Deaths in Longford - Monday, March 25, 2024

Bridget Kelly, Coracorkey, Legan, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the the care of the staff of Tullamore Hospital and in the company of her family, on Friday, March 22, 2024 of Bridget Kelly, Coracorkey, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Elizabeth, sisters Mary Shanley (Strokestown) and Eilish and her brother John. Bridget will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret Neary (Tulsk), brothers Joe and Michael, sister-in-law Nora, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown, on Sunday, March 24 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 25 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Legan. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations to the Irish Cancer Society.

Maureen Fox (née Kiernan), Claremont, Glasnevin, Dublin / Dring, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, daughter Anne, granddaughters Kelly Ann, Ella and Pippa the dog, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Maureen Fox (née Kiernan) (Nana Moe), Claremont, Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Cloonagh, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Terry and her two brothers Seamus and Martin. Maureen will be forever loved by her daughter, granddaughters, her sister Elizabeth and brother Johnny, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Maureen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, March 26 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27 at 10.30am in St Columba's Church, Iona Road. Eircode D09X578, with burial immediately afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Francis Hospice HERE or Funeral Director, family members or donation box in the church. Mass can be viewed HERE 

Dympna Cassells, Keel, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024 of Dympna Cassells, Keel, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Margaret (Peg) and Frank, her sister Frances. Deeply regretted by her brother Pat, her sister Catherine and her many cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
House private please. Funeral mass on Tuesday morning, March 26 at 11am in St Mary's, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery.

Niamh Hand, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Niamh Hand Watervale, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her brother Darren and father-in-law Kevin. She will be sadly missed by her partner Eamon, daughter Amy May and son James, her mother Maureen, father Tom, sisters Sandra and Sharon, her brother Stuart (Mallet), all her nieces and nephews and her wide circle of friends. May her gentle soul. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Community Centre, Rooskey, N41 F9C2, from 6pm until 8pm on Tuesday, March 26 with a small service from 7.30pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday, March 27 for cremation ceremony in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12RF78 at 1pm. The service can be viewed online HERE House strictly private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Midlands Region Diving Clubs c/o Rogers Funeral Directors, Rooskey.

Shane Nangle, Howth Rd, Raheny, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred at Beaumont Hospital on Friday, March 22, 2024 of Shane Nangle, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, and formerly of Cornaroy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Josephine, brothers, Gerry and Brian. Sadly missed by his daughter Deirdre Ferguson (Leitrim), sons, John and Derick, brothers Mel and Frank, daughters-in-law Gail and Monica, son-in-law Tommy, grandchildren Daire, Corey, Sonny, Lyra and Oscar, sisters-in-law, Ann, Philly and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.Reposing at the residence of his daughter, (Deirdre Ferguson, Leitrim Village), on Monday, March 25 from 5pm for family, close friends and neighbours. House private on Tuesday, March 26 please. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, on Tuesday, March 26 to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

Francis (Frank) Costello, Lismehy, Strokestown, Roscommon / Cloughjordan, Tipperary / Donaghmede, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully, at Portiuncla University Hospital, Ballinasloe, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 of Francis (Frank) Costello, Lismehy, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Main Street, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary and retired Principal of Grange CC, Co Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Eileen. Frank will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary Bosquette, darling sister Bernadette & her partner Larry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law & all of the extended Bosquette family, cousins (Costello, O'Brien, Treacy, Grace, McElwain, Dunne & Lonergan), relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, March 25 from 6pm until 8pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Bumlin Cemetery. Those wishing to view Frank's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made to Roscommon Hospice by clicking HERE. House strictly private, please.

Elsie Turbett (née Guckian) Corlasko Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 X221 / Mohill, Co Leitrim

The recent death has occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of Sligo General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 21, 2024 of Elsie Turbett (nee Guckian) Corlasko, Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Packie and Mary Lizzie, and brother PJ Elsie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Brendan, daughter Fiona, sons Enda and Colin, sisters Emily and Patricia, son-in-law Ollie, daughters-in-law Ciara and Caithríona, her adored grandchildren Dylan, Machaela, Kasey, Ryan, Brody, Senan, Odhran, Saoirse, and Éabha, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May Elsie's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence in Corlasko, Kilnagross (Eircode N41 X221), on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 from 3pm to 6pm. House private, bar to close neighbours and relations, outside of reposing hours, please. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Monday, March 25  at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Elsie's Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Arus Carolan Patient Comfort Fund. (One way system in place please, enter via Laheen House). Elsie's family wishes to thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time.