Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Frank Greally, Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 of Frank Greally, Forgney, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Mary and daughter Mary. Deeply regretted by his grandson Sean, his son Francis and his daughter-in-law Susan. His sisters Maureen (Gogarty), Annie (Kelly) and Tess (Keegan), his brother Michael, sister-in-law Nuala, brother-in-law Simon and his many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours, Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady of Lourdes nursing home Edgeworthstown this Thursday evening, November 30 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 1 at 12 noon in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Forgney followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Farrell Reilly, 32 Auburn Park, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023 of Farrell Reilly, 32 Auburn Park, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck and Cunnareen, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.  Predeceased by his parents Farrell and Anna-B. Farrell will be forever missed and always remembered with love by his family, sons Fergal (Kerri) and Darren (Laura), daughters Deirdre (John) and Fiona, and their mother Bridie, his partner Marian and her daughter Danielle (Jason), brothers Eugene, Sean and Kevin, sisters Anna Fleming (UK), Margaret Donohoe (Dublin) and Marion McGovern (UK), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and good friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in his home 32 Auburn Park, Mostrim, on Wednesday, November 29 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to arrive at St. Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, for Funeral Mass at 1pm on Thursday, November 30 following Mass, Farrell will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, Donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family time on Thursday morning, November 30 please.

Catherine O'Donnell (née Mallon) Killybegs, Donegal / Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford, surrounded by her loving family, in her 104th year on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 of Catherine (Kathleen) O’Donnell, Main St Killybegs and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Hugh. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Deirdra (Friel), son Hugh, sons in law Fergus & Joe, grandsons Cormac, Dermot, Lorcan, Fergus & their wives, her six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives & friends. RIP.
Remains reposing at her late residence at Hughie’s Bar, Main Street, Killybegs, from 7pm - 10pm on Wednesday, November 29 and from 1pm - 10pm on Thursday, November 30. Removal on Friday morning, December 1, at 10.30am to St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family time from 10pm both evenings and on the morning of the funeral. Mass will be streamed HERE
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Patient’s Comfort Fund at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford c/o any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.

Bríd Kiely (née Connell) Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 27, 2023 of Bríd Kiely (nee Connell), Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Mary, brothers Micky and John and by her beloved husband Maurice. Bríd will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Charlene and Marese, son Tom, daughter-in-law Caroline, son-in-law Stephen McEvoy, brothers Paul, Tom and Davy, grandchildren Michaela, Jimmy, Nicole, Tommy, Maurice and Peter, her partner Owen, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, November 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 1 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Ennybegs, interment afterwards in Aughaboy Cemetery. Family flowers only please donation, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society  - www.cancer.ie
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchservices.tv/killoe House strictly private please.

Michael Quinn, Rathgar, Dublin / Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross following a long illness bravely borne on Sunday, November 26, 2023 of Michael Quinn, late of Woodleigh Oak, Rathgar and formerly Drumlish, Co Longford.
Deeply regretted by his many friends, including colleagues at Telecom Eireann and Kimmage Manor. He will be sadly missed by attendees and staff at St Mary’s Community Centre (Rathmines), staff of the Diwali Restaurant (George’s Street) and his faithful carers. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road D6W N279 on Wednesday evening, November 29 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning, November 30 to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor for Funeral Mass at 11am, which may be viewed on the parish web camera https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-kimmage  followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) arriving at 12.15pm. No flowers please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross or Vision Ireland. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.

Eugene Keighran Clonbalt, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 25, 2023 of Eugene Keighran, Clonbalt, Longford town. Eugene will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Helen, daughter Caroline (Galway), son Kevin (Galway), brother Berney (Longford), son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Mary-Patricia, grandchildren Emily, Sarah, Mark, Anna, Nicola and Iveragh, great-granddaughter Freya, brother-in-law Jimmy, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
In keeping with Eugene’s wishes a private funeral will take place. The Family very much appreciates your support and understanding at this time.

Brian Gray, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Derrane, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague on Sunday, November 26, 2023 of Brian Gray, aged 75 years, Derrane, Co Roscommon, and late of The Green Lanesboro & Liverpool. Predeceased by his wife Mai (Mc Mahon), and his sons Emmet and baby Paul, granddaughter Aisling (Brady) and sister Jacqueline. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Anne, Sharon, Jennifer and Amanda, daughter in law Siobhan, sons in law Stephen, Peter and Basil, sisters Irene and Beryl, brothers in law, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons, extended families and many friends. May Brian Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Tuesday, November 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 29 at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78). Funeral Mass can be viewed under following link https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/
Brian's family would like to thank the staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Ballyleague for their kindness and care they gave him for the last number of months.

Josephine (Jo) Doherty, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred in Manchester on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 of Josephine (Jo) Doherty formerly of Cloone Village, Cloone, Co Leitrim and Manchester, England. Predeceased by her parents; Patrick and Bridget, her brothers; Patsy and Martin, her sisters; Kathleen and Teresa. Jo will be missed by her sisters; Maureen (Sligo) and Peggy (Manchester) her brother; Mick (Sligo), her relatives, neighbours and friends in Ireland and Manchester. May Josephine's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
A Memorial mass will be held in St Mary's Church, Cloone, Co Leitrim on Saturday, December 2 at 1pm followed by burial of ashes in Cloone Cemetery. Jo’s Memorial Mass may be viewed live on http://www.churchtv.ie/cloone

Rosaline Masterson, Dunboyne, Meath / Arva, Co Cavan

The death has occurred peacefully in the presence of her family following a short illness at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Saturday, November 25, 2023 of Rosaline Masterson, Dunboyne, Co Meath and formerly of Bruce, Arva and Aughaloora, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her beloved sister Cecelia Coyle. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Teresa Bishop and brother-in-law Eugene Bishop, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home Dunboyne Village on Wednesday evening, November 29 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning November 30 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Arva, Co Cavan arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
Rosaline’s family wish to thank Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, The Family Practitioners, McElroy’s Pharmacy Dunboyne, Kareplan Home Care Team, PHN’s for their support and care given to Rosaline.

Larry Masterson Drumroe, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan on Sunday, November 26, 2023 of Larry Masterson, Drumroe, Cornafean, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Thursday evening, November 30 from 6pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, December 1 at 10.30am to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Coronea, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Padraig Thompson, Scramogue, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of I.C.U. Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe on Saturday, November 25, 2023 of Padraig Thompson, Scramogue, Strokestown, Roscommon. Beloved husband of Marie and adored father of Michael and Siobhán (Lohan). He will be forever missed by his family, his brothers Fr. Peter and Johnny, his sisters Maryann, Betty and Una, his adored grandchildren Rachel, Laragh, Michelle, Éabha and Mikey, daughter-in-law Helena, son-in-law Ollie, sisters-in-law, Brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Padraig is predeceased by his parents Packie and Winnie and brothers Francis and Donal. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue, F42FD78, on Tuesday, November 28 from 4 – 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 29 in St Anne’s Church, Scramogue at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Leavys Funeral Directors Facebook page via the link below https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065313316919 The family appreciates your respect, support and understanding at this time.

Joseph Lloyd, late of Hall Green, Birmingham, formerly of Forgney, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family, aged 85, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 of Joseph Lloyd, late of Hall Green, Birmingham, formerly of Forgney, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Bridget, sisters Rosie, Bridie and Maureen, and brothers Tom, Sean and Pat. Much loved by sons Joseph and John, daughter-in-law Sue, sisters Dympna (London), Sarah (Moate), and Kathleen (USA), brothers Bill (Birmingham), Matt (Dublin), Mike (Forgney), and Christy (Surrey). He will be deeply missed by all family and friends.
Reception into Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Yardley Wood, Thursday, December 14 at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, December 15 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Robin Hood Cemetery. Flowers welcome, or donations, if desired, to the Birmingham Irish Association, via collection at the church.

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