Deaths in Longford - Monday, February 26, 2024

Tom Reynolds, Barne, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the company of his family and in the loving care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024 of Tom Reynolds, Barne, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by his infant son Padraig and his parents Patrick and Annie Reynolds, brother PJ and sisters Maureen and Aggie. Sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Kathleen, daughters Sharon Haughey, Olivia Cahill and Edel Coyle, and his son Anthony, brother Barney (Mullingar), his 13 adored grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sylvia, sons-in-law Gerard, Declan and Patrick, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, February 27 from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, February 28 at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. House private please. Donations if desired to Mullingar Stroke Unit. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.churchtv.ie/edgeworthstown/

Breda Moran, Balla, Mayo / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of St John's Unit, Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar on Sunday, February 25, 2024 of Breda Moran (nee O'Reilly) Hillcrest, Balla, Mayo and formerly of Corrick, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Kevin, parents Eugene and Margaret, brothers Paddy, Michael, Jim, Colm and Eddie, sister Peggy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, Kenneth, Anthony and Liam, brothers Eugene and Martin, sister Evelyn, grandchildren Lara, Anna, Jamie, Eleanor and Alannah, daughters in law Noreen, Sarah and Valerie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace Breda.
Reposing at the Balla funeral home on Tuesday, February 27 from 5pm until 7pm followed by removal to her home. Remains to arrive to St Cronin's Church on Wednesday, February 28 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Balla Cemetery.
Breda's Funeral Mass can be viewed through St Cronan's Church Webcam Family flowers only, donations to Irish Cancer Society. House strictly private, please. Enquiries to 094 90 21438. 

Mary Kelly (née Rowland) Granard, Co Longford / Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully with her loving family by her side and in the devoted care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2024 of Mary Kelly (nee Rowland), Granard, Co Longford and formerly Tudenham Park, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her father Tom. Mary will be very sadly missed and always remembered by her husband Gerry, her adored children Grace and Gary, her dear mother Margaret, sister Gabrielle, brothers Tommy, John, Bernard and her twin brother Tony, uncle Pat, sisters-in-law Carole, Debbie and Yvonne, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Mary rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar N91 K660, on Wednesday, February 28 from 4 pm to 6 pm with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Gainstown arriving at 6.30pm. Mary's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 29 at 11 am followed by burial in Kilronan Cemetery. If you wish to leave a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie

John Briody, Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown / 39 Glen Riada, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tullamore Regional Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024 of John Briody, Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown / 39 Glen Riada, Longford. 
Predeceased by his parents and siblings Philip, Michael, Liam, Rita and Mary. John will be sadly missed by his family, his partner Julia, sons Rama, Sean, Fona and stepson Connor, stepdaughter Danielle, his adored grandchild Cormac, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. May John rest in peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Tuesday, February 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Wednesday, February 28 to arrive at Roselawn Crematorium, 127 Ballygowan Rd, Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT5 7TZ, for Cremation at 4.40pm. 

Mary McCann (née Flynn), Shroid, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, on Friday, February 23, 2024 of Mary McCann (née Flynn) formerly Donlon, Shroid, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, brothers, by Jim McCann and Anthony Donlon, son Gerry, grandsons Stephen, Aiden, Rory and Gerard. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary, Caroline and Anita, sister Tess, brother Bernard, daughter-in-law Stephanie, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel (N39 XE92) on Monday, February 26 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection also in Laurel Lodge Chapel on Tuesday, February 27 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ardagh cemetery.

Nora Bernard (née Rennick), Clybaun Heights, Knocknacarra, Galway / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, unexpectedly at University Hospital Galway, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 of Nora Bernard (née Rennick), Clybaun Heights, Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly of Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, her sisters Ruth, Lou and Vera and her brothers Tom and Noel. Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by her loving daughters Iris and Mary, her goddaughter Mary, her sister Beatrice, son-in-law Robert, grandsons Danny and Conor, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many, many neighbours and friends.
Nora will repose in St. Anthony’s Room, within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Galway on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal after to the church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Nora on Tuesday, February 27 at 12 noon. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest with her late husband Jack in Rahoon Cemetery. Livestream link for the Mass: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/ Donations, in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice. May she rest in peace. Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

Aidan Joyce, Paraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 of Aidan Joyce, Pauric Colum Heights, Longford. Predeceased by his father John, brother Alan, nephew Willie and other extended family. Aidan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Margaret, mother Ann, sisters Mary, Maggie, Ann and Helen, brothers Joe, John, David, Willie, Bernard, Eddie and James, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home (36 Paraic Colum Heights) on Saturday, February 24 from 2pm until 6pm and again on Sunday, February 25 from 2pm until 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, February 26 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please Click here House private to family outside of reposing times please.

Michael Skin Devlin, Drogheda, Louth / Belfast, Antrim / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 of Michael Skin Devlin, St Finian’s Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth and formerly of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and Belfast. Loving son of Michael and Kathleen, beloved partner to Sharon and loving dad to Michael, Michaela, Richard, Josh and Shannon and grandad to Skylar-May, Sophia, Blake, Hunter and Kayleigh. Sadly missed by his family, brother Sean, sisters AnnMarie, Jeanine and Nicola, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Patrick (Pat) Sorohan, Cordonaghy, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the presence of his loving family, after a short illness on Sunday, February 25, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Sorohan, Cordonaghy, Loch Gowna / Arva, Co Cavan. Beloved husband of Josephine. Predeceased by his brother Fr Jim Sorohan. Sadly missed by his daughter Maura, sons; Gerard, Jim and Padraig, son-in-law Mark and daughters in law; Catherine, Orlaith and Breda, his sisters; Theresa, Ann and Monica and his brothers; Con and Brendan, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Greatly missed by his cherished grandchildren Aine, Roisin, Moya, Joanna, Ella, Patrick, Joseph and Seoidín, the wider family circle, close neighbours and friends. RIP. 
Reposing at Lakeland’s Funeral Home (H12 RF78) on Tuesday, February 27 from 6-8pm with removal afterwards to his son Jim’s residence in Cordonaghy (house strictly private to close neighbours and friends please). House private on Wednesday morning, February 28.
Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 28 at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael Walsh, Aughamore, Scramogue, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 of Michael Walsh, Aughamore, Scramogue, Roscommon. Beloved husband of Cáit, and adored father of Lisa, Sarah, Eimear and Shane. Grandfather of Annie, Michéal and Lillian, father in law of Gerard and Declan. He will be very sadly missed by his brothers John, Colm, Stephen, Josie, Paddy, sisters Mary, Margaret and Kay, mother-in-law Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and Neighbours. Ní Bheidh a Leithéad arís ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Michael is predeceased by his mother Annie, father Michael, granduncles and aunts, father-in-law Michael, brothers-in-law Peter, Oliver and nephew Colin. Reposing at Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Sunday, February 25 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, February 26 at St Cecilia's Church, Curraghroe at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Leavy's Funeral Directors Facebook page. House private please family flowers only. The family appreciate your support and kindness at this difficult time.

Margaret (Josie) Farrell (née Canning) Riverside, Clonshaugh, Dublin / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 of Margaret (Josie) Farrell (née Canning), Riverside, Clonshaugh, Dublin and formerly of Drumcoura, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Michael and loving mother of David, and Michele. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Margaret, sister Kathleen. Margaret will be very sadly missed by her, son and daughter, son-in-law Rory, daughter-in-law Astrid, niece, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, D17FK58 on Monday afternoon, February 26 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, February 27 to the Church of St Joseph The Artisan, Bonnybrook, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

Breege Donovan (née Maguire) Clonmore Heights, Mullingar, Westmeath / Rathowen, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, February 22, 2024 of Breege Donovan (née Maguire), Clonmore Heights, Mullingar and formerly Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Breege will be forever loved and dearly missed by her son Paul, daughters Helen and Fiona, and her partner Dick, her cherished grandchildren Joseph, Ethan, Malachy, Rian, Maisie, Lyla and Amelie, son-in-law Carl, Fiona’s partner Etienne, sisters Collette, Nuala, Kathleen, Roseleen and Martina, brother Seamus, nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by her loving parents, brothers and sister. May Breege rest in peace.
Reposing at her home at 21 Clonmore Heights N91 H6W4 on Sunday, February 25 from 4 pm to 7 pm and house private at all other times please. Breege’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 26 at 11 am in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar followed by burial in Russagh Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam here. If you wish to leave a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie