Deaths in Longford - Saturday, December 2, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Dolan, 'Fairview House', Curry , Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 1, 2023 of Joseph (Joe) Dolan, 'Fairview House', Curry , Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his parents William & Elizabeth, brother Fr. Leo & sister Aileen. Joe will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife Anna-May (née O' Reilly), beloved daughter Anne-Marie Mitchell (Kildare), son-in-law Owen, brother Billy (Kenagh), grandchildren Zoe, Kian, Noah and Ollie, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford (N39 XE92) on Sunday, December 3 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, December 4 in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Laurel Lodge Patient Comfort Fund c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary Langan (née Dermody), Cartron, Edgeworthstown, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Friday, December 1, 2023 of Mary Langan (née Dermody), Cartron, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Mullinroe, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Tom. Mary will be sadly missed by her sons Patrick and John, daughters Ena, Roisin and Mary, her loving grandchildren Niall, Robert and David, her sister Aggie, sons-in-law David and Dean, daughter in law Colette, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Sunday, December 3 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 4 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

Maura Gettings (née Doherty), Beechlawn House, Cleggill, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, December 1, 2023 of Maura Gettings (née Doherty), Beechlawn House, Cleggill, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Gerry and Mary Doherty (Killoe). She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, aunts, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford (N39 K381) this Sunday, December 3 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Monday morning, December 4 from Kelly's Funeral Home to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan H12 RF78 for Cremation Service at 1pm.

Patrick Joseph (Sonny) Sorohan, Cloonohill, Drumlish, Longford / Glasnevin, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 1, 2023 of Patrick Joseph (Sonny) Sorohan, Cloonohill, Drumlish, Longford / Glasnevin, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary Anne, brother James, nephew Kieran and grandnephew AJ.
Deeply regretted by his brother John, sisters Mary and Anne Marie (Whitlow), brother-in-law Noel, sisters-in-law Josephine and Rosaleen, nieces and nephews and extended family. May Sonny rest in peace.
Sonny will repose at Glennon's funeral home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39EC81) this Sunday evening, December 3 from 4:30pm concluding with prayers at 6:30pm. Removal to St. Mary's church, Gortletteragh (N42H61) arriving at 8pm. Funeral mass on Monday, December 4 at 12 noon, followed by burial in local cemetery. Ní bheidh a leithéidí arís ann.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to ICU, Mullingar. House private.

Very Rev Fr Peter Brady, Legan, Co Longford

The death occurred on Thursday, November 30, 2023 of Very Rev Fr Peter Brady, Legan and formerly of Derryharrow, Longford, former President of St Mel’s College.  Predeceased by his parents Peter and Kate, brother Philip and by his sister Margaret McLoughlin. Fr Peter will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, brothers Packie, Eamon and Tommie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, by the Bishop, Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, relatives and friends. Requiescat in pace.
Fr Peter will repose at St Mary’s Church, Legan, on Saturday, December 2 from 2pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday, December 3 at 2pm, interment afterwards in Legan Cemetery.

Gerard Chapman, Drumcondra, Dublin / Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 of Gerard (Gerry) Chapman, Drumcondra and formerly of Kenagh, County Longford.
Loving husband of Patricia, and beloved Da of Brendan, Pauline and Kevin. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Valerie, grandchildren Robert, Steven, Katie, Emily and Holly, great-granddaughter Ivy, sister Evelyn and brothers Michael and Vincent, nieces and nephews, extended family, wide circle of friends and neighbours. "May he Rest in Peace."
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Donate Here
Reposing in Lanigan's Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Rd., Beaumont, Dublin 9, on Saturday, December 2 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Monday morning, December 4 to St Vincent De Paul Catholic, Griffith Avenue, Marino, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Monday morning, December 4 at 10am via the following link. https://www.marinoparish.ie/live-stream/

Clare Ross-Tobin (née Ross), Legan, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home in Chicago, Illinois, USA, after a short illness on Friday, November 17, 2023 of Clare Ross-Tobin (née Ross), Legan, Longford. Much loved and sadly missed by her sons Killian, Malachy and Naoise, their father Brian, her sisters Brigid (Connaughton), Frances and Ann Ross.
A memorial service for Clare will be held this Saturday afternoon, December 2 with a tribute at 3pm (9pm Irish time).Those wishing to participate in the service from afar can join the tribute via Zoom https: zoom.us/ Meeting ID 312 388 7946 Passcode: LoveClare

William Archibald Stanley Scott, Kildoo House, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 NY83

The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, at home on Friday, December 1, 2023 of William Archibald Stanley Scott, Kildoo House, Mohill, Leitrim, N41 NY83. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Christina, children Oliver, Wesley, Pamela, Austin, son-in-law Michael daughters-in-law Brigette, Noelle, and Wesley’s partner Colette, his adored grandchildren, brother Neville and sisters Joy, Myrtle, Margaret, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law. Predeceased by Reverend Cannon Noel Scott and sister Florence.
Reposing at the family home on, Saturday, December 2 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral service in St. Mary’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, December 3 at 2:30pm and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only: Donations to Irish Cancer Society, welcomed. https://donate.cancer.ie

Doris Graham (née Irwin) Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim, N41 PO36

The death occurred peacefully in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle, surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday, November 30, 2023 of Doris Graham (née Irwin), Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents William and Charlotte, her husband George. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by loving family, sons Trevor (Leitrim Village) and Alan (Corrigeenroe), daughter Miranda Higgins (Mullaghbrack, Mohill), daughters-in-law Teresa and Iosha, son-in-law Padraig, grandchildren Tarah, Jack, Cathal, Philip, Niamh, Rhona, Lily, Emma, Lauren, Ellie and Conor, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. At Rest.
Doris will repose at her residence on Saturday, December 2 from 2pm until 4pm and on Sunday, December 3 from 2pm until 4pm. With removal on Monday morning, December 4 to St John’s Church, Drumshanbo, for Funeral service at 11am, followed by burial in Kilbryan Churchyard, Corrigeenroe, via Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle, on route to Kilbryan Churchyard.

George Walker, Bawn, Togher, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at the General Hospital, Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 1, 2023 of George Walker, Bawn, Togher, Finea, Westmeath. Predeceased by his wife Mary, sisters Eileen, Voilet, Olive, Irene, Una, Joan, and his infant brother Alan. Sadly missed by his loving children, David, Alan, Sandra, and Nigel, daughter in law Ashlene, son in law Stephen Mackey, grandchildren Jack, Tom, Alanna, Abigail, Charlotte and Harry, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy, (N39W1D6) on Saturday evening, December 2 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon, December 3 arriving at St Michael's Church of Ireland, The Square, Castlepollard for Funeral Service at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Maura McDermottroe (née Ward) Killamey, Geevagh, Sligo / Aghacashel, Leitrim / Ballyfarnon, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family and in the tender care of the staff of University Hospital Sligo on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 of Maura McDermottroe (née Ward), Killamey, Geevagh, Co Sligo, formerly Aghacashel, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy, daughter Geraldine, her parents Catherine and Michael, brother Peter. Maura will be deeply missed by her loving daughters Kathleen (Dublin), Marian (Tarmonbarry) and Teresa (Carrick-on Shannon) son Noel (Coolaney) daughter-in-law, Carmen, sons-in-law Austin, Des and Padraig, her seventeen grandchildren Niamh, Niall, Ronan, Eimear, Aoife, Colm, Clíona, Clodagh, Orla, Conor, Laura, Colin, Bláithín, Chloe, Jessica, Megan and Jonathan, sister Kathleen Mc Cahill (Roundstone, Co. Galway) nieces, neighbours and her many friends. May Maura's gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Friday evening, December 1 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from her home, on Saturday morning, December 2  to St. Joseph’s Church, Geevagh, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment immediately afterwards in Kilmactranny Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo. The family wishes to thank you and appreciate your sympathy and support at this difficult time.

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

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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