Deaths in Longford - Saturday, September 16, 2023

Margaret O'Toole (née Hayes), Churchtown, Dublin / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mater Hospital, on Friday, September 15, 2023 of Margaret O'Toole (née Hayes), Churchtown, Dublin 14 and formerly of Granard, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael. Adored mother of Sarah, Rachel, Paul (deceased), and John, and granny to Jacob, Locon, Iséabeal, Eli, and Reuben. Margaret will be forever loved and sadly missed by her son, and daughters, son-in-law Johnny, daughter-in-law Veronique, her cousin Helen, brother-in-law Donal, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Massey Bros., Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82), this Monday evening, September 18 from 5-7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, September 19 to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, arriving for 10am. Requiem Mass, with burial thereafter in Deansgrange Cemetery. To view Margaret’s Requiem Mass please click here. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue, 01 4907601.

Willie Reilly, Hartstown, Dublin / Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 of Willie Reilly, Hartstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford. Willie, beloved husband of Sarah and dear father of Jacqui, Dermott and Mick and a devoted grandfather to Liam and Amber. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Karen, sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village on Monday evening, September 18 between 7pm and 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, September 19 to St Ciaran’s Church, Hartstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery.
Willie’s funeral service may be viewed on Tuesday morning, September 19 (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

Mary Walker (née Rudden) Tully, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the wonderful and dedicated staff of Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford on Thursday, September 14, 2023 of Mary Walker (nee Rudden) Tully, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her parents Thomas and Mary Ellen, sister Alice and her niece Marie. Sadly missed by her family nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, September 15 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 16 at 2pm in St Mary's Church Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

John (Johnny) Conway, 20 The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home in the care of his family on Thursday, September 14, 2023 of John (Johnny) Conway, 20 The Demesne, Longford town and formerly of Ballycloughan.
Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Gerard and Jimmy and baby sister Kathleen. Johnny will be forever missed by his heartbroken family, wife Margaret, sons Bernard, David, Noel and John-Paul, daughters Deirdre, Mellissa, Elizabeth and Olivia, brothers Barney, Brendan, Tom, Joe and Billy, sister Anne, son-in-law William, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his adored (17) grandchildren and (4) great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Saturday, September 16 from 4.30pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral cortege will leave from his home on Sunday, September 17 at 12.15pm to arrive to St Anne's Church, Ballycloughan, for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Following Mass Johnny will be laid to rest in Moydow Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care Team, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Johnny's family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team, The Oncology Team in Tullamore Hospital, Dr Kevin Flanagan and the nurses, and all who helped and supported them during his illness. Family home private please. 

Maura Reilly, Cavan Town, Cavan / Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Lisdarn Unit Cavan, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 15, 2023 of Maura Reilly, Sacristan, Cavan Cathedral Cavan Town and formerly of Ardlougher, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Kathleen. Maura will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, brothers Christopher, Michael, Sean and Cathal, aunt in law Maura Sheridan (Ballinagh), nephews, nieces, cousins, all her extended family and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the home of her brother Michael and sister-in-law Philomena at Ardlougher, Ballinagh, H12 YT61 this evening, Friday, September 15 between 7pm and 10pm and tomorrow, Saturday, February 16  2pm-6pm. Removal on Saturday evening, September 16 to the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim, Cavan arriving for 8.30pm. Funeral mass Sunday, September 17 at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the family plot in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Drumavaddy. Maura's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam  https://www.churchservices.tv/cavancathedral 
Family flowers only please, Donations to Cavan Cathedral Restoration Fund ​​https://www.cavantownparish.com/donate or to the care of Declan Finnegan, Funeral Director. 

Winifred (Una) Pilkington (née Madden), Blackrock, Dublin / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock on Thursday, September 14, 2023 of Winifred (Una) Pilkington (née Madden), Blackrock, Co Dublin, Wellington, New Zealand and Strokestown, Co Roscommon. 
Beloved wife of the late Edward and much-loved mother of Teresa, Michael and Margaret. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, her sister Kathleen, her cherished grandchildren Natasha & Gregory, son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Sonia, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Winifred will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock, A94 X308 on Monday, September 18 from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, September 19 at 10am in the Church of St Therese, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros, Blackrock, Tel: (01) 280 4454.

Rita Curley (née Murtagh) Ellesmere Avenue, Dublin 7, Dublin / Clondra, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 of Rita Curley (née Murtagh), Ellesmere Avenue, Dublin 7 and late of Clonard, Clondra, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband John and beloved mother of Anne and Florence. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sister Vera, brother Sean, nephew Seamus, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Rita Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 (D07CF68) from 5pm to 7pm Friday evening, September 15. Rita’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, September 16 at 10am in the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street. The cortège will then travel to Aghamore Cemetery, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo for burial at approximately 2.30pm.

Una Reilly Coralanna, Lismacaffrey, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Florida USA on Friday, January 15, 2021 of Una Reilly Florida USA and formerly of Coralanna, Lismacaffrey, Westmeath. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Winifred sister of the late Sean Paddy Con and Angela. Una is sadly missed by her sister Catherene, brothers Oliver, Noel and Hubert, also her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace. ​A funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held on  Saturday, September 16 at 12 noon in St Mary's church Boherquill Co Westmeath Eircode N91YY07 followed by burial of ashes in the family plot in Coolamber old cemetery.

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