Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 26, 2024

George Taaffe, ‘Rockfield’, Moyne, Co Longford, N39 K8H3 / Athy, Kildare

The death occurred peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 of George Taaffe, “Rockfield”, Moyne, Co Longford N39 K8H3 and formerly of Athy, Co Kildare. (Former principal of Dromard National School).
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and by his brothers Seamus and Jack. George will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Eileen, daughters Paula Gorman (Maynooth) and Susan Keane (Lanesboro), sons Barry (Glenfarne), Declan (Clane) and David (Australia), brothers Tony and Francis, daughters-in-law Oonagh, Lisa and Elaine, sons-in-law Kevin and Brendan, his beloved grandchildren Conor, Niall, Holly, Orla, Leon, Amy, Bella, Phoenix and Tara, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 K8H3) on Saturday, January 27 from 3pm until 5pm and again on Sunday, January 28 from 3pm until 5pm. Removal on Monday, January 29 to arrive at St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Legga cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here
The family home will be private on Monday morning, January 29 please. The family would like to acknowledge the great care and kindness shown to George by the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home whilst in their care.

Tom Whitford, Lisduff , Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 of Tom Whitford, Lisduff, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Carter and Ethel and by his brother Norman. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Pamela, son David, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandson Henry, sisters Rosemary White and Phoebe, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives and friends.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Friday, January 26 from 3.30pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St Catherine’s Church, Ballymacormack for 6pm. Funeral Service on Saturday, January 27 at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. “ Safe in the Arms of Jesus”. House private please.

Josephine (Josie) McKeon, Cloonany, Longford / Crumlin, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully in the company of her family and in the exceptional care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 of Josephine (Josie) McKeon, Crumlin, Dublin and formerly of Cloonany, Longford. 
Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Michael and by her sister Kathleen Gillooly (Ballymoe). Josie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sister Mary West (Ardagh) , brother Oliver (Cloonany), her many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sister-in-law Angela, brother-in-law Cooke and by a wide circle of relatives and friends. May Josie’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Josie will repose at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel (N39 XE92) on Friday, January 26 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Requiem Mass in St Anne’s Church, Curry at 11am on Saturday, January 27, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

Helen Teevan (née Kearney) The Pines, Beaufort Place, Navan, Meath / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of Helen Teevan (nee Kearney), The Pines, Beaufort Place, Navan and late of Dublin Street, Longford town.
Predeceased by her son Frank. Helen, beloved wife of Frank and loving mother of John, Rose, Mary and Garry. Very sadly missed by her family, brother Brendan (Sheila), sisters Tesh, Vi-Vi (Matthew) and Dolores, daughter in law Stephanie, son in law Luke, grandchildren Brian, Sara, Desmond, Denise, Nicole, Alexandra, Grace and Charlotte, great-grandchildren Aya Marley, Luka, Cecelia and Frankie, nephews, nieces and friends. May Helen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at home on Sunday afternoon, January 28 from 3pm-7pm. Removal on Monday morning, January 29 to arrive in St Oliver's Church, Navan for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 12.30pm. House private at all other times please.
The Teevan family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU in Drogheda for the care, warmth and compassion shown to Helen and themselves in the last few days. Also, their sincere and heartfelt thanks to Kathleen, Ruth, Fathuma, Joy and all the Bluebird Care team for their professionalism and wonderful care of Helen.

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/

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. 

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. 

Margaret Nally (née Ahearn), Irishtown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath, N91 DK52

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her devoted family, on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Margaret Nally (née Ahearn), Irishtown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath, N91 DK52. Predeceased by her husband John, her parents John & Brigid Ahearn, her sisters Moll, Bridie, Nancy and her brothers Jim, Jack, Tom, Peter, Billy, Joe & Hughie.
Sadly missed by her adored and loving children Vonnie, Michelle, Kate & Bill, their partners Aidan, Dermot, Gus and Fiona, grandchildren AnnaMay, Ruby, Jason, Pearl, Alison & MJ, her sister Kathleen and brothers Micky, Patsy, Brendan, Stephen & Eamon, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends. May Margaret`s gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Michelle's home (N91 XF24) on Thursday, January 25 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 26 at 11am in St Matthew's Church, Milltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kevin McGuire, New Jersey, USA, formerly of Killamaun and Gortfadda, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Kevin McGuire, New Jersey, USA, formerly of Killamaun and Gortfadda, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Sadly missed by his wife Mary Jane, sons Kevin, Brendan, daughter Donna, grandchildren Kaitlin, Vanessa, Olivia, son in law Richie, sisters Joan, Una, brothers Vincent and Brian, extended family, friends & neighbours.
Donations, if desired to https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate/in-memory-tributes-to-your-loved-one/donate-in-memory
Funeral Mass on Friday, January 26 in St Thomas More Church, 186 Gordon's Corner Road, Manalapan NJ at 10:30am (3.30pm Irish Time). Click on the link to view the livestream of the Mass https://web.moremercy.org 

Helen Leddy, Dingins, Corlismore, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Thursday, January 25, 2024 of Helen Leddy, Dingins, Corlismore, Cavan. Predeceased by her sister Mary, her brother Mick, recently her brother Vincent and more recently by her brother James, Deeply regretted by her two sisters Nuala and Julia, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, extended family and many good friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Removal of her remains to arrive at the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) on Friday, January 26 for 6pm. Helen's funeral mass will take place on Saturday, January 27 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Those who wish to view the mass online can do so at: https://www.facebook.com/parishofgownaandmullinalaghta/ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Cyril Bardon, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at Mullingar Midlands Regional Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 of Cyril Bardon, Hanwell, London and formerly of Cloughan and Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by his father John and brother Joseph. Survived by his loving wife Mary, son Stephen and daughter Danielle, his mother Maureen, brothers Declan, Sean and Malcolm, sisters Collette and Catherine, grandchildren Cormac and Fíadh, son in-law Darragh, daughter in-law Deirdre, father in-law Johnny, mother in-law Maura, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Cyril Rest In Peace.
Reposing at No. 23 New Glenview, N91 EK03 on Friday, January 26 from 4pm till 8pm, house strictly private thereafter. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Saturday, January 27 for 11am funeral mass, burial afterwards to adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Mullingar Midlands Regional hospital for their continued support and care for Cyril throughout his illness.
Cyril's funeral mass can be viewed on the following link https://castlepollard-church1.click2stream.com/

Lynda (Martha) Curr (née Bystram) Allenbrook, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
The death occurred of Lynda (Martha) Curr (nee Bystram) of Allenbrook, Drumshanbo Co Leitrim, formerly of Shearwater, Woking, Surry, England. My wife Lynda (Martha) was from a large wonderful family (Bystram) too extensive to name here, they all loved her dearly and will miss her as long as they live on. We have two children, Stephen (Alfie), and Hannah. Seven grandchildren, Joseph, Luca, Finn, Taeya, Sunee, Felix and Laila. We are all lost for words to say how much she will be missed. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

James (Seamus) Sheridan, Lucan, Dublin / Finea, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 of James (Seamus) Sheridan, Lucan, Co Dublin and formerly of Finea, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his loving wife Josephine, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening, January 26 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Lucan on Saturday morning, January 27 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan. James’ Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only please. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

Eleanor Gannon, Slí an Iarainn, Cotober, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Elphin, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 of Eleanor Gannon, Slí an Iarainn, Cotober, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Roscommon & formerly of Corbally, Elphin, Roscommon. 
Predeceased by her parents Josie & Helen & Brother Noel. Eleanor will be sadly missed by her loving family, Sisters, Mary O' Connor (Cork), Bernadette Molloy (Drumshanbo), Patricia O' Dowd (Croghan), Elizabeth O' Hara (Elphin) & Brothers John (Elphin) & Joseph (London), Sister-in-Law Helena, Brothers-in-Law Matthew, Joseph, Alo & Michael, Nieces, Nephews, Grand-nieces, Grand-nephews, Cousins, Relatives, Neighbours & Friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin on Tuesday evening, January 30 from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 31 in St Michael's Church Drumlion at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards to Drumlion cemetery.

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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