Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

James (Jimmy) Rowe, No. 10 Slí Na Móna, Ballymahon, Longford, N39 FF98 / Tuam, Galway

The death occurred following an accident on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Rowe, No. 10 Slí Na Móna, Ballymahon, Longford, N39 FF98 / Tuam, Galway. Sadly missed by his loving mother Catherine, partner Bernie, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, stepfather, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest in peace.
Jimmy will repose this Wednesday, January 24 in Tuam (161 Clochrán, Kilcloghans, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 C866) from 5pm to 8pm. He will repose on Thursday, January 25 in Ballymahon (No. 10 Slí Na Móna, N39 FF98) from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass is Friday, January 26 at 12 noon in St. Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial in Shrule Cemetery. The Mass can be streamed at http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/

Eugene Prunty, 'Eden House', Newtownforbes, Longford, N39 CY96

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of Eugene Prunty, 'Eden House', Newtownforbes, Longford, N39 CY96. Predeceased by his parents Mary Lizzie and Ownie and by his brothers John and Peter. Eugene will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Eileen, daughters Debbie and Lorraine and their partners, sons Eddie, Eugene and John and their partners, grandchildren Ryan, Kyle, Ronan, Eddie, Lauren, Aaron, Lottie, Ava, Maisy and Lily, brother Billy, great-grandchildren Jake, Kayden, Baily and Sophie, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (Main Street, Newtownforbes – N39 CY96) on Wednesday, January 24 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Thursday, January 25 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Stroke Unit at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here. House private outside of reposing times please.

Tom Kiernan, Tallaght, Dublin / Moyne, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St James Hospital, Dublin in his 79th year, on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of Tom Kiernan, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly Ballyduffy, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Kate. Sadly missed by his brother Frank, sisters Mary, Teresa and Anna, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda, Co Louth A92NX75 from 5pm until 6pm on Thursday evening, January 25. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, January 26 at 12 noon in St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne, Co Longford and can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/moyne/. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation on Irish Heart Donate to The Irish Heart Foundation. 

Marie McFlynn (née Ginty), Newcastle, Down / Castlewellan, Down / Ballinamuck, Longford
The death occurred peacefully in The Downe Hospital on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of Marie McFlynn (née Ginty), Newcastle, Co Down and formerly Castlewellan, Co Down and Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and cherished mother of Fr Gerald, Rita, Phyllis, Eamon, Paul, Martin, Mary, and Clare.
Marie's remains will leave her late home 13 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle on Thursday, January 25 at 11.15am to arrive at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan for 12 noon Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Aughlisnafin. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. Funeral Service can be viewed HERE. 

Evelyn Sweeney (née Donlon), Phibsborough, Dublin / Ardagh, Co Longford

The death  occurred peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Ardmore Care Choice Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 20, 2024 of Evelyn Sweeney (nee Donlon), Late of Killarney Parade, Phibsborough, Dublin and formerly Ardagh, Co. Longford. Beloved wife of the late Michael and devoted mother of Billy, Martin and Terry. Evelyn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Betty, sons, daughter in law Avril, Martin’s partner Wallace and Terry’s partner Áine, her cherished grandchildren Eleanor, Jessica and River, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Evelyn Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West (D11 W7VX) on Tuesday, January 23 with family in attendance from 4pm to 6pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, January 24 at 10am in St Joseph’s Church, Berkeley Road. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers and in memory of Evelyn to Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary, Meakstown, Dublin 11 www.dogsaid.ie Evelyn’s family would like to thank the staff of the Ardmore Care Choice Nursing Home and St Monica’s Nursing Home for the wonderful care, dignity and support shown to Evelyn and the family.

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.

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

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.

John Joseph Foley, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving tender care of the The Little Sisters of the Poor, Lambeth on Friday, December 22, 2023 of John Joseph Foley, Camberwell, London and formerly of Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim. 
Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, sister Kathleen, brothers Thomas (USA) and Jim Foley, Hill St, Mohill, Co Leitrim. John will be forever missed by his devoted wife Anne, heartbroken sister Bridie, brother Michael, sisters-in -law Val and Anne, nieces, nephews and cousins. May John's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, Ballinamore, (Eircode N41 TD62) Co Leitrim on Thursday, January 25 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass is in St Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh (Eircode N41 HY61) on Friday, January 26 at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortletteragh Cemetery. No flowers, please. John’s family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time. 

Patrick (Pat) Heffernan, Shancurry, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly at home on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Heffernan, Shancurry, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Forever loved by his devoted wife Majella, adored son Bobby, parents-in-law Kevin and Mary Healy, brother-in-law Keith and his wife Clare, his father Liam and sisters Martina and Mary, his brother-in-law Jimmy, extended family, nieces and nephews, Cian, Nina, Lauren, Adam, Ruby and Ava, his wide circle of friends and neighbours.
May He Now Rest in Eternal Peace With His Late Mother Breda. Reposing at St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Wednesday, January 24 from 5pm to 7pm, followed by Rosary. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, January 25 followed by burial in Drumshanbo New Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to the Poor Clare Convent, Drumshanbo. House private please.

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

Sr Richard (Alicia) Dufficy, Dún Mhuire, Athlone, Roscommon / Boyle, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the loving tender care of the management and staff at Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon on Sunday, January 21, 2024 of Sr Richard (Alicia) Dufficy, Dun Mhuire, Athlone, Roscommon and formerly of Boyle and Tulsk, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her parents Dick & Sarah and her brother Jerome (Sligo). Sr Richard will be sadly missed by her sorrowing brothers Ritchie (Limerick) and MJ (Limerick), sister Sr Chris, sisters-in-law Evelyn, Betty and Máire, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, Sisters of Mercy Western Province and her many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhilís.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, January 23 from 3.30pm, followed by removal at 6.30pm to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 24 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the family plot in Kilcooley Cemetery. Those wishing to view Sr Richard's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu of, to a charity of your choice.

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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