Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 4, 2023

Oliver Charles, Keel, Moydow, Longford / Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness on Sunday, September 3, 2023 of Oliver Charles, Keel, Moydow, Co Longford and formerly of Aughavas, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents, brothers Vincent and infant Joseph, sister Monica, grandchildren Ben and Kayleigh.
Oliver will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family wife May, son Francis, daughter-in-law Elaine, his adored grand-daughter Jessica, sisters Maura and Madeline, brother Frank, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, September 5 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond on Wednesday, September 6 at 11am, Interment afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society (www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate) or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. Owing to the passing of Oliver Charles , FC Spares Ltd will remain closed on Wednesday, September 6.

Bernadette (Bernie) McMahon (née Quigley) Ardandragh, Legan, Longford, N39E2K4 / Clontarf, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023 of Bernadette (Bernie) McMahon (nee Quigley), Ardandragh, Legan, Longford, N39E2K4,  formerly Dunluce Road, Clontarf. Retired NT St Brigid's Boys National School, Killester, Dublin. 
Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick, brothers Kevin and Harry. Deeply missed by her brother Brendan, daughters Joan (Keane) and Ruth (Charles), her grandchildren Jonathan, Marta and Lucy, sons-in-law Ron and John, sister-in-law Margaret, her nephew Peter, all her cousins, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home in Ardandragh, Legan (N39E2K4) this Tuesday, September 5 from 3pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, September 6 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule at 12 noon followed by burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery alongside Pat. "Until we meet again". Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Parkinson's Association of Ireland, (Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7).

Vincent & Elizabeth Tierney, Granard, Longford / Killoe, Longford

The deaths have occured of Vincent & Elizabeth Tierney, 39 School Lane, Kettering North Hants NN16 0DH. Elizabeth, on August 14, 2023 and her husband Vincent, on August 31, both surrounded by their loving family. Elizabeth aged 97 (nee Campbell) late of Aughaboy Killoe, Co.Longford and her husband Vincent aged 93 of Main Street Granard, Co Longford. Elizabeth & Vincent will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by their sons Vincent, Val and Laur. Daughters Helen and Elaine. Sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Elizabeth's brother John Campbell and his wife Kathleen. Vincent's sister in law Mary Tierney (Buttlersbridge). Nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends.
A Joint Funeral has been arranged for Thursday, September 7 at 11am in St Edward's Church, Kettering with removals previous evening at 4pm. 
Following cremation Elizabeth & Vincent will return to Granard with Mass at St Mary's Church, Granard to celebrate their wonderful, happy lives and burial afterwards to the Tierney family grave at Granardkille old cemetery.
Arrangements will be updated when available.

Martina Ryan, Ballyclare Court, Ballyleague, Roscommon / Clonmel, Tipperary

The death occurred in the care of the wonderful staff in Roscommon Hospice on Saturday, September 2, 2023 of Martina Ryan (Cribbin), Ballyclare Court, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon & formerly of Monksgrange, Clonmel, Co Tipperary. She is sadly missed by her loving partner Joe, parents Tom & Marie, sister Claire and her husband James, brother Dermot and his wife Michelle, her adoring niece & nephew Niamh and Conor, Aunts, Uncles, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Fennessy's Funeral Home from 5.30 - 7.30pm on Monday, September 4. Tina's funeral will arrive at St. Molleran's Church, Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday September 5 for Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Churchtown cemetery. Tina's wish is for bright colours to be worn to celebrate her life. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mayo Roscommon Hospice C/O Tully’s Funeral Directors ,(Slatta, Kilglass, Co.Roscommon) or any family member. You can donate online if you wish https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ . House strictly private at all times. The family thank you for your kind support during this difficult time.

Mona Crowe (née Hearney), (formerly of Redhills and Scotshouse) Drumlion, Ballinagh, Cavan, H12 X4W7

The death occurred, peacefully, on Saturday, September 2, 2023 of Mona Crowe (née Hearney), (formerly of Redhills and Scotshouse) Drumlion, Ballinagh, Cavan, H12 X4W7. Former Principal of St Clare's National School, Cavan Town. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Rosaleen, sister Kay, brother-in-law Martin (Ann), sister-in-law Philomena and grandson Connor. Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Gus, daughters Orla and ​​Eimear, sons Joseph (Aishling), Trevor (Linda), Gavin (Deirdre) and grandchildren Aoife, Lucy, Grace, Joseph, Jack, Annie, Fionnán, Ríona, Siún, Noah, Freya, Tomás and Odhrán, sister Ursula (Steve), brother-in-law Mick, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Drumlion H12 X4W7 on Sunday, September 3 from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday,  September 4 in St Michael's Church, Potahee, at 3pm followed by a private cremation. No flowers or cards, please. Donations, if desired, to Trócaire. By request, walk through only.

Jennifer (Jenny) Cullen (née Russell), Lanna Aoibhinn , Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, on Thursday, August 31, 2023 of Jennifer (Jenny) Cullen (née Russell), Lanna Aoibhinn , Longford Town, Longford. Jennifer will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Eddie, daughter Andrea (U.K.), son Anthony (Dunboyne) and Paul (U.K.), son-in-law Neil, daughter-in-law Rosemarie, grandchildren Adam, Niall, Darragh and Fodla, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Sunday, September 3 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, September 4 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/how-to-donate or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Patrick (Pat) Casey, Tallaght, Old Bawn, Dublin / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold's Cross, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) Casey, Old Bawn, Tallaght and formerly of Battery Road, Longford. Beloved husband of the late Catherine and devoted and loving dad to Paul, Denise, Naomi, and Lyndsey; Pat will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, children, his adored grandchildren Seán, Zarah, Elyssa, Laura, Freya, Amelia, Isaac, Daisy and Sadie, daughters-in-law Joanne and Stefania, sons-in-law Darren and Shane, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Pat rest in peace.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opp Tallaght Stadium) on Monday, September 4 from 4pm to 6pm. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will take place on Tuesday, September 5 at 2:30pm in the Chapel in Newlands Cross Crematorium followed by cremation. 
To view Pat’s Funeral service on Tuesday at 2:30pm please click on the following link:  https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html  

Tommy Donnelly, Lake View, Cloongarvin, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully at Mullingar General Hospital on Friday, September 1, 2023 of Tommy Donnelly, Lake View, Cloongarvin, Strokestown, Roscommon. Tommy will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brother Anthony, sister Patsy, cousins, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, September 5 from 5pm until 6.30pm. Removal to the Half Parish Church to arrive for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 6 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clooncraff Cemetery.

Pat Lynch, Cormore, Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at St. James' Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 of Pat Lynch, Cormore, Arva, Co Cavan.
Predeceased recently by his nephew Pat. Deeply missed by his brother Jimmy (Dublin), sister-in-law Nancy, nieces, nephews, extended family and many neighbours and close friends. 
Pat will repose at Lakelands Funeral Home, Cavan (H12 RF78) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Sunday, September 3. His requiem mass will take place at 11am on Monday, September 4 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Arva (H12 RY96) with burial afterwards in Loch Gowna Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.

Noel Smith, Ceannabó, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim and London, England

The death occurred at Sligo University Hospital on Saturday, September 2, 2023 of Noel Smith, Ceannabo, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and London, England. Predeceased by his sister Mary and partner Jean. Sadly missed by his beloved daughter Tara and son-in-law Rob, his brothers John, Hugh, Jim, Cyril and Joey, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home (N41 TD62), High Street, Ballinamore on this Tuesday evening September 5 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore, on Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, at 2.30pm. Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/balllinamore

David Mills, Coragh, Killeshandra, Cavan

The death occurred on Friday, September 1, 2023 of David Mills, Coragh, Killeshandra, Co Cavan. Deeply mourned by his heartbroken wife Lesley, daughters, Jenny, and Victoria, son-in-law, Jolyon and special granddaughter Willow, sisters, Betty (Moyne) and Janet (Arva) and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Alice and David Mills, and beloved sisters, Tracy and Brenda. David will be forever missed.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Tuesday, September 5 from 4pm until 6.30pm. Funeral cortége will travel via his home to Derrylane Church of Ireland for funeral Service at 11am, on Wednesday September 6 followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. May you rest in peace now. Family flowers welcomed or a donation to the Oncology Department at Cavan General Hospital.

Ted Murphy, Bettystown, Meath / Drogheda, Louth / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his devoted family at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2023 of Ted Murphy, Bettystown, Co Meath, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly Gillardstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Dearly loved husband of Catherine, much loved dad of Paul, Joseph and Stephen, and adoring grandad to Orla, Oisin and Aoife. Ted will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, daughters-in-law Leanne and Mayara, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Fr Jimmy and Sean, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at P Townley & Sons Funeral Home, Drogheda A92 XN75 on Monday, September 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Ted’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 5 at 12 noon in the Church of St John the Baptist Whitehall, Castlepollard, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired to East Meath Hospice here. House strictly private please. May He Rest in Peace.

Alacoque Kelly (née Wisley) Foxrock, Dublin / Ballinamore, Leitrim
The death has occurred peacefully, in her 97th year, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of Ashbury Nursing Home, Deansgrange on Saturday, September 2, 2023 of Alocoque Kelly (née Wisley) Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. 
Beloved wife of the late Vincent and sister of the late Bernadette and Seamus. Sadly missed by her son Vincent, daughter-in-law Orlagh, her darling grandsons Jack and Hugo, brother Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. ‘Reunited Again’.
Reposing on Tuesday, September 5 from 5pm-7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am on Wednesday, September 6 in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock

Pat Gallogly, Curraghtowney, Drumreilly, Leitrim

The death  occurred peacefully, at Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit on Sunday, September 3, 2023 of Pat Gallogly, Curraghtowney, Drumreilly, Leitrim. Predeceased by wife Tess and sisters Nancy and Madge. He will be sadly missed by his sons Niall and Karol, his daughters-in-law Karen (Daly) and Marie (Brady), his brother Seán (& Patricia), sisters Joan, Julie, Liz & Monica (& Gerry Murtagh), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the residence of his son Niall in Curraghtowney on this Tuesday, September 5 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Drumreilly followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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.

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