker, nieces, nephews and his wide circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Rose A McCabe, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at her home  on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 of Rose A McCabe, Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Kate, brothers John and Paddy, and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed by her sister Margaret (U.S.A.) nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Friday evening from 7pm with Mass at 8pm.
Funeral Arrangements Later

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