Deaths in Longford - Saturday, February 17, 2024

Geraldine Bissett (née McGrath), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Geraldine Bissett (née McGrath), Fostra, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Rebecca, mother Teresa and her grand-daughter Emily-Jane. Geraldine will be forever missed by her loving family, her dear sons and daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her adored grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Geraldine.
Removal from her home on Monday, February 19 to St Colmcille's Church for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Geraldine will be laid to rest in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Family home private at all times please.

Sr Pius Dooley 'Shalom', Edgeworthstown, Longford / Ballinasloe, Galway

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family and Mercy Community in the loving care of the Staff at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthtown on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Sr Pius Dooley, 'Shalom', Edgeworthstown, Convent of Mercy, Newtownforbes and late of of Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Predeceased by her parents Annie and Martin, brothers Tony and Frank and sister-in-law Chris. Sr Pius will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family, sister-in-law Mary, nieces Caroline and Mariese, nephews John and Francis, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, grandniece, grandnephews, relatives and the Sisters of Mercy Western Province. May Sr Pius Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown (Eircode N39 VR04) on Saturday, February 17 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass in Our Lady's Manor Chapel at 12.30pm on Sunday, February 18. Sr. Pius will be laid to rest in Aughafin Cemetery. (Eircode N39 W425).

Helen (Ellen) Cullen (née Kelly), 4 The Meadows, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 of Helen (Ellen) Cullen (nee Kelly), 4 the Meadows, Drumlish, Co Longford and formerly of Limerick, Birmingham and London. Deeply regretted by her husband John, brother Con, sister Bridie, her friends Betty McGoldrick & Ann Cullen Keenan, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. 
Helen will repose at Laurel Lodge, Longford this Saturday evening, February 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Remains arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumlish this Sunday, February 18 for funeral mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.

Mary Kelly (née Keenan) Western Park, Farneyhoogan, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 15, 2024 of Mary Kelly (nee Keenan), Western Park, Farneyhoogan, Longford. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Barry, daughters Tracey, Claire and Natasha, son Shay, sisters Rose, Pat, Elizabeth, Catherine and Lorraine, brothers Joe and Anthony, sons-in-law Niall and Adam, grandchildren Cormac, Stephen, Isabella, Ben, Holly, Gareth, Ellie and Grace, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, February 17 from 1pm concluding with prayers at 3pm followed by cremation service at Lakelands Crematorium at 5.30pm. 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.

Imelda Skelly, Carrickboy, Longford 

The death occurred peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Imelda Skelly, Carrickboy, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Joe and her son Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Helen and Maria (London), her sister Moira (Kilbeggan) and her brother Joe (Ballymore), grandchildren Charlie, Joseph, Sarah, Zach, Lilly Rose, Ruby Mae, John and Ruth, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Anthony, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Friday, February 16 from 6pm with Prayers at 8pm. Removal on Saturday, February 17 from her home to St Anne's Church, Ballycloughan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Carrickedmond cemetery. House strictly private on Thursday please.

Evelyn Gallagher, Kilmacduagh, Galway / Longford Town, Longford / Ballinamore, Leitrim / Dublin

The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Monday, February 12, 2024 of Evelyn Gallagher, Kilmacdaugh, Co Galway and formerly of Teffia Park, Longford and Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, (Ex C.I.E). Predeceased by her parents Mai and Matthew. Dearly loved and missed by her sisters Ann and Carmel, her brother Matthew, her treasured nephew Éamon, her brother-in-law Éamon Ó Ceallaigh, sister-in-law Mary Jo Devine, her companion Oliver Corbett, relatives, friends and close neighbours Willie and Josephine. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, February 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Monday, February 19 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford. House private please.

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.

Michael (Mick) McCormack, Kinturk Avenue, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 PR64

The death occurred peacefully, in Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar on Friday, February 16, 2024 of Michael (Mick) McCormack, Kinturk Avenue, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 PR64 and and Oxford, UK. Predeceased by his parents, son Thomas, granddaughter Amy, son-in-law Niall, sisters Sr Rose and Pat and brothers Vinnie and Connie. Dear husband of Phil, beloved father of Sharon, Tara, Catriona (Warren) and Michael. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son-in-law Michael (O’Hara) and daughter-in-law Rachel (Brown), his adored grandchildren Emma, Isabel, Jacob and Aisling, his brother Jim and sisters Mary (USA), Kathleen (Northampton), Margaret (Dublin) and Breda (Longford), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May Mick Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N91 PR64) on Saturday, February 17 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6.30pm, followed by removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 18 at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/
Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Brosna Unit, Cluain Lir, Mullingar for their continuous support and care for Mick throughout his illness. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Mary (May) Mullen (née McBrien) Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in Glenashling Nursing Home under the exceptional care of all the nurses and doctors on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Mary (May) Mullen (née McBrien) late of Longford Street, Arva, Co Cavan. Beloved sister to Gress and Una. Sadly missed by her sisters, cousin Chrissie (McBrien), nieces Fiona, Sonya, Susan and Maria, nephew Simon, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in Peace.Funeral arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Co. Cavan, H12 HN53 on Friday, February 16 for 12 noon requiem Mass with cremation thereafter to Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78 for service at 1.30pm.
To view May’s cremation service please click here. Please input the password Crem16F. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin 7.
To provide the family with a private condolence message, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, Cabra Road on (01) 838 9774.

Tom Mannion, Doughiska, Galway City, Galway / Curraghboy, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Galway University Hospital following a sudden illness on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 of Tom Mannion, Galway Castle, Doughiska and formerly of Ballylion, Curraghboy, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Winifred, his brother Ollie and his brother-in-law, Tom Corcoran. Tom will be sadly missed by his loving children Steven, Katie and Scott, his brothers Bertie (Whitepark, Curraghboy) and Dermot (UK), his sisters Mary Corcoran (Ballyleague) and Martina O’Grady (Curraghboy), sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Brendan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. As well as his friends from Ashford Court Boutique Hotel Ennis and his former colleagues of Kepak Athleague.
Tom will repose at St Brigid’s Funeral Home, Brideswell, Athlone (N37 EK88) on Friday evening, February 16 from 5pm to 8pm with removal to St Brigid's Church, Curraghboy, Athlone (N37 X348). Funeral mass on Saturday, February 17 at 11am followed by burial in Cam Cemetery. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerald Eugene Earley, UK and formerly of Aghaginney, Drumshanbo, Co 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 Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim on Wednesday, February 21 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. We, the Earley family, offer our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has helped us and contributed to Gerald Earley's funeral, especially Fr Frankie, Sister Helen, Rosalie Logan, Hubert McCormack, Edward Cutter and all family members who have flown many miles to make this reunion funeral memorable, we appreciate your time and condolence, Many thanks.