Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 8, 2024

Leonie Gibson (née McGrath) Abbeycartron, Longford Town, Longford / Brownshill, Carlow

The death occurred peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Leonie Gibson (nee McGrath), Abbeycartron, Longford and formerly of Brownshill, Carlow. Predeceased by her parents James and Doreen, sister Dolores, brother John and by her brother-in-law Frank. Leonie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Tony, daughter Shena Elliott, sons Michael and Alan, sister Mary, daughters-in-law Dani and Edel, son-in-law Declan, grandchildren Dylan, Sam, Aoife, Eírrin, Lucas and Bruno, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, April 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, April 11 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here. Family flowers only please.

Johnny McGoldrick, Carrickmoira, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred on Sunday, April 7, 2024 of Johnny McGoldrick, Carrickmoira, Newtownforbes, Longford. Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen Jane and by his brothers Gerard and Willie. Johnny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Teresa Reynolds (Annacullen) and Annie (Phyllis) Sheeran (Lettergeeragh), brother Peter (Scotland), sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Monday, April 8 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to COPD Support Ireland - www.copd.ie or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Gertrude (Gertie) McKenna (née Mulvihill), Naas, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin / Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, at home, on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Gertrude (Gertie) McKenna (née Mulvihill), Naas, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin / Newtowncashel, Longford. Beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Linda, Michelle and Rachel; Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren Naoise and Paudge, brother James, sister Maureen, sons-in-law Kevin and Peter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her home on Monday, April 8 from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm. Removal on Tuesday, April 9 to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Tallaght University Hospital HERE. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. 'Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis'.

Margaret Fanning (née Connor), Corteen, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, on Friday, April 5, 2024 of Margaret Fanning (née Connor), Corteen, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, sister Elizabeth, brother Jim and by her beloved husband Pat. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Padraic, daughter-in-law Tara, grand-daughter Claire, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, April 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 10 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please View here Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Patient Comfort Fund at St Joseph’s Care Centre, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Bridget Mary (Maura) Mahon (née Shaughnessy), Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Corneddan and Lettergunnell, Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, April 1, 2024 of Bridget Mary (Maura) Mahon (née Shaughnessy), Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Corneddan and Lettergunnell, Ballinalee, Longford. Bridget Mary is predeceased by her husband John Mahon, her parents James and Bridget Shaughnessy, her brothers Jimmy, Joe Pat, Mickey, Colm, her sisters Patricia, Elizabeth, Katie, Teresa. Bridget Mary will be forever missed as an adored mother to Mary, Anne, John and Caroline and much cherished grandmother to Michael, Jethro, Christian James and Gabrielle. Sadly and fondly missed by her brother Jack (Killoe), sisters Annie-Jo Igoe (Killoe), Alice Buddin (California), Rose Ebersole (California), son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Joanne, her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and her extended family and friends.Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí dá hanam.
The beauty of the Irish hills, Has always been a balm to my soul. To think that Heaven must be, Even more glorious than Ireland, Fills me with a desire to see it again. So I've gone ahead of all of you, But rest assured, I'll be there when you catch up.
Bridget Mary will have a private funeral in Melbourne on Friday, April 12. A Memorial Mass to remember Bridget Mary in Longford will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs, Killoe, Co Longford.

Sarah McNally, New York & Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, tragically, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 of Sarah McNally, New York &, Longford Town, Longford. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her loving mother Dorrie, dear father Des, grandmother Kathleen O’Connor, aunts, uncles, relatives, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Longford and New York. May she rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements in Ireland will be announced on Friday, April 5.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, April 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection at 11am on Monday, April 8 in St Mel's Cathedral followed by a private cremation. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The Kevin Bell Trust - www.kbrtrust.com or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private please.

Jim Grier, Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Cavan / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2024 of Jim Grier, Tullygullion, Kilcogy, Cavan / Granard, Longford. Predeceased by his brothers Sean, Stephen and his nephew John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Rose and Veronica, sons John Joe, Seamus and Damian, brother Tim, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing in Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy N39W1D6, on Sunday evening, April 7 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, April 8 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Carra. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Nellie (Ellen) Gallagher (née Mullen) Killester, Dublin / Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, April 5, 2024 of Nellie (Ellen) Gallagher (née Mullen), Killester, Dublin and formerly of Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, sister Mary Murphy and stepdaughter Stephanie. Nellie will be very sadly missed by her best friend Phil, sister Nancy, brother Pat, sister-in-law Noleen, brother-in-law Ken, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and good neighbours, Forever in Our Hearts.
Reposing at her Home on Sunday afternoon, April 7 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning, April 8 to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live VIEW HERE on Monday morning, April 8 at 11am.

Paddy Dunican, The Square, Kilbeggan, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Paddy Dunican, The Square, Kilbeggan, Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Crissie. Fondly remembered by his siblings, Rosemary, Gemma, Gráinne, Nicholas, Peter, Aoife, his nieces; nephews, relatives, colleagues and his many friends. May Paddy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Nannery`s Chapel of Rest, River View, Kilbeggan (N91HR88) on Tuesday, April 9 from 3pm until 6pm. Removal afterwards to the Church of St James, Kilbeggan (N91CC79) arriving for 7pm funeral prayers. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, April 10  at 1am. Burial after Mass in the Relic cemetery, Kilbeggan. Mass may be viewed live HERE

Angela Geoghegan (née O'Reilly) Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred suddenly at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 of  Angela Geoghegan (nee O’Reilly) Drumkeeran, Cornafean, Arva, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Anna-Mary O’Reilly, sisters Josephine and Carmel and sister-in-law Judy McLoughlin. Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Pat, sons John and Brendan, cherished grand-children Noah, Liam and Isabelle, daughters in law, Fiona and Caroline, brothers Seamus (Sheila) and Liam (Breege), brothers-in-law Kevin (Margaret) and Billy, beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing on Saturday, April 6 from 5.30pm - 8.30pm in Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan. Removal on Monday, April 8 to arrive at 12 noon for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Coronea Church Repair Fund to any family members or Declan Finnegan Funeral Director. House private at all times. May She Rest In Peace.

Peggy McGuire (née Guihen) Cornagee, Arigna, Roscommon / Ballinaglera, Leitrim / Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in her 99th year, surrounded by her devoted family and in the tender and loving care of the staff at Glencar Unit, Laurel lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Peggy McGuire (née Guihen) Cornagee, Arigna, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, brother Jim, sisters Nellie, Mary, Nancy and son-in-law James. Much loved mother of John, Mary, Martina and Joseph. Peggy will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Olive, Gillian, Angela, Fiona, Jacqueline, Laura, Alan, Barry and Enda, her 10 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Ted, daughters-in-law Eithne and Kitty, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon, F52 WT26, on Monday evening, April 8 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, April 9 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Arigna, arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Comfort Fund, Glencar Unit, Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford. The family thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

Susan McKeon (née Lynch) Drumbreanlis, Carrigallen, Leitrim, H12YF62 / Mohill, Leitrim / Roslea, Fermanagh

The death occurred peacefully at the residence of her daughter Rosemary and son-in-law Noel Kiernan in her 97th year surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 of Susan McKeon (nee Lynch), Drumbreanlis, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim and formerly of Clooncliva, Mohill, Co Leitrim and Kibberidogue, Rosslea, Co Fermanagh.Predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Joe and Elizabeth, brothers and sisters John-Joe, Felix, Pat, Kevin, Vera and Dympna. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters Rosemary Kiernan (Carrigallen) and Eilish McNabola (Eslin, Mohill), sons-in-law Noel and Edward, adored grandchildren Brian, Colm, Orla, Edel, Ashling, James, Sinead and Thomas, brother and sisters Agnes, Teresa, Rosemary, Patricia and Tierney, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Susan will repose at the residence of her daughter Rosemary and son-in-law Noel, Drumbreanlis, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, H12YF62 on Monday, April 8 from 4pm to 8pm and Tuesday, April 9 from 2pm to 4pm, followed by removal to arrive at St Joseph's Church Cloonturk at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 10 at 11am followed by interment afterwards in Cloonmorris cemetery. Susan's Funeral Mass can be viewed LIVE HERE. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The North West Hospice care of McGowan Funeral Directors, Dromod or family members.

Margaret (Peggy) Logan (née Prior) late of High Street and Tully, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, following wonderful care in Ballinamore Nursing Unit on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Margaret (Peggy) Logan (nee Prior) late of High Street and Tully, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Tom, sister Maureen Holmes, brother Bertie Prior, son in law Frank Lynch and daughter in law Loretto Logan. Peggy will be sadly missed by her loving sons Leo, Kielan, Raymond and Dermot, daughters Marie and Assumpta, her sisters Nuala and Ellen, son-in-law Joe, daughters-in-law Karen, Brenda & Úna, Kielan's partner Lorraine, her grandchildren, Aisling, Conor, Ciara, Meadhbh, Orlagh, Tom, Áine, Tara and Sarah and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Monday, April 8 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church Ballinamore (N41 XN66). Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Patient Comfort Fund at Ballinamore Primary Care Unit. Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam Dílis.

Margaret Kelly (née McManus) Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Arigna, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness at the North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of Margaret Kelly (née McManus) Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and formerly Arigna and Luton, England. Predeceased by her husband Martin and Son Martin, parents John and Mary, sister and brothers. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son Michael (Cork), daughter Marie McKenzie (Dorrary, Carrick-on-Shannon) son-in-law Peter, daughters-in-law Patricia and Mary, adored grandchildren Emmett, Ulrika, Darragh, Helen, Evan, Fionn and Ciaran, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. 
Margaret will repose at the Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Monday evening, April 8 from 4pm until 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Arigna Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

Karl Meehan, Multyfarnham, Westmeath / Rathowen, Westmeath / Tallaght, Dublin

The death  occurred unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 of Karl Meehan, Multyfarnham and Rathowen, Co Westmeath and formerly of Bancroft, Tallaght, Dublin. Karl will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his daughters Sarah and Gina, their partners Naomi and PJ, his adored grandchildren Bobby and Addison, brother Peter, sister Clodagh and his extended family of many friends. May Karl rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar N91 K660 on Wednesday, April 10 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Karl's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11 at 11 am in St Nicholas' Church, Multyfarnham, followed by burial in St Andrew's Cemetery. If you wish to leave a personal message for the family, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie