Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Brigid Victory (née Nolan), Edgeworthstown, Longford / Myshall, Carlow

The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024 of Brigid Victory (née Nolan), Edgeworthstown, Longford and formerly of Myshall, Carlow. Predeceased by her father Matthew Nolan. Brigid will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Tom, her five children Laura (McEntee, Arva), Áine (Jones, Churchtown), Tomás, Mairéad and Cathal, her mother Kathleen (nee Fenelon) and her six adoring grandchildren Eoghan, Darragh, Lucie, Cillian, Robbie and Rían. Sister Mary Frances (Corcoran), brothers Joe, Martin and Fergus, Aunt Bridie McMahon, aunt's in law, son's in law Danny McEntee, Simon Jones and Tomás' partner Amy, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, February 21 from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass Thursday at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown (N39VR04), followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery. House Family Only Please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/
Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to LARCC Cancer Support Sanctuary Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath. http://www.idonate.ie/cause/larcc
The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to the staff of St James's Hospital, the Hermitage Clinic and Longford Palliative Care team.

Ben Balfe, Killerney, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the incredible care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice on Monday, February 19, 2024 of Ben Balfe, Killerney, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Town and formerly of Knock, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Beloved husband of Anne and much loved Dad to Alan and Amanda. He will be very sadly missed by his family, brothers John, Marcus, Denis and Terry, sisters Liz, Joan, Kay and Grace, aunts Moira and Lena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends. May Ben rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening, February 21 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 22 at 11am. Burial afterwards at St Coman’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to the Roscommon Hospice - DONATE HERE.
The Balfe & McCrann family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for their kindness and support at this time. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast in the Roscommon town area on the Parish Radio 105.9 FM and can also be viewed live onThursday, February 22 at 11am by clicking CLICKING HERE.

Colette Keane (née O'Doherty), Patrick Street, Templemore, Tipperary / Ballyleague, Roscommon

The death occurred, following a long illness, on Monday, February 19, 2024 of Colette Keane (nee O’Doherty) formerly of Cloonadra, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and Patrick Street, Templemore, Co Tipperary. Predeceased by her parents Denis and Alice O’Doherty. Regretted by her daughter Sinead, son Jonathan, son in law Shane, grandchildren, brothers Jim, Eugene, Denis and Paschal, sister Siobhan, sisters in law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Colette rest in peace.
Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore this Thursday evening, February 22 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 23 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Cremation afterwards in Shannon Crematorium at 4 pm. Messages of condolence may be left at www.ejgrey.com

Niall Phillips, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred on Monday, February 5, 2024 of Niall Phillips, Anaheim, California and formerly of Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Niall, beloved husband and best friend of Isobel. Predeceased by his brothers Frank and Brian and his sisters Moya and Nuala, he will be greatly missed by his brother Pat, sisters Finola and Ethna and his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will take place in the Holy Family Church, Orange County, California at 10am on Wednesday, February 21. May he rest in peace. 

Agris Vitte, Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024 of Agris Vitte, Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, Cavan. Agris will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Svetlana, daughter Kristine, son Miks, mother Maruta, sisters, all his extended family and many friends. May His gentle soul rest in peace and eternal happiness.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Rd, Cavan (H12 RF78), on Wednesday, February 21 from 6pm until 7.30pm, followed by funeral service.

Giuseppina (Josie) Cooke, (née Parussolo), French Court, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred in the loving care of all the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 of Giuseppina (Josie) Cooke, (née Parussolo), French Court, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband John Joe. Josie will be sadly missed by her nephews, good friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Wednesday, February 21 from 6pm until 7pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 22 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those wishing to view Josie's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE

Donna Duke, Ballinakill, Glasson, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, February 18, 2024 of Donna Duke, Ballinakill, Glasson, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her beloved brother Neil. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Stephen and Christine, grandparents Joe and Annie Duke and nephew Jason, uncles, aunts, Cousins, and extended family. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Wednesday, February 21 from 6pm until 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, February 22 in Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. For those who wish to live stream Donna's Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Thursday, February 22 at 10.30am: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Mike Joe Murphy, Annaghmaculleen, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024 of Mike Joe (Michael) Murphy of Annaghmacullen, Cloone, Co Leitrim, formerly of Sunnaghmore, Aughakiltubrid, Cloone. Predeceased by his dear wife; Elizabeth (Betty) (née Corr), his parents; James and Rose , his daughter; Deirdre Anne, sister ; Elizabeth (Betty) Plunkett, brothers in law; John Smith and Seamus Plunkett. Sadly missed by his loving daughter; Carmel, sons; Michael and Barry, daughter in-law; Madeleine, grandchildren; James, Grace and, David, his sister; Margaret, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sadly missed by all his extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mike Joe Rest in Peace.
Mike Joe will repose at his son Michael’s residence on Tuesday, February 20 from 5pm private to family, neighbours and close friends please. Remains to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Cloone on Wednesday, February 21 at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, February 22 at 12 noon followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Mike Joe’s funeral mass can be viewed live on http://www.churchtv.ie/cloone 
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The North West Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Director’s Cloone or any family member. The Murphy family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Maura Dwyer (née McKiernan) Kiltubrid, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024 of Maura Dwyer (née McKiernan) Kiltubrid, Co Leitrim and formerly, Long Island, New York. 
Sadly missed by her husband Pete, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Mara and Brandon, sister Sue Smyth (Longford) and brothers Tom Joe, Liam and Sean, her loving nieces and nephews. She will be meeting in Heaven her brother Michael James and her parents Thomas and Ellie. Rest In Peace.Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, Ballinamore, from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, February 21. Funeral Mass to be held at 11am on Thursday, February 22 in St Brigid's Church, Drumcong, followed by burial in Drumcong Cemetery. House private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. 

Kathleen Gaffney (née Keon) Kinlough, Leitrim / Ballinamore, Leitrim / Ballyshannon, Donegal / Castleblayney, Monaghan / Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford

The death occurred peacefully at Advocate Christ Hospital after a short illness on Thursday, February 15, 2024 of Kathleen Gaffney (née Keon), Chicago Ridge, and formerly of Askill, Kinlough, Co Leitrim, Ireland.  Beloved wife of the late Noel. Loving sister to Maureen, the late Anne and John; Cherished mother of Genevieve (Tom), Noelle, Maeve (Padraic), Brenda (Craig) and Lorna (Michael); Adored Grandmother of Tara, Adrienne, Noelle, Catherine, Michael, Pierce, Siobhan, Sean, and PJ; The great granny to Abbie, Emma, Eoghan, Olivia, and Finn. 
Kathleen will be sadly missed by her brother in law Mick, sisters-in-law Margaret, Mary, Noreen, Angie, and Jean, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK and the USA, the entire extended Gaffney and Keon families and a wide circle of friends. Kathleen was a respected business owner whose Oak Lawn travel agency, Gaffney Travel, was well known in the Irish community and in the southwest suburbs. In her more than 40 years in business, she was a beloved boss known as Mrs G to everyone in the office. “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.”
Visitation Monday, February 19, 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Tuesday, February 20, 10am. From Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 108th Street & Oxford Avenue, Chicago Ridge. Mass 11am. A live stream of the mass will be available via this link:https://www.asimplestreaming.com/kgaffney. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Mercy Home For Boys and Girls. (MercyHome.org) will be appreciated. For Funeral information: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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.