Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Theresa McDermott Quinn, Cloncaulfield, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 of Theresa McDermott Quinn, Cloncaulfield, Moydow, Longford. Predeceased by her father Joe, her mother Rita and her brother Sean. Theresa will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family; husband Ronan, son Shane, sister Elizabeth Yorke, brothers Dermot, Richard and Joseph, mother-in-law Teresa Quinn, sisters in law, brothers in law, Shane's partner Cara, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, god-daughters, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Thursday evening, February 29 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, March 1 at 12noon in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, interment afterwards in Moydow Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Glennon's Funeral Directors or any family member. House private except for close family and friends.

Veronica Curejova, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 24, 2024 of Veronica Curejova, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Slovakia. Predeceased by her husband Emil. She will be sadly missed by her family; daughters Maria, Veronika, Renata and Ruzena, son Miro, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Mass of the resurrection takes place on Wednesday, February 28 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford. Evening prayers in Glennons Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Wednesday evening at 6pm. Funeral Mass and interment will take place in Slovakia.

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.

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

John (Danny) Keogh, Corduff, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2024 of John (Danny) Keogh, College View Nursing Home and formerly Corduff, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents and brother Tony. Deeply regretted by his sister Anna (Curwin), niece Martina (Kieran), nephews Noel (Charlene) and John (Sarah), Uncle Petie Leddy (Betty), cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck on Thursday, February 29 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, March 1 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Bruskey. Burial afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery. Family Homes Private Please.

John Anthony (Tony) McLaughlin, Cavan Road, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 26, 2024 of John Anthony (Tony) McLaughlin, Cavan Road, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend Maureen, his brothers Pat, George, Jerry, Danny, Joe and his sister Mary. Sadly and dearly missed by his loving sons and daughters, Regina, Catriona, John, Gerard and Padraig, son in law Laurence, daughters in law Lucinda, Rosie and Stephanie, his sister Phil. Greatly missed by his cherished grandchildren Aaron, Conor, Lauren, Ryan, Jonathan, Caolán, Eleanor & Sadbh, his sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, February 27 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 9pm and Wednesday, February 28 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. House private to family and friends at all other times. Removal on Thursday morning, February 29 to St. Felim's Church, Ballinagh, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in the New Cemetery, Ballinagh. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Palliative Care, Cavan, care of any family member.

Michael John Canning, Lisomadaun, Gorvagh, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at St James's Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 22, 2024 of Michael John Canning, Lisomadaun, Gorvagh, Co. Leitrim.  Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Rose Anne. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Peter (Portmarnock, Co Dublin), Nuala (Surrey, England), Rose Anne (Florida, USA) and Tony (Castlefin, Co Donegal), brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at St Patrick's Hospital Mortuary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday, February 28 from 5pm to 6 pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, Co Leitrim to arrive for 7pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Thursday, February 29 at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael John's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Michael John's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.

Mai Greene (née Loughrey) Rathaspic, Rathowen, Westmeath / Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024 of Mai Greene, Rathaspic, Rathowen, Co Westmeath and formerly of Killeen, Multyfarnhan, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Tommy and her sister Rose.
Sadly missed by her loving family Dervilla, Desmond, Mervyn, Kenneth, Bernadette, Richard, Ruth, Leonard, Thelma, Derek, Lorna, Conor and Rose, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.Reposing at her home (N91 DN83) on Wednesday, February 28 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 29 in St Nicholas' Church, Multyfarnham at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Rathaspic Cemetery, Rathowen. Family flowers only.

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.

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.