Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 11, 2023

Gerry McKeon, Drumshanbo, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Sligo General Hospital on Saturday, September 9, 2023 of Gerry McKeon, Drumshanbo, Leitrim. Gerry will be sadly missed by his loving brothers, Sean (Drumshanbo), Pat (Banagher, Co Offaly) sisters Mamie Flynn (Ballinamore), Annie Eggington (Longford), Bernadette Wall (Longford), brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Mary, nephews and nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Reposed at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, September 10 with removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass for Gerry will be held on Monday, September 11, in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. House Private Please. 

Iris Devine (née Walsh), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, with her family by her side, in the wonderful and kind care of the doctors, nurses and care team at St Vincent's Private Hospital, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 of Iris Devine (née Walsh), Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin and formerly of Granard, Co Longford and late of Devine's Bakery. Beloved wife of the late Kevin (November 2022) and loving mother to Conor and David and sister to late Andre. She will be sadly missed by her sons, her adored grandchildren Morgan, Jules, Anna-Julia and Madeline, daughters-in-law Niav and Marcia, sisters Dolores, Siobhan, Lorraine and Veronica, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Monday, September 11 at 10am in St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire, followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W. Family flowers only please. 

Siobhan Harrison (née Reilly), Shannow, Ballinagh, Cavan / Redhills, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 8, 2023 of Siobhan Harrison (nee Reilly) Shannow, Ballinagh, and formerly Redhills Village. Deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and best friend Fergal, her adored daughters Caitlin and Aoife, parents Teresa & Eamon, sisters Michelle & Fiona, parents in law Geraldine & Eamon, sister in law Ciara, brothers in law Matt, Donal and John, nieces Clodagh, Caoimhe & Ava, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
Reposing privately at her parents home in Redhills on Saturday evening. Reposing on Sunday, September 10 at Briody's Funeral Home Kilnaleck (A82 DX59) from 4pm to 7pm.  Removal from her home on Monday, September 11 to St. Michael's Church, Potahee arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Cancer Society c/o Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck. House private Monday morning please.

Bridget Philomena O'Sullivan, August 27, 1938  -  September 6, 2023

Our Dear Mother, Bridget Philomena O’Sullivan (nee Harte), sadly passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a wonderful wife to her husband, Michael O’Sullivan, who passed away in 1999. She is survived by her children, Michael (Tracy) O’Sullivan, Cathy O’Sullivan, Christopher (Deirdre) O’Sullivan and Mary (Terry) Daly. She was a devoted Nana to Maura Daly, Ailish O’Sullivan, Cara Daly, Aidan O’Sullivan and Rory Daly.
She came from a loving family in Ireland ( a native of Ballinamuck Co. Longford). She will be missed by her sister, Mary McEvoy. She was predeceased by her brothers, Michael and Felix Harte and her sister, Betty Fitzmaurice. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bridget’s memory can be made to Calvary Hospital (click HERE to donate) or the Aisling Irish Community Center (click HERE to donate).
The family will be present on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 2 PM - 6 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services- 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Saint Barnabas Church, 409 East 241st Street, Bronx, New York 10470. Following the Mass, Bridget will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 West Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.
The viewing services will be livestreamed with limited audio. To view the livestream, please click HERE.  
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed. To View the Livestream, please visit Saint Barnabas Church's Facebook page about 10 minutes before the beginning of the Mass by clicking HERE. 

James William (Bill) Bolton, Main Street, Rooskey, Leitrim / Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred at Sligo University Hospital on Thursday, September 7, 2023 of James William Bolton (known to all as Bill), Main Street, Rooskey, Leitrim. Sadly missed by his family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Bill’s funeral cortege will travel via his residence on Tuesday, September 12 to arrive at Lakelands crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation service at 1.30pm. (Time at residence 12.30pm). Service can be viewed on churchservices.tv/lakelands 
“At Rest”. Bill’s family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Celine Monaghan (née Bannon) Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital after a long illness, bravely borne on Sunday, September 10, 2023 of Celine Monaghan (nee Bannon) Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan. She will be sadly missed by her husband Pat and all in the family circle.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Monday evening, September 11 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal arriving at St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy on Tuesday morning, September 12 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No Flowers Please. House Private. At the family’s request, there will be no sympathising in St Mogues’ Church on Tuesday, September 12. Please sign the Book of Condolence instead.

Paddy McHugh, Augha, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41PK03

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 of Paddy McHugh, Augha, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41PK03. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen and her husband Liam.
Paddy will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret, sons Seamus and Damien, daughters Teresa and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Bernie, sons-in-law Alan and Darren, grandchildren Emily, Matthew, James, Adam, Georgia and Charlie, nephews, niece, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Paddy will repose at his home in Augha on Sunday, September 10 from 2pm until 6pm. (Please park at Kilglass Gael's GAA Pitch (N41 YC44) and avail of shuttle bus which will run between these times). Removal to Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, September 11 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis uasal.
Paddy's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Monday at 12 noon and may be viewed by clicking HERE. Any enquiries please contact Dermot Foley, Funeral Director, Kilmore (086 8051339). The McHugh family greatly appreciate your sympathy and support at this sad time. 

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.

Claire McBrien (née Cantillon) Altachullion, Corlough, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully and suddenly at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, September 8, 2023 of Claire McBrien (nee Cantillon), Altachullion, Corlough, Cavan. Predeceased by her brother Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, sons Gerard (Marcella) & Kevin (Lisa), daughter Karen (Gareth), grandchildren Callum, Luke, Abbie, Chloe & Dylan, brothers Michael, Francis, Dessie, Eddie, Martin, sisters Mary, Christina, Eileen & Elizabeth, brother-in-law Seán (Noeleen), sister-in-law Mary (Sonny), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposed at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Saturday evening, September 9 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home in Altachullion on Monday morning, September 11 to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Corlough for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Private to close family and friends please.

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