Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 24, 2024

Eileen Concannon (née Tansey) Forgney, Moyvore, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 23, 2024 of Eileen Concannon (nee Tansey) Forgney, Moyvore, Longford and formerly Boyle Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mark, sister Maura, brothers Joe and Donal and her son-in-law Bernard. Sadly missed by her son Mark, daughters Maureen, Patricia, Theresa, Breege and Evelyn. Her grandchildren Charlie, Ian, Anthony, Breen, Jane, Michael, Daniel, Louisa, Tara, Niamh, Connor, Ellen and Joni. Great grandchildren Liam, Megan, Robyn, Sophia, Noah and Joleen. Sister-in-law Noreen Prendergast and brother-in-law James McCormack. Sons-in-law Charlie, Dave, Jeff, Ian and Bernard (deceased) nieces, nephews, relations and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing on Sunday evening, May 26 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Forgney at 5pm until 7pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 27 at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

House private please, family flowers only, donations if desired to Longford hospice/ Palliative care.

Margaret Gannon, formerly of Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 of Margaret Gannon formerly of  Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Annie and also by her sisters Nuala and Teresa. Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Mary, Anne and Kitty, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 24 at 10.30am in St Camillus Nursing Centre Chapel, Killucan (N91 VF51). A private interment will take place afterwards.

Carmel Ghee (née Dunne), Lisduff, Longford Town, Longford / Moylough, Galway

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Carmel Ghee (née Dunne), Lisduff, Longford and formerly of Cooloo, Moylough, Co Galway. Predeceased by her parents John and Julia, brothers Sean, Patsy and Mick, sisters Kitty Monaghan and Maura Dunne and by her beloved husband Mick. Carmel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sons Tony and Robert, daughter-in-law Michelle (Shaw), sister Julie Furnival (Stoke-on-Trent), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, May 26 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mel’s Cathedral on Monday, May 27 at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to view here

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

Helen Hanley (née Morahan), Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Helen Hanley (née Morahan), Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, sister Patricia and by her brothers Thomas and Roderick. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Tracey and Michelle, sons Kevin and Peter, sons-in-law Brian and Marc, grandchildren Callie, Lauren, Blaise, Sonny, Brooke, Ryan and Lexi, nephew Matthew and his wife Sinead, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Monday, May 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Brendan’s Church, Clondra on Tuesday, May 28 at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sr Julia Costello, DMJ Los Angeles and late of Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 of Sr Julia Costello, DMJ , Los Angeles and late of Cleraun, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents James and Nellie, brother Jimmy, sister Bridget (Scally) and infant sisters May and Julia. Deeply regretted by her sister Celine Chapman (Kenagh), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends and by the congregation of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph. May she rest in peace.

Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Tuesday, May 28 in the Mary and Joseph retreat Centre Chapel, Los Angeles with interment afterwards.

Annette Costello (née Hagan), Karol Avenue, Elphin, Roscommon / Scramogue, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, in care of the staff at UCH Galway surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2024 of Annette Costello (née Hagan), Karol Avenue, Elphin, Roscommon and late of Drinagh, Scramogue, Roscommon. Much loved mother of Claire and Seán. Annette will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving daughter Claire, son Seán and their father Michael, brother Jerry, sisters Dympna Condon, Bernie Browne, Eithne McFarlane and Rita Bennett, Claire’s partner Oli, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her Parents Annie T. and John Joe Hagan and her nephew Jerry. May Annette’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin on Thursday evening, May 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, May 24 to St. Celilia’s Church, Curraghroe, via Drinagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Annette will be laid to rest afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. The Costello and Hagan families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this time.

Stephen McCormack, Scramogue, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender loving care of Roscommon Hospice staff on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Stephen McCormack, Gortlustia, Scramogue, Co Roscommon / Ardakillan, Tulsk and London.

Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Eileen and his sister Maureen, Stephen will sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children Siobhan, Jarlath and Oonagh and their mother Sheila, his darling grandchildren Criomhthann and Thomas, sisters Patricia, Eileen, Jacinta and brother Gerry, sister-in-law Mae, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, relatives and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home Scramogue F42 FD78 on Friday evening, May 24 from 6 to 8 pm with removal for Requiem Mass to the Church of Saints Ethna and Fidelma Tulsk on Saturday morning, May 25 for 10am with burial afterwards in Tulsk Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Roscommon Hospice c/o Kieran Leavy undertaker or direct to Roscommon Hospice.

Thomas (Tommy) Flannery Ballinamore, Leitrim / Glenties, Donegal

The death occurred on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 of Thomas (Tommy) Flannery, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, and formerly Ardun, Glenties. Tommy is survived by his son Declan, daughters Mairead, Helen and Michelle and their mother Margaret, sons-in-law, partners,grandchildren, brothers Billy, Denis, Paddy , Tony and sisters Veronica, Mary and very dear friend Dorothy. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Denis, sisters Ann, Tina and baby Elizabeth and brother Bernard. 

Tommy’s remains reposed at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Thursday, May 23 from 5pm until 7pm. Followed by removal to Vincent and Mairead Cranley’s home for family and close friends. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, May 24 at 11am in St Connell's Church, Glenties followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

House private on the morning of the funeral. 

Cecilia Breslin (née McLoughlin) Birmingham and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care of St Joseph’s care home Coleshil, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024 of Cecilia Breslin, (nee McLoughlin) Hall Green, Birmingham; and formerly of Kiltycreevagh, County Longford, Ireland. She will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters Cecilia and Margaret, sons Brendan and Arnold, daughters-in-law Maria and Anne, grandchildren, her brother Brendan and all of her extended family and friends. 

Cecilia will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 6pm on June 4. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham B13 0EU, at 10.30am on June 5.  https://www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk/

Burial to follow at Widney Manor Cemetery, Widney Manor Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9AA at 12.00.

Liam Banahan, Garadice, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of St. Prelim's Nursing Home, Dromahair, May 22nd 2024, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Liam Banahan, Garadice, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his sisters Kathleen, Elish and brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his twin brother Sean, sister Maura, sister-in-law Joy, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Liam's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62), on Friday, May 24 from 4pm to 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, May 25 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Liam's funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Liam's family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.

Peter Shanley, Dernasmallon, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the King George Hospital, London surrounded by his family after a long illness bravely borne of Peter Shanley, Dernasmallon, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Chingford, London. Predeceased by his parents James/Margaret and his sister Carmel. Sadly, missed by his brothers Thomas (Keshcarrigan), James (Cloone), sisters, Margaret (Ballybofey), Bernadette (Dromahair), Elizabeth (Ballyconnell), Geraldine (Ballybofey)Aunt, Mary Mc Nama (Aughavas), sisters in laws, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Aughnasheelin on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon. Followed by burial of ashes in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at the following link. www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin

Peter Martin, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 of Peter Martin, Lahard, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Eileen and his son Trevor. He will be sadly missed by his sons Damien & Jason, daughters Caroline, Tracey & Venessa, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his beloved grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, May 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Friday afternoon, May 24 at 2.40pm approx. to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House Private Please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The North West Hospice Palliative Care Team c/o Smith's Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

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. Predeceased by his father & mother, sisters Concepta, Audrey and Sharon. Paddy will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family, Lena, Dympna, Patricia, Desmond, Jacqueline, Paul, Adrian, Elaine and Declan, Paddy's partner Sabrina, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends in both England and Ireland. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, May 24 from 6pm until 8pm, followed by removal to Strokestown Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 25 at 10am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those wishing to view Paddy's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

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.

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