Deaths in Longford - Friday, March 1, 2024

Elizabeth Gilchriest (née Owens) Glack, Longford Town, formerly of Granard and Ardagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of Elizabeth Gilchriest (nee Owens) Glack, Longford town and formerly of Granard and Ardagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Patrick, sisters Margaret Kerrigan (Dublin), Catherine Murray and Breege Carroll and brothers Hughie (U.K.) and John (Chuck). Elizabeth will be forever missed by her heartbroken family; loving husband Willie, daughters Fiona Cassells, Sarah Lennon and Emma Shedwell, sister Maureen, brothers Patrick (U.K.), Michael and Brendan, sons in law Michael, Ciaran and Kevin, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Saturday, March 2 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday, March 3 in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish heart foundation c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please View here House strictly private please.

Peter Smyth, Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of Peter Smyth, Main Street, Lanesboro, Co Longford (ex Bord na Mona).Predeceased by his parents Pat & Nellie and his brother John. Sadly missed by his family, uncle Johnny (Weekfield, Roscommon) brothers Hughie & Patrick, sisters Eithne (Clyne) & Caroline (Ginty), brothers in law, sister in law, his nephews Ciaran & Rory (Australia), nephew Francis and niece Elizabeth, relatives and friends. May Peter Rest in Peace.Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Sunday, March 3 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass Monday, March 4  in St Mary's Church, Lanesboro at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE 

Marguerite Kirwan (née Donlon), Dalkey, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of Talbot Lodge Nursing Home, Malahide on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 of Marguerite Kirwan (née Donlon), Dalkey, Co Dublin, late of Longford. Marguerite, beloved wife of the late Matt, much loved and loving mother of Sarah. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law Darren, adored grandchildren Isabelle and Isaac, brother Tommy Noel, sisters Antoinette and Colette, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Remembering also her late sister Mary.Reposing on Sunday, March 3 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Monday, March 4 to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 12.30pm Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. May she Rest in Peace.

Patrick Joseph Dooner, Listea Cottage, Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford
The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 1, 2024 of Patrick Joseph Dooner, Listea Cottage, Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Alice. Patrick will be forever missed and always remembered with love by his family, his wife Janine, sons Ian and Nathan, daughter-in-law Jessica, his adored grandchildren Lilly, Effy, Phoebe and Connor, his brothers and sisters Brian, Michael, John, David, Mark, Vivien, Trica and Linda, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Patrick.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Monday, March 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Ennybegs on Tuesday, March 5 for Funeral Mass at 10.30am, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for Cremation Service at1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care / Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private please.

Constance (Connie) Lloyd (née Denniston), Winetown, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford
The death occurred peacefully, aged 100 years on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of Constance (Connie) Lloyd, Winetown, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, sons Gordon and Ivor. Connie will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Frank and Robert, daughter Olive, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends. The darkness falls at Thy behest.
Reposing in The Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, March 1 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service in St Thomas' Church, Rathowen at 2pm on Saturday, March 2. Burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only.

Thomas Kelly, Cloonadra, Ballyleague, Roscommon / Dysart, Roscommon / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff at Mullingar Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 of Thomas Kelly, Cloonadra, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carraroe, Lanesboro, Co Longford and Dysart, Co Roscommon. He will be very sadly missed by his sons Niall and Alan, daughter Marina, sister Catherine Gallagher (Curraghboy) and Mary Hadler (U.K.), brothers Richard (Ballyforan), Dan (U.K.) and Jimmy (Isle of Man), daughters-in-law Kim, Kate and Anne, grandchildren Ciara, Michael, Samantha, Fiona, Aidan, Scarlett, Maeve and Saoirse, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many wonderful friends, especially Mary and Caroline. Thomas is predeceased by his beloved son Kenneth, parents Thomas and Anne, sisters Margaret, Bridie, Alice and Nancy, brothers William, Michael, Ted, Peter, Josie and Paddy May Thomas rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Friday evening, March 1 from 5pm until 7pm followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Dysart (H53 DK12). Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, March 2 at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Dysart Cemetery. Family flowers only please to the Roscommon Hospice - DONATE HERE.
Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Saturday, March 2 at 11.30am by CLICKING HERE The Kelly family truly appreciates your kindness at this time.

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.

Mary McAvinue (née Reilly) Chapel Road, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital following a short illness surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 1, 2024 of Mary McAvinue, Chapel Road, Arva, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her beloved husband Barney. Greatly missed by her sons Bernard, Fintan, Martin, daughter Irene, cherished grandson Finbar and granddaughters Mary Jane and DD.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Sunday evening, March 3 from 6pm until 8pm.
Removal on Monday, March 4 at 1.15pm to the Sacred heart Church, Arva to arrive for Requiem Mass at 2pm, Interment afterwards in Coronea Cemetery. May Mary rest in peace.

Ciaran Sheridan, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of Ciaran Sheridan, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly Arva, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Margaret Sheridan. Sadly missed by his brothers John, Denis and Enda, sister Yvonne, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Jack and Margaret Sheridan's family home, Brankill, Arva, Co Cavan (eircode H12 KX09) on Sunday, March 3 between 12pm and 4pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Sunday evening, March 3 to arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Arva at 6pm. Funeral mass on Monday, March 4 at 11am with burial afterwards in Cornea cemetery.

Bridget Tierney (née Reilly), Drumgore, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the tender care of her very devoted family, in her 109th year, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 of Bridget Tierney (née Reilly), Drumgore, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Patrick, son Vincent, daughter Patricia and brother-in-law Joe, her brothers James and Sonny and her sister Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her adoring family; her daughters Mary, Margaret, Pauline, Betty and Kitty, her sons John and Tom, sons-in-law; John Joe, Peter, John Joe and Colm, daughters-in-law; Maureen and Eileen. Cherished by her 30 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, her sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her close neighbours and friends.R.I.P.
Bridget will repose at her home in Drumgore on Thursday, February 29 from 5pm-10pm and on Friday, March 1 from 1pm-4.30pm, all welcome during these hours. Removal to St Joseph's Church, Loughduff (H12F968), on Friday evening to arrive for 8pm. Bridget's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2 at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. (A shuttle bus service will be in operation from Loughduff Church carpark on both evenings).

Patrick (Pat) McGirl, Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Camber, Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of his family, on Monday, February 26, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) McGirl, Washington Township, New Jersey, USA and Camber, Aughavas, Leitrim. Beloved husband of Margaret and pre-deceased by his brothers Charlie and Leo. Pat will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, family and friends. His sense of fun, his quick wit and strongly held passions will be lovingly remembered by all of his family, and by his wide circle of friends & neighbours. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. May Pat Rest In Peace. 
The Funeral will begin on Monday, March 4, at 8:45am from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Ave. Hackensack, at 10am. Entombment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, from 4 – 8pm for visitation at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA. 

Bridget (Bridie) Daly (née Walsh) Mount Carmel Drive, Moate, Westmeath / Glasson, Westmeath
The death occurred peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024 of Bridget (Bridie) Daly (nee Walsh), Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara, late of Mount Carmel Drive, Moate, Westmeath and formerly of Liss, Glasson, Westmeath. Sadly missed by her beloved brother Martin, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, relatives and many friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone (N37 WY17) on Monday evening, March 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal at 7:30pm to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair arriving at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, March 5 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery. No Flowers Please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Donal Egan, Sydenham Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin / Castlepollard, Westmeath / Kells, Kilkenny

The death occurred,  peacefully, at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, with Sheelagh at his side and surrounded by his family, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of Donal Egan, Sydenham Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin / Castlepollard, Westmeath / Kells, Kilkenny. Donal will be sadly missed by Sheelagh, his son Carl, grandchildren Joe and Grace, daughter in law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Donal Rest In Peace.
Funeral will arrive at St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath on Saturday, March 2 for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. The Requiem mass will be live streamed HERE