Deaths in Longford - Saturday, May 18, 2024

George Belton, Ardagh and 18 College Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, tragically, following an accident, on Thursday, March 16, 2024 of George Belton, Ardagh and 18 College Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Anne, his sister Brigid (Keogh), granddaughter Alison and nephew Derek. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Pauline Coady, sons Simon, Warren and Keith and his partner Sinead, grandchildren Sorcha, Chloe, Paddy and their mother Loraine, his brothers Robert (June), Pat (Valerie), John (Mary), Gerard (Kay), Oliver (Liz), his sisters Anne Donoghue (Sean), Catherine Geoghegan (Jim) and Geri Pegano (Mike)(USA), the Coady family Anne Cooney (John), Niall (Deirdre), Gerry and Claire, Barry (Rhona) and Liam (Emma), his brother-in-law Charlie Keogh, nieces and nephews, relatives and extended family, his many friends and neighbours, his work colleagues and friends at Hanly Bros. and his other work family at Grafters Hair Company. Rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Sunday, May 19 from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Monday, May 20 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Removal afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for cremation ceremony at 4pm. House private. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Pauline Clyne (née Garry) 19 Slí na Mona, Ballymahon, Co Longford / Delvin, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2024 of Pauline Clyne (nee Garry) 19 Sli na Mona, Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly Delvin, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Michael, her parents Bridie and Eugene and her brother Patsy. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, her daughters and son, Martina, Sandra and Gary, their partners Donna and Ray, her beloved grandchildren Amy, Kaleigh, Emma, Callum, Isabella, Conor, Aaron and Ruth, her brother Brendan, her sister-in-law Eileen (Wexford), nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, neighbours and her many wonderful carers who looked after her so well over the years, Joan, Eileen, Rose, Margaret, Maura, Paula, Dawn, Kay, Liz and Doreen. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing in St Matthews Church this Sunday afternoon, May 19 from 4pm until 6pm, followed by prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 20 at 11am with burial afterwards in Carrickedmond Cemetery. House private please.

John (Johnny) Horohoe Salmon's Lane, Ballyleague, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 of John (Johnny) Horohoe, Salmon's Lane, Ballyleague, Roscommon/ Longford. Predeceased by his infant son John, parents John and Josie, brothers Jimmy and Patsy and by his sisters Kathleen and Bridgie. Johnny will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, loving wife Maureen, daughters Maura Duffy (Lanesboro), Breda Maguire (Lanesboro), Síle McGroary (New York), sons Ciaran (London) and Noel (Ballyleague), sons-in-law Johnny, Ollie and Dennis, daughter-in-law Orla, Ciaran’s partner Marion, sister Tessie Fallon (Tarmonbarry), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, May 17 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague at 3pm on Saturday, May 18 interment afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Roscommon Palliative Care c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Fr James Leavy, Main Street, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Harrogate, United Kingdom where he had served as parish priest and hospital chaplain, on Sunday, April 28, 2024 of Fr James Leavy formerly of Lanesboro Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents JP and Brigid, and sister Anne Matthews. Fr James will be greatly missed and remembered with love by his brothers Larry, Pat and Eddie, sisters Mary McGowan (New Jersey) and Breda O'Loughlin (Kilkenny), brother in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, by the Bishop and priests of the Diocese of Leeds, his many devoted parishioners, and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Arriving to St Mary's Church Lanesboro at 7pm on Sunday, May 19. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday, May 20. Burial afterwards in Lanesboro Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.  

Leo Gormley, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024 of Leo Gormley, Thames, New Zealand, and Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Matt, and siblings Kathleen, Anna, Mattie, Noel and Sean. Much loved, Leo will be sadly missed by his wife Cathy, children Ivan, Bridget and Angela, grandsons Malachy, Blake, Sam and Liam, brother Fintan, sister Emer, extended family, relatives and friends.

Leo has been laid to rest in his home town, Thames, New Zealand. May he Rest in Peace.

Dr Tony Fitzpatrick, Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at the Beacon Hospital on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 of Dr Tony Fitzpatrick, Glasson, Athlone and late of Walkinstown, Dublin. Beloved husband of Louise and the late Anne. Adored father of Michael, Grace and Elizabeth. He will be sadly missed by his family, his parents John and Frances, his sister Clare, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing on Saturday afternoon, May 18 at Funeral Home, Dundrum between 3pm and 5pm. Complimentary car parking is available at the old Dundrum Shopping Centre (Lidl) carpark - entrance on Dundrum village main street. (Not Dundrum Town Centre carpark). Tickets to exitcarpark free-of-charge are available on request at the funeral home. A Funeral Service to celebrate Tony’s life will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium on Monday afternoon, May 20 at 2.30 pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to South Westmeath Hospice Foundation.

John (Sean) Gilchrest, Rushport, Kilmore, Roscommon, N41 E207

The death occurred peacefully, in his ninety-ninth year, in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle on Thursday, May 16, 2024 of John (Sean) Gilchrest Rushport, Kilmore, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon. 13th May 1926 – 16th May 2024. Predeceased by his parents William and Bridget, brother Liam and sister Margaret Finnegan. He will be sadly missed by his loving sister Anna Smith (Killashee), nieces and nephews, Ann, John, Liam, Jim, Jerry, William and Suzanne, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Sean’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at the home of his niece Ann McMahon, Rushport, Kilmore N41 E207 on Friday, May 17 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, May 18 to St. Brigid’s Church, Dangan arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Sean will be laid to rest afterwards in Kilmore Cemetery. To view Funeral Mass click HERE. The Gilchrest family are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this time.

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. Sheila will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family, Janice, Wendy, Michael, Alison and all her extended family and friends.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, May 31  from 6:30pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, June 1 to the Methodist Church, Battery Road, Longford, for funeral service at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery, Tulsk. At Rest.

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