Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Seán Donnelly, 'Ahalan', Cloncoose , Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 of Seán Donnelly, 'Ahalan', Cloncoose , Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Anne, sister Angela and by his infant son Seán. Seán will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Ann, darling daughters Orfhlaith, Aideen, Dervilla and Patricia, cherished grandchildren Anna Lily, Conor and Ella, sons-in-law Ciarán O’Neill and Declan Fox, sister Phyllis Meally, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law , nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, January 5 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, January 6 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House Private Please. 

Eileen Keenan (née McDonald), Tarmonbarry Village, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon, N39 W968 / Tarmonbarry, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the Staff in Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford surrounded by her loving family after a long and full life, age 97 years, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 of Eileen Keenan (née McDonald), Tarmonbarry Village, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon, N39 W968 / Tarmonbarry, Longford. 
Predeceased by her husband Joe. Eileen will be sorely missed by her sons, Nicholas and Barry, daughter Sister Nora, daughters in law Annette and Evelyn, grandchildren Shane, David, Peter, Joey, Conor, Breen, Niall and John, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her Home, Keenan's of Tarmonbarry on Thursday, January 4 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal from her home on Friday morning, January 5 arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall for 12 noon. House private on Friday morning. Burial afterwards in Clondra Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE
Due to the death of Eileen Keenan, Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry will remain closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the patients comfort fund Autumn Lodge Nursing Home, St Joseph's Hospital Longford C/o of Tom Crosby Funeral Undertaker or any Family Member

Philomena Chalmers (née Fallon) Barnacor, Lanesboro, Longford, N39 Y208

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness on Monday, January 1, 2024 of Philomena (Phil) Chalmers (nee Fallon), Barnacor, Lanesboro, Co Longford.  Beloved wife of the late John Chalmers; deeply regretted by her loving children Tracie, John, Jacqueline, Robert and Yvonne; sons in law, daughters in law, cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends. May Phil Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Barnacor, Lanesboro, Co Longford (N39 Y208), on Thursday, January 4 from 5pm to 8pm. (House is strictly private outside these times). Funeral Mass is on Friday, January 5 in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clonbonny Cemetery. Family flowers only.  Funeral Mass can be viewed under following link https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/

Evelyn Ryan (née Croghan) Lucan, Dublin / Clondra, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at TLC, Maynooth on Monday, January 1, 2024 of Evelyn Ryan (née Croghan), Lucan, Co Dublin and formerly of Clondra, Co Longford. Beloved wife of Patrick (Pat) and much loved mother of Ger, Orla and Lisa. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren Eoin, Dara, Neeve and Ewan, son-in-law Alan, Lisa’s partner Dru, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening, January 5 from 6pm to 8pm. House private please. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Lucan on Saturday morning, January 6 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Evelyn’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.  “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”.

Gerard (Gerry) Egan, Canal Court, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar, following a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2023 of Gerard (Gerry) Egan, Canal Court, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of USA and Clondra, Co Longford. Gerry is predeceased by his parents Michael and Mai, sister Anne, brothers Dermot and PJ.
Gerard will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, sisters Christine, Mary, Emily and Doreen, his brothers Tom, Alfie, Paddy and Kevin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of family and friends, here and in the USA. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday, January 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. A private cremation will take place. Gerard’s ashes to be interred in Clondra cemetery at a later date.

Annette Farrell, Demesne, Longford Town, Longford / Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred suddenly at her residence on Saturday, December 30, 2023 of Annette Farrell, 11 The Demesne, Longford and formerly of Derryhaun, Kenagh, Longford. Pre-deceased by her parents Pat and Molly and her brother John. Annette will be sadly missed by her sister Mary, cousins, relatives, neighbours & friends. May Annette rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home (N39 E761), Lanesboro on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 5pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Mel's Cathedral, Longford arriving at 6:30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 4 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Rathcline Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Berney Rowley, Creive, Killoe, Longford

The death occurred in Mullingar Regional Hospital with his dearly loved family by his side on Sunday, December 31, 2023 of Berney Rowley, Crieve, Killoe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Ellen, brothers Paddy, Jimmy, Jack, Petie and sister Nanny. Berney will be deeply missed and always remembered by his family, his beloved wife Rita, daughters Gráinne and Donna, son-in-law Aidan Murphy (Clonca, Edgeworthstown), adored grandchildren Albie and Kayleigh, sisters Ellie Farrell (Carrabeg) and Molly Quinn (Drumshanbo South), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace Barney.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Wednesday, January 3 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Thursday, January 4 to arrive to St Oliver's Church, Cullyfad, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Berney will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Berney's memory to the Ambulance Services c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family only please. 

Oliver Denneny, Kilcogy, Cavan / Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and with the excellent care of the nursing staff at the Lisdarn Unit Cavan on Sunday, December 31, 2023 of Oliver Denneny, Kilcogy, Cavan/ Longford. Predeceased by his wife Bridie, parents Annie and Jimmie, sister Anna Bríd (Reilly), brothers Sean and Seamus. Sadly missed by his loving children Olive (Tierney), Yvonne (Wauchope), Dermot, Annmarie (O’Shannon), brothers Terry, Tossie and Henny, sisters Mary (Neilon) and Bernie (O’Sullivan), grandchildren, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly’s Funeral Home Kilcogy, N39W1D6 on Tuesday evening, January 2, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Lisdarn Unit Cavan, c/o the undertaker or any family member.

Mary (Maureen) O'Rourke (née Kelly. Ex SRN.), Forgney, Moyvore, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, December 31, 2023 of Mary (Maureen) O'Rourke (nee Kelly Ex SRN.) Forgney, Moyvore, Westmeath/ Longford. Predeceased by her brother Jim Kelly. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her husband Michael, her sons and daughters Michael, Catherine, Gerald, Anne Marie and Bernadette, grandchildren Anna, Liam, Zachary, Ciarán, Mark, Jamie, Jack, Jacques, Isabelle and Abby, sons-in-law Ciarán, Ger and Séamus, daughter-in-law Mary, her brother Tom and sister Bridie, her sisters-in-law Ann and Carol Kelly, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Forgney, this Tuesday evening, January 2, 2024 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Irish Cancer Society. House private, please.

Patrick (Padraig) McNally, Skerries, Dublin / Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 29, 2023 of Patrick (Padraig) McNally, Skerries, Co. Dublin (originally Dromod, Co Leitrim) and Dublin City University. Son of the late Jack McNally. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine (Ware), sons Niall and Conor, mother Milly, sisters Maura and Anne (Garbett), brother John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, relatives, extended family, colleagues and a large circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence Thursday, January 4 from 7pm. Removal on Friday, January 5 to St Patrick’s Church, Skerries, arriving for 10am funeral mass, thereafter to Ardla cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE

Rose Gregory (née Geraghty), Delgany Park, Greystones, Wicklow / Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her devoted family, while in the exceptional care of Liz, Pat & their wonderful team at Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, December 31, 2023 of Rose Gregory (née Geraghty) of Delgany Park, Greystones, formerly Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow & Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.
Beloved wife of the late Paddy. Remembered with love by her family, children Paul, Pat, Siobhán, Rosemary, Deirdre, Gráinne, Niall & Orla, siblings Matt, Dolly, Breda & Desmond, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law Mary, Lisa, Donie, Tony, Ger, Fergus & Bobby, 26 adored grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday evening, January 3 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 4 at 10am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, (which can be viewed live on the following link:https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/) after which Rose will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. No flowers by request, donations, if desired, in memory of Rose, to Greystones Cancer Support https://www.greystonescancersupport.com/
May She Rest In Peace. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. 01 281 0360.

Catherine McLoughlin, Columbia, Maryland, USA and formerly of Corraslira, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at the residence of her daughter Caitriona, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 28, 2023 of Catherine McLoughlin, Columbia, Maryland, USA and formerly of Corraslira, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents, Joe and Kate McLoughlin. She is deeply regretted by her children, Siobhan Engels, Brendan Hayes and Caitríona Hayes, their father John, her dear grandchildren Fiona, Maya, Adrian, Méabh and Ruadhán, her siblings Maura McLoughlin-Lundon and Joe McLoughlin, brother-in-law Denis Lundon, her nieces Denise, Michelle, Catherine and her nephew Dara.
She is sadly missed and will be lovingly remembered by her family, relations and her many great friends in Ireland and in the USA. She was widely known for her involvement with many societies celebrating Irish culture, music, poetry and literature, her immense success in varied fields from her graduate studies and through her work as a respected and trusted realtor, but foremost for her kindness and compassion to her fellow man.
Catherine will repose at Harry H. Witzke’s Funeral Home, in Ellicott City, Maryland on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 2-4pm ET, and 7-9pm ET. Funeral mass to celebrate Catherine’s life will be held on Friday, January 5 at 10am ET at St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Wilde Lake, Columbia, MD. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Josephine Heneghan, Aghadegnan, Longford / Maynooth, Kildare

The death occurred, peacefully, on Thursday, December 28, 2023 of Josephine Heneghan, Aghadegnan, Longford and formerly of Smithstown, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Nora, brothers John, Thomas and James, sisters Margaret and Monica, sadly missed by her loving brother Paddy and sisters Mary, Anne, Nora and Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, dear friend Kevin, close neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
She will be fondly remembered by her adored godchildren Gary, Louise and Clíona, nieces and nephews, extended family and former colleagues from Bank of Ireland - Mullingar and Longford. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence in Longford (N39 Y9R3) on Monday, January 1 from 2pm to 6pm and at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Prosperous, Co. Kildare (W91T62P) on Tuesday, January 2 from 4pm to 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 3 at approximately 10:30am to arrive at St Benignus Church, Staplestown for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane, Co. Kildare. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Mervyn McLoughlin, Glack and Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 of Mervyn McLoughlin, Glack and Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Evelyn, sister Frances and recently by his brother Martin. Mervyn will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Connie, brother Fergus and his partner Theresa, niece Ruth, nephews Shane, Ian and Jason, sister-in-law Breda, brother-in-law Jimmy and a wide circle of good friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 2 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, January 3 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Joe Clarke, Ballinamee, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath / Ballyfermot, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 of Joe Clarke, Ballinamee, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly Ballyfermot, Dublin, (Retired Bus Eireann Driver).  Sadly missed by his loving wife Oonagh, his son David, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandson Aaron, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. May Joe Rest in Peace.
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