Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Eamon Lanigan, Currawn, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Eamon Lanigan, Currawn, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his father Jim, mother Marcella, Paddy Ginger Flynn, nephews Enda, Kevin. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary, his devoted daughters Laura and Rachel, sons James (Lorena, James' partner) and Sean, sisters Phyllis, Mary, Kathleen, Marcella and Breege, brothers Richard, Tommy and Seamus, sisters-in-law Elizabeth, Nooreen and Mary RIP, brothers-in-law, Mick, Shay RIP, Michael, Sean and Patrick, cousins John F and Eileen, nieces, nephews, cousins, the extended Lanigan and Casserly families, relatives, neighbours and many good friends. May his Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Remains will be reposing at his residence on Wednesday evening, November 13 and Thursday evening, November 14 from 5pm to 8.30pm with a 15 minute break at 6.30pm on both evenings. A minibus service will be in place from Whitehall Church and St Barry’s GAA Centre on both evenings. (No parking facilities at house). Removal to the Sacred Heart Church Whitehall on Friday, November 15 arriving for 12 noon Mass. Burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. House private on Friday morning, November 15 please. Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Roscommon Mayo Hospice care of Tom Crosby, Undertaker, Tarmonbarry or any family member.

Tommy (Tom) Thomas Whitton, Clonback, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The  death occurred peacefully in Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Tommy (Tom) Thomas Whitton (Midland Air Brakes), Clonback, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Mary. Tommy will be sadly missed by his loving family, partner Jillian, his children Gerard, Claire and Louise and their mother Eilish, brother Seamus (Bernie), sisters Patsy (Noel), Kitty (Eamon) and Bridget, Jillian's parents Pat and Mollie Mulligan and family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Looking back with memories, upon the path you trod. We bless the hours we had with you and will leave the rest with God. Rest in Peace.

Tommy will repose in his home (Clonback, Aughnacliffe) on Tuesday, November 12 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 13 to arrive to St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe for Funeral Mass at 11am. Following Mass, Tommy will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Walter Finn, Artane, Dublin / Longford Town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at TLC Carton Residence on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Walter Finn, Artane and formerly of Great Water Street, Longford town.

Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Mark, Kevin, Helen, Edel and Ronan. Sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, sons-in-law Don and Lee, daughters-in-law Vella, Rosin and Jamie, grandchildren Sophie, Rachel, Senan, Liam, Giorgia, Alva, Chloe, Alex, Mia, Iseult, Emmi, sister Nellie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence, Artane on Thursday afternoon November 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, November 15 to the Church of The Nativity of Our Lord, Beaumont arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Friday morning, November 15 at 10am CLICK HERE. The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Friday afternoon, November 15 at 12 noon CLICK HERE.

Philomena (Philo) Doody (née Brennan), Castleknock, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024 of Philomena (Philo) Doody (née Brennan), Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of London, England and Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Beloved wife of the late Damien, cherished mother of Derise, Tina and Paul, devoted grandmother to Emma, Martin, Louise, David, Natasha and Nicole and dear great-grandmother to Ellis, Charlotte, Frankie, Alexander, Marsie, Livvie and Charlie and sister of the late Bridie, Hugh, Tom, Jim and Vincent. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Eamonn, Geoff, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends R.I.P.

Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown on Friday morning, November 15 arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown. Philomena’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by following this LINK on Friday morning (Live only). Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to ALONE.

Róisín Drake Gilligan, St Anne's House, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Róisín Drake Gilligan, St Anne's House, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Mullingar, Westmeath. Predeceased by her parents John and Bridget and sister Mary. Róisín will be sadly missed by her brothers Barney, Seamus, Eamonn, John, Michael, Paddy and David, sisters Ann, Bernie, Brid, and Nuala, her son Thomas, daughter Annmarie and Thomas’s wife Paula. Grandchildren Shay and Jamie, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Smith's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard (N39AX97), on Wednesday, November 13 from 4.15pm to 6pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church Granard, arriving at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 14 at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Granardkill cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. 

Maura Fox (née McElinn), Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Thomond Lodge, Ballymahon on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Maura Fox (nee McElinn), Creggy, The Pigeons, Athlone, Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her dear husband Hugh, son Willie, parents William and Mary McElinn, Aunt Beasie, and brother Rioch. Much loved mother of Pat, Rioch, Margaret (Corkell), and Claire (Fitzpatrick). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Hugh, Daniel, Conor, Paul, Kenn, Susan, Una, Eimer, Michelle, and great-grandchild Donnacha. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Padhraic and Donal, daughters-in-law Ann (Scully), Anne (Parker), and Mary (O Donohoe), relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest peacefully Maura.

Reposing on Tuesday, November 12 at St Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tang, N39 VY58, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, November 13 at noon. Burial in Temple-a-Valley Cemetery. Maura's family wish to express their gratitude for the support they have received at this difficult time.

Siobhan Anne Foote, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, in the presence of her adoring family: husband Lincoln Wallen, sons Louis and Gabriel, daughter-in-law Audrey, sister Kathryn and aunt Angela Macken, on Saturday, October 19, 2024 of Siobhan Anne Foote, Ballymahon, Longford and Altadena, California, USA, formerly of Standlake, Oxfordshire, UK. Much loved and sadly missed by the family who were with her and by her parents Michael and Maureen Foote (nee Macken), brother Stephen, nieces and nephews Aida, Dominic, Thomas and Josie, uncles and aunts from the UK, Ireland and the USA, in-laws and relatives across the world, close friends, kind neighbours, and her beloved cat, Miss Puss. ‘Before us lies eternity; our souls are love, and a continual farewell’ - W.B. Yeats

Reposed at Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena, California, USA on Saturday, November 2 at 11am until 12pm Pacific Time, a memorial farewell prior to her removal to Ireland, followed by a reception at Altadena Town and Country Club. Funeral Mass in St Matthew’s Church, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, Ireland on Saturday, November 16 at 12 noon followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery.

James Brendan Kiernan, Aughakieran, Colmcille, Longford

The death occurred, after a short illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 31, 2024 of James Brendan Kiernan, formerly of Aughakieran, Colmcille, Co. Longford and Benfleet, Essex. Brendan will be dearly missed by his wife Martha, his daughters Fiona, Eileen and Dionne, sons-in-law Francis, Ed and Pete, grandchildren Anna, Leila, James, Camille and Oliver, nieces and nephews, relations and his many friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Francis and Mary Ellen. Brendan was the last surviving member of seven siblings. May Brendan rest in peace.

The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, November 22 in Holy Family Church, Benfleet, Essex, England.

Bernadette (Bernie) Gannon (née Gillespie), Malahide, Dublin / Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully after an illness, borne with patience and grace, surrounded by her family, in the wonderful care of The Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Bernadette (Bernie) Gannon (née Gillespie), Malahide, Co Dublin and formerly of Dromod, Co Leitrim.  

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, her sons John and Hugh, and her sisters Ann and Nuala. Cherished Mum to Louise, Tom and Frank. She will be greatly missed by her heartbroken children, her son-in-law Peter, her daughter-in-law Paula, her darling grandchildren Harry and Eabha, her brother Hugh, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and her wide circle of treasured friends. Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, November 15 in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, Co Dublin. Following Mass, burial will take place in the family plot in Annaduff, Co Leitrim at 3pm.

Fr Michael Joseph Gillen, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 of Fr Michael Joseph Gillen of Pleasant Hill, California and formerly of Longford Town. Predeceased by his parents Nora and John, brother Sean and sisters Peggy, Charlotte and Joan. Very sadly missed by his loving brother Vincent, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Wednesday morning, November 13 at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. A live stream of Fr Michael Joseph’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.

Patrick (Pat) Monaghan, Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital after a long illness, bravely borne on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Patrick (Pat) Monaghan Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan. 

Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Bridget, his son Paul, his wife Celine and his brother John. Mourned by all those who loved and cared for him. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Tuesday evening, November 12 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal to St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy on Wednesday morning, November 13 arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. House Private Please.

Mass may be viewed on the Corlough-Templeport Parish Facebook page and on www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy.

Fr Donald Hannon, Arva, Cavan / Swanlinbar, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Esker Lodge Nursing home, Cavan  in the 61st year of his Priesthood on Sunday, November 10, 2024 of Fr Donald Hannon PE, Parochial House, Arva, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents James and Agnes, brothers Kenneth, Damian, Fr Raymond, Sisters Pamela, Marian, and his brothers in law Arthur and John. Deeply regretted by his sister Carmel, nephews, Ryan, Paul, Philip, Julius, nieces Caroline, Ayesha and Tara, cousins, Bosco, Helen, Kathleen, Marian, and their families. His sister in law Alicia. His many treasured friends and especially Anne and Bill and his devoted carer Norma, Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Leo O'Reilly and the Priests of the dioceses of Kilmore. His beloved parishioners in Arva and former parishes.

Reposed at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, November 12 to the Sacred Heart Church via Hannons Way, Broad Road and Main Street, Arva with reposing in the Sacred Heart Church, Arva from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 13 at 1pm with interment afterwards in Coronea Cemetery. At Fr Donald's request donations in lieu of flowers to, Sacred Heart Church, Arva Renovation fund. Requiescat in pace. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. 

Mary (May) McLoughlin (née Boyle), Loughpark, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91 PK53

The death occurred peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 11, 2024 of Mary (May) McLoughlin (née Boyle), Loughpark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. May was predeceased by her husband John, grandson Shane and her siblings Liam, Nuala and Bernadette. She is sadly missed by her cherished children Liam, Anne, Mary and John, sisters Betty, Netty and Kathleen, grandchildren Aoife, Ciara, Adam, Joshua, Addison and Calum, daughter-in-law Samantha, sons-in-law Colum and Tommy, sisters-in-law Tess and Olive, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Mary (May) Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home at Loughpark, Castlepollard (N91 PK53) on Tuesday, November 12 from 3pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Arriving at St Feichin’s Church, Fore on Wednesday, November 13 for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. May's Funeral Mass will be broadcast live HERE. The family appreciates your kind cooperation at this sad time.

Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of Jason Coyle, Finea, Westmeath.

Remembering our beautiful Jason who sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jason inspired us all by his bravery, courage and selflessness until the very end. Jason is deeply missed by his loving parents Bernard and Patricia, sisters Sabrina and Shauna, brother Conrad, his adored nieces, his brothers-in-law Danny and Noel, Conrad's partner Lana, his aunts, uncle, cousins and his wonderful circle of friends in London and at home. 'In the end only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you'. House strictly private. 

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to the Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham, London HERE.

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