Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 6, 2024

Mary Lyons (née Tiernan) Main Street, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 of Mary Lyons (nee Tiernan) (Publican), Main Street, Longford and formerly of Bridge Street, Longford. 
Pre-deceased by her parents Pat and Christina and by her husband John. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Anne-Marie, sons Joe, Brian and John, daughters-in-law Maria and Andrea, son-in-law Raymond, sisters Deirdre (Tazmania), Jean (U.K.) and Yvonne (Sligo), brothers Micheál (Florida) and John (Mayo), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, January 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Monday, January 8 at 11am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society – www.cancer.ie House private please.

Phil McGauran, Cornadrung, Aughnacliffe, Longford, N39C7F6

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Friday, January 5, 2024 of Philip (Phil) McGauran, Cornadrung, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his devoted family; his loving wife Violet, his sons and daughters; Matt (Cheryl), Andrew (Deirdre), Philip, Mairéad Devery (Oliver), Mary J. Carrig (Stephen), Patrick (Marguerite), Bernadette Mc Kenna (Patrick), his sister Margaret Reilly (Cloughernal), his 12 grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence in Aughnacliffe (N39C7F6) on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7 from 3pm-7pm with removal from his home on Monday, January 8 to arrive at St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, for requiem mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. No flowers please. House private at all other times. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

Sr Rose Macken, Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Sr Rose Macken, Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Dublin Street, Longford and Convent of Mercy, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Rosetta, brothers baby Patrick Joseph and JJ. Sr Rose will be greatly missed by her sister-in-law Áine, nephews Anthony, James, Joseph and John, her niece Maria, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family members and by the Sisters of Mercy, Western Province, past pupils and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel on Saturday, January 6 from 3pm with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection in Our Lady's Manor Chapel on Sunday, January 7 at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Longford.

Elizabeth (Bessie) Lee (née McGovern), Barrack Street, Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving and tender care of the staff at Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Elizabeth (Bessie) Lee (nee McGovern) Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband James, baby infant Michael, parents Hugh and Kate Mc Govern, brothers Peter, Paddy and Hugh, and her sister Mary Kelliher. Bessie will be sorely missed by her sons, Seamus (Kathleen), John (Roisin), and daughter Mary, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Smith's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard (N39AX97), on Saturday, January 6 from 4pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church Granard, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 7 at 1pm followed by Christian burial in St. Colmcille’s Cemetery, Aughnacliffe. Bessie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Brian Baskett, Ash Lawns, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully and surrounded by his loving family after a short illness under the tender care of the staff in ICU, Mullingar Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 of Brian Baskett, Ash Lawns, Clonbalt Woods, Longford town and formerly of Padfield Place, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand. 
Predeceased by his son David and his sister Phyllis, Brian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, loving wife and best friend Ann, son Glenn, daughter-in law Fiona, adored grandchildren, Niamh, Caoimhe and Kevin, brother Bill, sisters Judith, Jennifer and Denise, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends in Ireland and his homeland New Zealand.
A private family cremation will take place on Saturday,  January 6 at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Philomena Forde (née Geery), Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in the care of her family, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Philomena Forde (née Geery), Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Alice and Daniel, daughter Carol, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her husband Willie, daughter Ann, sons-in-law Robert and David, granddaughter Molly, brother John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Church Edgeworthstown this Friday, January 5, 2024 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7:30pm. Removal on Saturday morning, January 6 from her residence in Drumlish for 11am Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Drumlish. Funeral Mass can be streamed live by clicking on this link. Followed by burial in Kilmahon Cemetery. House open to family, close friends and neighbours.

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. 

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”.

Maxwell Bennett (Ledwith), Ballinafid, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Maxwell Bennett (Ledwith), Wood End, Coventry, UK and formerly of Ballinafid, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath. Sadly missed by his family, Anthony, Ashley, Andrea, Alison and Aidan, their mother Alison, his sister Zita and brother Adrian, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Max will be received into St Patrick's RC Church, Deedmore Rd, Coventry on Thursday, January 11 at 5pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, January 12 at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Canley Crematorium in the Cannon Chapel. Afterwards at Stoke Boys Rugby Club where a celebration of Max's life will continue. Donations would be gratefully received for Coventry Moyton Hospice Clifford Bridge Rd Coventry CV2 2HJ.

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