Deaths in Longford - Monday, January 29, 2024

Marie Tynan (née Keenan), No. 6 Laurel Avenue, Longford Town, Longford, N39 W8C0 / Elphin, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded and cared for by her loving family, on Friday, January 26, 2024 of Marie Tynan (née Keenan), No. 6 Laurel Avenue, Longford Town, Longford, N39 W8C0 and formerly Elphin, Roscommon. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Margaret and her sister Martha Duffy, Ardagh. Sadly missed by her loving husband Andy and her family Sean, Marguerite, Sinead, Criona, Andrew and Edward, brother Donal (Ardagh) and sister Margo (Lucan), grandchildren Robert, Bronagh, Ellen, Niamh, Shane, Eleanor, Karl and Jack, nieces and nephews, cousins, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Laurel Avenue on Sunday, January 28 from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday, January 29 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

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.

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. 

Terence O'Reilly, 13 Marion Row, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff in Castlemanor on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Terence O'Reilly, 13 Marion Row, Ballinagh and Castlemanor Nursing Home, Drumalee, Cavan.
Predeceased by his father Terence O'Reilly, his mother Mary Gaffney, sister Mary Maguire and his brother Peter. Terence will be very sadly missed by his sister Kathleen Johnston, his brother in law Mark, his nephews, nieces, the staff, residents and friends in Castlemanor, all his extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan (H12C821), on Tuesday evening, January 30 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, January 31 at 11am in St Felim's Church, Ballinagh followed by burial in the family plot in the new cemetery.

JP Fanning, Drumlaheen, Fenagh, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 27, 2024 of JP Fanning, Drumlaheen, Fenagh, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents James and Mary-Jane, sister Eilish, brother Leo and his brother-in-law Brendan Beirne (November 16, 2023). J.P. will be sadly missed by his wife Gretta, sons and daughters; James, Padraic, Ciarán, Declan, Carol and Edel, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law; Mike, Paul, Lisa, Aisling and Nicola, beloved grandchildren Conor, Ryan, Luke, Aoife, Sadhbh, Amy, Emma, Charlie, Lily, Darragh and Shayne, brother Frank, sister Brigie, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Bernie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home in Drumlaheen (N41 Y189) on this Monday, January 29 from 4pm until 9pm. House strictly private on Tuesday morning, January 30. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Foxfield on Tuesday, January 30 at 12 noon followed by burial in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society in support of Night Nurses c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Eileen Penrose (née Costello), The Woods, Buncrana, Donegal / Ballynacargy, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at her daughter’s residence, Buncrana, surrounded by her devoted family, on Thursday, January 25, 2024 of Eileen Penrose (nee Costello) late of Buncrana, Co. Donegal, formerly of Ballinahown, Co. Galway and London. Recently predeceased by her husband Leo, her parents Michael & Nora Costello and brother Paudric. Deeply missed by her heartbroken daughters Eileen (Ronan) and Alice (Doherty), sons-in-law John and Patrick, devoted grandchildren James and Alice, her brothers and sisters, Michael, Bridie (McDonagh), Maura (Fairman), Ned, Sean, Martin and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives and many friends. May Eileen’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements: reposing at her daughter Alice’s home in Buncrana on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 2pm-10pm before travelling on Sunday, January 28, 2024, to repose at her nephew Willie Penrose’s home, Ballintue, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath N91 Y291 from 5.30pm. Arriving to Church of The Nativity, Ballynacargy for requiem mass on Monday,  January 29, 2024, at 11am with burial after in Sonna Cemetery.

Michael (Mick) Owens, Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Tullamore, Offaly

The death occurred, peacefully at his home., on Friday, January 26, 2024 of Michael (Mick) Owens, Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and late of 3 Healy Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas & Mary Kate, his sister, Dody Farrell, and his nephew, Donal Beatty. A greatly loved husband, father and brother; Michael will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Laura, son, Tomás, brothers Billy, Thomas, Frank, Noel & Eugene, sisters Liz, Marie, Benny, Teresa, Patty, Winnie, Margaret, Ann & Olive, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. May Michael Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home, Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (N91 HW77) on Sunday, January 28 from 2pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Michael's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 29 at 11.30 am in St. Feichin's Church, Fore, Co Westmeath N91 X265, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish cancer society and Palliative Care Services.

Leo McGirl, Ratoath, Meath / Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, Co. Dublin, on Thursday, January 25, 2024 of Leo McGirl of Ratoath, Co. Meath and Camber, Aughavas, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his devoted wife Rose and brother Charlie. Beloved father of Aine & Fergal and grandfather of Kate. Leo will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his brother Pat, his son-in-law Joe and daughter-in-law Michelle. His generous nature, his loyalty and mischievous spirit will be lovingly remembered by all of his family, and by his wide circle of friends & neighbours. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. May Leo Rest In Peace. 
Reposing at McEntaggart’s Funeral Home Ratoath (A85 DW27) on Sunday, January 28 from 4pm until 7pm. Leo’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 29 at 11am in the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Live streaming of the funeral mass can be viewed on Monday morning at 11am by clicking HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Capuchin Day Centre https://www.capuchindaycentre.ie/
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Marymount Care Centre for their dedicated and compassionate care of Leo over the past few years.

Myles James Doyle, Surrey, England and Toghnaross, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 of Myles James Doyle, Surrey, England and formerly Toghnaross, Kilcogy, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Tim and Mary Kate and brother Hugh. Deeply missed by his wife Nora, sisters-in-law Olive and Ann, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran (N39HN84) on Monday, January 29 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed http://www.facebook.com/mullahoranparishchurches

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

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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