Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Paddy Davis, Cornafunchin, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 of Paddy Davis, Cornafunchin, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, brothers Peter and Oliver. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family sister Mary McCann (New York), brother Dessie (Ohill), sisters-in-law Bridie and Anne-mai, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Wednesday, May 1 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, May 2 in St Mary’s Church, Ennybegs, at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Kilmahon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchservices.tv/killoe

Nancy Parker (née Skelly) Derrindiff, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, April 28, 2024 of Nancy, Derrindiff, Newtowncashel, Co Longford and late of London and Cornaguillagh, Newtowncashel. Predeceased by her loving husband Stan, parents John and Margaret, brothers Johnny and Tom and by her sister Eileen. Nancy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Brigid Cusack (Dublin), Kitty Kingston (London) and Monica Farrell (Elfeet), sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Jack, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, May 2 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 3 in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Cashel cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live  view here

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Sean Hanley, Lisnaria, Roscommon

The death occurred unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 of Sean Hanley, Lisnaria, Roscommon. He will be forever missed by his adored beloved wife Betty, daughter Sharon (McDermott), sons James and John, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Denise and Anja, grandchildren Dylan, Amelia, Freya, Aoibheann, Conor, Oscar, Michaela and JP, sisters Bridie, Marion and Carmel, aunt Lucy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sean is predeceased by his parents Paddy and Bridie, his sisters Kathleen and Elizabeth and by his brothers-in-law Michael, Sean and Martin. May Sean rest in peace.

Reposing at his home in Lisnaria (F42 HV22) on Thursday evening, May 2 from 4pm until 7pm – House private outside of these times please. Removal on Friday morning, May 3 at 10.30am arriving to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. The Hanley family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all those who looked after Sean during his short illness and also their dear neighbours and friends for the kindness and support shown to them at this time.

Padraic Lunney, Toome, Drumreilly, Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 of Padraic Lunney, Toome, Drumreilly, Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother Bridie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his father Gabriel, brother Tony, sisters Siobhán, Anne and Brid, brothers-in-law Conor Gilespie and Kevin Kennedy, nieces and nephews Finn, Sophie, Bobby, Kayla and Sienna, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, May 2 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from his residence on Friday morning, May 3 to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumreilly for funeral mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private except for family, close friends and neighbours. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. The funeral mass can be viewed HERE. 

Nuala Garry (née Duck) Mullingar, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in her home surrounded by her heartbroken family on Sunday, April 28, 2024 of Nuala Garry (nee Duck) Mullingar, Rathowen, Westmeath/ Longford. Predeceased by her parents James and Lena, sister Teresa and partner Jim Taaffe. Nuala will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, son Roy, daughters Rebecca and Lisa, sons-in-law Malcolm and Barry, daughter-in-law Joelonene, her adored grandchildren Ciáran, Andrew, Nicola, Scott, JJ, Callum, Logan, Leeroy, and great-grandchildren Críadh and Paisley, brother Shamine, sisters Ann, Maureen and Margaret, uncles James, Oliver and John McDermott, aunt Una, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and good friends. Your presence we will miss, Your memory we will treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Rest in Peace Nuala.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Tuesday, April 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St Mary's Church, Rathowen, on Wednesday, May 1 for Mass at 11am, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan at 2pm. No flowers please, donations, if desired, to Westmeath Palliative Care c/o Connell Funeral Directors, Church St, Longford, or any family member.

Kathleen (Kay) Keating (née Carroll) Derryad, Killashee, Longford / Celbridge, Kildare / Walsh Island, Offaly

The death occurred peacefully in the loving presence of her family and the wonderful care of the staff of Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe on Monday, April 8, 2024 of Kathleen (Kay) Keating (née Carroll), Derryad, Killashee, Co Longford and formerly Celbridge, Co Kildare and Walsh Island, Co Offaly. 

Deeply regretted by her husband Michael, son Cormac, Cormac's partner Catherine, brother's Mick & Walter, sister's Meave & Breda, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many friends. May Kay rest in peace.

Reposing took place at Farrell's Funeral Home Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Tuesday, April 9 from 6pm to 8pm. Cremation took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Wednesday, April 10 at 2pm. The Ashes of Kathleen (Kay) will be interred in her family plot in Walsh Island Cemetery, Co Offaly on Saturday, May 4 at 5:30pm. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Tony Masterson, Brookfield, Mullingar, Westmeath / Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully holding the hands of his loving family, in the tender and compassionate care of the staff and nurses of Newbrook Nursing Home on Saturday, April 27 of Tony Masterson, Brookfield, Irishtown, Mullingar and formerly of Finea, Co Westmeath. 

Dearly beloved husband and father, Tony will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his devoted wife Anne and daughter Triona, his brother Frank, cherished grandchildren Lucy Anne and Niall, son-in-law Brian, sister-in-law Mary, nephews Mark and James, nieces Sarah and Mary, a wide circle of dear relatives, friends, neighbours and The Cross family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar on Tuesday April 30, from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon, May 1 at 1pm. followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association at https://www.imnda.ie/donate or the Parkinsons Association of Ireland at www.parkinsons.ie

Tony's Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie

Maureen Brady (née Leonard) Dun Laoghaire, Dublin / Annaduff, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital on Saturday, April 27, 2024 of Maureen Brady (née Leonard) Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, late of Annaduff, Co Leitrim. Maureen, beloved wife of the late Daniel (Danny) loving mother of Noleen, Brenda, Danella, Patricia, Emer and Eamonn. Sadly by her children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her 10 adored grandchildren, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and many friends.

Reposing Tuesday, April 30 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Wednesday, May 1 to St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.

Geraldine McWeeney (née Kyle) Stanely's Walk, Derry City, Derry / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred with her husband by her side on Sunday, April 21, 2024 of Geraldine Kyle McWeeney, age 76, of Derry, Ireland/ Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Her rebellious, loving, generous, and ridiculously funny nature will be missed by many. Geraldine is survived by Tony, her husband of 55 years, her eldest son, Gerry, and daughter Maureen (Steve). She also leaves behind her most beloved grandchildren: Claire, Grace, Dillon, Conor, Emily, Sarah, and Abby. In addition, she is survived by her siblings, Terence (Shirley), Brian (Sally) and Kathleen (Mike), and many cherished nieces and nephews including Kerry, Robert, Colm, Megan, Sean, Sarah, Stephen, Brian, Suzanne and Fiona. Geraldine had the good fortune of having life long friends who loved her dearly and whom she adored and cherished. The McWeeney Family wishes to thank the many family and friends who called and visited her, and expressed their love to her before her passing. She is now reunited with her son, Anthony, parents Gerry and Celine Kyle, and sister Ann of Derry City. 

She will be buried in her home country of Ireland with her son, Anthony. Geraldine opened the Seal Beach Drive-In Dairy with her husband before embarking on a successful career as a realtor and property manager. Geraldine and Tony raised their family in Costa Mesa, and upon retirement moved to Mexico followed by adventures in Northern California where they spent time with grandkids while reconnecting with a vibrant Irish community in Petaluma. However, Seal Beach drew them back, and their time here was an opportunity to reconnect with lifelong friends, and loving family including many cousins who brought joy and laughter to their lives.

A Celebration of Life will be held in late summer at St. Anne's Church in Seal Beach, California where she and her husband exchanged vows 55 years ago.