Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Gerry McKenna, Bawn, Killoe, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2025 of Gerry McKenna, Bawn, Killoe, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his father Frank, mother Mary, brother John Patsy and his twin sister Marie. Gerry is mourned by his sister Esther Tallon Edgeworthstown, brothers in-law PJ Tallon and Seamus Dunne, sister in-law Margaret McKenna, his dear nieces and nephews and his wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends especially the McCormacks (his second family). Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand, when someone is down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories you left behind. Rest in Peace.

Gerry's remains will repose in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford N39 KN66 on Tuesday, February 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 5 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Ennybegs. Following Mass Gerry will be laid to rest in the family plot in Aughaboy Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Christopher’s Day Care Centre c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member.

Breda Ferguson (née Reynolds), Skerries, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the care of Gormanston Lodge and Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda on Saturday, February 1, 2025 of Breda Ferguson (nee Reynolds) Skerries, Co Dublin/ Longford. Predeceased by her husbands Richard (Dick) Ferguson & Michael Gainsford, brother John & sister Mary Ellen.

Sadly, missed by her loving brother Michael, Sisters Elizabeth and Teresa, sisters in law, Lena and Mary, step children Francis, Gerard, Jim, Richard, Ciaran, Bernadette & Avril, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Breda Rest In Eternal Peace.

Reposing at Lannon's funeral home on Thursday, February 6 from 6pm to 8pm, removal on Friday, February 7 to St. Patrick's church Skerries arriving for 10am funeral mass, burial thereafter in Holmpatrick cemetery.

Bert (Patrick) Mearley, Foxrock, Dublin/ Newtowncashel, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 of Bert (Patrick) Mearley, Foxrock, Dublin and formerly of Ballagh, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. 

Bert will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Patricia, cherished daughters Louise and Rowena, loving sister Ann, sisters-in-law Catherine (McDermott) and Bernadette (Boylan), as well as his extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and wonderful neighbours. Bert’s warmth, kindness, and presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14 X348) on Wednesday, February 5 from 4pm – 7pm. Removal on Thursday morning, February 6 to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving at 9:45am followed by Requiem Mass at 10am. Cremation thereafter at Mount Jerome, Victorian Chapel at 12:15pm.

To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. To view the Cremation service live, please click here. Bert’s ashes will be interred later in the year in Saints Island Longford, following Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtoncashel, Longford. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to National Council for the Blind (donate here) or Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services (donate here). To leave a private message of condolence, please click here.

Michael Glennon, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Lanesboro, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly at home on Friday, January 31, 2025 of Michael Glennon, Rathfarnham, Dublin, and formerly of Cloonadra, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon. 

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Keith, Karen and Ronan. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, children, brothers Dermot, Greg and Brendan, sisters Catherine and Irene, brothers-in-law Pat and Alan, sisters-in-law Dierdre, Breda and Ann, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and his huge circle of friends (including Paddy and Mousey).

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, on Thursday, February 6 from 3pm until 5pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 7 at 10am in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. The Mass may be viewed HERE. 'Fuel Level Low'.

Jimmy Geraghty, Highbog, Rahara, Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly, at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe on Monday, February 3, 2025 of Jimmy Geraghty, Highbog, Rahara, Athleague, Co Roscommon. 

Predeceased by his parents John Joe and Lena, sister Mary, nephew Thomas and sister-in-law Bridie. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Pádraig, sister Ann Corrigan (Longford), nephews Jonathan, Timmy, Graham, Patrick, nieces Caroline, Sineád, Áine, Edel, Theresa, Julie, Helena and Rosie, brother-in-law Pat, nephews-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at St Brigid’s Funeral Home Brideswell (N37 EK88) on Thursday evening, February 6 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 7 at 11am in Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara (F42 XW08). Burial afterwards in Rahara Cemetery. Mass is live-streamed and can be viewed HERE. House private and family flowers only please. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this difficult time.

Henry Crawford, Drumherriff, Drumshanbo, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully, at University College Hospital, Galway on Saturday, February 1, 2025 of Henry Crawford, Drumherriff, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his beloved sister Jean, Henry will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Dorothy Browne (London), Irene Monson (Boyle) brother George (Derrynasoo) brother-in-law Ernest Monson, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives, his carers, friends and his wonderful neighbours. “Safe In The Arms of Jesus”.

Reposing at the Methodist Church, Drumshanbo on Tuesday evening, February 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, February 5 at 12 noon followed by interment afterwards in the Church of Ireland Cemetery, Drumshanbo.

Funeral Service may be viewed live HERE. House Private please and family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

Benedict Michael (Ben) Quinn, Mill House, Mill Road, Ennis, Clare / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully at Ennis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2025 of Benedict Michael (Ben) Quinn, Mill House, Mill Road, Ennis, Co Clare and formerly of Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. 

Predeceased by his sister Catherine Bain. Sadly missed by his wife Olga, daughters Zoe and Zelda, sons-in-law Neil and Wayne, adored grandchildren Iona, Samantha and Maximo, sister Viola, brother-in-law Petros, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements: A Funeral Service will take place at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis on Friday, February 7 at 2 pm, followed by a Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 4 pm. May He Rest in Peace.

Messages of sympathy can be sent privately to Kennedy’s Funeral Directors by post or emailed to info@kennedysfuneralhome.com

Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, London and formerly of Mullinadara, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024 of Sean Kelleher, Mottingham, 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. 

Sean's funeral will take place in GreenAcres, Kemnal Park, Chapel, A20 Sideup Bypass., Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6RR on Friday, January 31 at 11am. There will be a memorial Mass for Sean in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, on Friday, February 14 at 7pm. Funeral may be viewed on the following link https://watch.obitus.com Username kosi4586 Password 217830