Deaths in Longford - Friday, July 7, 2023

Mary Corcoran (née O'Donnell), Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 of Mary Corcoran (nee O'Donnell), Templemichael Terrace, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents and by her husband John.
Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Geraldine, Mary and Ellie, sisters Ellie and Ann, brothers Simon and Anthony, grandchildren, great – grandchild, sisters-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 Sunday, July 9 from 5.30pm until 6.30pm, followed by removal to St Mel’s Cathedral for prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Monday, July 10 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Helen Baxter (née Carroll), 'Corstruce', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 of Helen Baxter (née Carroll), 'Corstruce', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband James, parents James and Mary Ann and by her brothers Fr Jimmie, Fr Tom and Fr Gerard. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Carol, son Fr Turlough, brother Fr Anthony, son-in-law Marc Caball, sister-in-law Betty, relatives, devoted friends, especially Beatrice, Brian, Annamai, Baby Keenan, Máire and Liadhan and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Friday, July 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday, July 8 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Thomas Ghee, Briskil, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 of Thomas Martin Ghee, Cowley, Oxford and formerly Briskil, Newtownforbes, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Brigid. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by Pat and his children Marie, Liam, Michael and Ryan, his cherished grandchildren Shannon, Keira, Isabelle, George and Lily. Brothers John and Brendan, sisters Mary, Teresa and Dympna. Daughters in law, son in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends. May Tom Rest In Peace.
Tom will repose in Leavys Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Monday, July 10 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Tuesday, July 11 arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with funeral proceeding to the local cemetery. Tom’s Mass can be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking https://www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/

Annie (Nannie) Shiels (née Brady), Glan, Kilcogy, Cavan / Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 suddenly at her home, heartbroken after the death of her husband Sonny who died recently, of Annie (Nannie) Shiels (nee Brady), Glan, Kilcogy, Cavan/ Longford. Sadly missed by her loving children Brenda (Sean), P. J. (Kathleen), Sean (Dolores), Rose (Albert), Christy (Dymphna), Paul (Mairead), her adored grandchildren, Sister Sr. Rose, brothers Jimmy, Michael, and Joe, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Annie rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening, July 6 from 6 pm until 9pm. (N39HH67). House strictly private at all other times. Removal from her home on Friday evening, July 7 arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran at 8 pm. (N39HN84). Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, July 8 at 11 am. Interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral can be viewed https://vimeo.com/842576744

Mary McNally (née Cunnion) Cattan, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Rooskey on Friday, July 7, 2023 of Mary McNally (nee Cunnion), Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her late husband Frank, her parents James and Margaret and her brothers Thomas and Patrick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Michael and Pat (Longford), daughter in law Elizabeth, granddaughter Shauna, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Remains reposing at her residence on Sunday, July 9 from 2pm – 8pm. Funeral mass on Monday, July 10 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Gortletteragh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Chris Melody, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon / Ballina, Mayo and formerly of Manchester, England, and Attymass, Co Mayo

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at Roscommon Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 of Chris Melody, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon/ Ballina, Mayo and formerly of Manchester, England and Attymass, Co Mayo.
Beloved husband of Bridie and father of Brendan, Patricia, Loretta (Manchester) and Geraldine (Lanesboro). Chris will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and children, his adored grandchildren Kieran, Brendan, Roisin, Ann-Marie, Siobhan, Liam, Calum and Eamonn, great-grandchild Páidí, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his brother Mark, his sisters Ann and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home in Cloonslanor, Strokestown, F42 F212, on Friday, July 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 8 in Strokestown Parish Church, at 10am. Burial afterwards in New Killeen Cemetery, Attymass, Co. Mayo at 1pm. Those wishing to view Chris's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations in-lieu of to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice.

Teresa (Tessie) Monaghan (née Moran), Drumlonan, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly & peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 of Teresa (Tessie) Monaghan (nee Moran), Drumlonan, Balinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Eddie. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Denise, Edel and Orla, her son Brian, her brother John Pat (Kiltybarden) & sister Eilish (Ballisodare), sons-in-law Gerry, Gary & Seamus, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (N41 TD62) this Friday evening, July 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home in Drumlonan on Saturday morning, July 8 to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House private please. Mass may be viewed on the following link

Hughie Smith, Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Corlough, Cavan / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred following a brief illness, on Sunday, July 2, 2023 of Hughie Smith, Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath & Alexander Ave, Yonkers, New York, formerly of Teeboy, Corlough, Co Cavan & Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Hughie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila (Sheridan), his brothers & sisters Paddy (Barbara), Mary (John) Walsh, Lena Smith, Johnny Smith, Pauline (John) Hewitt and Patricia (Eugene) McCormack. His 16 nephews and nieces will miss him along with his many grand-nephews, grand-nieces, his many beloved cousins in Ireland and England and his sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law. Hughie’s passing is also deeply mourned by his many friends, neighbours, sporting and former work colleagues here and in the States.
A Celebration of Hughie's life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Friday, July 7 from 4pm until 8 pm. Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Barnabas Church located at 409 E 241st St, Bronx, New York, on Saturday, July 8 at 11am. Hughie will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Sunday afternoon, July 9 from 4.30pm until 6pm and on Monday, July 10 at his home in Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath N91 YV99 from 10am until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 11 at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy followed by burial in Sonna Cemetery. May Hughie rest in peace. 

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