Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Corrigan, Farnagh Glebe, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Monday, August 14, 2023 of Thomas (Tommy) Corrigan, Farnagh Glebe, Longford. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, mother Ann, father Patrick (Packie), fiancée Denise, sons Jake, Tadhg and Dean and their mother Linda, brother Patrick , sisters Edel Spollen, Theresa Costello, Julie-ann, Helena and Rosie, brothers-in-law Paul and John, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, August 22 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, August 23 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by private cremation. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to County Longford Scuba Divers, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Emer Fox, Edderland, Ballinalee, Longford / Clondalkin, Dublin

The death occurred  peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 20, 2023 of Emer Fox, Ballinalee, Co Longford and late of St John’s Lawn, Clondalkin, Co Dublin. Predeceased by her beloved sister-in-law Julie. Emer will be sadly missed and fondly remembered with love by her heartbroken family, father Jimmy, mother Annamay, brothers Seamus, Gerard, Declan, Ciaran, Fintan and Colm, her loving partner Gary, Mary and Jimmy, sisters-in-law, partner, adored nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Removal from her home in Edderland to arrive at Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee (N39 PP60) at 7pm on Tuesday evening, August 22. Mass of the Resurrection in Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday afternoon, August 23 at 12pm followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, County Cavan (H12 RF78). House private please. Family flowers only, Donations, if desired, to Sarcoma Cancer Ireland ℅ Gorman and Fox funeral directors or any family member. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

Patrick (Paddy) Rhatigan, 21 St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Rhatigan, 21 St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Mairead (née Warnock). Sadly missed by his loving daughter Patricia, son James, daughter-in-law Upile, son-in-law Frank, sister Alice, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home (Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381) on Tuesday, August 22 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 23 at noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial in St Coman's Cemetery (2 Athlone Road, Ardsallagh Móir, Roscommon, F42 CH64).

Mark Fallon, Caramana, Longford

The death occurred, in the loving care of the staff of University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely borne, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Mark Fallon, Caramana, Longford. Predeceased by his dear parents Pat and Celine. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine (née Dunne), his darling children Nicole and Tara, sisters Regina and Deirdre, brothers-in-law Maurice, Steven, Declan and Padraig, sisters-in-law Deidre and Dolores, mother-in-law Maura Dunne, nieces Kaitlyn, Lauren and Caoimhe, nephews Evan, Daire and Diarmaid, cousins, uncles and aunts, especially Teresa and Eugene, relatives and many good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, this Monday, August 21 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday, August 22 arriving to Saint Mary’s Church, Lanesboro for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The mass can be viewed live by clicking the following link The family very much appreciates your support and consideration, at this time. House private at all times, please.

Michael (Mick) McCormack, Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon

The death occurred  peacefully at University Hospital, Castlebar, with his family by his side on Sunday, August 20, 2023 of Michael (Mick) McCormack, Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon (August 28, 1963 - August 20, 2023).
Predeceased by his father Patrick (Pa). Sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his mother Phyllis (Phyll), brother John, sister Maria Walsh (Renmore, Galway), nephew Rory, nieces Laura, Aoife, Michelle, Ciara, Niamh and Dearbhla, grandnephews and nieces Jack, Eva, Alison, Kate, Conor, Caden, Luke, Léana, Thea, Elliot and Evan, brother-in-law Gabriel, sister-in-law Patricia, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Mick will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday, August 22 from 5pm until 7.30pm. Mick will be removed from the funeral home on Wednesday, August 23 at 11.30am to St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen (via New Street and Main Street) arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery. House private and family flowers only, please. Donations, if so desired, to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services - https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/
Mick’s Mass will be streamed on Sharkey Funeral Directors Facebook page

Rita Corrigan (née Gilmurray), Knockadoon, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 F3C8

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Rita Corrigan (née Gilmurray), Knockadoon, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Lisanurlan, Longford, Co Longford. Greatly missed by her devoted husband Donal, and her loving children Donal, Diarmuid, Brigid, Maeve, Síle, Fergus, John, Mary, Catherine, Claire and Elizabeth; her 21 grandchildren; sons-in-law/daughters-in-law/partners; brothers Hugh and John, sisters Sr Immaculata, Terry, Mary, Margaret and Elizabeth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces and all her extended family, neighbours and friends. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Knockadoon, Castlepollard (N91 F3C8) on Tuesday, August 22 from 3pm to 6pm, concluding with evening prayers. Removal to St Feichin’s Church, Fore, on Wednesday, August 23 arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by prayers at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. House private at all other times; family flowers only, please. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

John Walsh, Drogheda, Louth / Arva, Cavan / Beaumont, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in his 89th year surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 20, 2023 of John Walsh, Windmill House, Windmill Road, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Cornafean, Cavan and Beaumont, Dublin.
John, predeceased by his wife Kathleen. Sadly missed by his loving family Dervela, Ronan, Ciara and John, sons-in-law James and Donal, daughters-in-law Barbara and Liz, grandchildren Alice, Clodagh, Juliette, Shauna, Emma, Kayla, Cormac and Zoe, brother Brian, sister in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday evening, August 22. Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon, August 23 at 2.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church which can be viewed live on www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie Burial afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery. 

Mary McLoughlin (née Kilcoyne) Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the Matron and staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Monday, August 21 of Mary McLoughlin (née Kilcoyne), Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her husband Michael and parents Peter and Ann (Kilcoyne). Sadly missed by Peter, Theresa, her sister Nora (England), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the Hospital Mortuary, Castlepollard Road, Mullingar on Wednesday, August 23 from 4.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 24 at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private at all times and family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be broadcast live at the following link: https://whitehallchurch.click2stream.com/ The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Jack Cabena, Ballyleague, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully,  in the compassionate care of the dedicated staff of Roscommon Hospice, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 of Jack Cabena, Ballyleague, Roscommon. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Jack will be sadly missed by his wife Noeleen, son Philip and daughter Jill, his daughter in law Riann, grandson Ronan, Jill’s partner Jake and the extended family, many good friends and neighbours.
A private funeral service is arranged with house private. Donations if desired to  Roscommon Hospice - DONATE HERE.

Bridget Teresa McKeon (née Daly), Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, August 3, 2023 of Bridget Teresa McKeon (née Daly), Chadwell Heath, Essex, late of Forest Gate, London and Manchester and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of Francis (Frank). Devoted mother to Francis, Anthony and Paul. She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, sister Philomena (Fox), sister-in-law Rose Reilly, her cherished grandchildren Keeleigh, Daniel and Holly, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and her many friends in London, Manchester and Co Longford. May she rest in peace.
Removal from Smith's Funeral Home, Granard (N39AX97) on Thursday evening, September 7 to St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford (N39K603) arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 8 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Gerry Dolan, Callanagh, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred, suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness in London, on Thursday, August 17, 2023 of Gerry Dolan, Callanagh, London and Callanagh, Kilcogy. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Bonnie, his brother Martin and his nephew Marty. Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers Seamus (Josie) Declan, John (Cathy), sisters Ann (Martin), Brid, Margaret (John), his devoted nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and special mention to his London colleagues and many friends at home and abroad.
His giant presence will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

John Tiernan, Corraneary, Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, August 18, 2023 of John Tiernan, Corraneary, Aughavas, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his wife; Marcella (née Early) and his parents Edward and Kate Tiernan. John will be sadly missed by his cousins, brother-in-law Bernie Early (Mary), Marcella's niece Michelle, nephews John (Ali) and Brendan (Diane), friend Gloria, extended family, neighbours and friends. May John Rest in Eternal Peace.
John will lie in repose at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (Eircode N41 TD62) on Monday, August 21 from 6pm – 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection at St Joseph's Church, Aughavas on Tuesday, August 22 at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. John's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the webcam at: https://www.churchtv.ie/aughavas/ The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad time.

James Etherson, Coole, Westmeath / Kilrea, Derry

The death occurred peacefully following a short illness in the company of his loving wife and family and in the tender care of the staff at St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan on Sunday, August 20, 2023 of James Etherson, Coole, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Kilrea, Co Derry.
Predeceased by his beloved daughter Gráinne. James will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Rita, his beloved daughter Geraldine, his dear sons Paul, Seamus, Damian and Karol, adored grandchildren, sons-in-law Gerry and Tom, daughters-in-law Racheal, Patsy, Susan and Denise, sisters Bernie and Jean, brothers Gerald, Bobby, Patsy, Danny and Harry, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May James rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N91 CF29) on Tuesday, August 22 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coole arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass for James on Wednesday, August 23 at 2.30pm followed by burial in Whitehall Cemetery, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to North Westmeath Hospice here.
For a personal message of sympathy for the family, please use the Obituaries section at Gilsenans Funeral Home here.

Philip Bernard (Ben) Donoghue, Radlett, Hertfordshire and formerly of Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at home in the loving care of his family on Thursday, August 3, 2023 of  Philip Bernard Donoghue (Ben), Radlett, Hertfordshire and formerly of Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his mother Bridget and father Peter and brother Joseph. Forever missed by his beloved wife Elizabeth, their children, Peter, Eithne, Joseph, Sharon, Claire and Tina, daughters-in-law Fiona and Monika, sons-in-law John, David, Gary and Philip, his treasured grandchildren, John, Sarah, Niall, Erin, Connor, Ruairi, Josie, Ben, Ollie, Matthew, Christina, Lily and Alex and great-grandson Alfie, sister Sr Eithne, his extended family, and countless friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 10am at Our Lady, St Mary of Walsingham, Haseldine Road, London Colney, AL2 1RR followed by burial at Allum Lane Cemetery, Allum Lane, Elstree, WD6 3NL. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Ben to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice https://philipdonoghue.muchloved.com/ May he Rest in Peace.

Mary Anne (Marie) Reynolds (née Lynch) Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The deathoccurred on Tuesday August 1, 2023 of Mary Anne (Marie) Reynolds (nee Lynch), Streatham, London and Warlingham, Surrey and  late of Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Wife of the late JP (Seamus) Reynolds (RIP March 28, 2020), late of Belturbet. Deeply missed by daughters Mary and Siobhan, brother Sean, grandchildren Conor, Ronan, Niamh, Sophie and Juliette, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11.30am in St Ambrose Catholic Church, Warlingham on Tuesday,  August 29, 2023. Burial to follow at All Saints Churchyard, Warlingham. May she Rest in Peace.

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