Deaths in Longford - Friday, June 28, 2024

Johnny Rhatigan, Willow Crescent, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge on Thursday, June 27, 2024 of Johnny Rhatigan Willow Crescent, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by his mother Nellie and nephew Fintan McDonald. Sadly missed by his sister Mary, nephew Eric, brother-in-law Fintan, grandnephew Fintan and his mother Edel, grandniece Ellie and her mother Mags, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May he rest in peace.

Johnny will repose on Friday, June 28 in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is on Saturday, June 29 at 11am. Burial will take place in Cloncallow Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed at this link: http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/

PJ Farrell, Ferefad, Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 of PJ Farrell Ferefad, Longford Town. Predeceased by his sisters Kathleen Reilly and Mary Egan. PJ will be dearly missed by his loving family; wife Loretta, daughter Mairéad and son Patrick (Paddy), son-in-law Aron, Paddy's fiancée Niamh, cherished granddaughter Maeve, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Friday evening, June 28 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, June 29 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Fabian Walsh, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Tuam, Galway

The death occurred suddenly but peacefully in his 94th year on Sunday, June 23, 2024 of Fabian Walsh, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Founding member of Lough Ree Athletics Club and past Chairman of Bord Luthchleas Og na hEireann. Predeceased by his beloved wife Renee and by his brothers Fr Killian, Gabriel, Miko and Hilary. Fabian will be greatly missed by his loving daughter Diane, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday evening, June 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the resurrection on Friday, June 28 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church Lanesboro, internment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Harijs Paunins, 24 Dún Darrach, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Co Longford formerly of Latvia

The death occurred suddenly in his home on Monday, June 24, 2024 of Harijs Paunins 24 Dun Darrach, Dublin Road, Longford town. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, wife Vera Paunina, daughters Inese Rudzite and Sabine Pucka, son-in-law Alvydas, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends here in Ireland and Latvia. Atpūties mierā.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39KN66) on Thursday, June 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan on Friday, June 28 for Cremation Service at 11am.

Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly), Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of Fountains Care Home, Rainham, London on Monday, June 24 of Rosetta Reehill (née Reilly) Clonoose, Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Cavan. Former Labour Party councillor candidate in Upminster. Predeceased by her late husband Gerry Reehill of Longford town, her sister Anna and brothers Hugh, Packie, Jim & Eddie. Rosetta will be sadly missed by her daughter Loretta, son-in-law John, Velvet, loving friends, family, sisters Kay and Josie, brother John, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Andy, all her extended family, friends & neighbours.

Funeral Directors are Hornchurch and Essex Funeral Services and flowers by Elm Park Florists.

Donations to be made to https://www.haveringmind.org.uk/fundraising/donate/

Hannah Josephine Brennan (née O’Regan), Strokestown, Roscommon / Shanballymore, Cork

The death occurred peacefully at home, after a short illness, on Friday, June 21 of Hannah Josephine Brennan, (nee O’Regan) of Hornchurch, Essex, England. (Formerly of Carrigleagh, Shanballymore, County Cork). Predeceased by her parents James and Ellen, her husband Patrick (Carrowclogher, Strokestown), daughter Annette, and sister Brid. A dear mother to Helen and Martin. A loving sister of Margaret, Eileen, and Mary. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by her family. Grandchildren; Ryan, Erin, Megan, Niamh, Edward, Isobel, and Martha, and her great grandchildren; Henry, George, William, Charles, and Jacob, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May She Rest in Peace. 

The funeral will take place in Hornchurch, Essex. Requiem mass at St Mary Mother of God Church, on Friday, July 26, at 11am followed by burial at Upminster Cemetery, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex. The family would like to request in lieu of flowers, that donations can be made to either St Francis Hospice or Marie Curie.