Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Anne Gormley (née McKeown), Glendara, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home in her 92nd year on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 of Anne Gormley, nee McKeown, Glendara, Granard, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her beloved daughter Suzanne, niece Ber and nephew James. Beloved wife of Brian and much loved mother to Eileen (Tony), Maeve (Donal) and Grainne (Niall). Beloved sister to Veronica.Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Brianna, Isolde and Eris Byrne. Suzie, Emmet, Fiona, Paddy and Áine Kane. Darragh and Emer McDowell, extended family of nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass to be held on Friday, May 23 in Carra Church at 12 noon. Anne's remains have been removed, in accordance with her wishes, to National University of Ireland Galway, anatomy department to aid the teaching of others. House private please except to family and close friends. For any further information please contact Paschal at Masterson's Funeral Directors.

John Horgan, No 46 Cluain Na Sibhe, Killashee, Co Longford, N39 KW57

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of The Clonmacnoise Ward of The Midland Regional Hospital, Tulllamore on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 of John Horgan, (former Sergeant of 4th Motor / Cavalry Squadron), No 46 Cluain Na Sibhe, Killashee, Co Longford, N39 KW57. 

Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his loving wife Marie, children Michelle, Clodagh, Joey, Sinéad, Roberta, Rose and their mother Rose, step-daughters Sharon and Natasha, cherished grandchildren Niamh, Nathan, Kian, Corey, Callum, Cody, Sean, Katie, Sarah, Paul, Chloe, Kayla, Lily, Rania, Khaled and Gemma. Adored great grandchildren Arlene, Indie and Noah, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many good friends, comrades and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

John Riordan, Longford / Meanus, Limerick

The death occurred peacefully after a short illness at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Monday, May 19, 2025 of John Riordan Ballymahon, Co Longford and formerly of Caherguillamore, Meanus, Co Limerick.

Beloved son of the late John Joe. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving mother Peggy (nee Burke), siblings, children, uncles, aunts, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and his friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing on Wednesday evening, May 21 at Daffy’s Funeral Home, Croom from 6pm to 7pm. John’s funeral mass will take place at St Mary’s Church Meanus on Thursday, May 22 at 11am with cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 1pm. Family Flowers Only Please. House Private Please.

Padraig Dolan, Knockahaw, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025 of Padraig Dolan, Knockahaw, Dublin Road, Longford and formerly of Derryoghill, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his grandparents Mike and Kathleen Geraghty, grandfather Pauric Dolan and by his uncle Seamus. Padraig will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Lindsey, children Lexie, Sean and Indie, mother Patricia, father Sean, sister Clare, brothers David and Raymond, grandmother Kitty, mother-in-law Sandra, father-in-law Kevin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Tuesday, May 20 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, May 21 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, 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 Hope House, Knock, Co Mayo, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Liam Kelleher, Lannanaria, Corlough, Cavan / Milltown, Dublin

The recent death has occurred peacefully in his 91st year, in the kind and loving care of the staff in Oakview Nursing Home, Belturbet, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 of Liam Kelleher, Lannanaria, Corlough, Cavan/ Milltown, Dublin.

Liam is predeceased by his parents Tommy & Maggie and his sister Eileen. Liam will be sadly missed by his loving sister Maureen, brother Oliver (Maureen), brother-in-law Patsy (Prior), cherished nieces Regina, Olivia, Aisling, Michelle, Noelle & Yvonne, nephews Peter, Patrick, Ronan & Derek, his adored grandnieces and grandnephews and his wide circle of family, neighbours & friends in both Corlough and Dublin. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, N41 TD62 on Wednesday evening, May 21 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his brother Oliver’s home on Thursday morning, May 22 arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Corlough for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on Corlough-Templeport parish Facebook page.

Patricia (Pattie) Keeley (née Noonan), Clooncraff, Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon

The recent death has occurred peacefully in her 97th year, in the tender care of the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, Rooskey on Sunday, May 18, 2025 of Patricia (Pattie) Keeley (nee Noonan) Clooncraff, Hillstreet, Carrick on Shannon, Roscommon.

Predeceased by her husband William, parents James & Teresa, brothers Sean, Seamus, Michael & Liam and sisters Rita & Teresa. Pattie will be sadly missed by her loving family, son Anthony, daughter Annmarie, son-in-law Ken, grandchildren Andrew, Amy, Lauren & Ivan, sister-in-law Vonie, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (Eircode F42 RK72), on Tuesday, May 20 from 6pm until prayers at 7.30pm, followed by Removal to the Half Parish Church to arrive for 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 21 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clooncraff Cemetery. 

James (Jimmy) Irwin, Brittas, Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at Beckett Nursing Home in Newport Pagnell UK on Monday, April 28, 2025 of James (Jimmy) Irwin, formerly of Brittas, Glasson Westmeath and residing in the UK.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife Annette. He will be sadly missed by his sons Ralph and Andrew, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Ashley, sister Bridie, brother Joe, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 12.30pm, at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Newport Pagnell, followed by burial for family members only. Family flowers only but donations can be made via www.hwmason.co.uk (funeral directors) to Alzheimer’s UK.

Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully  in the presence of her loving family after an unexpected short illness, under the excellent care of the ICU staff at King’s College Hospital London on Friday, April 18, 2025 of Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and formerly Rooskey, Roscommon. 

Beloved wife of Alan and dear mother of Michelle and Chris, step-mother to David, sister to Seamus Dooner and cherished nana to Oliver, Daniel and Emily. Pat will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law and son-in-law and her dear cousins and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. May Pat rest in peace.

Funeral Mass will take place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ER, on June 5 at 2pm (live-stream available). Family flowers only please and if you wish to send a donation, please donate to The London Air Ambulance Service (https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/donate).