Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Veronica McCallum (née Kelly), No 6 Park Villas, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Lanesboro, Co Longford on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 of Veronica McCallum (nee Kelly) No 6 Park Villas, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents John and Bridget and her brother Jimmy. Veronica will be sadly missed by her family, her loving daughter Marie, son-in-law Mark, adored grandchildren Zara, Mark, Hayley and Ruby, her dear brother John, relatives, neighbours and friends. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. Rest in Peace.

Veronica's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday May 3, 2025 in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford at 11am. Following Mass, Veronica will be laid to rest in the family plot in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live HERE.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to St Christopher's Longford c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Doctor's, Nurses and Staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home for the exceptional care shown to Veronica during her time with them.

Malachy Connolly, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 of Malachy Connolly, Downley, Buckinghamshire. England / Longford town. 

Predeceased by his beloved parents Francis and Josephine. Malachy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Theresa Peters (U.K.), Marie Fitzgerald (Longford) and Anne Bunting (U.K.), brother-in-law Trevor, Theresa’s partner Matt, nieces Sinead, Kirsty, Hannah, Sophie and Faye, nephews Sam and Callum, grand-nieces Jasmine and Maddie, grand-nephews Alfie, James, Jack and Arthur, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his sister Marie’s residence (Foynescourt, Longford N39 W9DO) on Monday, May 5 from 3pm until 5pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Anne’s Church, Curry (N39 CX71) on Tuesday, May 6 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

Mary (Cissie) Larkin (née Rogers), Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by the wonderful and caring staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford on Sunday, April 27, 2025 of Mary (Cissie) Larkin (née Rogers), Aughadowry, Ballinamuck, Longford and formerly of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee, Co. Longford.

Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Predeceased by her daughter Esther and brothers Eamonn and Michael. Cissie will be forever remembered with love by her children Patrick, Michael, Brendan, Bernie, Mary and Eugene. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Philomena, brother-in-law Eamonn, daughters-in-law Anne, Pauline, Deirdre and Fiona, son-in-law Kevin, her cherished grandchildren Katy, Emma, David, Mark, Ronan, Isabella, Rhia Mai, Adam, Finn and Oisin, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Cissie Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her home in Aughadowry, Ballinamuck (Eircode N39 H2P1) on Tuesday, April 29 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 8pm (with the family taking a 15 minute break at 5pm and 7pm). A shuttle bus will run from Gaigue Cross, with people of low mobility welcome to travel directly to the house. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 30 in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck, arriving at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballinamuck new cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, care of Dillon & Shepherd Funeral Directors, any family member or online by clicking HERE. House Private on Wednesday morning, April 30 please.

Margaret Keneghan, Rath, Abbeyshrule, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in Sonas Nursing Home Ballyleague on Saturday, April 26, 2025 of Margaret Kenaghan, Rath, Abbeyshrule, Longford. Deeply regretted by her cousins, family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Margaret's funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Forgney, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Ann Brady (née Heaney) Doroc, Drumlish, Longford

The recent death has occurred  peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Sunday, April 27, 2025 of Mary Ann Brady (nee Heaney) Doroc, Drumlish Co. Longford.Predeceased by her Father Bernie and Mother Bridget Heaney. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Willie, Sisters-in-law, Brothers- in-law, Nieces-in-law, Nephews-in-law, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel Edgeworthstown on Tuesday evening, April 29 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 30 at 12 noon in St Mary's, Ennybegs, followed by burial in Drumlish cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to a charity of your choice care of Martin Farrell's Funeral Directors Ballinalee.

Maura Heaney (née McSharry), Castletown, Finea, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at the Mater Hospital Dublin surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 of Maura Heaney (nee McSharry) Castletown, Finea, Westmeath. 

Predeceased by her brother Terence and sister Catherine. Sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, daughters Catherine, Eithne and son Adrian, grandson Luke, sister Margaret, brothers in law, sisters in law, cousin Zita, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy Village (N39W1D6) on Thursday evening, May 1 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 2 at 12 noon in St Michael's Church, Castletown (N91YF89). Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private please. The Heaney family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care shown to Maura during her stay at Mullingar General Hospital and the Mater Hospital Dublin.

Stephen McTiernan, Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 26, 2025 of Stephen McTiernan, Ballinamore, Leitrim.

Predeceased by his father P.J. Stephen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his adored daughter Katie, his heartbroken mother Mary, his sisters Laura, Elaine and Catherine, Katie’s mother Carol, his brothers-in-law, Seán, Terence and Richard, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and Australia. House private please. May his gentle soul rest in peace.  

Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41TD62) on Tuesday evening, April 29 from 6pm until 8pm. Stephen's family would like to invite all those who would wish to join them in a Celebration of Life ceremony on Wednesday, April 30 in the Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan (H12RF78) at 1:30pm. Cremation will follow afterwards. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Irish Liver Foundation c/o Smith's Funeral Directors or at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/IrishLiverFoundation

Gerard Gormley, Kilbrackan, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly in Bali, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 of Gerard Gormley, Kilbrackan, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Beloved son of Joe and Maureen (nee McManus). Predeceased by his aunt Rosie McHugh and his cousins Rosemary McGillycuddy and Baby Thomas McManus.

Gerard will be sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Joe and Maureen, his brothers Padraig (Cait) and Brian (Maggie), his nieces and nephews Kate, Darragh, Aoife and Ollie, his loving Fiancé Miya. His uncles Jackie (Margaret) McManus, Seamie (Helen) McManus and uncle in law Jimmy McHugh, all his cousins and wide circle of friends near and far. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. 

Reposing at Smiths funeral home, High Street, Ballinamore on Wednesday, April 30 from 6pm until 8pm. Eircode N41 TD62. Funeral mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Thursday May 1 at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors or any family member. House private except to family, neighbours and close friends please. The Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE.