Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Bridget Dennigan (née Tully) Teffia Park, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Sunset Lodge on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 of Bridget Dennigan (nee Tully) Teffia Park, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Roseanne, husband Patrick and by her sister Monica. Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Anne Donlon (Ardagh), Rose (Mayo), sons Peter (U.S.A), Patrick (Longford), Bernard (Galway) and Thomas (Limerick), sisters Margaret Gregg, Mary O’Neill, Teresa Jordan and her twin sister Kathleen Tully, son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Helen and Catherine, Rose’s partner Adrian, Peter’s partner Jenny, grandchildren Danny, Andrew, Brian, Sean, Liam, Ailish, Maeve, Saoirse, Levon, Khoren, Emmet, Mark, Aoife, Aisling and Cillian, great-grandchild Jack, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 8 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, May 9 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

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. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Care Centre for the care and kindness shown to Bridget.

Ann Joyce (née O'Leary) Padraic Colum Heights, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 of Ann Joyce (nee O'Leary), Padraic Colum Heights, Longford town. Predeceased by her husband John, son Christy and by her grandson Willie. Ann will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary, Maggie, Ann and Helen, sons Joe, John, David, Willie, Bernard, Eddie and James, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home all day on Thursday, May 9. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 10 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 1.00pm. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com

Eileen O'Kane (née Keenan) Drumeel, Ballinalee, Co Longford formerly of Ardagh

The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after a long illness, bravely borne of Eileen O'Kane (nee Keenan), Drumeel, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly of Ardagh. Predeceased by her beloved husband Denis, daughters Mary and Denise, brother PJ, sisters Nancy and Babs and her adored grandsons Patrick and Mel. Eileen will be forever missed and always remembered with love by her family, daughters Carmel, Martina and Francis, son Kevin, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and her daughter's partner, her beloved 11 grandchildren, sisters Maureen Rooney (Abbeyshrule) and Nuala Hartnet (Dublin), nieces, nephews, relatives, carers, neighbours and good friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Thursday, May 9 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 10 at 2pm in St. James's Church, Clonbroney, Ballinalee, followed with Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for family only. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society Ireland c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home private at all times please.

Sean Curran, Crossagalla, Old Cork Road, Limerick / Cavan / Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Sean Curran, Crossagalla, Old Cork Road, Limerick and formerly of Arva, Co Cavan. Ex Krups Engineering, Limerick and Ferrero Co Cork. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary. Sadly missed by his loving Wife Valerie, daughter Lisa, brother Anthony, sisters Margaret and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at St Patrick’s Church, Donoghmore (V94 V6T3) on Tuesday, May 7 from 6pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 8 at 11am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (Ext) Cemetery. House strictly private, please.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre Donation link

Sean's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Milford Care Centre and the Heart Failure Clinic in University Hospital Limerick for their professionalism and support to Sean throughout his illness.

James (Jim) Corcoran, Naas, Kildare / Ballinalee, Longford / Thomastown, Kilkenny

The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, at Naas General Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024 of James (Jim) Corcoran Naas and formerly of Aughagreagh, Ballinalee, Co Longford and Thomastown, Co Kilkenny and Retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána, Naas. Beloved husband of the late Eileen and dear father of Eoin, Shay, Rory and Áine. Predeceased by his brothers John and Owen and sisters Bridget, Annie, Mary and Baby Rose. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Ciara, Niamh and Ariane, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Caimin, Calum, Cillian, Niamh, Robbie, Amy, Billy, Dylan, Cian and Lola, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, May 7 from 4pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6:30pm. Removal on Wednesday, May 8 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 The Friends of Naas Hospital. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed here naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”.

Mary Sawyer (née Clabby), Lymm, Cheshire, England and formerly Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford

The recent death has occurred peacefully in the loving care of Keate House Nursing Home, Lymm, surrounded by her adored children daughter Sharon, son Stephen, her Grandson Stan, son in law Simon and daughter in law Jane of Mary Sawyer (nee Clabby) late of Lymm, Cheshire, England and formerly Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tom, parents Thomas and Nora. Sadly missed by her sisters Kathleen and Nora, nieces Shirley, Sarah, Elaine and Anita, and nephews Mark and David, brother in law Pat and many friends in Ireland and the UK. 

Mary's funeral mass will take place in Cheshire, England and there will be a memorial mass at a later date in Clondra, Longford.

Sean (John) Browne, Shannagh Grove, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred at his home at Shannagh Grove, Mohill with his heartbroken family by his side on Sunday, May 5, 2024 of Sean (John) Browne, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Lorraine, much loved father of Simone and Karl, adored grandfather of Jason, Carla, Mochara, Cahir and Croía. Sean will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter and son, his mother; Jane, sisters; Rebecca, Niamh and Clara, brother; Gavan. His grandchildren; Jason, Carla, Mochara, Cahir and Croía, son-in-law; Anthony Egan and daughter-in-law; Linda McKenna., sisters-in-law; Julie, Alison and Karen., brothers-in-law; Jimmy Bannigan, Sean Quinn, David Clyne and Brian Conboy, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and Barney, the extended Browne and Conboy families and so many great neighbours and wonderful friends. “As you were, you will always be Treasured forever in our memory”.

Sean will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Wednesday, May 8, from 7pm - 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Patrick's Church, Mohill on Thursday, May 9 at 12 noon followed by burial to Mohill new cemetery. Sean's mass will be live streamed on http://www.churchtv.ie/mohill

House private please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Home Care Team, North West Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, or any family member. The Browne and Conboy families appreciate your sympathy, help and support at this extremely difficult time.

James Edward O'Connor, Aughnagallop, Drumshanbo, Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly at home of James Edward O'Connor, Aughnagallop, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.Darling Son of John and Liz, loved and adored by his sister Emily. He will be very sadly missed by his Grandad Stan, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, his many friends and neighbours. House private until further notice please.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Catherine Cribbens (née Devine) Keston, Kent, England and Barrack Street, Granard, Longford

The death occurred after a short illness on Friday, May 3, 2024 of Catherine Cribbens (nee Devine) Keston, Kent, England and formerly of Barrack Street, Granard Co. Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son Timothy and sister Margaret Boyce. Sadly missed by her sons Nicholas, Jonathan and Simon, her brother James Devine, Mullingar and her sister Anne Donohoe, Creevey, Granard, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Bernard Keane St Brigid’s Court, St Brigids Drive, Clontarf, Dublin / Drumshanbo, Leitrim

The death occurred on Saturday, May 4, 2024 of Bernard Keane, St Brigid's Court, St Brigid's Drive, Clontarf West, Dublin 5, and formerly of Ballinamore Rd, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and his sisters Carmel and Marese. He will be sadly missed by his brothers John (Jersey), Seamus and Joe (Drumshanbo), Paul (Leitrim Village), and his sisters Anne (Ballinamore), Teresa and Bernadette (Dublin), and Majella (Portugal). He will also be missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements Later