Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 20, 2024

Tom Mike Farrell, Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully,  in the loving care of family & caring staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of Tom Mike Farrell, Lanesboro, Co Longford, formerly Carraroe, Lanesboro. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Tom Mike Rest in Peace.
Lying in repose in Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761), on Sunday, January 21 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 22 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro, burial afterwards in Rathcline Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed under following link https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro

Mary Nevin, 'Morlea House', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Morlea House on Friday, January 19, 2024 of Mary Nevin, 'Morlea House', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents John and Winnie. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family sisters Una, Bridgie, Julia, Christina and Tilda, brothers Hughie, Gerry, Christy, Paddy and Martin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and by the residents and staff of Morlea House. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Monday, January 22 from 4.15pm followed by removal at 5.40pm to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 23 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live – please view here

Margaret Leonard (née Newman), Ballinakill, Broadford, Kildare / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, January 18, 2024 of Margaret Leonard (née Newman), Ballinakill, Broadford, Kildare / Granard, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, her brother Bartley and sister Mary. Loving wife of Pat. Deeply regretted by her brother Andrew, sister Kathleen, brother in law Jimmy, sisters in law Vera and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Margaret Rest in Peace.
Margaret will be reposing in Murty O'Neill and Sons Funeral home Johnstown Bridge (A83 CD39) on Sunday, January 21 from 3pm with rosary at 6.30pm and on Monday, January 22 from 4pm with rosary at 7.30pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, January 23 to St Mary's Church, Broadford for Funeral Mass at 12 Midday followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Hugh E. Nally, Corner House, Ballymahon, Longford / Trim, Meath

The death occurred peacefully, in his 79th year, at Connolly Hospital on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 of Hugh E Nally, Corner House, Ballymahon, Co Longford/ Trim, Co Meath. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Kathleen and brothers James and Ronnie. Sadly missed by his twin brother Tom, sisters Jacqueline Howe and Miriam, brothers Niall, Paul, and Louis, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends. Rest in peace.
Hugh will repose this Friday, January 19 from 2pm to 4pm at McEvoy's Funeral Home (Market Street, Trim, C15 PE00) and from 7pm to 9pm at St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Funeral Mass is Saturday, January 20 at noon in St Matthew's Church. Burial in Forgney Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on this link http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/.

Bernard Nally, Cartrongarrow, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Thursday, January 18, 2024 of Bernard Nally, Cartrongarrow, Ardagh, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving sister Marion, his nephews Brian and Harold (Gorey, Wexford), his aunt Eileen Lennon (Walkinstown, Dublin), cousins, his good friend Gerry Leavy, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, January 20 from 5pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Sunday, January 21 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Nestor, Ballymulvey Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Elizabeth (Lizzy) Nestor, Ballymulvey Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters, Eamon, Maureen, Paddy Joe, Kathleen, Phyllis and John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in St Matthew's Church Ballymahon this Saturday afternoon, January 20 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 21 in St Matthew's Church at 1.30pm followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.

Maura McGroarty, Glasnevin, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness at St Francis Hospice, Raheny on Thursday, January 18, 2024 of Maura McGroarty (née Cahill), Glasnevin, Dublin 11, and late of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Frank, Katrina, Cathal and Shaun. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Pat, James and Billy, sisters Ann, Margaret, Agnes and Lupita, daughters-in-law Paulina and Pam, grandchildren Sam, Jessica, Leon, Anton, Zara, Ronan, Rory, Semyon, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Sunday afternoon, January 21 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, on Monday morning, January 22 for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Crematorium. For live-streaming, please click the "Funeral Service" link HERE. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

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. 
Geoffrey will be reposing on Sunday, January 21 at his residence in Ballinamuck,(N39 N443) from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 22 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Legga, with interment afterwards in Legga Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please click on the link here. Donations, if desired, in memory of Geoffrey, to your favourite charity. House Private at all other times please.

James (Jimmy) Earley, Marian Row, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at College View Nursing Home, Cavan on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Earley, Marian Row, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by his loving wife Sheila, sons Martin and Baby Brian, brother Eddie, and sister Teresa, brothers in law Art and Eamon. Sadly missed by his loving daughters, Maureen (Ray), Sharon (Dickie), Susan (Kieran), sons Michael (Fionnula), Johnnie (Lynda), Mario (Helen),John, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Brian (Christine), John, Martin and sister Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Finnegans Funeral Home and Crematorium Dublin Road, Cavan on Sunday evening January 21 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, January 22 to arrive St Felim's Church, Ballinagh for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Drumcor cemetery. Family flowers only please Donations in lieu to College View Patient comfort fund C/o any family member or the Funeral Director.

Eileen Grannell (née McGoldrick), Forosa, Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 of Eileen Grannell (née McGoldrick), Forosa, Gortletteragh, Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Danny and much loved mother of Barry, Patrick and Cormac.Sadly missed by her sister Mary, daughters-in-law Sharon, Mary and Breda and grandchildren Sian, Anthony, Daniel, Emily, James, Liam, Matthew,Thomas, Annie and Jon Jo. Predeceased by her siblings Tom and Lily.
Eileen will repose at home on Tuesday, January 23. Funeral Mass will be at St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Romford, Essex, RM1 4AT at 12.15pm on Wednesday, January 24. The funeral Mass will be streamed live and can be accessed at https://stream.seccomgroup.com/channel/st-edward

Sarah Gill (née O'Brien) Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Sarah Gill (née O’ Brien) Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Tom Pat, grandson Wayne, sisters Margaret, Nell and Lizzie, brothers Packie and Sean.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Joe and Tom, daughters Elaine, Ber and Liz, daughters-in-law Liz and Martina, son-in-law Seamus, cherished grandchildren Graham, Jennifer, Nicola, Claire, Andrew, Eoin, Amy, Aisling and Lorcan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Sarah will repose at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Friday, January 19 from 4pm until 6.30pm with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna, on Saturday morning, January 20 arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Annaduff Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to St Patrick’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

Beatrice Hallinan (née Moggan) Mohill, Leitrim / Tuam, Galway

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at Lough Errill Nursing Home, Mohill on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Beatrice (Bea) Hallinan (née Moggan), Mohill, Co Leitrim and late of Tuam, Co Galway. Very sadly missed by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and sister of Edward (Eddie), sister-in-law Bina, predeceased by her brothers Paddy, Seamus, Mickey, Liam and Charlie, sisters Kitty and Mary. Loving mother to Geraldine, Pamela, Martin and the late Tom, daughter-in- law Mary, son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Tanya (Niall), Tara (Martin), Siobhan, Michael and Sean, great-grandchildren Lorcan and Orla, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill N41 XE39, on Friday, January 19 from 16.30pm to 18.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday January 20 at 1pm at The Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, Galway, followed by burial in Tuam Cemetery. Mass will be available to view live at Tuam Parish website. Family flowers only, please.

Bernadette (Bernie) Youngs (née Cusack) London and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Kings College Hospital, London on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Bernadette (Bernie) Youngs (nee Cusack), London and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Martin Youngs. Much loved mother of Shane and Siobhan Youngs. Sadly missed by her granddaughter Erin Youngs, her brother Owen Cusack and sisters Kathleen Coyle, Agnes O’Connor, Rose O’Shea and Frances Foy, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in St Mary of the Crays Church, Crayford on Wednesday, January 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral service at 10:30am on Thursday, February 1 followed by cremation at Eltham Crematorium at 12:30.

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