Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gray (née Colreavy) Drumlish, Longford / Newtownforbes, Longford / Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred surrounded by her loving family in the care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home Rooskey, Co Roscommon on Saturday, March 1, 2025 of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gray née Colreavy, Cloncowley, Drumlish, Co Longford, Cloonteagh, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents John and Maggie-Jane, her beloved husband; John, her brother J.J., her infant sons; Peter and Paul and her son-in-law; Mike-Joe. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her loving family; Elizabeth (Newtownforbes), John (Cloncowley), T.P. (Gortletteragh) Bernadette (Moyne), Cormac (New York), and Seamus (Cloone), son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law; Christina, grandchildren; Laura, Sandra, Sarah, Dympna, Éilís, Caitríona, Mairéad Gráinne, Gerard, James and Mariah, great-grandchildren; Aideen, Iarla, Aoife, Ciara, Seán, Conor and Orla, extended family neighbours and friends. May Lizzie Rest in Peace.

Lizzie will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (Eircode N39 EC81) on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 5.45pm. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Tuesday, March 4 at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday morning (Ash Wednesday), March 5 at 11am followed by burial to Cloone, Cemetery, Co Leitrim. 

House private at all times please. The Gray family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Martha Glennon (née Browne), Cloonadra, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the devoted care of the staff at Sonas Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Martha Glennon (née Browne) (retired N.T.) Cloonadra, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon and formerly of Carrickedmond, Co Longford.  

Beloved wife of the late Pete and much loved mother to Damian, Frank, Vinnie, Ronan, Ruth (O’Brien) and Alan. She will be very sadly missed by her family, brothers Jim, Paddy and Peter, sisters Doreen and Kathleen, daughters-in-law Finola, Myra, Jane, Claire and Julie, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Freya, Noah, Lauren, Harry, Frankie, Luke, Aaron, Samuel, Shauna, Cian, Muireann, Cliodhna, Cathal, Lauren, Jessica and Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Martha is predeceased by her siblings Joe, Vonnie, Delia and Anne and her beloved granddaughter Sarah. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Reposing at Smyths Funeral Home, Roscommon town F42 NH27 on Tuesday evening, March 4 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague N39 HV52 on Wednesday afternoon, March 5 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Please note, the funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Wednesday, March 5 at 2pm by CLICKING HERE.

The Glennon family would like to acknowledge the management and staff at Innis Ree Lodge for the care and compassion shown to Martha and to them during her time there. They would also like to thank their friends and neighbours for their kindness at this time

Kathleen Keenan (née Donlon), Slyhaun, Legan, Longford / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of Sonas Nursing home Athlone on Saturday, March 1, 2025 of Kathleen Keenan (née Donlon), Slyhaun, Legan, Longford and formerly Lehery, Lanesboro, Longford. 

Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Katherine (Duffy), son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Emer and Eoin. Sister Annie Kelly (Legan). Brothers Patsy (Lehery) and Peter (Celbridge). Sister-in-law Sheila. Nephews Padraig and Mark. Nieces Jean, Leisa and Anita. Cousins, relatives, friends, carers and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in St Mary’s Church Legan this Monday evening, March 3 from 5pm until 7pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday, March 4 at 11am in St Mary’s church followed by burial in Carrickedmond cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society.

Sean Dunning, Ballymakeegan, Longford Town, Longford / Athlone, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff in Laurel Lodge nursing home on Friday, February 28, 2025 of Sean Dunning, Ballymakeegan, Longford, Co Longford, & formerly of Clonown, Athlone, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his wife Maisie, parents Lena and Peter and sister Kathleen. Sean will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Anne, brothers Hubert and Padraig, the Kelly and Quaine families, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, March 4 in St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford at 11am, followed by burial in Clonown Cemetery, Athlone. House is private. Family flowers only please. Sean’s Funeral Mass may be viewed live HERE. Sean’s family express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this difficult time.

Patrick (Paddy) McNamara, 3 The Village Manor, Cartron Village, Sligo Town, Sligo / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025 of Patrick (Paddy) McNamara, 3 The Village Manor, Cartron Village, Sligo Town, Sligo / Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by his wife Helen and sister Noel. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Maeve, Nono and Carmel, brother Frank, brother-in-law Brendan, sister-in-law Patricia, nephews Alan and David, niece Jill, his good neighbours and numerous friends. Rest in Peace

A Celebration of Paddy’s Life will take place on Tuesday, March 4 at 2pm at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo (F91YR61). A private cremation will take place at McGowan’s Crematorium after. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to R.N.L.I. Rosses Point, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home. You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family and friends on the funeral home website HERE.

Valerie Cooney (née Hollamby), Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in the care of the staff of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 3, 2025 of Valerie Cooney (née Hollamby), Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of London, England. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, brother John and grandson Robert. Sadly missed by her sons Patrick, David and Jonathan, daughters Hilary, Susan and Sara; sons-in-law Stephen and John, daughters-in-law Kathryn, Margaret and Helena; grandchildren Patrick, Jennifer, Karen, Gemma, Mark, Stephanie, Tim and Uilliam, and great-grandchildren; brother Derek, sisters-in-law Anne, Marie and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Valerie’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Wednesday, March 5 from 4.30pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass at St Feichin’s Church, Fore on Thursday, March 6 at 12 noon. Private cremation at a later date. House private at all times please. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live HERE. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Myra English (née Finlay), Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Dublin / Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully in her 86th year, surrounded by her devoted sons, Michael, David and Dermot in Beaumont Hospital on Sunday, March 2, 2025 of Myra English (née Finlay) late of Corderay, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim and Glasnevin, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Mickey, Myra was the much loved daughter of the late Delia and Harry and cherished mother to Michael, David and Dermot. Myra will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her sons, her daughters in law Helen, Olive and Naomi, her adored grandchildren Michael, Robert, Aoife, Alexandra, Sophia, James, William, Charley and Liam, her brother Frankie, her sisters in law Ann, Evelyn, Rita and Kathleen, her brother- in- law Gerry, her nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and her wide circle of friends. May Myra Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Tuesday evening, March 4 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo arriving 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 5 at 12 noon followed by interment afterwards in Drumshanbo New Cemetery. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, Rathbracken, Granard, Longford / Ballymote, Sligo

The death occurred peacefully, in her 96th year, in West Leaderville, Perth, Australia, in the loving care of St John of God's Convent Sisters and her nephew, Kevin Gallagher on Friday, February 21, 2025 of Sr Dominica (Peggy) O'Reilly, late of Rathbracken, Granard, Co Longford and formerly of St John of God Convent, Dun Bhrid, Ballymote, Sligo. 

Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, most recently her Sister Joan Gallagher, Rathbracken. Peg will be sadly missed by her Brother Tommy O'Reilly (Newry), Sisters Ellen Float (UK), Liz McNerney and Bridie Myericks (USA), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be offered in Peg's memory on March 21 at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, Granard. Peg will be laid to rest in Perth. May she rest in eternal peace.