Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Mary Mulligan (née Denning), Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 18, 2024 of Mary Mulligan (née Denning), Rathmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth, sisters Kathleen, Nell and Bridgie, brothers PJ, Paddy, Tommy and John. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband PJ, daughters Breda, Marie, Laura and Barbara and their partners, sons Padraig and Michael and their partners, sister Julia, brother Oliver, grandchildren Shalyn, Oisín, Robin, Matthew, Sean, Saoirse, Caoimhe, Jessie, Sophie and Éabha, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence (Rathmore – N39 CC92) on Tuesday, March 19 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, March 20 in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

May McCarthy (née Lynch) Moorland, Marlinstown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath / Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath, aged 85 years of May McCarthy (née Lynch), Moorland, Marlinstown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Carrickduff, Dring, Granard, Co Longford. Recently predeceased by her loving husband Pat. Cherished and devoted mother of Ciarán, Finian, Jimmy, Rosemary, Pádraig, Colm, Áine, Finola, Siobhán, and Cormac; May will be sadly missed and forever loved by her sons and daughters, sisters Peggy (USA), Betty (Dublin) and brother Mel (USA), her adored twenty four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Remembering also the deceased members of the McCarthy and Lynch families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Reposing at the Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, College Street, Mullingar N91 K660 on Wednesday, March 20, from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday afternoon, March 21 at 1pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King followed by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Marlinstown. May's Mass can be seen on the live webcam here. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland here.
To leave a message of sympathy for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie A sincere thank you from the McCarthy family to all the staff at Bethany house for their exceptional care and kindness to May.

Willie Gilchriest, Carrickmoira, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Roosky, Co Roscommon on Monday, March 18, 2024 of Willie Gilchriest, Carrickmoira, Newtownforbes, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Rose, brothers Robbie, Jimmy, Christy, his loving niece Teresa (Killoe) and recently deceased brother Frank in England. Willie will be sadly missed by his family, brother Tommy (England), sister Eileen, grand-nephew Raymond, niece Elaine, his relatives here in Ireland and in England, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39 KN66) on Tuesday, March 19 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 20 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, followed with burial in the local cemetery. Family Home Private Please.

Liz Edgeworth (née Casey) Ballydrum, Killashee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, March 17, 2024 of Liz Edgeworth (nee Casey), Ballydrum, Killashee, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jimmy, brother Paddy and by her son-in-law Donal. Liz will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Jennifer (Connell) and Martina (Chapman), sons Damian and James, daughters-in-law Caroline and Deirdre, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Eoin, Ríona, Killian, Fionn, Donncha, Brian, Tadhg, Mark and Ella, sister Ann, brothers Eamon, Sean and Liam, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, March 19 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, March 20 at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Killashee, interment afterwards in Ballinakill Cemetery.

Mary Eivers, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford / Dublin
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff in St James's Hospital on Sunday, March 17, 2024 of Mary Eivers, Dublin and formerly of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Dympna (McGann) and Vera (Smyth) and her brother Michael, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Margaret, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) on Wednesday, March 20 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, March 21 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE 

Ann Walsh (née Kelly) Baldoyle, Dublin / Abbeylara, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of St Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 15, 2024 of Ann Walsh (née Kelly), Baldoyle, Dublin 13 and formerly of Abbeylara, Co. Longford. 
Beloved wife of the late Barney. Very sadly missed by her loving children Ciaran, Fergal and Aoife, daughters-in-law Roberta and Deirdre, son-in-law Martin, her adored grandchildren Jack, Ciaran, Emma, Lucy and Ethan, brothers Mickey and Hugh, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace. 
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday, March 20 from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to St Peter and Paul’s Church, Baldoyle on Thursday morning, March 21 for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny, click here. A live stream of Ann’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. 

Annie Crossan (née Gormley) Cricklewood, London & formerly Drumard Jones, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred on Thursday, February 15, 2024 of Annie Crossan (nee Gormley), Cricklewood, London and formerly Drumard Jones, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Patsy. She will be sadly missed by her sons Vince, Stephen & Mick, and by her extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.A Funeral Mass has been held in London & Annie will be laid to rest in St Mary's churchyard cemetery in Mohill on Thursday, March 21 following graveside prayers at 3pm.

Paul McPadden, Carricknabrack, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The  death occurred on Saturday, March 16, 2024 of Paul McPadden, Carricknabrack, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly of Selton, Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary McPadden (Née Flynn) his sister Anne, brothers Joe and recently John. Sadly missed by his sister Mary, brother Jimmy, sister-in-law Mary, and all his family in Leeds and Manchester.
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