Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 18, 2025

Seamus Dolan, Derryadd , Killashee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 17, 2025 of Seamus Dolan, Derryadd, Killashee, Co Longford and formerly of Lisduff, Longford. 

Predeceased by his father Padraig. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Helen, daughters Pamela and Catherine, son Francis, mother Kitty, brothers Sean, PJ and Eamon, grandchildren Liam and Brogan, Catherine’s partner Raymond, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Monday, January 20 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 21 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care , c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Kevin (Bunty) Dempsey, St Brigid's Terrace, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of Kevin (Bunty) Dempsey, St. Brigid’s Terrace, Longford town. 

Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Cathy, son Darren, brother Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece, nephew, relatives, neighbours, former work colleagues and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, January 19 from 5pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, January 20 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cian's Kennels. House private please.

Bridie Lowry (née Kiernan), Park Road, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 17, 2025 of Bridie Lowry (nee Kiernan), Park Road, Longford town. 

Predeceased by her husband Martin, sisters Julia Sorohan, Mary Ann, Ellen Sweeney and Margaret and by her brothers John, Jimmy and Michael. Bridie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, Mary Beehan, Sheila Sweeney, Patricia Farrell, John, Andrew, Martin, Bríd, Helen, Mairéad, James and Patrick, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence (Park Road – N39 T2X4) on Sunday, January 19 from 2pm until 5pm, followed by removal to St Mel’s Cathedral arriving for prayers at 7pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Monday, January 20 at 1pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Mary Murtagh (née Kelleher), Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her heartbroken family in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of Mary Murtagh (nee Kelleher), Glenmore, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Agnes and John and infant sister. Mary will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family, husband Peter, daughters Eileen and Louise, son Kevin, adored granddaughter Hannah, son-in-law Jason, sister Rosaleen (Carrickathane) brothers Tom-Joe (Glenmore) and Gerald (Dublin), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Rest in peace Mary.

Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66 on Sunday, January 19 from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 4.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 20 at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Following Mass, cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hillview House Fostra, Aughnacliffe c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Family home is strictly private please.

Mary Dalton (née Feely), Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Westmeath / Ballinalee, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Thursday, January 16, 2025 of Mary Dalton (neé Feely) Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly of Currygrane, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Mary, predeceased by her father Ned and mother Elizabeth (nee Berry) beloved wife of Michael / Mick and much loved mother of Joan (Aquinas Burke), Olive (Jimmy McCormack), Liz (James Gunning), Michael (Michelle Dalton), Patricia (Andrew Wilkinson), Mary (Eddie McGlone) and a proud grandmother of Dawn, Nicola, Colton, Gavin, Luke, Matthew, Tara, Michael, Andrew, Åine, Liam, David, Marie and Ava and great grandmother to Aoibhin, Rian and Michael-Seamus. Sadly missed by brothers Paddy, Josie and Neddie, sisters Agnes and Liz, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Mary will repose at the family home at Mearescourt, Rathconrath, Mullingar (N91 CH72) on Friday, January 17 from 5pm until 8pm. Mary’s funeral mass will be celebrated at St Matthew’s Church, Milltown (N91FD99) on Saturday, January 18 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private for family only on Saturday morning, January 18. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the palliative care team, ℅ of Mullingar Regional Hospital. May She Rest in Peace.

Mary Fagan (née Reilly), Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2025 of Mary Fagan (nee Reilly), Cloughernal, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Patsy, her parents Stephen and Brigid Reilly. Mary will be sadly missed and always remembered by her loving children Peter, Stephen, David, Anne-Marie, Declan, Edel, Fergal, Eoin, Sinead, Ciarán, Finbarr, Mel, and Brian, her 26 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister Brigid, brothers-in-law Pat O’Reilly and John Fagan, sister-in-law Mary Fagan, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral home Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford (Eircode N39AX97) on Saturday, January 18 from 4pm to 7pm and on Sunday, January 19 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Monday, January 20 to St Mary’s Church, Carra, Co Longford (N39A3T8) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the Granardkill cemetery. House strictly private at all times please. Family flowers only.

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.

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.

Vincent Kennedy, Lugboy, Elphin, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Roscommon Hospice on Thursday, January 16, 2025 of Vincent  Kennedy, Lugboy, Elphin, Roscommon/ Strokestown, Roscommon.

Beloved husband of Joan & much loved father of Stephen, Emma & Andrew. Vincent will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons & daughter, daughter-in-law Beth, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Seán, Dylan, Eve, Miles & Leo, his brothers Padraig, Mark & Kenneth, relatives, neighbours and friends. Vincent is predeceased by his parents Bridget & John, his sisters Anita, Margaret and Kathleen, and his brothers Sean, Des & Jimmy. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Sunday, January 19 from 4pm until 6pm followed by Removal to Kiltrustan Church. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 20 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Those unable to attend the Funeral & would like to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so by following the link on rip.ie. Those wishing to leave a donation to Roscommon Hospice in memory of Vincent may do so by clicking HERE.

Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan), Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 on Sunday, December 22, 2024 of Betty (Bridget) McAndrew (née Mulligan) of Beeston, Nottingham and previously of Drumshanbo South, Farnaught, Co Leitrim.

Now reunited with her beloved Frank. A cherished mother to Katrina, Bernadette, Fiona, Grainne and Rosaleen. An adoring grandmother to Francesca, Joseph and Ciaran Bond. A warm hearted mother-in-law to Tom and a dear sister to Mary Curtis (Raheny, Dublin). Betty will be greatly missed by her heartbroken family and all those who loved her. Pre-deceased by her loving parents James and Ann (nee Scanlon) and her sister Annie. 

Betty will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Beeston on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5pm. Her Requiem Mass will take place the following morning on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11am, before being laid to rest with her husband Frank at Beeston Cemetery. Live streaming of the Mass will be available for viewing. Please contact the Funeral Director.

Family flowers preferred or donations to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart via the Funeral Director will be gratefully received. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Trent House, 106 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2AY. 0115 922 0433 www.lymn.co.uk

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 2pm to 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.

Padraig Casey, Whitepark, Dysart, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Thomond Lodge Nursing Home Ballymahon surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 16, 2025 of Pádraig Casey, Whitepark, Dysart, Mullingar Co. Westmeath and formerly Cornamona, Co. Galway.

Predeceased by parents Peter and Maimie, and his sister Ann. Pádraig will be lovingly remembered by his family, sisters Máire, Kathleen, Betty and Ita, and his brother Séan, brothers-in-law Con Breen and Joseph Creane, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar Mortuary on Sunday, January 19 from 4pm concluding with funeral prayers at 5.30pm. Arriving for funeral mass at 12 noon on Monday, January 20 to St Patrick's Church Dysart Co Westmeath N91 AFS2. Burial afterwards in Loughnavalley Cemetery. Pádraig’s family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support shown to them during this sad time. House private at all times.

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.

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.

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