Deaths in Longford - Thursday, February 22, 2024

Patrick Joseph Brady, Kiltycon, Moyne, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 of Patrick Joseph Brady, Kiltycon, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Phil and Bridget, his brother Phil and sister Margaret. Patrick will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving brother Noel (Helen), sister Nancy (Tom), brother-in-law Padric, sister-in-law Helen (London), his nephews Stephen, Damien, John, Philip, Anthony, nieces Noeleen, Veronica, Siobhan and Mary, grand nieces and nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, N39EC81 this Thursday evening, February 22 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal from his nephew Stephen and Emer’s home on Friday, February 23 to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Legga for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Patrick will be laid to rest in Tubberpatrick Cemetery.

Tina Bermingham (née Leggett) Wexford / Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the wonderful care of the staff of Thomond Lodge, Nursing Home, Ballymahon, Co Longford on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 of Tina Bermingham (nee Leggett) Wexford and formerly of Dublin / Longford.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick-Joseph and son-in-law Hugh Regan. Tina will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family, sons Michael and Douglas, daughters Adrienne, Gillian, Gemma and Patricia, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Tina. 
Reposing in Connell’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Saturday, February 24 from12 noon concluding with prayers at 1.30pm, followed with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please.

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 on Thursday, 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

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.

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.