Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Patrick (Paddy) Croghan, Cloncallow, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly of Drumeel, Ballinalee, Co. Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 24, 2023 of Patrick (Paddy) Croghan, Cloncallow, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly of Drumeel, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, son Dermot and granddaughter Sarah. Patrick will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sons Paraic and Joseph, daughters Colette, Breda, Bronagh, Edel and Claire, his loving partner Una and her family, sisters Kathleen and Bridie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Patrick.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, N39 KN66, on Wednesday, September 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 28 at 1pm in St James's Church, Clonbroney. Following Mass, Patrick will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. House private at all times, please.

Margaret (Maggie) Kirwan, Slyhaun, Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 25, 2023 of Margaret (Maggie) Kirwan, Slyhaun, Legan, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her sisters Mary Shanny and Kathleen Moran and brother Bill Kirwan. Deeply regretted by her loving son John, brother Mike Kirwan (England), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. "Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all". Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor on Wednesday evening, September 27 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 28 in St Mary's Church, Legan at 11am. Burial afterwards in Old Kilglass Cemetery.

Kathleen Reynolds (née Gilna) Aughalough, Aughavas, Leitrim / Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by her adored family on Monday, September 25, 2023 of Kathleen Reynolds (nee Gilna), Aughalough, Aughavas, Co Leitrim and late of Soran, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her father Frank and brother Hugh. Loving wife of Anthony, devoted mother to Alan and Lisa. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her husband and children, her dear mother Mary Josephine, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Kathleen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore on Tuesday, September 26 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, September 27 at 12 noon in St Joseph's Church, Aughavas followed by burial in the local cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society c/o McKeon's Funeral Directors, Cloone.
House Strictly private at all times please. Kathleen's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/aughavas The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Rose Kenna (née Conefrey) Castleknock, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown on Saturday, September 23, 2023 of Rose Kenna (née Conefrey), Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Camagh, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Dominic and cherished and much loved mother of Dominic, Sean, Anthony, Mary, Raymond, Declan, Helena, Fiona, Aidan and the late Paul. Rose will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Bridie and Kate, brother-in-law Barney, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, September 26 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal to the Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock on Wednesday morning, September 27 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Kiltoom Cemetery, Athlone, Co Roscommon arriving at approximately 2pm. Rose’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Annette Lynam (née Sheerin) Kilronan, Ballyfarnon, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving and devoted family and in the tender care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle on Sunday, September 24, 2023 of Annette Lynam (née Sheerin) Kilronan, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her parents Joe and Kathleen, her beloved son Adrian, grandson Cian and recently deceased husband Tommy. Annette will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Caroline (Bruen), sons Gerard and Raymond, daughters-in-law, Carmel and Fiona, son-in-law Michael, her adored grandchildren Cormac, Rory, Finian, Ciara, Tom, Oisín, Shaun, Ellie and Ronan sisters Pam Shivnen (Mohill), Marie Taylor (Monasteraden), sisters-in-law brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. “May Annette’s gentle soul rest in peace”.
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday evening, September 26 from 4.30pm until 7.30pm, followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyfarnon, arriving at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 27 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery, Keadue, Co Roscommon. House Private Please. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

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.

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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