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Deaths in Longford - Monday, September 2, 2024
Jennifer Hutchinson, Newtownforbes, Longford / East Wall, Dublin
The death occurred suddenly but peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 30, 2024 of beloved partner, mother, nana, sister and friend, Jennifer Hutchinson, Newtownforbes, Longford / East Wall, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Dolores. Jennifer will be lovingly missed by her heartbroken family; partner David, daughters Shaunagh and Katie, her son Ciarán, grandchildren Lochlan and Lennon, sons-in-law Jack and Jamie, brothers Thomas and David, sisters Dolores, Denise and Serena, sister-in-law Brenda, brothers-in-law Rory and Pat, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Monday evening, September 2 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday morning, September 3 at 11am in St Mel's Cathedral Longford (can be viewed HERE) followed by private cremation. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to Beaumount Hospital I.C.U. unit c/o Glennon's Funeral Directors or any family member.
Julie Jordan (née Ashcroft), Beaumont, Dublin / Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock on Saturday, August 31, 2024 of Julie Jordan (née Ashcroft), formerly of Elm Mount Avenue, Beaumont, Dublin. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom. Julie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Annmarie (Wolohan), Jacqui (Prior) and Julie (Jordan-O’Brien), sons Jock and Tomás, sister Pat, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Jenning’s Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Dublin (D17 FK58) on Tuesday, September 3 from 2pm until 4pm. Removal on Wednesday, September 4 to Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel (D11 XA32) for a Celebration of Julie’s life at 2.30pm followed by cremation. A live stream of the service can be viewed on the following link view here
Family flowers only please donations is desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland donate here or c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Rev Fr Michael Campbell PP Abbeylara, Longford / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Ferbane, Offaly
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle on Friday, August 30, 2024 of the Very Reverend Michael Campbell, PP of Abbeylara, Co Longford and formerly of Cloonohill, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary-Anne, sister Anna-Margaret and his brother Joe.
Deeply regretted by his brother JP (Gortletteragh) and Raymond (Bornacoola), sisters-in-law Josephine, Martina and Ann (Tooman), nephews, niece, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, his Bishop Paul Connell, Bishop Emeritus Colm O’Reilly and Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois and the people of Abbeylara parish. Fr Michael was formerly a curate in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and Ferbane, Co Offaly. Requiescat in Pace.
Fr Michael will repose this Sunday evening September 1 at Gennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81), from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday evening, September 3 from residence at Cloonohill, Drumlish, leaving at 5.40pm to St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 4 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in local cemetery. Donations if desired to Parkinsons Association of Ireland.
PJ Fulham, Joanstown, Rathowen, Westmeath / Longford
The death occurred peacefully in his 91st year on Saturday, August 31, 2024 of PJ Fulham PC. of Joanstown, Rathowen and formerly of Cappagh, Ballinalack, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth and his son Ignatius.
PJ will be sadly missed by his son Peter, partner Maureen and her family, grandchildren Derek, Darren, David, Denise, Alan, Lisa, Ciara and Caolán, daughters-in-law Liz and Mary, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Monday, September 2 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday in St Mary's Church, Rathowen at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Andrew's Cemetery, Multyfarnham.
Noel Moore, Arva, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at his home in Scotland on Saturday, August 31, 2024 of Noel Moore, Cornafean, Cavan and Scotland. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen, his parents Francis and Roseann, brothers John, Ned, Seamus and Jarlath, sisters Mary Ellis and Brigie Keaney.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Jacqueline Kilkenny and Lorraine Brady, his adored grandchildren Stephen, Barry, Michelle, Rachel and Gary, great-grandchildren Jayce, Amielia and Cayden, sons-in-law Aidan and Bernard, sister Rose McIntyre, brother Vincent, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sara Sexton Wahab, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred peacefully following a long illness, with her husband Shaikh and her son Adam by her side on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 of Sara Sexton Wahab (aged 39), Harrisburg, North Carolina, USA and formerly of Connolly Crescent, Longford.
Pre-deceased by her grandparents Mel and Bridget Sexton and John and Kathleen Mulholland. Sara will be forever missed and always remembered by her loving family; parents Michael and Kate, brother David, adored nephew Bobby and nieces Caitlyn and Francesca, Great aunt Rose and her husband Connie O'Ferrall, aunts and uncles - Teresa and Gerry Gilchriest, Ann and Seamus Devlin, Mary and Brendan King, Margaret and Liam Healion, Breda and Noel Brady, Tommy and Mae Sexton, Paul and Valerie Mulholland, Eamon and his late wife Joanne Mulholland, Michael and Russell Mulholland, Danny and Teresa Mulholland, Kevin and Ann Mulholland, Eilish and Venkat Deshpande and Anne Marie Mulholland and Sara's many cousins, friends and neighbours both here and in the USA.
Sara will be buried with her beloved mother-in-law in North Carolina and a memorial mass will be held in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford at a later date (To be confirmed).
Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim
The death occurred recently in Ipswich of Annette McKenna (nee Turner), late of Curry, Mostrim. Predeceased by her husband Paul, parents Patrick and Kathleen, brothers Patrick, Oliver Brendan and nephew Adrian.
Sadly missed and loved by her brother Micheál and sister Mary, son Peter, sisters and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral took place in Ipswich.
Mass for the repose of her soul takes place on Saturday, September 7 in the Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown at 11am.
Marion Murray (née O'Reilly), Kinturk, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred peacefully at home in the company of her loving husband and family on Friday, August 30, 2024 of Marion Murray (née O'Reilly), Kinturk, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and late of Carrigan, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Dearly loved wife of Paddy, loving mother of Kieran, Evan, Ruth, Eamonn and Maeve, and adored grandmother of Grace, Ami, George, Rose, Josh, Rían, TJ, Oisín, Luke and Conor. Marion will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband and family, sister Ita (Keogan), brother Enda, sons-in-law John and Niall, daughters-in-law Heather, Megumi and Niamh, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Remembering also the deceased members of the Murray and O’Reilly families. May Marion's gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660), on Sunday, September 1 from 4 pm to 6 pm with Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard, arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, September 2 at 11am followed by burial in St Michael’s Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed HERE. No flowers please; donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland here. For messages of sympathy, please use the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.
James Peter Hopkins, Kenagh, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully aged 91, with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 of James Peter (PJ) Hopkins of Hale, Cheshire, England and formerly Lislea, Kenagh, Co. Longford. He is pre-deceased by his parents and brother Paddy. PJ will be sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by his wife Margaret, daughters Sandra, Celine and Loretta and sons-in-law, Jason, David H and David F, his grandchildren, Imogen, Tristan, Mauringh, Harry, Ruby and Alfred, sisters Philomena, Nellie, Bernadette, Celia and Kathleen his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends both in Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and the US. May he rest in peace.
PJ's Funeral Mass will take place in The Holy Angels Church, in Hale Barns, Altrincham on Monday, September 9 at 10:30am followed by cremation at Dunham Massey Crematorium.
Peter Mahon Luton, England, and formerly Rosdwan, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness bravely borne on Monday, August 5, 2024 of Peter Mahon, Luton, Bedfordshire and formerly Rosdwan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Christine (nee McCann, Quigleys Point, Co Donegal). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son Eamon, Eamon’s partner Sharon, his brother Michael (Mohill, Co Leitrim), sister Bridie (Prunty - Newtownforbes, Co Longford), sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, and his wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Peter’s Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday, September 3 at 10am at St Joseph’s Church, Gardenia Avenue, Luton LU3 2NS followed by burial at The Vale Cemetery. Peter’s family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.
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