Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Manohar Lal Varma, 89 College Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff in Medical 1 at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 of Manohar Lal Varma 89 College Park, Longford town. Predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Santosh. Sadly missed by his loving sons Rajiv and Ashish, daughters-in-law Julie and Ger, adored grandson David, extended Varma and Kohli families, relatives and neighbours throughout Ireland, the UK and India. Rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Thursday, May 16 from 5pm until 6pm. Cremation will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, on Friday, May 17 at 1pm. House private.

Sheila McEvoy Lislea, Ballinalee, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2024 of Sheila McEvoy, Lislea, Ballinalee Co Longford and Mullingar Co Westmeath. Sadly missed and forever remembered by her heartbroken parents Brendan and Rita, sister Breda (Clinton), brothers Gerard (Stacy), Padraig (Teresa), Francis and Seamus (Grace), her boyfriend Saad, her adored nieces and nephews Kian, Ella, Aibhe, Rohan, Alexandra, Katherin, Ada, Hugh and Noah, her Aunts, Uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Sheila Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81 on Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm to 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 15 followed by burial in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee. House Private to family, friends and neighbours. Family flowers only please. To reflect Sheila's love for her nieces and nephews, donations, if desired, can be made to Barnardos Ireland care of Farrell's Funeral Directors, Ballinalee.

Noel P Gavin, The Bungalow, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon on Monday, May 13, 2024 of Noel P Gavin, The Bungalow, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Aideen. Beloved father of Annette (King), Caroline (Keegan), Patrick, Noel and Derry.

Noel will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Christopher King and Matt Keegan, daughters-in-law Carol and Colette, sisters Geraldine and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Edgeworthstown this Tuesday evening, May 14 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 15 at 11am in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Abbeyshrule, followed by burial in Meedin cemetery Tyrrellspass.

Vivienne Clendenning (née Morton) Ballymacormack, Longford

The death occurred in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Vivienne Clendenning (nee Morton), Ballymacormack, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jim. Vivienne will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son David, daughter-in-law Dianne, grandchildren Nathan, Sophie and Hannah, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.

Resting at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Ballinalee Road (N39 XE92) on Tuesday, May 14 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Service in St Catherine’s Church, Ballymacormack at 2.30pm on Wednesday, May 15 interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Church of Ireland Bishop’s Appeal, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Colm Maguire, No 3 OPD, Smithfield, Legan, Longford / Marino, Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2024 of Colm Maguire, No 3 OPD, Smithfield, Legan, Longford and formerly Marino, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Masie, sister Kay and Brenda. Colm will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, daughters Orla, Niamh and Cíara, sons-in-law Martin, Graham and Kenneth, his adored grandchildren Adam, Sophie, Jack, Lily, Sarah-Jane and Robert, brothers and sisters Brian, Eoin, Kenneth, Maura and Pat, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Colm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 15 at 1pm in St Mary's Church, Legan followed with Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for family.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Colm's family, would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the care and support given to him by the doctors, nurses, carers and the night nurse during his illness, (Thank you all).

Desmond Joseph Foy, London and formerly, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home in London on Monday, April 15, 2024 of Desmond Joseph Foy, London and formerly of Cloone, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Roisin, loving dad of Carolyn and Andrew, Grandad to Stanley and Albert, sister Marion Fallon, sister in law Mary Foy and all his brothers in law and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Requiem mass on Friday, May 17 at 11am in All Saints Catholic Church, Kenton. Mass can be viewed online on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRkLIkLzzDc

Thomas Murray, Mount Merrion, Dublin / Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully at his home in his 90th year on Thursday, May 9, 2024 of Thomas Murray, Mount Merrion, Dublin/ Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, formerly of ESB. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen (Kate) and his sister Maureen. Much loved father of Eamon, Deirdre, Angie, Maria, Conor, Cathy and Dave. He will be very sadly missed by his family, his 17 cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law Andrew, Conor, John and Brian, daughters-in-law Niamh and Sile, brother Patrick, sisters Kathleen and Finola, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday evening, May 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, May 15 to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Thomas's Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Sean Maguire Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long illness bravely borne on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 of Sean Maguire, Ruislip, Middlesex and formerly of Mullaghmore, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. Sadly missed by his son, Richard (Roz) and daughter, Sinead (David) and his grandchildren, Darcey, Ethan and Cayden. Beloved son of the late Sue and Paddy, Mullaghmore and cherished brother of Hugh (Mary), Mick (Rose), Geri (David), Susan (John), Anna Rose (Eugene), Robert and Paul. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raith a anam usual.Requiem mass for Sean on Wednesday, May 15 at 12 noon in the Church of the Most Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8NN, followed by cremation in Breakspear Crematorium. 

Funeral mass will be live streamed at the following link: https://churchservices.tv/ruislipsacredheart A memorial mass for Sean will take place on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim, H12 XY92, followed by interment of ashes in adjoining cemetery. Memorial mass will be live streamed at the following link: http://vimeo.com/940933393

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Sean's memory to: The Alzheimer's Society UK @ https://www.alzheimersorg.uk/ or in Ireland https://alzheimer.ie The family very much appreciates your support and kindness at this sad time.

Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 of Sheila Coleman, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Alwyn. Formerly of Yorkshire, England.

Funeral Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Paddy Fahy Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly in Birmingham, England on Saturday, May 11, 2024 of Paddy Fahy, Birmingham, England & formerly of Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Son of the late Dessie and Sheila Fahy. Rest In Peace

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