Deaths in Longford - Friday, September 13, 2024

Joan Kelly (née Gallagher), Heatherdale, Monaleen, Limerick / Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024 of Joan Kelly (née Gallagher) Heatherdale, Monaleen, Limerick and formerly of Ballymahon, Co Longford. Beloved wife of the late Jim Kelly. Dearly loved mother of Marie. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie, mother Anna, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday, September 12 from 5pm to 6pm. A Funeral Service for Joan will be held at Shannon Crematorium on Friday, September 13 at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the Daughters of Mary & Joseph Community on Tuesday, September 3 of Sr Ellen Mary Conefrey, Paramount, Los Angeles, California and formerly Corglass, Moyne, Longford / Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her loving parents John Joe and Bridget, her brothers Seamus (NY), Tommy (Corglass), Sean and Charlie (SF), her sister’s Anna Mae Williams (Rossan) and Lizzy Morris (Legga), and her nephew Tommy Williams. Very sadly missed by her sisters in law Sally Conefrey (SF) and Peggy Conefrey (Corglass), her adored 18 nephews and nieces, her grand nephews and grand nieces, her good friends Sr Anna May O’Reilly, Sr Peggy, Sr Mary and Sr Teresa in Paramount, the daughters of Mary and Joseph Community, cousins, relatives and friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. 

Sr Ellen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 16 in Culver City, Los Angeles at 11am.

Mary Flynn (née Nolan), Mountain View, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Arigna, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her devoted family, in her 93rd year on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 of Mary Flynn (nee Nolan) Mountain View, Drumshanbo, Leitrim and formerly of Arigna, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Thomas, her parents May and James, sister Barbara, brothers Paddy and Séan. Deeply regretted by her loving family: Fr Tomás, Kevin, Monica, John, Andrew, Ann, her brother Seamus, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives; neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a hanam dilís.

Reposing at her home on Friday, September 13 from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, September 14 in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Arigna Cemetery.Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on the Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page. 

House private on Saturday morning, September 14 please. Family Flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the North West Hospice.

Eugene 'Gene' Kilkenny, Annamacullen, Cloone, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Collins House, Springhouse Rd, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 7LE, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 of Eugene "Gene" Kilkenny, Annamacullen, Cloone, Co Leitrim.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Patrick Joseph McNabola, Boeshill, Mohill, Co Leitrim, N41WY19

The death occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family in his 97th year following a life well-lived on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 of Patrick Joseph (PJ) McNabola, Boeshill, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Evie, his parents Patrick and Bridget, his brothers and sister, Christopher, Gregory and Eileen and his grandson Mikey. Deeply missed by his children, Ann, Evie, Nick, Deirdre, Mairéad and Tony, brother Francie, sons-in-law Seamus Coggins, Gerry Mulkerrins, John Costello, John de Jong and daughters-in-law Gráinne (Heeran) and Sharon (McWeeney), grandchildren Mark, Aisling, Ella, Olivia, Kyle, Josh, Kayleigh, Max, Ríona, Niamh, Zoё, Náithí, Ava, Sophie and Anthony, god-daughter Bridie Gaughan, sister-in-law Bridie McLoughlin and extended family and friends. May PJ’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at his residence at Boeshill, Mohill, Co Leitrim N41 WY19 on Wednesday, September 11 between 4pm and 8pm and Thursday afternoon, September 12 between 2pm and 6pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill at 11am on Friday, September 13 followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.  PJ’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill

House strictly private at all other times. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the North West Hospice (Palliative Care Unit). PJ's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.

Josephine (Josie) Murphy (née Doran), The Square, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at her home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 of Josephine (Josie) Murphy (née Doran), The Square, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath. Predeceased by her beloved husband Seán, her brothers Jackie, Fr Liam, Paddy and Tommy, her sisters Mamie and Trish. Josie will be forever loved and dearly missed by her children Mamie, John, Dympna and Colm; sons-in-law Jim and Kevin, daughters-in-law Mary and Olive; her adored 11 grandchildren Kenneth, Nadine, Ian, Brian, Aidan, Aisling, Aoife, Áine, Emer, Seán and Cara; her five great-grandchildren Dylan, Aoibhínn, Frank, Ríona Rose and Jack; her sisters Sr Dympna, Sr Miriam, Celie and Kathleen; her brothers Christy, Gerry and Jimmy; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, good neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Reposed at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Thursday, September 12 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Michael's Church, Castlepollard on Friday, September 13 arriving for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in St Michael's Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only please. 

Josie's Funeral Mass will be broadcast online at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/

“Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone”. The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.