Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Mary Keogh (née Smyth) Larkfield, Dring, Co Longford

The recent death occurred, following an accident on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Mary Keogh (nee Smyth), Larkfield, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband, Jack, parents Brian and Maureen, brother Peter, sisters in law Mary and Maureen. Sadly missed by her loving family Seán, Maria, Ciarán and Peter, son in law Ciarán, daughters in law Carmel and Roseleen, sister Monica, brothers Dan, Bernard, Pat and Vincent, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Mary Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday evening, December 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 8 at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta. Interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on "Gowna and Mullinalaghta" Facebook Page or by downloading the App "Belltron Streaming" and search for St Columba's. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice Homecare, care of Frank Mulligan, Funeral Director or any family member. House private, please.

Mary Alice McKeon (Powell), Lower Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the Regional Hospital, Mullingar surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Mary Alice McKeon (Powell), Lower Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by her parents James & Molly, sister Breda, granddaughter Sofia-Rose. Deeply regretted by son Shane, daughters, Edel and Aisling, their father Robert. Brothers Pat, James, sister Pauline, grand children Eóin, Avril, Theodore, Addison (Little one) Heidi, son-in-law Roland, brother-in-law Fraz, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann-Marie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mary will repose at her residence this Wednesday, December 6 from 4pm until 7pm, for family and close friends in keeping with Mary's wishes. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, December 7 in St Mary's Church, Drumlish, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan H12 RF78 for 2pm. Funeral mass can be streamed live by clicking on this link. The Family very much appreciate your support and understanding at this time.

Frances McCormack, Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Frances McCormack, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Tashinny, Co Longford. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Evelyn, Dorothy and Carrie, her nieces and nephew, Rebecca, Neil and Jessica. Also missed by her extended family and friends in Ireland and England.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, December 6 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Church of The Holy Trinity, Tashinny this Thursday, December 7 at 12 noon followed by a private cremation. House private please, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.

Kathleen Murphy (née Donohue) Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, N39E4W8 / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Kathleen Murphy (nee Donohue), 39 Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road, Longford (Eircode N39 E4W8) and late of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex and Main Street, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. 
Dearly loved wife of the late Michael and sister of the late AnnaMay (Dolan), Michael Joe, Eamonn and Brendan. Very sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence in Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road, Longford (Eircode N39 E4W8) on Tuesday, December 5 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday, December 6 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass, it will be streamed live at the following link. www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen

Daniel (Danny) Breslin, Esker, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Our Lady's Manor, Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 2, 2023 of Daniel (Danny) Breslin, Esker, Ballinalee, Longford. Former employee of Bord Na Móna. Predeceased by his parents William and Alice, brother William and sister-in-law Mary.
Danny will be sadly missed by his family, brother Patrick, nephew Paul, nieces Alison and Pauline and her husband Thomas, grandnephews and grandnieces, Thomas, Mary, Kathleen and Thomas, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Danny.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Tuesday, December 5 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 7pm, followed with removal to St Mary's Church, Ennybegs for prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 6 at 12 noon. Following Mass, Danny will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughaboy Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here

Thomas Gaynor, Corstruce and Main Street, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of his loving family and the staff at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Thomas Gaynor, Retired Victualler, Corstruce and Main Street, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Beloved husband of the late Clare, son of the late Mary and Michael Gaynor, Garrymore and loving brother of the late Pearse, Sean, Mary (Baby) Kathleen, Gretta, Ciss, Winnie, Laura and Isabella. Devoted father of Caroline, Martin (Catherine) Michael (Noreen) and Rosemarie (Jim). Thomas will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his family, grandchildren Anthony, Claire, Killian, Shauna, Darryl, Oisín, Thomas, Eugene, Conor, Megan, Queva and Cian, his great-grandchildren, his side kick Abi, Áine, Grace, Skylar Rose, Madison Kate, Ella, Mia, Charlie, Vinny, Alex, Jordan, Múireach, Líadan and Éinín, sister Sue McGovern, London, nieces, nephews, neighbours all his relatives and his many good friends.
Thomas will repose at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan H12 C821, on Wednesday evening, December 6 from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from home on Thursday morning, December 7 to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial after Mass in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only and house private, please. Michael Gaynor, Butchers, will remain closed until Saturday morning, December 9.

Rose Mulligan (née Faughnan) Laheennamona, Mohill, Co Leitrim, N41 AX05

The death occurred peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving Family on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Rose Mulligan (née Faughnan) Laheenamona, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by her loving Husband John, sisters Margaret & Mary, brothers Jimmy, Michael and Hugh. Rose will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Lorna, her adored grandchildren Danielle & Anthony, Lisa & Alan, Dillon & Rachel, and PJ, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. May Rose's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (N41 AX05) on Wednesday, December 6 from 2pm – 4pm. Followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim arriving at 6pm. House private at all other times please. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 7 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rose's Funeral Mass may be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/mohill/. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association. The family appreciates your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

James Joseph Boyle, Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim, N41 kv99 / Falcarragh, Donegal

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 4, 2023 of James Joseph (Jimmy) Boyle (retired Garda Sgt), Carrick Rd, Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Falcarragh, Co Donegal, in his 99th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Bella, James will be sadly missed by his loving family, sons Michael (Lucan), James (Ballinamore) and John (Mohill) and daughters Mary (Reno USA) and Isobel (Mohill), sisters-in-law Celine Whelan (Rathfarnham) and Sr. Finnian (Ursuline Convent, Thurles), daughters-in-law Mary, Irene and Lisa, grandchildren, Paul, Adam, James, Peter, Aoibheann, Fiona, Peter, Johnny, Sarah and Harry and great-grandchildren Declan, James, Zara, Aera and Jack, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home (N41 KV99) on Thursday, December 7 from 5pm to 8pm, house private to close family at all other times. Funeral will take place on Friday, December 8 in St Patrick’s Church, ​​​​​​​Mohill at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Mohill cemetery.​​​​​​​ James’s funeral mass can be viewed on the link: www.churchtv.ie/mohill.

Michael Moran, Cloone Village, Cloone, Leitrim / Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness bravely borne, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Michael Moran, Lakeview, Cloone Village, Cloone, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Cattan, Annaghmore, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents; John and Mary.
Sadly missed by his loving wife; Kathleen, his daughters Lorraine and Katie, Katie’s partner; Killian, grandsons; Kayden and Kody, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends in the music industry. May Michael’s Soul Rest in Peace.
Michael will repose at Smiths Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62) on Tuesday, December 5 from 6pm – 8.30pm. Michael’s remains will leave his residence in Cloone on Wednesday morning, December 6 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cloone for funeral mass at 1pm followed by cremation to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) at 4pm. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Northwest Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co Leitrim. Michael’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.churchtv.ie/cloone
House private to family and friends, please. The family appreciate your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Tom Boyle, Ramsgrange, Wexford / Dromod, Leitrim / Navan, Meath

The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of Wexford General Hospital, on Friday, December 1, 2023 of Tom Boyle of Ramsgrange, Co Wexford. (originally of Dromod, Co Leitrim, subsequently a much loved member of the community in Navan Co Meath). Deeply missed by his beloved wife, Phyllis, his children, Siobhán, Niamh, Órla, Tomás, Aisling, Clíona and Bláthnaid, his sons and daughter in law, his 12 grandchildren Ríain, Cathal, Thomas, Eimear, Áine, Caoimhe, Liam, Saoirse, Cian, Róisín, Senan and Faolán, and his extended family and friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, (eircode:Y34 FK44) on Tuesday, December 5 from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Tom's funeral will arrive at St James' Church, Ramsgrange, (eircode: Y34 XA02) on Wednesday, December 6 for his funeral mass at 11am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin, arriving at the Victorian Chapel for service at 4pm. Tom’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online at 11am on Wednesday, December 6 on the following link Live Streaming Link. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. 

Patrick Dunleavy, Ballinaboola, Wexford / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Patrick Dunleavy, Ballinaboola, Wexford/ Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. He is survived by his loving wife Bridie (nee Crosbie) Bayview Bannow, son Ivan (London), daughter Fiona (USA), predeceased by his son Eamonn, parents Edward and Catherine and his brother Bill. Sadly missed by his daughters in law Rebecca and Mary, grandchildren Thomas, Emma Lara, Aidan, Evan and great grandchild Lilah, sisters Ida and Bernadette, brothers John, Brendan, Anthony, Donald, Aidan, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Ryan's Funeral Home, Wellingtonbridge (Y35RP21) on Monday, December 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Removal on Tuesday, December 12 to the Church of Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph, Carrig on Bannow arriving for funeral mass at 12pm followed by burial in Bannow cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

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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