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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Seamus Flynn, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Seamus Flynn, The Green, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Molly and by his brother Brendan. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary Agnes, daughters Eithne and Sharon, sons Michael, Gerard, Andrew and Kevin, sisters Jeanette and Maura, brothers J.J., Gene and Liam, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, February 16 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Saturday, February 17 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro. Interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation – www.irishheart.ie House private please.
Christy Deely, Bally Too Manor, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Christy Deely, Retired Sergeant, An Garda Síochána, Bally Too Manor, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon and formerly of Park Road, Longford. Predeceased by his beloved wife Angela, sister Helen and by his grandson Damien. Christy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Marie, Annette, Helen, Martina and Edel, sons Liam, Sean, Noel, Adrian, Joe, Leo, Bertie, Mick and Dermot, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Johnny and William, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, February 15 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Friday, February 16 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. Interment afterwards in Clondra Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society, co/ Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Rev. Des Reid C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin / Ballymote, Sligo / Moyne, Co Longford
The death occurred in his 90th year on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Rev. Des Reid C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin, late of Ballymote, Co Sligo and Moyne, Co Longford. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Australia.Son of the late Kathleen (née O’Connor) and John William Reid. Predeceased by his siblings Jack, Mary Kernan, Brian, Don, Kathleen V (Lola) Davey and Pauline. Deeply regretted by his brother Benny, sister Joan Duggan, sister-in-law Catherine and brother-in-law Brendan, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, Spiritan confrères and friends. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor at 11am on Thursday, February 15 which may be viewed through the parish web camera https://mcn.live/camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-kimmage followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road-014925959.
Ciara Bartels, Lisduff Cross, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Ciara Bartels, Lisduff Cross, Longford town. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, father Jan, mother Colette, sisters Bronagh and Antoinette, brother Mario, sister-in-law Dorothy, brother-in-law Alfie, godson Oscar, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, February 14 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am on Thursday, February 15, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.
Kathleen O'Kane (née Mimnagh) Lucan, Dublin / Ballinalee, Co Longford
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The death occurred suddenly and peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Kathleen, O’Kane (née Mimnagh), Lucan, Co Dublin and formerly of Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Beloved wife of Bill and much loved mother of Liam, Colm, Catherine, Kevin and Eimear. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister Carmel, brother Brendan, grandchildren Saoirse, Aoife, Aedín, Grace, Darragh, James, Alannah, Laura, Naomi, Charlie and Cian, son-in-law Richie, daughters-in-law Ali, Grainne and Alison, brother-in-law Tommy, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Thursday evening, February 15 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 16 to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Kathleen’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com
Bernie Mulligan (née Carolan) Crott, Moyne, Co Longford, N39 VE48
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The death occurred peacefully in Lisdarn Unit of the Elderly, Cavan surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Bernie Mulligan (nee Carolan) Crott, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Pat and son Sean. Bernie will be very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Stephen, Nigel, Fiona, Kevin and Biddy, grandchildren Jordan, Lorraine, Turlough, Jamie, Damien, Morrigan, Jake, Adam, Joey, Angel and Tommy, sons-in-law Daryl and Dessie, daughter-in-law Avril, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, her many friends and neighbours.
Bernie will be reposing at the family home tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14 from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral cortege leaving the family home on Thursday, February 15 at 11.30am arriving at St Colmcille's church, Aughnacliffe for requiem mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass will be live streamed, link to follow.
John (Johnny) Buckley, Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Ballinalee, Longford
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The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Monday, February 12, 2024 of John (Johnny) Buckley, Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Leitrim/ Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret and his brother William. John will be remembered with love by his family, stepdaughter and her husband Aishling and Michael Murphy (Ballinalee), brothers Patrick and Michael, sisters Mary, Nancy, Margaret and Chrissie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace John.
Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Chapel on Wednesday, February 14 from 11am concluding with prayers at 12 noon, following prayers, John will be laid to rest in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Kate Barnard (née Madden), Cappaghduff, Tourmakeady, Mayo / Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully in the care of her devoted family on Saturday, February 10, 2024 of Kate Barnard (née Madden), The Old Barracks, Cappaghduff, Tourmakeady, Co Mayo (formerly Bolton, Manchester and Loch Gowna, Co Cavan). Predeceased by her husband Albert and sadly missed by her loving family; Christina, Kevin, Margaret, Seamus and Paul, daughters-in-law Carmel and Patricia, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and a large circle of good neighbours and close friends. RIP.
Reposing at Lakeland Funeral Home, Cavan (H12RF78) on Tuesday, February 13 from 5-7pm with removal to the Church Of The Holy Family, Loch Gowna to arrive for 7.30pm. Kate's requiem mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 14 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Those who are unable to attend Kate's funeral can view it on the following link; https://vimeo.com/912033669 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.
Bernard (Benny) Martin Quivvy, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan
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The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Bernard (Benny) Martin, Quivvy, Cornafean, Co Cavan and Castlemanor Nursing home, Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Philip and Mary Ann, his sister Bridget and brother Eugene. Benny will be sadly missed by his cousins and a large circle of good neighbours and close friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Wednesday evening, February 14 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon, February 15 to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea to arrive for Requiem Mass at 3pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Seamus (Jimmy) Nealon, Drumadykey, Drumcong, Co Leitrim
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The death occurred on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Seamus (Jimmy) Nealon of Drumadykey, Drumcong, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Marie and a large number of Aunts and Uncles. Sadly missed by his sister Marian (London) and brothers Kevin (Drumshanbo), Declan (Australia), his nieces Sinéad, Shannon, Erin and Ciara and his nephews Liam and Conor. Rest In Peace.
Remains arriving at St Brigid's Church, Drumcong, on Wednesday evening, February 14 at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 15 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Pedley (née McKenna) Ballyfermot, Dublin / Lanesboro, Co Longford
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The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 of Mary Pedley (née McKenna), Ballyfermot, Dublin and formerly of Lanesboro, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband John and her son John. Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Elizabeth, Maria, Catherine and Eileen, sons Edward and James, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren Declan, Lisa, Alannah, Naoise, Blathnaid, Norah, Mai, Aaron Carrie, Eoin, Richard, Karl, Connor, Laura and Gavin, great grandchildren Heidi, Aaron, Shay, Cody, Kaelin, Badb, Ray and Charlie, brother-in-law, niece, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Mary will be reposing in Stafford's Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 13 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 14 to St Matthew’s Church, Ballyfermot arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass followed by a Cremation Service in Stafford's Funeral Home Ballyfermot at 1pm. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot, please leave your condolences on rip.ie or send on your condolences by the traditional manner.
Anthony (Tony) Kelly, Blue Haven House, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Grove Park Avenue, Finglas, Dublin
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The recent death has occurred suddenly at his home, ‘Blue Haven House’ on Saturday, February 10, 2024 of Anthony (Tony) Kelly, Blue Haven House, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Grove Park Avenue, Finglas, Dublin. Tony will be sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Angela (Angie) and also by his sister Mags, brother-in-law Dave, niece Sarah, nephew Colin, kind neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Tuesday, February 13 from 5.30pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 14 at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 2.30pm. Those wishing to view Tony's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. No flowers please.
Edward (Eddie) Fleming, Bellaleenan, Bawnboy, Cavan
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The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, February 11, 2024 of Edward (Eddie) Fleming, Bellaleenan, Bawnboy, Cavan. Predeceased by his wife Madge on December 28 last, his brother Sean and sister Annette. He will be sadly missed by his daughters and sons Colette (Michael), Francis (Catherine), Paul (Noreen), Marie & Eamonn (Oonagh), brothers, Brian, PJ and Gerry, his beloved grandchildren Ciara, Shane, Niamh, Declan, Kelly, Michelle, Emily, Tara, Muireann & Tristan, great-grandchildren Emma, Caoimhe & Cillian, sisters-in-law Rita, Judy & Bridie, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Tuesday evening, February 13 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from his home in Bellaleenan on Wednesday, February 14 to arrive at St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy, Co Cavan for Funeral Mass at 1 pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Eddie's family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful doctors, nurses and all staff in Medical 1, Cavan General Hospital and the wonderful, supportive and caring staff in both Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet and Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell. House private to family and close friends please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Templeport Social Services C/O Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy
Gerald Eugene Earley, UK and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred at his home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 of Gerald Eugene Earley, 31 St Martin's Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents, Jimmy and Betty Earley, his siblings, Seamus, Pauline, John and Christina. Sadly missed by his wife Ann Earley, and his children, Monica, Jacqueline, Lesley, Anthony, Amanda and Angela Earley.
May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Bernadette Edwards (née Mimnagh) Loughton, Essex and Ballinalee, Co Longford
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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.
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