Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 22, 2024

Michael Kelly, Drynan, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 V521 formerly Greenhall, Cashel

The death occurred peacefully in his 91st year in the care of Thomond Lodge nursing home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of Michael Kelly, Drynan, Ballymahon, Co Longford, N39 V521 and formerly Greenhall, Cashel. Beloved husband of Carmel. Predeceased by his sisters Mae and Úna and brother Dan, parents Elizabeth and Michael. Dear father of Aidan, Áine, Phelim, Ultan and Fergal. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law; Helena, Christina, Linda, Ciara, grandchildren; Oisín, Niamh, Siobhán, Izette, Ciara, Oscar, Ross and Ronan, great-grandchild Fia, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home (N39 V521) on Tuesday, January 23 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday morning, January 24 at 11.45am to St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon, to arrive for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in Shrule Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Patrick’s Missionaries Kiltegan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Mary Nolan-Daly (née Leneghan) Lislum, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff in Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon, in her 94th year on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of Mary Nolan-Daly (nee Leneghan) Lislum, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by Andy and Tim. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her sisters-in-law, her nieces and nephews, her step children, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 23 in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh (N39 T389), at 11am, followed by burial in Abbeyderg Cemetery.

Philomena (Mena) Macken (née Kiernan) Robinstown, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St. Joseph's Care Centre, Longford on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of Philomena (Mena) Macken (nee Kiernan) Robinstown, Granard, Co Longford, native of Killina. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, daughter Elizabeth, parents Charlie and Elizabeth, brothers John Joe, Patrick and infant brother Charlie, sister Mary, niece Maura. Mena will be sadly missed by loving family, Breige (Edgeworthstown), Patsy (Kilmore, Clondra), Mary Jo (Dernacross), Vera (Abbeylara), Angela (Gortletteragh), Thomas (Granard), sisters Anne and Kathleen, brother Kevin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her adored 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown, Tuesday, January 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Granard, on Wednesday, January 24 at 1pm, followed by Christian burial in Granardkill Cemetery.
House private, please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Christopher’s Longford c/o the undertaker. Mena’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-granard

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.

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.

Helen Carey (née Fagan) Slieveboy, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death  occurred peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff of the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of Helen Carey (née Fagan), Slieveboy, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Deeply regretted by her adoring husband Maurice, their children Gerard, Con, Patrick, Lila, Jean, Helen Anne, Peter and Monique; their partners Sinéad, Karen, Roslyn, Johnny, Dave and Richard; her beloved grandchildren Olwen, Evan, Sam, Robyn, Archie, Robert, Roscoe, Caoímhín, Juno and Maurice; sisters Jean and Norah; brother-in-law; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Helen In Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan (N91 VF51), on Tuesday, January 23 from 4pm to 6pm, followed by removal to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 24 at 11am, with burial afterwards in Whitehall Cemetery. Family flowers only, please; donations, if so desired, to the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan. Helen's Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://whitehall-church.click2stream.com/
The family would like to thank the members of staff at St Camillus Nursing Centre who were attentive, caring and conscientious throughout.The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

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.

Cecil Geelan, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount on Friday, January 19, 2024 of Cecil A. Geelan,  Dublin and formerly Dromod, Co Leitrim. Beloved son of the late Henry and Phylis Annie Geelan & brother of the late Bob & Arthur. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Doreen, his relatives & many friends.
Funeral Service on Thursday, January 25 at 10:30am in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 and afterwards to St Paul’s Church, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford, for Service at 2pm with burial after in the adjoining churchyard. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to The Brabazon Trust, 2 Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4.

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

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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