Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Margaret Hunt (née McDonagh), 85 McKeon Park, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in her home, in the wonderful care of her family, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 of Margaret Hunt (née McDonagh), 85 McKeon Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her husband John, grandchildren Maggie, (John, Nicola and Brid who died in infancy).
Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons George, Martin and Brian, daughters Margaret and Maureen, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Rosaleen and Margaret, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and her dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Margaret.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Friday, December 29 from 4pm to 5.30pm, arriving to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm on Saturday, December 30. Following Mass Margaret will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live: Click Here

Teresa Keating (née Hussey), Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 25, 2023 of Teresa Keating (née Hussey), Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Pre-deceased by her parents John and Margaret, sisters, brothers and by her grandson Odhrán.
Teresa will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Marie and Maggie, son Richard, grandchildren Rebecca and Lauren, great-grandchildren Emma and Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Friday, December 29 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Saturday, December 30 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
Family flowers on please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com.

Bernadette McLoughlin (née McCabe), Corrick, Moyne, Longford / Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 25, 2023 of Bernadette McLoughlin (née McCabe), Corrick, Moyne, Longford / Aughavas, Leitrim. Pre-deceased by her husband Kevin, son John, parents, sisters and brothers. Bernadette will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary, Christina, Patricia, Nuala and Breege, sons Brendan and Con, daughter-in-law Deirdre, sons-in-law Vincent Johnny and Eamon, sisters Patsy, Chris and Eltina, brother Enda, her 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Wednesday, December 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection at 2pm on Thursday, December 28 in St Mary’s Church, Legga, interment afterwards in Legga Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Dr Cyril McNulty, Greystones, Wicklow / Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the kind and loving care of Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home, Greystones, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 23, 2023 of Dr Cyril McNulty, Greystones, Co Wicklow and formerly of Longford. Dearly beloved husband of Mary (O’Hanlon), much loved dad of Paddy, Judy and Andrew. Dear father in law to Sonja, Des and Rebecca. Cherished grandfather of Gavin, Jim, Noah, Beth, Calum, Levi, Laragh and Adam. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers - Fr Gerry, Michael, Aidan and David, brother-in-law Paddy, sisters in law, Peggy, Theresa, Martina, Madeleine and Ann, and all the extended McNulty and O’Hanlon families, nephews and nieces, neighbours and friends. Forever in our hearts.
Funeral Mass Thursday, December 28 at 10am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, (which can be viewed live on the following link:https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/) after which Cyril will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Cyril to Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co Wicklow. 01 281 0360

Robert (Bobbie) Ferguson, Ferriskill, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Belturbet, Cavan

The death occurred on Saturday, December 23, 2023 of Robert (Bobbie) Ferguson, Ferriskill, Edgeworthstown and late of Dublin Road, Edgeworthstown and Derrycark, Belturbet. George Robert (Bobbie), sadly missed by his wife Yvonne, his sons George, Harold and David, daughters-in-law Priscilla, Hazel and Niamh, grandchildren Ben, Aaron, Lucy, Sam, Louisa, Noah and Freya. Predeceased by his sister Carol (Moore), Feughmaxwell, Belturbet and his brother John. Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew, nieces, the wider family circle and friends.
Reposing at The Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, December 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral service on Thursday, December 28 at 1pm in St. John's Church, Edgeworthstown followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to St. John's Church c/o Gogan's Funeral Directors, Edgeworthstown. "Safe in the arms of Jesus"

Michael Rodgers, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Dring, Longford / Balbriggan, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar and previously in the loving care of the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Friday, December 22, 2023 of Michael Rodgers, Aughnacliffe, Longford / Dring, Longford / Balbriggan, Dublin.  
Predeceased by his parents John and Julia and twin brother Peter at birth. Deeply regretted by his family, and his sister Josephine (Athlone), McKeon Family, Sheila, Violet, Kathleen and Teresa (Molly, Aughnacliffe), relatives, neighbours and friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.
Reposing at The Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Longford Eircode N39XE92 on Tuesday, December 26 at 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, December 27 at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe with burial afterwards in Mullinalaghta Cemetery.

Rosita Mulvihill (née Martin), Taghshinny, Colehill, Longford, N39 WR65

The death occurred, peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital in her 82nd year, on Friday, December 22, 2023 of Rosita Mulvihill (née Martin), Taghshinny, Colehill, Longford, N39 WR65. Predeceased by her husband Sean and her baby Michael, also her sister Collette. Sadly missed by her loving family sons John and Anthony, her daughter Mary, her brothers Seamus, Sean and Tommy. Her Grandchildren Declan, Sinead, Josephine, Peter, Christine, Jane and Colm. Great grandchildren Bobby, Cillian and Oscar, daughters-in-law Denise, Geraldine and Mary's partner David. Sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in her residence (N39 WR65) this Sunday afternoon, December 24 from 2pm until 4pm. House private please thereafter. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 26 at 12 noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond followed by burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.

Charlie Martin, Cartron, Granard, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 23, 2023 of Charlie Martin, Cartron, Granard, Longford. In keeping with Charlie's wishes a private cremation will take place. House Private Please.
The Martin family thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this sad time. Rest In Peace. 

James (Jack) Duke, Grian Ard, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of James (Jack) Duke, Grian Ard, Ardnacassa, Longford. Predeceased by his parents. James will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Rosie, Kathlena and Gloria, sons Leo and Kevin, partner Marie, sister Pauline, brother Bernard, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, December 28 from 4.30pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St Mel’s Cathedral arriving for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 29 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please view here

Mary Teresa Corcoran (née McHugh), Slattamore, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in Roscommon University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, after a long and full life, on Friday, December 22, 2023 of Mary Teresa Corcoran (née McHugh), Slattamore, Rooskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Alfie and daughter Marcella. Mary Teresa will be sorely missed by her daughter Berni and sons PJ and Pete, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in law Joe and Gerry, grandchildren Emma, Claire, Linda, Rachel and Darren and extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Mary Teresa will repose at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Tuesday December 26 from 4:30-7pm. Removal to St Anne’s Church, Slatta, arriving for 7:30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, December 27 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery. Home house private please.

Tyler Jordan Haynes, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, suddenly at his home, on Sunday, December 24, 2023 of Tyler Jordan Haynes, Ballinagh, Cavan. Beloved eldest son of Marcel and Michelle (nee Rudden) and loving big brother to Codey and Jaxon. Tyler will be deeply missed and forever loved by his heartbroken parents and brothers, his grandparents Nanny Rudden and Grandad Haynes, his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends, including his schoolmates in Breifne College and team mates from Ballinagh, St Thomas and Cavan GAA. May his gentle soul rest in peace and eternal happiness.
House strictly private to immediate family only please. The family appreciates your sympathy and words of support at this very difficult time.
Funeral arrangements to follow.

Geraldine Donohoe (née Brady), Lakeview, Cloone, Leitrim / Carrigallen, Leitrim / Ballyconnell, Cavan

The death occurred, suddenly, on Sunday, December 24, 2023 of Geraldine Donohoe (née Brady), Lakeview, Cloone, Co Leitrim and formerly of Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and Ballyconnell, Co Cavan. May Geraldine Rest in Peace.
Predeceased by her husband; Pat, her brothers; Aiden and John Joe. Survived by her children; Siobhán, Jennifer, Declan, Fintan, Raymond, Andrea, Daniel, Jonathan, Lorraine and her grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her family, her brothers; Peter, Damien and Ciarán, her sisters; Philomena Quigley, Patricia McManus and Paula Brady-Donnelly, her nieces and nephews, good friends and neighbours.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Esther Harwood (née Horgan), Main Street, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Sunday, December 24, 2023 of Esther Harwood (née Horgan), Main Street, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by her best friend and husband Jim, her beloved children Barry, Ray and Clare and her cherished grandson Kevin. Esther will be forever loved and missed by her daughter Mar (Sean), sons Jim (Mary) and Niall (Deirdre), her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal leaving the funeral home on Thursday, December 28 to St Patrick’s Church, Drumcor, via Ballinagh, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial will follow Mass to the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please, donations in lieu would be appreciated by the family to The Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Fund or to any family member.

John Heduvan, Tristernagh, Ballynacargy, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, in the tender care of the nursing and medical staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 of John Heduvan, Tristernagh, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his father John, mother Bridget, sister Mary (Crinnegan), sister Agnes (Fagan) and brothers Pat and Kevin. Sadly missed by his brothers Joe, Kit and Vincent, sisters-in-law Breda and Marjorie, his nieces Joanna, Emer, Carmel, Dervela, Mary, nephews Andrew, Jarlath, Felim, Damian, Declan, Gerard, John and Edward, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grand nephew, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May John's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at the Mullingar Hospital Mortuary, Castlepollard Road, Mullingar, on Thursday, December 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to The Nativity Church, Ballynacargy, for 11am Mass on Friday, December 29 with burial afterwards in Sonna Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Seamus Boland, Lismehy, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in the care of the staff in Laurel Lodge surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 25, 2023 of Seamus Boland, Lismehy, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents , Jimmy & Mary Ellen. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Bernadette, darling daughter Nicola, grandson Cian & wife Elaine (Cullyfad), Sister Maureen Parker (Doughil), brother-in-law Martin, sister-in-law Pauline, niece Helen, nephews Marty & Damien, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Mc Hugh's funeral home, Strokestown, (F42 RK72) on Wednesday, December 27 from 6pm- 7:30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 28 to St Mary's Church, Carniska, for 11am mass. Burial afterwards in Strokestown cemetery.
House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the patients comfort fund, Laurel Lodge, Longford, c/o Tully's funeral directors, Slatta, Kilglass, Co Roscommon or any family member.

Margaret McManus (née Neary), Leggagh, Castletown Kilpatrick, Meath / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, at her residence following a short illness surrounded by her family, in her 92nd year, on Monday, December 25, 2023 of Margaret McManus (née Neary), Leggagh, Castletown Kilpatrick, Meath / Strokestown, Roscommon. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Shawn, her son-in-law Cyril, and her grandson Cyril Jnr.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her daughters Eileen, Kathleen, Patricia, Margaret, Mary, Jude, Shirley, and Rose, her sons Johnny, Pat, Thomas, Allan, and Con, her daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence at Leggagh, Castletown K.P., Navan, C15YH50, on Wednesday, December 27 from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 28 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Castletown, K.P., Navan, which can be viewed live on the Castletown Church livestream. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
House private on Thursday morning, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Castletown National School.

Tony Kavanagh, 6 Drumincala, Dromod Harbour, Dromod, Leitrim / Castleknock, Dublin

The death occurred, suddenly, at his home, on Sunday, December 24, 2023 of Tony Kavanagh 6 Druimncala, Dromod Harbour, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim and formerly 18 Talbot Downs, Castleknock, Dublin. Loving husband of Mary (May) and dear father to Graham, (U.K.) and Julie (Clonsilla) sadly missed by his loving wife, son daughter, son in law David, daughter in law Rosemary, brothers Fran and Cathal, sister Philomena, brothers in law Bill and Manfred, Sisters in law Catherine and Paula, grandchildren Megan, Sean, Calum, Charlimai, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Tony Rest in Peace.
Tony will repose at his home on Thursday evening, December 28 from 5pm until 7pm. (please follow Road signs) Tony’s funeral cortege will leave his home Friday morning, December 29 at 10.30am to arrive for Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff at 11am. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only donations if desired to Laura Lynn https://www.lauralynn.ie/donate or c/o McGowan Funeral Directors (Donation box in Church)
Tony’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Tom Regan, Crenard, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred on Friday, December 22, 2023 of Tom Regan, Crenard, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Thos. and Isabella Regan.
Tom will be very sadly missed and dearly loved by his sister Nora, brothers Tim and Mel, nieces, nephews, all his relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Tom’s funeral will be private to immediate family. House strictly private at all times.

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