Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 8, 2024

Elizabeth Farrell, formerly of Derrygowna, Newtowncashel, Co Longford / Blackrock, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of Elizabeth Farrell, formerly of Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock and Derrygowna, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary. Elizabeth will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Sr Antoinette, Martha and Phil, brothers Peter, Michael and Pat, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) on Tuesday, January 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, January 10 in The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cancer Research – www.cancer.ie or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

James (Jim) Kiernan, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Autumn Lodge, St Joseph's Hospital, Longford on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of James (Jim) Kiernan, Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents, Larry and Mary and brother Jack. James will be deeply missed by his brother Larry, sisters Peggy Fallon and Anne O' Reilly, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP.
Reposing at Shepherds Funeral Home, Athlone Rd, Longford N39K381 on Tuesday, January 9 from 5pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Joseph's Church, Purth arriving at 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday, January 10 at 11am with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Joseph (Josie) Ireland, Gowlan, Longford / Celbridge, Kildare

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown on Friday, January 5, 2024 of Joseph (Josie) Ireland, Gowlan, Longford / Celbridge, Kildare. Predeceased by his parents Kevin and Bernadette (Detta), sister Susan, brothers Paul and Blaise, sisters-in-law Mary and niece Bernadette. Joseph will be greatly missed by his family, sisters Freda and Brigid (Farrell), brothers Mel, Kevin, James, Paddy and Ciaran, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle Ciaran Brannigan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Tuesday, January 9 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 St Christopher’s Services, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Ann McGuirk (née Hughes), Annaly Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Ann McGuirk (née Hughes), Annaly Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Patsy and by her brother Eddie. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Paddy, sons Clinton and Brendan (Bennie), brother-in-law Henry, sisters-in-law Annie Quinn, Teresa McKiernan, Bernadette Brosnan, Eileen Kelleher, Mary Agnes Casey, Rose Mannion and Liz Hughes, aunts Carmel Ward and Anne Carberry, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Wednesday, January 10 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here House strictly private please.

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.

William (Willie) Fox, Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully and gently, in the kind care of the doctors and staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital, with his family at his bedside on Saturday, January 6, 2024 of William (Willie) Fox, Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath. Predeceased by his father Hugh, granny Mary, and Aunt Beasie. Willie is very sadly missed and deeply mourned by his wife Ann, mother Maura, brothers Pat and Rioch, sisters Margaret (Corkell) and Claire (Fitzpatrick), brothers-in-law Padhraic and Donal, sisters-in-law Anne and Mary. He's especially missed with great memories by his treasured nephews and nieces Hugh, Daniel, Conor, Paul, Kenn, Susan, Una, Eimer, Michelle and extended family. Also by his beloved farming fraternity, so many great neighbours, and wonderful friends. Rest peacefully Willie.
Reposing at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang on Monday, January 8 from 4pm. This will be concluded by the Rosary at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 9 at noon followed by burial in Temple-a-Valley Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Asthma Society of Ireland.
Willie's family wish to express their gratitude for the support they have received at this most difficult time. 

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.

Anne 'Nan' Dolan (née McGovern) Greagh, Corlough, Cavan / Aughawillan, Leitrim
The death occurred at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024 of Anne 'Nan' Dolan (nee McGovern) Greagh, Corlough, Cavan and formerly Leganomer, Aughawillan, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Pat Joe ‘Sporter’ and her only brother John Joe. She will be sadly missed by her extended family, her carers, neighbours and many good friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposed at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Sunday evening, January 7 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Corlough on Tuesday, January 9 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Corlough/Templeport facebook page.

Elizabeth Hassard (née Smyth) Borim, Swanlinbar, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 of Elizabeth Hassard (nee Smyth) Borim, Swanlinbar, Cavan. Wife of the late Robert and mother of William and Alan. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Safe in The Arms of Jesus.
Lizzie is resting at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 on Tuesday, January 9 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10 in Saint Augustine's Church, Swanlinbar at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Swanlinbar Church Repair Fund care of Funeral Director or any family member. House strictly private.

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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