Deaths in Longford - Sunday, September 24, 2023

Michael Donegan, Lisnabo, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness borne with great dignity, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of Michael Donegan, Lisnabo, Newtownforbes, Longford. Pre-deceased by his parents and by his brother Paddy. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his wife Patricia, son Michael Joseph, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, September 25 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, September 26 in St Mary’s Church,  Newtownforbes at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.

Patrick Taffee, Thomond Lodge nursing home, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in his 92nd year in the loving care of the staff at Thomond Lodge on Friday, September 22, 2023 of Patrick Taffee, Thomond Lodge nursing home, Ballymahon, Longford and formerly No 6 Marion Villas, Ballymahon. Deeply regretted by his brothers Billy and Frank. His sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral mass in St Matthews Church, Ballymahon on Sunday, September 24 at 1pm followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.45pm. 

Seamus McMonagle, College Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred after a long illness bravely borne on Thursday, September 21, 2023 of Seamus McMonagle, College Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and John, brothers Terry, Garry and Denis and sister Mary. Seamus will be missed by his son Alan, daughters Aisling, Louise and Ruth, their mother Jean and by his grandson Oisín, daughters-in-law Fionnuala and Tina, brothers Seán and Edward, sisters Margaret and Laura, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Aunty Kitty, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford N39 K381 Monday evening September 25 from 5pm until 7pm. Private burial service will take place on Tuesday, September 26. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) care of Kelly's Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to thank you for your support at this time. House private, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Peter John Canavan, Lywttleton, Stechford, Birmingham, England and, Cavan
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully in Birmingham on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 of Peter John Canavan, Lywttleton, Stechford, Birmingham, England and, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Christina (nee Coyle) and Paul, daughter Rachel, sisters Kathleen, Mary and brother Noel. Sadly missed by his sons Anthony and Sean, sisters Christina (Cynthia) and Pauline, brothers James and his twin Paul, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, the extended O'Reilly, Dawson and Smyth families in Ireland and England, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Good night Peter.
Removal from Reilly's Funeral Home Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 arriving Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran (N39HN84) for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Michael Maher, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, September 22, 2023 of Michael Maher, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Roscommon. He will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home from 4pm-7pm on Saturday, September 23. Private burial in Strokestown Cemetery on Sunday, September 24. No flowers please. Donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society or Roscommon/Mayo Hospice.

Michael (Mick) Loughlin, Derrinkeher, Aghacashel, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Arus Carolan, Mohill on Thursday, September 21, 2023 of Michael (Mick) Loughlin, Derrinkeher, Aghacashel, Leitrim. He will be sadly missed by his nephews Pat McHugh (Bridie) & John McHugh (Marie), grandnephews Darren (Amanda), Shane (Dearbhla) and great- grandniece Jessica, his cousins - the Sammon & Flynn families, his good neighbours & good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62, this Saturday evening, September 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Sunday morning, September 24 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Aughnasheelin

Brinsley Matthews, Crover, Lough Sheelin, Mountnugent, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home in Florida on Monday, September 4 of Brinsley P Matthews, Crover, Lough Sheelin, Cavan and Palm Beach, Florida. Brinsley (Paul) son of the late Vincent and Anita Matthews, Crover. Sadly missed by his sister Linda and his brothers Maurice, Ronan, Vincent, Alan, Denis and Damien. Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, September 30 at 12 noon at the Church of The Immaculate Virgin Mary, Carrick, Finea, Co Cavan (N91 TH 22). Family flowers only please. Please donate, if desired, to  http://makeawish.ie/donate

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