Deaths in Longford - Thursday, March 28, 2024

Kathleen Forbes (née Burke) Derry, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 of Kathleen Forbes (nee Burke), Derry, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly Ballyglunin, Co. Galway.  Predeceased by her husband Bill. Deeply regretted by her children, Anne, Helen, William, Nuala and Robert, her daughter in law Helen, all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
House private please and family flowers only. Funeral service this Good Friday, March 29 at 11am in St Matthews Church Ballymahon followed by burial in Shrule cemetery.

Pat (Patrick) Phillips, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff at St. James’s Hospital, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 of Pat (Patrick) Phillips, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Ballinagh, Cavan. Beloved husband of Nora and loving father to Fiona and Ronan. Predeceased by his brothers Niall, Frank, and Brian, and sisters Nuala and Moya; Pat will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, son-in-law James, his five grandchildren, his sisters Eithne and Finola, and all extended family, neighbours and friends. As per Pat’s wishes, a private family funeral will take place in the coming days. House private please. 
All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01) 406-1000. Rest in Peace.

Stella O'Sullivan (née Murphy) Gurteengar, Lanesboro, Co Longford, N39 E378

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the compassionate care of the wonderful staff at the Mater Hospital on Monday, March 25, 2024 of Stella O’Sullivan (nee Murphy), Gurteengar, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Beloved wife of Brendan, much adored mother of Amy, Danny & Lara and cherished nana of Cadhla. She will be greatly missed by her siblings Eithne, Oliver and Claire, son in law Brian, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and by her many wonderful friends. May Stella Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home Gurteengar, Lanesboro, Co. Longford, N39 E378 on Wednesday, March 27 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, March 28 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, Co Longford at 11.30am. A private cremation service will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium at 2pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired can be made to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.

Ita Reilly (née Noone), Main Street, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 of Ita Reilly (née Noone), Main Street, Newtownforbes, Longford.  Predeceased by her parents Michael and Sarah, sisters Mary, Tess, Phyllis and Beryl, brothers Joe and Anthony and by her beloved husband Peter. Ita, a devoted and cherished mother to daughter Jacinta, sons Tony, PJ, Michael and Paschal. Ita will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter, sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence (N39 X7H2) on Wednesday, March 27 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Liturgy on Thursday, March 28 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to C.O.P.D. support Ireland and The Irish Heart Foundation c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private outside of reposing times please.

Seamus Flynn, Curroole, Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2024 of Seamus Flynn, Curroole, Newtowncashel, Longford. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Sr Lucy, Annie-Mai and Sr Kathleen, brothers Fr Johnny and Mike and by his beloved wife Teresa. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Helen and Emer, son James, sister Liza, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Joe and Larry, grandchildren Éadaoin, Ciara, Áine, Niamh, Luch, Roisín, Seamus, Tom and Julie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, March 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Liturgy on Thursday, March 28 at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel. Interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or and family member. House strictly private please.

Frances Heslin (née Mullally) Beechview, Jonesboro, Carnaross, Meath / Finea, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at Moorehall Lodge Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 of Frances Heslin (nee Mullally), Beechview, Jonesboro, Carnaross, Kells, Co Meath and formerly Kilgola Finea, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her daughter Edwina, grandson Oisin, son in law Brian, her parents Thomas and Rose, siblings Phyllis, Kit, Noel, Liam and Rhodie. Sadly missed by her loving husband Eddie, children Caroline, Rosemary, Julie and Edward, grandchildren Rebecca, Liam, Brian, Shane, Niall, Eimear, Jack, Leah, Fionn. Her great grandchildren Connor and Caoimhe. Brothers in law, sisters in laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home (A82YW26) on Thursday, March 28 from 4pm until 10pm and on Friday, March 29 from 2pm until 10pm. Removal arriving to St Ciaran's Church, Carnaross on Saturday, March 30 for 1.30pm Funeral mass. Interment afterwards in Finea Cemetery. House private at all other times please. Family flowers only.