Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 16, 2025

Margaret Cowan (née Hughes), Teffia Park , Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of Margaret Cowan (née Hughes), Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy, grand-daughter Alison and by her brother John.

Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Deirdre Forde and Lorraine Fay, son Martin, daughter-in-law Gillian, sons-in-law Freddie (John) and Vincent, brothers Charles and Denis, sisters-in-law Wendy and Tricia, grandchildren Jemma, Amy, Marc, Nicole, David, Dylan, Isabelle, Alex and Maria, great-grandchildren Adam, Alex, Emily, Oisín, Ella and Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, January 17 from 7pm with Prayers at 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, January 18 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please. 

Anne Donohoe (née Devine), Creevy, Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at Cluain Lir Care Centre, Mullingar on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of Anne Donohoe (née Devine), Creevy, Granard, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Johnny, sisters Margaret and Catherine. Anne will be sadly missed by her loving son Joe, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Ava, Cormac and Aideen, brother James, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Anne's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral home Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford (Eircode N39AX97) on Friday, January 17 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday, January 18 to St Mary’s Church, Carra for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the adjoining cemetery.

 

Peter Newman, Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Thomand Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of Peter Newman, Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his father Thomas, mother Alice and infant brother William. Peter will be sadly missed by his loving wife Carol, sons and daughters Mark, Ann, Alice and Thomas, son-in-law John, Thomas’ partner Laura, his adored grandchildren, Simeon, Ava, Freya, Charlie and Adam, brother Michael, sister Cathy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Peter Rest in peace.

Peter will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Unit 2A, Royal Canal Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford Town, N39 K381, on Thursday, January 16 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 17 in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, Co Longford at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Abbeyshrule Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed on the Facebook page of St Matthews Church, Ballymahon. Family Flowers only and house strictly private.

Maisie McCann (née Guckian), Crieve, Killoe, Longford / Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of Maisie McCann (nee Guckian), Crieve, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Breanross, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Jim and by her sister Bridie Molloy. Maisie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, dear daughter Mary, sisters Josie Conboy and Nancy Guckian, nieces Sarah and Trish, nephews Noel, Pat and Joe, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. 

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, January 17 from 4pm with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, January 18 in St Oliver’s Church, Cullyfad at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Kathleen (Kitty) McGlynn (née Fallon), College Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday, January 13, 2025 of  Kathleen (Kitty) McGlynn (nee Fallon), College Park, Longford town. 

Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Winifred , sisters Angela and Mary and by her beloved husband Bernard. Kitty will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, dear son David, sister Teresa Kyle, brother Pat Fallon, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence (N39 R2A2) on Wednesday, January 15 from 4pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, January 16 in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 11am. Interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Christopher's Services, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Alex O’Sullivan (BE CEng), Tennis Court Lane, Battery Road, Longford town, Co Longford / Curraghroe, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home on Monday, January 13, 2025 of Alex O'Sullivan (BE CEng), Tennis Court Lane, Battery Road, Longford town/ Curraghroe, Roscommon.

Predeceased by his loving wife Máirín, parents Robert and Florence and by his sisters Kathleen and Sr. Rosemary. Alex will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family; son Robert, daughters Anne and Meabh, sister-in-law Nuala, daughter-in-law Linda, sons-in-law Ian and Colin, grandchildren Ríain, Ólann, Thomas, Joseph, Katherine, Ruairí, Shauna and Cody, brother-in-law John, nephews William and Stewart, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) on Thursday, January 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, January 17 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral followed by interment in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please view here

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the patient comfort fund at Newbrook Lodge Nursing Home c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Patricia (Pattie) Sharkey (née Carthy), Stickillen, Ardee, Louth / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of Patricia (Pattie) Sharkey (née Carthy), Stickillen, Ardee, Louth, A92 YD59 and formerly of Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Paul, daughter Deirdre, parents Brian and Susan, her sisters Bridget and Rosie and her brother Timothy. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Michelle and Pauline, sons Brian and Niall, sisters Bernie, Mary and Margaret, brothers Seamus, Matt, Brian, Gerard and Eamon, sons-in-law Kevin and Niall, daughters-in-law Jillian and Louise, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cherished Nanny to Níamh, Caoimhe, Connor, Paul, Eímear, Megan, Thias, Oisín, Harry, Danny and Grace, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends especially Sarah. May She Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at her residence Stickillen, Ardee (Eircode A92 YD59) on Thursday, January 16 from 4pm to 8pm and on Friday, January 17 from 2pmto 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, January 18 to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for Funeral Mass at 10amwhich can be viewed via the Parish Webcam HERE. Burial afterwards in Reaghstown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care. House private on Saturday morning.

Carmel Tanner, Upper Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon / Drogheda, Louth / Drogheda, Meath

The death occurred peacefully, in the care of all the staff at Roscommon Hospice, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of Carmel Tanner, Upper Elphin Street, Strokestown, Roscommon / Drogheda, Louth / Drogheda, Meath (former Public Health Nurse in Drogheda).

Carmel will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sister's Sr. Edel (Rita) M.M.M., Mary (Sexton), her brother's George & John, nieces Mary & Rita, nephews Kevin, John & Sean, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Carmel is predeceased by her parents Edward Joseph & Bridget, and her sister Helen. Rest In Peace. 

Reposing in McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Friday, January 17 from 5.30pm until 7pm, followed by Removal to the Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 18 at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.

Those wishing to view Carmel's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Those wishing to leave a donation to Roscommon Hospice in memory of Carmel may do so by clicking HERE.

Annie Heyneman, Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Cavan

The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2025 of Annie Heyneman, Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents Maureen and Dan McLaughlin.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Henk, her children, brother and sisters, future son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Peter Chatterton, Portaneena House, Athlone, Westmeath / Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of Peter Chatterton Portaneena House, Athlone, Westmeath/ Glasson, Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Elisabeth and Eyre, his sister Lorna and his brother Michael. Sadly missed by his loving brother Tony, sister-in-law Maureen, nephew Blair and his wife Patricia, niece Aimee, grandnephew Adam, grandniece Ella, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. At Rest.

Reposing at Portaneena House (N37 E379) on Thursday, January 16 from 5pm until 7pm (House private outside these hours please). Funeral Service in Benown Church on Friday, January 17 at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Benown Churchyard. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.

Francis (Sonny) Redican, Drumroosk North, Fenagh, Leitrim

The death occurred on Monday, January 13, 2025 of Francis (Sonny) Redican, Drumroosk North, Fenagh, Leitrim.

Predeceased by his father Frank, his mother Mary, son Francis and daughter Martina. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary, daughters Miriam and Breeda, son Ronan, his sister Josie McGrail, sons-in-law Ian and Graham and daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Mark, Emma, Killian, Rachel, Aoife, Brian and Daniel, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, N41 TD62 on Wednesday evening, January 15 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from the family home on Thursday morning, January 16 arriving at St. Mary's Church, Foxfield for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery.

Angela McGarry (née Murray), Ballygeeher, Bornacoola, Leitrim / Waterford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Pine Ward, University Hospital Waterford on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 of Angela McGarry (née Murray) of Ballygeeher, Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, son Ronan, parents James and Margaret (Drumsna), sisters Crissi, Peggy, Patsy, brothers Seamus and P.J. Beloved mother of Martina, Joan, Danny and Damian. Mother in law of Michael, Sheana, Amelija and Caroline. Dearest Granny to Clodagh, Caroline, John, Ciarán, Daragh, Killian, Iman, Darian, Miriam, Rachel, Lauren, John, Edel and great granny to Fionn.

Deeply regretted by her brother-in-law Michael McGarry (Washington D.C.), sisters-in-law Chris Murray (Drumsna), Rita Geoghegan (Carlow) and Irene McGarry (Washington D.C.) cherished nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her daughters’ residence in Carrigrue, Butlerstown, Waterford City on Wednesday, January 15 from 5.30pm to 8pm. House private after 8pm. Removal from Waterford to her son’s residence in Ballygeeher, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim on Thursday, January 16. Reposing from 5pm to 7pm. Prayers at 6.30pm.

Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Michael's Parish Church, Bornacoola, on Friday, January 17 (live link Funeral Service) followed by burial in Clonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim.  Family flowers only. The family appreciates your sympathy and support at this sad time.

Frances O’Reilly (née Briody), 8 Kilmore Estate, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, January 15,  2025 of Frances O’Reilly (nee Briody), 8 Kilmore Estate and late of Derrylurgan, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan. 

Beloved wife of Michael, mother of James (Michelle) Castlepollard, Michelle (Barry) and Natasha (Brendan) Newbliss. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Fanny. Sorely missed by her loving grandchildren Michaela, Tegan, Ella, Shinia, Josh and Oisin. Deeply regretted by her brothers Willie and Patrick, sisters Kathleen and Nancy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her late home on Friday, January 17 from 4pm to 7pm. House Private at all other times please. Funeral at 1:30pm on Saturday, January 18 at Christ Church, The Grove, Ballyjamesduff followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining Church yard. Family Flowers only. Donation in lieu towards the upkeep of Christ Church c/o Rev. Mark Smith or funeral director Sean Mc Bride. The Day Thou Giveth Lord Has Ended.

Richard (Dick) Lawrence, Lough Rynn, Mohill, Leitrim / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in Sligo General Hospital on Monday, January 13, 2025 of Richard (Dick) Lawrence, Lough Rynn, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret and dear brother Frank. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Davina, Lorna & Danielle, sons in law Matt and Sean, precious grandchildren, Meevagh, Amara, Ada, Louie and Arthur, extended family, neighbours, friends and all the wonderful staff of Lough Erril Nursing Home.

Reposing in Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill N41 XE39 on Friday, January 17 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral service on Saturday, January 18 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Mohill N41W2V8 with burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Peace, perfect peace.

Willie Conefrey, Mahana, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully following a short illness, in the presence of his loving family and in the gentle care of the staff of the North West Hospice, Sligo on Wednesday,  January 15, 2025 of Willie Conefrey, Mahana, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by his parents Josie and Ann; brothers Pat and Tommy, brother-in-law Micheál, sister-in-law Rose. Willie will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Mai, their children Tony (Nollaig), Chris (Anna), Noel (Sinéad), Fiona Crosbie (David), Lisa Scott (Bernard), Joe (Rosie), Paul (Catherine) & Tom (Rosie), his sister, Mary Heeran and his grandchildren Megan, Lillie & Jamie (and their mother Teresa), Sheree, Joe, Liam, Nicole & Dylan, Niamh & Katie, Chloe, Amie, Ben & Luke, Molly Mai & Jack, Frank & Patrick and Emma, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, cousins and a wide circle of valued neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, January 16 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the family home on Friday morning, January 17 arriving at St Mary's Church, Foxfield for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh's new Cemetery. 

Felix Harten, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 of Felix Harten, Birmingham, England and formerly Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Co Cavan. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Rose his beloved son Colin sisters Kathleen and Eithne and brother Benny.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth sons Phelim (Linda) Thomas (Nicola) Dermot (Franchesca) daughter Mary (Andrew) grandchildren Freddy, Felix and Lizabella, brothers Paddy (Carnagh), James (Navan), sisters and brothers in law, nephews, nieces relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Funeral in Bermingham at a later date.

Sean Kelleher, Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Nottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim. 

Sean will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his partner Bushra, brother Gerry, sisters Maura (Nicholls),Bernadette (Murray), sister-in-law,brothers-in-law,nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. 

Funeral arrangements later