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Deaths in Longford - Saturday, August 12, 2023

Deaths in Longford - Saturday,  August 12, 2023

Deaths in Longford - Saturday, August 12, 2023

John Murray, Ferefad, Longford Town, Longford, N39 W0V5


The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 of John Murray, Ferefad, Longford Town, Longford, N39 W0V5. Predeceased by his parents, sisters May and Elizabeth, brother Tommy and by his beloved wife Monica. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Marie and Liz, sons Sean and Brendan, sisters Margaret and Dolores, brother Michael, grandchildren Leonie, Andrew, Michelle, Nicholas, Sarah, John, Stephen, Adam, Emma, Emily and Grace, great -grandchild Aidan, daughter-in-law, son-in-law Mark, Marie’s partner Paul, Sean’s partner Ann, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 W0V5) on Friday, August 11 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday,  August 12 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 3pm. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Please note the family residence is private outside of reposing times please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

John Gogan, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford


The death occurred, peacefully, at his home in the loving care of his family, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 of John Gogan, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Hazel, his son Patrick (Paddy) and his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Niamh and David, daughter-in-law Majella, sisters-in-law Heather and Hazel, brothers-in-law Willie and Harry, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace.
Removal from his home on Saturday morning, August 12 at 11.45am to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here

Rose Mary O'Reilly (née Reilly), Mullahoran, Cavan, N39N5Y9


The death occurred, unexpectedly but peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 of Rose Mary O'Reilly (née Reilly), Mullahoran, Cavan, N39N5Y9, former Principal of Mullahoran NS. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary and baby granddaughter Eileen. Sadly missed by her devoted husband Oliver, her children Noel (Theresa), Damien (Joan), Annemarie, Finbar (Grainne), Olivia (Seamus), Denise (Liam), her adored grandchildren William, Cian, Oisin, Cormac, Shannon, Enya, Fionn, Fainche, Etain, Orna, Rían, Fiadh and Iarla, her sister Kathy Fegan (Sean), her nephew David, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews in law, former teaching colleagues, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Reposing at her home on Friday, August 11 from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday, August 12 from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, August 13 at 3pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/853350327 House private at all other times, please.

Margaret Walsh, Glenview, Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan / Beaumont, Dublin


The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2023 of Margaret Walsh, Glenview, Garrymore, Ballinagh, Cavan, late of Beaumont, Dublin 9. Predeceased by her son Darren, sister Brenda, father-in-law Tony. Margaret will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved husband and best friend Ray, stepsons Kieron and Paul, daughters in law Debbie and Antoinette, sister Shirley, her adored grandchildren, Caoilfhionn and Síofra, mother-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law John and his wife Ann, nephews, nieces, all her extended family, neighbours, and many friends. Rest in Peace.
A private cremation to take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan. A special thank you to the Oncology unity in Cavan General Hospital and the Community Palliative Care Team for all their excellent kindness and support. The Walsh family would like to thank you all for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. House private, please.

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