Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, July 9, 2024

James Corr, Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital after a short illness, in his 89th year on Monday, July 8, 2024 of James Corr, Corglass, Moyne. Predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Kate, brothers Charlie, George and Tom, and sisters Bridgie, Mary, Julia, Josephine, Nora and Helen. Survived by his sister Una, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan (H12C821) on Tuesday, July 9 from 6pm until 8pm, with Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 10 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Legga, Dromard, Moyne. Following Mass, burial will take place in the nearby cemetery.

Marie Heslin, Kilbride Park, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred on Saturday, July 6, 2024 of Marie Heslin, Kilbride Park, Edgeworthstown and late of Lisnanagh, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by her mother Gerty and father Michael. Sadly missed by her brother Willie, sisters Ellen, Anne and Beatrice, nieces Edel and Elaine, nephews Michael and David, cousins, neighbours and good friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel on Wednesday, July 10 from 11.45am followed by Funeral Mass in Our Lady's Manor Chapel at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery.

Brian Loughran, Farnagh Hill, Longford town, Longford / Keady, Armagh

The death occurred peacefully at home on Saturday, July 6, 2024 of Brian Loughran, Farnagh Hill, Longford and formerly of Keady, Co Armagh. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers and most recently, by his sister May. Brian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Nell, sons Gareth, Richie and B.P., daughters-in-law Mary-Therese and Chantalle, B.P.’s partner Edel, grandchildren Stephanie, Hugo, Eloise, Bowie and Noah, sisters Emily and Bernadette, brothers Francie and Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81), on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 6pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, July 9 at 11am in St. Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please view here House private, please.

Joe Luis Marroquin, Houston, Texas, USA and, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred following an accident on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 of Joe Luis Marroquin (ret., Bellaire and Harris County Police Departments, Texas and formerly US Marine Corps), Houston, Texas, USA and Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife Katherine, sons Patrick and Marcus, daughters Megan and Morgan, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, cousins, relatives and a large circle of neighbours and friends. May Joe Rest In Peace.

Removal on Saturday, July 13 to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass (family flowers only, please), followed by cremation at the Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan, arriving for 2.30pm service.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://whitehall-church.click2stream.com/.

The family wishes to thank all who have helped them at this sad time.

Bernard (Benny) King Carrickaclevan, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2024 of Bernard (Benny) King, Carrickaclevan, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Kathleen, his brother Pat, his nephew Thomas Moore and his brother in law Dessie Harrington. Sadly missed by his brothers Donal, Dominic and Michael, sisters Betty and Kathleen, partner Jenny, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposed at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road Cavan, on Monday, July 8 from 5pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 9 at 2pm in St Michael’s Church, Potahee, Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only please.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the following links https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063745886462  and https://vimeo.com/980884136

Paul Duignan Curraghnabania, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Sunday, July 7, 2024 of Paul Duignan, Curraghnabania, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his brothers Francie and Mikie, sisters May & Margaret. Paul will be very sadly missed by his sister Kathleen (UK), niece Mary T (Monaghan), nephew Joseph (Dublin), relatives, good neighbours and many friends. May He Rest In Eternal Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62, this Monday evening, July 8 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 9 in St. Mary's Church, Aughnasheelin, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May Paul's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchtv.ie/aughnasheelin

James (Jimmy) McLoughlin, Glenview, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in his 88th year, in the care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2024 of James (Jimmy) McLoughlin, Glenview, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents John and Anne, brothers Michael, John, Daniel (Dan) and his sister Mary. Jimmy is sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette and his ten dear children, his sons Patrick, Michael, David, John, Danny, Dermot and Paul and daughters Catherine, Imelda and Bernie-Ann; and sisters Teresa and Olive. He will be lovingly remembered by his 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours in Glenview and his many friends. May Jimmy Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home (Glenview, Castlepollard) on Tuesday, July 9 from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. House private thereafter. Removal on Wednesday, July 10 to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only, please; donations, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/  The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Rose Anne McAree (née Lynch), St Benan's Villas, Laytown, Meath / Roscommon / Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness on Sunday, July 7, 2024 of Rose Anne McAree (née Lynch) St Benan's Villas, Laytown, Co Meath and formerly of Derreenannagh, Co Roscommon and Drumsna, Co Leitrim.  

Predeceased by her husband John, her son Noel and sister Maureen. Beloved mother of Maureen, Sean, Hughie and Angela. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Danielle, Aoife, Shannon, Aidan and Andrew, great-grandson Bobby, sister-in-law Rita, Alice, Brian and her Home Instead carers, especially Brenda, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. My she rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Lloyd Edwin Philpott, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford on Thursday, July 4, 2024 of Lloyd Edwin Philpott, Sussex, England/ Longford. Predeceased by his wife Patricia (Pat). Lloyd will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Sarah McGuire (Moydow), son Dennis (UK), sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law Kathleen, son-in-law Declan, grandchildren Kirsti, Charlotte, Liam, Abbie and Shannon, his three great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. At rest.

A private funeral will take place in England at a later date.

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.

The funeral will take place at 10am on Friday, July 19, at St Alban's RC Church, RM12 5JX. The following is the weblink to the funeral and burial https://www.shealolin.co.uk/rosetta-reehill. 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.