Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Eamon Egan, Glanmore, Kenagh, Co Longford, N39 E068
The death occurred peacefully in the Mater Hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 of Eamon Egan, Glanmore, Kenagh, Co Longford, N39 E068. Predeceased by loving wife Eithna and their infant daughter Mary, his parents Joe and Winifred Egan, his brothers Francis and Michael. Deeply regretted by his children Joseph, Fiona Brian Edward and Pauline. His brothers Tom, (Castlepollard), Dominic, (Street) and Paddy (Glanmore).
Sadly missed by his daughters- in-law Helena, Lizzie, Susan, sons–in–law Michael Farrell and Damien Drake, grandchildren, Bernard, Grace, Niamh, Aoife, Eleanor, Meabh, Alice, Eddie, Jennifer, Riona, Sean. Nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Trina Carty (Dublin), Rose Egan, Gertie Egan, relatives and his many friends and neighbours. May Eamon Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence, Glanmore, Kenagh, Co Longford, Eircode N39 E068 on Thursday, July 13 from 3pm. Removal to St Dominic's Church, Kenagh on Friday, July 14 for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Carrickedmond Cemetery. Donations if desired to The Mater Hospital Foundation https://www.materfoundation.ie/donate/

Mary Hickey (née Hanley), St Anne's Terrace , Sligo Town, Sligo / Curry, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 of Mary Hickey (nee Hanley), St Anne’s Terrace, Sligo town and formerly of Curry, Longford. Predeceased by her mother Rita and her beloved husband Jimmy. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary and Kathleen, sons Chris, Patrick, William and James, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her 14 grandchildren, brother Patrick, sister-in-law Eileen and her husband Paddy, niece, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, July 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, July 13 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Charles William (Charlie) McCullagh, Lisrhatigan, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Crumlin, Dublin
The death occurred peacefully at his home in the presence of his family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 of Charles William (Charlie) McCullagh, Lisrhatigan, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford/ Crumlin, Dublin. Sadly missed by his loving partner Ita, sons Derek and Tony, daughters Jacqueline and Diane, brothers Tony and Pat, sisters Maura and Elsie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Thursday, July 13 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, July 14 in St James's Church, Clonbroney at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/ParishofClonbroney

Joseph Hughes, Glounthaune, Cork / Westport, Mayo / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred surrounded by his loving family and in the tender loving care of the staff of Amberly Nursing Home on Monday, July 10, 2023 of Joseph Hughes, Glounthaune, Co Cork and late of Longford Town. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (McCormack), loving father of Donal, Siobhán, Alfie, Emer, Oonagh, Tricia and the late Cormac, adored grandad “JoJo” to Rory, Orla, Sarah, Kate, Laragh and Conor and dear brother of the late Eileen and Lowlie. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Phil, Paul and Tom, daughters-in-law Angela and Sharon, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Barry Bros Funeral Home, Hazelwood Glanmire on Wednesday, July 12 from 4pm to 5pm.
Requiem Mass at 2pm on Thursday, July 13 in Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune which can be viewed here Funeral afterwards to St Joseph’s Cemetery, Little Island. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland. “May he rest in peace”.

Sr Joseph Regan, formerly Edgeworthstown, Lanesboro & Ballymahon Convents and Convent Lodge, Drumshanbo. Recently Derryohill, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 of Sr Joseph Regan, formerly Edgeworthstown, Lanesboro & Ballymahon Convents and Convent Lodge, Drumshanbo. Recently Derryohill, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Isabel, nieces, nephews, extended family members, Poor Clare Sisters, Mercy Sisters and her many friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, this Wednesday, July 12 from 5pm until 8pm. The repose will conclude with prayers. Funeral Mass takes place at 11am in Our Lady's Manor Chapel on Thursday, July 13 with burial afterwards in Ballymahon Convent Cemetery. 

Tommy Maguire, Drumbibe, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly at Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit on Sunday, July 9, 2023 of Tommy Maguire, Drumbibe, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Eva and Frank, brothers Patrick and Michael (Mike), sisters Mai, Josephine and Patricia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth (U.S.A), sister-in-law Mary (U.S.A), nieces, nephew (U.S.A), cousins and his many good friends. Rest In Peace.
Tommy’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin on Wednesday morning, July 12 for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. Tommy’s funeral mass will be streamed live Tommy's Funeral Mass
Tommy’s family would like to thank the management, doctors, nurses and staff of the Rehab Care Ballinamore supportive accommodation and Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit for the wonderful attention, care and kindness that Tommy received.

Rita Smyth, Deerpark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, at St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 6, 2023 of Rita Smyth, Deerpark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Dearly missed by her husband Ned, children Julie, Danny, Ed and Pearse, daughters-in-law Mel and Siobháin, brothers and sisters Bernie, Ger, Nuala, Martina, Peter, Chris, Paul and Donal, and grandchildren Maria, Zoe, Finn, Oisín and Cian. Sadly missed by Lucy, Andy, Philip, Francisca, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Rita rest in eternal peace, as she does in our eternal memories.
Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Tuesday, July 11 from 3.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Collinstown, arriving at 7pm via Whitehall and Castlepollard. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 12 at 2pm, with burial afterwards in Whitehall Cemetery, Castlepollard. Rita's Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-church-collinstown/
If you wish to donate to a good cause in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the amazing work done by St Vincent's University Hospital (St Brigid's Ward) in memory of Rita Smyth at the following link: https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/donation/donate/.The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Eddie McGarty, Adoon, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim of Eddie McGarty, Adoon, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim. Born June 12, 1930 and passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. Eddie was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bridget, siblings, Francis, Michael, Molly, Peter, James (Jim). Eddie is survived by his brother Sean and sister-in-law Patricia. Eddie will be very much missed by all his nieces, nephews, family and friends. May Eddie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Eddie will repose at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, N41 XE39 Mohill Co Leitrim on Tuesday, July 11 from 7pm – 9pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Wednesday, July 12 at 12 noon, followed by interment afterwards in Fenagh Abbey cemetery. Eddie's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

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