Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 12, 2024

Orla Poole (née McCarthy), Legan, Longford

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at The Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Orla Poole (née McCarthy), Legan, Longford. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Keith, adored children Abigail, Keith and Aoibheann, parents Bernard and Jenny, brother Fintan, sister Jessica, brother-in-law Graeme, sister-in-law Carmel, nephews Josh, Jamie and Max, uncles, aunts, cousins, father-in-law Tony, mother-in-law Dolores, her loving colleagues in The Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, relatives, many good friends and neighbours.
May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later

Geoffrey (Geoff) R Smith, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly in Hull, North Yorkshire on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Geoffrey (Geoff) R Smith, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (formerly of Liverpool, England). Predeceased by his wonderful parents Marjorie and George, parents-in-law Lizzy and Fintan Morris.
Geoff will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Brenda, his cherished son Daniel, partner Beth and his baby grandson George, who was born on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. His beloved sisters Elaine and Janet, his brothers-in-law Alan, Mark, Willie, Colm, Sean (Morris), Sean (Browne), John and Fintan, sisters-in-law Marian, Teresa, Helen and Elizabeth. his Aunts-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew. All his cousins, neighbours and many friends around the world.
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later

Grainne Hussey, Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 of Grainne Hussey, Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Reunited with her beloved parents Mickey and Molly, her dear sister Deirdre and baby brother Michael. Grainne will be dearly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, brothers Raymond and Michael, sisters Jennifer, Sandra, Sinead and Oonagh, sister-in-law Paula, and all her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away. Rest in Peace.
Grainne's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 13 in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown, at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan at 1.30pm. No flowers please, Donation if desired, to The Kevin Bell Trust c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.

Paul & Morag Kavanagh, Killasonna, Granard, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at their home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 of Paul & Morag Kavanagh, Killasonna, Granard, Longford. Paul & Morag will be sadly missed by their heartbroken families, son Shaun and his partner Karen, daughter Jessica and her boyfriend Callum, granddaughter Emma, grandson Casey, brothers, sisters, extended families, friends and neighbours. May they Rest In Peace. 
A private cremation service will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Sunday, January 14 at 12 noon. The families thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this very sad time. Cremation service can be viewed on this link www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

Rosemary Valentine (née McDonald), Longford / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Rosemary Valentine (née McDonald), formerly of Omagh, Irvinestown and Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jim, sons Dominic and Barry and brother Brian. Rosemary will be sadly missed and remembered by sons – Damian (Navan), Edward, Gabriel (Boyle) and Darragh, daughters in law/partners - Caroline, Jackie, Bernie and Alaa, sisters – Jean (Manchester), Eileen, Ann and Brother – Aidan (Omagh), adored grandchildren Jennifer, Simon, Mark, Emma, Leia, Matthew, Aoife, Danny, Laura and Grace and great-grandchildren Penny, Teddy and Jude, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Rosemary will repose at Laurel Lodge Chapel, Longford on Thursday, January 11 from 2:30pm – 5pm. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Irvinestown Co. Fermanagh arriving at 7pm on Thursday. Mass of the Resurrection takes place on Friday, January 12 at 11am and burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on Devenish Parish Webcam.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society (www.cancer.ie). House Private Please. Any enquiries to Jim Barnett Funeral Directors, Mill Street, Irvinestown 02868621533 & 07866511860, Ederney 02868631471.

Jimmy McCreanor, Bannon Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 8, 2024 of Jimmy McCreanor, Bannon Terrace, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Frances, by his sister and by his brothers. Jimmy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Annamai, darling daughter Jennifer Doherty (Kilbarry), son-in-law Jason, grandchildren Carley and Bradley, sister Marie, brothers Brendan, Kevin and Clement, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his very good friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, January 11 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, January 12 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 Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association – www.ika.ie . House private please.

Ann Meldrum (née O'Connor), Hazelwood Cottage, Sligo Town, Sligo / Bornacoola, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Arus Carolan, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Thursday, January 11, 2024 of Ann Meldrum (née O'Connor), Hazelwood Cottage, Sligo Town, Sligo / Bornacoola, Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Vincent and dear mother of Vincent Óg (Vino), sadly missed by her son, daughter in Law Aisling (Quinn-Meldrum) grandchildren Mahon and Nyah, sisters Mary Kate Nicholson and Josie McHugh, brother Padraig O’Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Ann Rest in Peace.
Ann will repose at the Heritage Centre Chapel of Rest, Church Road, Carrick on Shannon (N41KP62) on Friday, January 12 from 5.30pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 13 at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk, Dromod, Co. Leitrim(N41 PF82) followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola.
You can view funeral Mass HERE. House Private Please. Ann's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Eleanor Marion Smith (née Williams) Cois Locha, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at College View Nursing Home Cavan on Friday, January 12, 2024 of Eleanor Marion Smith (nee Williams) Cois Locha, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Lympstone & Exmouth Devon. Sadly missed by her daughters Julie and Jackie and their partners Seamus and Jeff, grandchildren Jessica, Thiernan and Séalin, great-grandchild, Fionn.
Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home Dublin Road Cavan on Sunday, January 14 from 4pm until 6pm, followed by a private service and cremation. Our thanks for the wonderful care, Eleanor received from all the staff at College View Nursing Home.

Alan Fletcher, Lohunda Park, Clonsilla, Dublin / Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Alan Fletcher, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim and formerly of Lohunda Park, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. Alan, beloved husband of Bernie, dear father of Amy, Owen and Lisa and a devoted grandfather of Adam and Hannah. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Adrian, Ricardo, brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Please check back on Monday afternoon, January 15 for updated funeral arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements Later

John Durkin, Druminafinla, Ballinaglera, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 of John Durkin, Druminafinla, Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his father John and mother Mary, brother Jim and baby son. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, Daughters Philomena (Enniskillen), Josephine (Carrick on Shannon), and Deirdre (Drumshanbo) and partners, beloved grandchildren Mark and Evanna, brothers Pat (Birmingham) and Eugene (Carrick on Shannon), sisters in law Jacqueline and Rose, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace.
Remains will be reposing at St Patrick's hospital Carrick on Shannon on Thursday, January 11 from 5pm to 8pm. House strictly private. Funeral Mass in St. Hugh’s Church, Ballinaglera on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Diabetes Ireland.

John Brownlee, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Balbriggan, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General hospital on Monday, January 8, 2024 of John Brownlee of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly of Balbriggan, Co Dublin and originally from Clontarf, Dublin. Predeceased by his wife Delia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Althea, son in law Francis, granddaughter Eliza., sisters; Joyce (Colin), Ann, brother Graeme (Robi), nieces, nephews, their families and his friends. May John Rest In Peace.
A Funeral service to celebrate John's life will take place on Friday, January 12 at 12 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Family flowers only please.

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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