Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Joe McDonagh, Abbeycartron Lane, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 of Joe McDonagh, Abbeycartron lane, Longford town. Predeceased by his sister Angela Nerney. Joe will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Katie, sons Keith and David and their mother Yvonne, daughters-in-law Aileen and Róisín, grandchildren Dylan, Una, James, Cara, Sean, Eoin and Aaron, nephews Niall and Tony Nerney, relatives, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, February 8 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Cremation service will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 12 noon on Friday, February 9.

Ann Jordan, Paraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 of Ann Jordan, Paraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Kathleen. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Tara and Danielle, son Gary, grandchildren Ellie and Liam, sisters Patricia and Mary, brothers Benny, Packie, Andy, Dermot, Joe, David, Derek, Damien, Michael and Martin, sisters-in-law, Danielle’s partner James, Tara’s partner Chris, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, February 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Saturday, February 10 at 1pm in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ardagh Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary Rose O'Connor (née Cullen), Ard Mor, Park Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Newbrook Lodge, Nursing Home, Mullingar, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 of Mary Rose O'Connor (née Cullen), Ard Mor, Park Road, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Swanlinbar, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her beloved husband Sean, parents Hugh and Kathleen, sister Marguerite Slater and her brother Tony. Mary Rose will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, daughters Catherine, Caroline and Marissa, sons Ciaran, Sean and Christopher, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, her adored 10 grandchildren, sisters Pauline, Jacinta, Kathleen, Martha, Phena and Bernie, brothers Paddy, Sean and Colm, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Mary Rose.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Friday, February 9 from 5pm until 6.30pm, followed with removal to St Mel's Cathedral, Longford for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 10 at 11am. Following Mass, Mary Rose will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here

Margaret Farrell (née Berry) Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, N39H9W3

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving and adoring family on Monday, February 5, 2024 of Margaret (Maggie) Farrell (nee Berry), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford and Celbridge, Co Kildare. Predeceased by her devoted husband Owen and sadly missed by her daughter Mairead and her sons Seán, Seamus and Owen. Sadly missed by her son in-law Pete, daughters in-law Irene, Mary Frances and Paula and her beloved grandchildren Kathy, Ashling, Molly, Dylan, Cara, Luka, Jessie and Max and her furry little friend Marley.Reposing at the Farrell family home in Fostra, Aughnacliffe Co Longford N39H9W3, on Wednesday, February 7 from 3pm to 9pm. Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, at 12 noon Thursday, February 8. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Those who cannot attend can watch live via link HERE 
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Trócaire, care of Martin Farrell and Sons Funeral Director or any family member. And He will raise you up on eagles' wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun and hold you in the palm of his hand.

Phyllis (Philomena) Kilemade (née Keenan) Ferefad, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of Tullamore Regional Hospital on Tuesday February 6, 2024 of Phyllis (Philomena) Kilemade (nee Keenan) Ferefad, Longford town. 
Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Bridget and her brothers Dessie and TP. Phyllis will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, husband Frank, daughter Michelle, sons Michael, Noel and Franklin, her adored grandchildren Michaela, Saoirse, Chloe, James and Conor, brother Sonny (Edgeworthstown), sisters Anna and Bridie (Aughnacliffe) and Frances (Drumlish), son-in-law and daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you are ours to keep. Rest in Peace Phyllis.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Thursday, February 8 from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her home on Friday, February 9 to arrive to St Mel's Cathedral, Longford for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Phyllis will be laid to rest in Ardagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Mass can be viewed live: Click Here House private at times please.

Bernadette Edwards (née Mimnagh) Loughton, Essex and Ballinalee, Co Longford

The family of the late Bernadette Edwards (nee Mimnagh) of Loughton, Essex who passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in London, would like to thank most sincerely all those that sympathised with them on this sudden loss.
Predeceased by her Mother and Father, John and Josie Mimnagh, Ballinalee, Longford, she leaves behind loving husband Andrew and their sons, Matthew and David. Sadly remembered by her brothers Sean, wife Geralyn and Tony, and nephews and nieces, Katie, Sean, Aileen, Niamh and Jane. 
Funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow, Essex at 2.30pm.

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

Mary Jennings (née O'Neill) Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Kildare / Athlone, Westmeath / Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin after a short illness bravely borne on Friday, February 2, 2024 of  Mary Jennings (née O'Neill), Ryevale Lawns, Leixlip, Co Kildare and formerly of Thomastown, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co Westmeath and Co Roscommon.  Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Hannah and brother Anthony, Mary loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, deeply regretted by her husband Martin, daughters Marie and Denise, son Stephen and partner Davia, adored grandsons James and Jack (Perth, Australia), brothers Martin (Thomastown) and Oliver (Glasson), sisters Kathleen Kelly (Curraghboy) and Liz Murray (Thomastown), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster Street, Maynooth (W23 V99E) on Wednesday, February 7 from 4pm - 8pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning, February 8 at approx. 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Confey Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues. Family flowers only, donations can be given to Home Care Team, St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh and to the Irish Cancer Society. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230. 

Rose Fitzsimons (née Connell), Tullystown, Castletown Finea, Westmeath, N91 PT93

The death occurred peacefully, at her home on Sunday, February 4, 2024 of Rose Fitzsimons (née Connell), Tullystown, Castletown Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents, sisters and brothers. Sadly missed by her beloved husband Peter, her loving daughters Ann and Theresa and son Martin; grandchildren Ethan, Oran, Ryan, Jamie, Emma, Grace and Amy; brother Ned; son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Dawn, niece Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Rose's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home in Tullystown, Castletown Finea (N91 PT93) on Tuesday, February 6 from 5pm to 8pm. House private thereafter please. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castletown on Wednesday, February 7 arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Finea Cemetery. The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Bridget (Bridie) Foley (née Moran) Hillsgrove Lodge, Hillsgrove, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in her 96th year, in Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Monday, February 5, 2024 of Bridget (Bridie ) Foley (nee Moran), Hillsgrove Lodge, Hillsgrove, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael. Bridie will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Betty (Foley), nieces and nephews, especially Jennie, great friend Mervyn Foley, staff and residents of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Bridie will repose in Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin (F45 Y168) on Tuesday, February 6 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 7 in St Brigid’s Church, Dangan (N41 AX27) at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilmore Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

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.

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