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Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Patricia Malone (née Fox), Old Dawson Demesne, Ardee, Co Louth / Ballymahon, Co Longford
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The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of Suimhneas House, Moorehall Lodge, Ardee, Co Louth on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 of Patricia Malone (née Fox), Old Dawsons Demesne, Ardee, Co Louth and formerly of Dernagoliagh, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Patricia is predeceased by her husband Johnny, her parents John & Margaret and her brothers Tommy & Anthony, she will be deeply missed by her daughters Fiona and Mairead; son Brendan; son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Martina; her adored grandchildren Áine, Deirdre, Brian, Shane and Kate; sister St Margaret Mary DMJ; brothers Barney, Paddy and Sean; sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Patricia Rest in Peace.
Patricia will repose at her daughter Mairead’s home in Old Dawson’s Demesne, Ardee, Co Louth (Eircode A92 H7D4) on Thursday, November 21 from 3pm to 8pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. House Private on Friday morning, November 22 please. Removal on Friday morning, November 22 leaving Mairead's home at 9:30am on foot to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, Co Louth arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am. Mass can be viewed HERE. Burial afterwards in Old St Mary’s Cemetery, Ardee, Co Louth.
Marian Hughes (née McCormack), Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Co Longford
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The death occurred peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore on Monday, November 18, 2024 of Marian Hughes (nee McCormack), Cloncullen, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Predeceased by her sister Rita and parents William and Bridgie. Sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, daughters Orla and Carol, sons-in-law Stephen and Kevin, beloved grandchildren Sophia, Kevin, Kai, Eliana, and Cole, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Marian will repose on Tuesday, November 19 from 5pm to 7pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Forgney, N91 AE35. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, November 20 at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Anne Creamer (née Brady), Robinstown, Granard, Co Longford
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The death occurred peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 18, 2024 of Anne Creamer (nee Brady), Robinstown, Granard, Co Longford N39C1Y6.
Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Ellen and sister Kathleen. Anne will be sadly missed and remembered by her loving husband Joe, sons Fintan and Patrick, daughter Joanne, daughters- in-law Danielle and Nicola, granddaughters Sophia, Everli and Indie, Sister Maureen, brothers Jimmy (Rosaleen) and Barney(Deirdre), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Anne will Repose at her home (Eircode N39C1Y6) on Tuesday, November 19 from 2pm until 7pm. Removal to St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara on Wednesday, November 20 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 21 at 11am followed by Christian burial in Granardkill Cemetery. House strictly private outside of reposing times.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care.
Joan Barrett (née O'Sullivan), Artane, Dublin / Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the care of Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 15, 2024 of Joan Barrett (née O'Sullivan), Artane, Dublin 5 and formerly of Drumlish, Co Longford and Pompano Beach, Florida.
Predeceased by her husband Tim and sons Tim and Joe. Very sadly missed by her loving children John, Mary, Denis, Michelle, Kay and Fergal, sons-in-law Leo and Rodney, daughters-in-law Elaine,Ruth, Maire and Teresa, her adored grandchildren Tim, Sean, Niall, Amy, Sarah, Ciara, Tadhg, Dylan, Niamh, Evan, DJ, Saibh and Gavin, great grandchildren Erin-Lily, Layla, Robyn, Isabella, NJ, Ellie, Rosie, Sophie and Lucy, her beloved brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, November 19 from 6pm to 9pm. Removal to St John Vianney Church, Ardlea Road, Artane on Wednesday morning, November 20 for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. A live stream of Joan’s Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE. Joan’s cremation Service can be viewed HERE at 2.30pm.
Jeanette Bowers (née Tomlinson) Coole, Castlepollard, Westmeath
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The death occurred peacefully at home, following a long illness, in the loving care of her family, Cecil, Alanna, Brian, Mark and Mary on Sunday, November 17, 2024 of Jeanette Bowers (née Tomlinson), Coole, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, formerly of Shankill, Co Dublin and Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Deeply loved by her husband, children and grandchildren. At Rest.
Reposing in the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan (N91 VF51) on Tuesday, November 19 from 4pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, The Square, Castlepollard (N91 KR76) at 8pm for reception prayers. Funeral service on Wednesday, November 20 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjacent church graveyard. House private at all times. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson's Ireland or the LARCC Cancer Support Sanctuary, Multyfarnham, c/o any family member or Cassidy's Funeral Directors. Jeanette’s family would like to thank all the carers from Home Instead, Atlantic Care, Danu Homecare and all the medical and palliative care staff involved and most especially to Celia for her exceptional attention to Jeanette. The kindness and generosity of family, friends and neighbours is much appreciated. She will be deeply missed as a devoted and much-loved wife, mother and grandmother. Jeanette will always be lovingly and fondly remembered by her extended family, wonderful friends and kind neighbours. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.
Eithna McNutt Doherty (née O'Neill), Shannon View, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Borrisokane, Tipperary
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The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Drumderrig Nursing home, Boyle on Sunday, November 17, 2024 of Eithna McNutt Doherty (née O’Neill), Shannon View, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly Borrisokane, Co Tipperary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family.
Shirley (Rooskey), Kenneth (Ashbourne), David (Manchester), Hazel (Tipperary), Norman and John (Carrick-on-Shannon), son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Florence (Tipperary), brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest.
Eithna will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Tuesday evening, November 19 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm. Funeral service on Wednesday, November 20 at 12 noon in https://stgeorgesheritagevisitorcentre.ie/
House private please. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the Irish Wheelchair Association at IWA Donations
Margaret T McAuliffe (née Spillane), Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
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The death occurred peacefully at home with family and friends by her side, in San Francisco, CA on Friday, November 8, 2024 of Margaret T. McAuliffe (nee Spillane), 86 years old.
Devoted wife of Dan (Kiskeam, Co Cork, Ireland); loving mother of James (Florida); caring mother-in-law to Kristin (Florida); and admired Aunt to the Spillane (Ireland), McAuliffe (Ireland), O’Regan, Sheridan, Baglin, Cronin, and Moriarty families (San Francisco). Margaret was preceded in passing by her brothers: Edward, Jimmy, and Jerry. Originally from Polladoey, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford, Ireland, an avid adventurer, Margaret emigrated to the United States in 1959. A truly dynamic force in the National and Local Irish communities, she was an especially proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, where she earned National recognition for her charitable work for many organizations including the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, the United Irish Cultural Center (founding member), Good Shepherd Gracenter, Rebel Cork Ladies Association, United Irish Societies of San Francisco, the Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, and Archbishop Riordan High School. Margaret was also an influential member of Saint Philip’s Church in Noe Valley for over 40 years. Her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come as “that’s the way Margaret would do it.” In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you make a donation to the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center, United Irish Cultural Center, the Good Shepherd Gracenter, or your charity of choice.
Friends may visit on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, from 4-6pm with a Rosary Vigil at 5pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November, 23, 2024 at 1:30pm at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 725 Diamond St, San Francisco, 94114.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed; please visit duggans-serra.com for the link.
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.
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