Deaths in Longford - Friday, September 8, 2023

Ann Dowling Hughes, Listrahee, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, surrounded by her heartbroken family on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 of Ann Dowling Hughes, Listrahee, Ballinalee, Longford.
Predeceased by her husband John, parents and brother George. Ann will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family, her beloved son Sean and his fiancée Breda, sisters Teresa Keegan (Mullingar) and Kay Grant (Letterkenny), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnephew, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. Tenderly we will treasure the past, With memories that will always last. Rest in Peace Ann.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, September 7 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will leave her home on Friday, September 8 to arrive to St James Church, Clonbroney, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to, Mayo Hospice, Castlebar c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private please.

Catherine Hevehan (née Costello), Clonmee, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 of Catherine Hevehan (née Costello), Clonmee, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her parents and by her beloved son T.J. Catherine will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Patrick, daughter Mary, sister Celia, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, September 10 from 12 noon until 2pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Blessed Virgin to arrive at 3pm for Mass of the Resurrection, interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Joseph Skelly, Moatfarrell, Ballinalee, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 of Joseph Skelly, Moatfarrell, Ballinalee, Longford and formerly Mullinroe, Dring and Reading, England. Predeceased by his parents Mary and John, brothers and sister. Joseph will be forever missed by his family, son Jason, brother Bernard, sister Margaret (USA), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Joseph.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, September 9 from 11am with Funeral mass at 12noon, followed with burial in St Columba's Cemetery, Mullinalaghta. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Patient Comfort Fund c/o Connell Funeral Directors. 

Sr Brigid Maguire, Lisnacreevagh, Colehill, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Paramount, Los Angeles, USA, in the loving care of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, on Sunday, September 3, 2023 of Sr Brigid Maguire, Lisnacreevagh, Colehill, Longford. Predeceased by her sisters Sr. Margaret and Mary Jane and her brother Michael. Sadly missed by her nephew Ciaran Kavanagh, Daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Funeral will take place in Los Angeles in due course. 

William (Willie) Nugent, Cloonfour, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of the staff of Mayo Roscommon Hospice surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2023 of William (Willie) Nugent, Cloonfour, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Deeply regretted by his brother John and John's wife Essie, nephews James (Bernie), Pio (Helen), grandniece Sarah, grandnephew Matthew, Cousins, relatives, carers, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78), on Sunday evening September 10 from 5-7pm. Removal to Church of the Sacred Heart, Whitehall, arriving at 7:30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, September 11 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church TV https://www.churchservices.tv/tarmonbarry
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mayo Roscommon Hospice c/o Tully's Funeral Directors, any family member or via https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ 

Patrick (Pat) Scully, Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St James Hospital, Leeds in the presence of his family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 of Patrick (Pat) Scully Morley, Leeds, UK, formerly Cloonmorris, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers John and Thomas (Sonny) and his sister Eileen (O’Reilly, Abbeylara, Longford). Deeply missed by his beloved wife Anne (nee Brett, Kilkelly, Mayo), sons Vincent, John, Adrian and Malcolm, daughters-in-law Claire, Julie and Natalie, grandchildren Heather, Amelia & Eleanor, sister Maeve (Leahy USA), his nephews, nieces, neighbours and many friends. May Pat Rest in Peace.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass and Interment will take place in Morley on Wednesday, September 13.

Margaret (Maggie) Fagan (née Gallagher) Trumroe, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 EE33

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, September 7 of Margaret (Maggie) Fagan (nee Gallagher) Trumroe, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, N91 EE33. Predeceased by her son Eoin and her father Tom. Deeply missed by her heart broken husband Eugene. Devoted mother to Ciaran and Ciaran's girlfriend Aoife, step sons Charles and Shane, her mother Ann, brothers Eugene and Daragh, sisters Jess, Sinéad and Louise, sisters in-law Margaret, Dellie and Orla, brothers in-law Cathal, Mick, Seamus and Martin, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, extended family and a wide circle of wonderful friends. May Maggie's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (Eircode) N91 EE33 on Saturday, September 9 from 3pm to 7pm. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Sunday, September 10 for 11.30am funeral mass, burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery. Maggie's Funeral mass can be viewed on https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/. Bright colours preferred. House Strictly Private on Friday, September 8 and Sunday morning, September 10. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to LARCC https://cancersupport.ie/

Vincent Leddy, Dingins, Corlismore, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 of Vincent Leddy, Dingins, Corlismore, Cavan. Deeply regretted by his brother James, sisters Nuala, Julia and Helen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, extended family and many friends and good neighbours. Vincent will repose in Lakelands Funeral Home (H12 RF78) on Thursday, September 7 from 5.15pm to 6.15pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) for 7pm. Requiem mass will take place on Friday, September 8 at 12pm. Those who wish to view the mass online can do so at: https://www.facebook.com/parishofgownaandmullinalaghta/ House strictly private at all times please. May he rest in Peace.

Anne Manning (née O'Mara) Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2023 of Anne Manning (nee O'Mara), Glasson, Westmeath. Sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry, son David, daughter Fiona, sister Kathleen Farrell, her adoring grandchildren Livia, Cian and Luke, daughter-in-law Julia Manning, son-in-law Patrick Grimes, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many good friends. May Anne Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence (Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath) on Friday evening, September 8 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath on Saturday, September 9 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the MS Society of Ireland.
The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to the increase in viruses and vulnerability of family members, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.

Gerard O’Haire, Aughawillan, Leitrim / Kildare

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Beaumont Hospital, Aughawillan, Co Leitrim on Thursday, August 31, 2023 of Gerard O'Haire, Aughawillan, Leitrim and formerly of Kilbrook, Co Kildare.
Predeceased by his father Thomas, mother Molly and brothers Brendan, Frank and Pat. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, much loved children Aimee, Lewis, Kieran and Michael and their partners, brothers, Willie, Thomas, Ray and David, sisters, Caroline and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, Lola, Shay and Casey, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Smith's Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore N41 TD62 this Thursday evening, September 7 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Aughawillan on Friday, September 8 at 12 noon followed by Cremation in the Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd Cavan H12 RF78. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses in Beaumont Hospital for their kind care and attention.

Anne Gray (née McMunn) Leitrim Village, Leitrim / Dromore West, Sligo

The death occurred suddenly surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital on Monday, September 4, 2023 of Anne Gray (née McMunn), Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim formerly Belville, Dromore West, Sligo.
Predeceased by her parents Robert and Attracta, her husband James, brothers Liam and Noel, sisters Geraldine and Phyllis. Sadly missed by her loving son Tony (Galway), daughter Susan (Dublin), daughter-in-law Lorna, grandchildren Aoife, Chloe and Tara, sisters Louise, Patsy, Bernie (Sligo) Helen (Mayo), brothers Bobby (Kilkenny) and John (Sligo), sisters-in-law Mary (Enniscrone) and Sheila (Carrick-on-Shannon), brother-in-law Malachy (Sligo), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of great friends. Rest In Peace.
Anne will repose on Thursday evening, September 7 from 3.30 pm until 5.30 pm at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church Leitrim Village arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 8 at 10am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. House strictly private please. No flowers by request please.

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. Mass can be viewed HERE 

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