Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Jimmy Donoghue (O'Donoghue), Main Street, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 of Jimmy Donoghue (O'Donoghue), Main Street, Granard, Longford (formerly of Donoghue’s Hardware Granard). Predeceased by his wife Sheila (2017), son Joe (1992), son John (2018) and sister Elizabeth (2009).
Jimmy will be forever missed by his son Seamus, daughter in law Kate, his adored grandchildren James, Tadhg and Emma, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and his many friends including those from the community of his beloved Granard. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard (N39AX97) from 4pm on Friday, February 2. Prayers at 6.30pm followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Granard arriving at 7.20pm (Friday Mass at 7.30pm). Funeral mass on Saturday,  February 3 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Granardkill Cemetery.
Jimmy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-church-granard

Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, and late of, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly, at her residence in Burnham on Crouch, Essex on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Berna Casey, Burnham on Crouch, Essex and late of Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved partner, Pat, her loving parents Frank and Lil, her sister Teresa and infant brother Edward.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers - Jimmy and Francis, sisters - Marie (Carroll), Eilish (Casey- Boyce), Martina (Williams) and Jackie (Leonard), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Thomas McGuinness, Clonrollagh, Drumlish, Co Longford / Enfield, Meath

The death occurred unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Thomas McGuinness, Clonrollagh, Drumlish Road, Co Longford and formerly of Ballinaskea, Enfield, Co Meath. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Annie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Catherine and Maureen, brothers PJ and Frank, sisters-in-law Olive and Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his brother PJ's residence, Ballinaskea (A83Y303) on Friday, February 2 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday, February 3 to the Church of the Assumption, Jordanstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary McGee (née Gray), Edenmore, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 of Mary McGee (née Gray), Edenmore, Ballinamuck, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, her husband John, sisters Bridgie, Nellie and Martha, granddaughters Gemma and Martina and by her great-grandson Luke. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Kathleen Younes, Mary Cox, Ita Flood, Eithne Bessam and Ann Maguire, sons PJ, John F, Martin and Donal, sisters Jo and Janey, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 1 in St Mary’s Church, Legga at 11am, interment afterwards in Legga Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here House private please.

Tom Armstrong, Glenmore, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 of Tom Armstrong, Glenmore, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his parents George and Kathleen and by his sisters Eileen Gallagher and Joan Johnston. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Marion, daughters Sandra, Glynis and Naomi, son David, sister Grace, grandchildren Abigail, Phoebe, Raimey, Davina, Malcolm, Scott, Christian, Bobbi-Jo and Kathleen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. "Peace perfect peace."
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, January 31 from 7pm until 9pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, Febnruary 1 in St George’s Church, Kenagh at 2pm, interment afterwards in Kilcommock Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Deaf Society – www.irishdeafsociety.ie House private please.

Kathleen (Catherine) Kelly (née Farrell) Ballymakeegan, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Sunset Lodge on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of Kathleen (Catherine) Kelly (nee Farrell), Ballymakeegan, Longford town and formerly of Graffoge, Ardagh. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Kathleen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Ann and Eilish, sons Jimmy, John, Eamon and Aidan, daughters-in-law Judith and Boloro, son-in-law Tim, grandchildren Megan, Eva, James, Aidan, Callum, Ailith and Ermun, great-grandchildren Ciaran, Logan and Jamie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, February 1 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, February 2 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here 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. House private please.

Jaroslaw Sobstyl, No 7 Slí na Mona, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore on Monday, January 29, 2024 of Jaroslaw Sobstyl, No 7 Slí na Mona, Ballymahon, Longford. Jaroslaw will be dearly missed by his loving wife Sylvia, daughters Alicja, Paulina and Kate, friend Artur, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Funeral Mass is this Thursday, February 1 at noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. The Mass can be viewed on this link: http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/. Following the Mass, Jaroslaw's remains will be brought to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Paddy Hanley, Carnamaddy, Lecarrow, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred suddenly, at his home on Monday, January 29, 2024 of Paddy Hanley, Carnamaddy, Lecarrow, Co Roscommon and formerly The Black Islands, Lough Ree, Co Longford. He is predeceased by his sister Maureen. He will be sadly missed by his sister Nancy, nephews Martin and Patrick James, cousins, extended family, good neighbours and friends. May Paddy rest in peace.
Reposing in Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening, January 31 from 4.30pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St John’s Church, Lecarrow. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 1 at 11am followed by private cremation. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Thursday at 11am by CLICKING HERE
The Hanley family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to everyone for their kindness at this time.

Vincent Maguire, Cordownan, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Lisdarn Unit, Cavan on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 of Vincent Maguire, Cordownan, Arva, Cavan. Beloved husband of Eileen and dear father of Caroline and Lorraine. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, sister Mary, brothers Bernard, Jim, Pat and Aidan. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons in law Mark McKeon and Joe Farrell, his adored grandchildren, Sinead, Ciara, Ava and Eimear, sisters Alice Donohoe (Edgeworthstown), Teresa Maguire (Mullingar), Anne McDonald (England) and Helen Clarke (Cootehill), sisters in law Margaret and Hannah, brothers in law Tommy, Sean and Jackie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road Cavan, Thursday evening, February 1 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning, February 2 to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
House private at all times please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care Team, Cavan through donation box or Care of Declan Finnegan Funeral Directors or any family member. 

John Connor, Cloonshanville, Frenchpark, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, with his family by his side, in University Hospital, Sligo on Saturday, January 27, 2024 of John Connor, Cloonshanville, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, former Fine Gael TD, Senator and Councillor. February 14, 1944 – January 27, 2024.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his sisters Margaret (Cady) and Anne (Gallagher), brothers-in-law Gerry and Brendan, nephews John, Barry, Paul, Jarlath and Ulick and their families Karey, Rebekah, Cecilia, Claudine, Erin, Milena, Nicolás, James, Ellie, Abby, Isabel, Henry and Heidi, to Pat and Margaret Moran, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May He Rest in Peace.
John will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark on Wednesday, January 31 from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal from the funeral home on Thursday, February 1 to St Asicus’ Church, Frenchpark arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am, followed by interment in Cloonshanville cemetery.
John's Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed here – https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

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.

Patrick Donohue, Tuam Road, Mountbellew, Galway / Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred unexpectedly at home, with his wife Colette at his side, following a short illness, bravely borne on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 of Patrick (Paddy) Donohue, Tuam Road, Mountbellew, Galway and formerly of Ballinagh, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Maisie, and his nephew Keith. Paddy will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Colette (nee Haverty), sister Mary (Owens), nephews Shane and Tommy, brother-in-law Mervyn, relatives, extended Haverty family and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Paddy will repose at the Franciscan College Oratory, Mountbellew (H53 WE00) on Thursday, February 1 from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Mountbellew (H53 Y9K4). Requiem Mass on Friday, February 2 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Mountbellew. Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: https://www.churchtv.ie/mountbellew/
House strictly private, family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care West.

Carmel Walshe, Markree, Collooney, Sligo / Glenfarne, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Saint John’s Community Hospital, Sligo on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 of Carmel Walshe, Markree, Collooney, Co. Sligo and formerly of Glenfarne, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Elizabeth Walshe, brothers and sisters Maureen (McGivern), Betty (Delaney), Kathleen, Michael and Joe. Dearly loved sister of Bertie (Navan), Christina McHugh (Longford), Eithne Hennelly (Sligo) and Margaret Gillen (Sligo). She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brothers, sisters, brother-in-law Paddy Hennelly, sister-in-law Barbara, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Saint John’s Community Hospital Chapel, Ballytivnan, Sligo F91H224 on Wednesday, January 31 from 6pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1 in Saint John’s Community Hospital Chapel, Ballytivnan, Sligo at 2pm, followed by burial in Saint Nathy’s Cemetery, Collooney, Co. Sligo. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Saint John's Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund via www.feehilys.ie/pay
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 91 59999/087 2411114.

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. Sadly missed by her husband, Robert (Bob) and her 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.
Remains will leave her home at 9am on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to arrive at Pure Reflections Resomarium, Abbeyland, Navan, Co. Meath for Resomation at 12 noon. Family flowers only please.

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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