Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Theresa Gilchrist, Lissanure, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly, at her home on Monday, November 6, 2023 of Theresa Gilchrist, Lissanure, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Molly and Joe, sisters Bridie, Maureen and brothers Mick, John Joe, Frank and Patsy. Deeply regretted by her sister Lil Maguire and her brother Joe, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, November 8 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 9 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House private, please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link  http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

Elizabeth (Betty) Crowe (née McKee) Currabawn, Drumlish, Co Longford / Tyrone

The death occurred peacefully at her daughter Barbara's residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 6, 2023 of Elizabeth (Betty) Crowe (nee McKee) Currabawn, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Michael, infant daughter Teresa, parents John and Mary, brothers Hughie, Joe and infant brothers Patrick, Thomas and Gerard. Deeply regretted by her children John (Pauline), Eddie (Eleanor), Tom (Colette), Barbara (Frank), Colin (Ann), Olive (Niall), Tyrone (Georgina) and her adoring grandchildren, her sister Mary McDermott (USA), brothers Jim and Eddie, brother-in-law Eddie and wife Kathleen, nieces, nephews and her many great friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, November 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her family home on Wednesday morning, November 8 to St Mary's church Drumlish (N39 HT91) for 12 o'clock funeral mass, burial afterwards in new cemetery Drumlish. Funeral mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only please.

Patrick (Pat Joe) Donohoe, Dallow Rd, Luton, England and Springtown, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 of Patrick (Pat Joe) Donohoe, Dallow Rd, Luton, England and Springtown, Granard, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his son Michael (Sam) daughter Marcella and their Mother, brothers Thomas, Michael, Philip and sister Maureen McEnerney, grandchildren, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, (N39W1D6) on Thursday, November 9 from 6 pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 10 at 12 noon in St. Bernard's Church, Abbeylara. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Thomas McDonagh, Foynescourt, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 of Thomas McDonagh, Foynescourt, Longford town. Thomas will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, father Martin, mother Una, sister Laura, brothers John and Martin, sisters-in-law Tracey and Natasha, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, November 8 from 4pm followed by removal at 5.40pm to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, November 9 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Patrick (Packie) Campbell, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of the nurses and staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 5, 2023 of Patrick (Packie) Campbell, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Maureen. Deeply regretted by his daughters Breege (Watson), Kathleen (Cahill), Mary (Moran), Helen (Rabbitte) and Annette (Farrell), his sons Martin and Padraig, his sons in law Mark, Pat, Kevin, John & Kevin and daughter in law Dee, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace.
Reposing in his home this Tuesday, November 7 from 4pm until 8pm. House Strictly Private at all times outside of reposing times. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 8 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

Mel Cox, 'Lucerne', Arcadia, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 WK10 / Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, unexpectedly, in the exceptional care of Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, Co Meath, on Saturday November 4, 2023 of Mel Cox, 'Lucerne', Arcadia, Athlone, Co Westmeath and formerly of Dromod, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, sister Eileen (Hanley), twin brother Fr Gene Cox and younger brother Stanley. Sadly missed by his loving family Mary, Anne Marie, Bernie and Gerard, sons-in-law John and Tom, daughter-in-law Anne, grandchildren Ann Marie, J.J., Gina, Sean, Emma, John and Oran, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (Lucerne, Arcadia, N37 WK10) on Tuesday evening, November 7 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, November 8 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning please.
For those who wish to live stream Mel's Funeral Mass, please click HERE at 11am on Wednesday. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. Due to increases in viruses and vulnerability of family members, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.

Roisín O'Reilly (née O'Neill) Golf Links Rd, Cavan Town, Cavan / Ballyhaise, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at Cavan General Hospital, in her 90th year on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 of Roisín O'Reilly, (nee O'Neill), Golf Links Rd, Cavan and formerly Ballyhaise, Co Cavan.
Beloved wife of the late Mattie and devoted mother of Mary, Michael, Joe, Therese and Noel. Roisín will be very sadly missed by her loving family, son in law Michael, daughters in law Stella, Ger and Kathy, her adored grandchildren Hazel, Terry, Tara, Conor, Aoife, Michael and Roisín and great-grandsons George and Jack, brothers Paddy (Dublin) and Michael (Ballyhaise), sisters Eileen Mc Govern (Ballinagh), Mary Rafter (Newtownforbes), Sr. Therese (Peggy), Birmingham, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and all her relations and many friends. May she rest in peace.
Roisín will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd., Cavan (H12 C821) on Thursday evening, November 9 from 5pm until removal at 7.30pm to the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 10 at 12 noon followed by burial in the family plot in St Brigid's Cemetery, Killygarry.
Roisin's funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam
No flowers please, donations in lieu would be appreciated by the family to the Cathedral restoration fund c/o Fr. Kevin Fay Adm. or via the link at the front door of the Cathedral.

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