Deaths in Longford - Sunday, June 1, 2025

Aida McDermott, Nappagh, Moydow, Longford, N39 YT97

The death occurred peacefully, at her home in the loving care of her family on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Aida McDermott, Nappagh, Moydow, Longford, N39 YT97. 

Predeceased by her husband Owen (Odi) her sister Josie and brother Jim. Sadly missed by her loving sons Owen, James, John and Philip, her daughter Anne Brady (Killoe) sister Tish, grandchildren Sarah, Ciara, Diarmuid, Maebh and Dervla, nieces and nephews, daughters-in-law Claire and Charlene, son-in-law Aidan, brother-in-law P.J. McDermott and sister-in-law Teresa Quinn, Marie Cullen, Arklow, neighbours, relatives and good friends. Rest in peace.

Reposing at her home in Nappagh on Sunday, June 1 from 4pm with Prayers at 6pm. Removal on Monday, June 2 to St Mary's Church, Moydow arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Abbeyderg Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Christopher (Christy) Maye, Lake Lodge, Cullionmore, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91HK28 / Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness bravely borne under the wonderful care of the medical staff in the Hermitage Clinic, Lucan on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Christopher (Christy) Maye, Lake Lodge, Cullionmore, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91HK28 and formerly Cloncallow, Ballymahon, Longford. 

Christopher is predeceased by his parents John and Mary, his sister Eithne and his brother Liam. Christy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, his wife Ellen, his son Jason, his daughters Jillian (Cleary) and Lee-Anne and son in law David Cleary, his adored grandchildren, Anna and James, Holly and Heidi, his brother Johnny, sisters Kathleen (Hoare), Mary (Freak) (Australia), Carmel (Cashel) and Madeline (O’Scolai) (Canada), sisters in law and brothers in law, the Norris Family (Curragh, Rosemount), his nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours his many friends, staff members from the Greville Arms Hotel, Danny Byrnes, The Bridge Centre and the farm.

May Christy's kind and gentle soul rest forever in eternal peace.

Reposing at his daughter Jillian’s residence, Dunboden, Kilbride N91 HK28 (There will be a one way traffic management system in operation please travel via the Rochfortbridge road R400) on Monday, June 2 from 3pm-7pm. House private at all other times please. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, June 3 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Forgney followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Jimmy Harper, Ferskill, Granard, Longford, N39 E195

The death occurred suddenly in the wonderful care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by his heartbroken family on Friday, May 30, 2025 of Jimmy Harper, Ferskill, Granard, Longford, N39 E195 and formerly of Dundalk. 

Predeceased by his parents Freddy and Mary. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his family, his wife and best friend Julie, sons Mark and Jimmy, daughters Ann-Marie, Julie-Chell, Santanna, Selena and Holly, sons-in-law Tommy, Richie, Simie, Willie and Tony, daughters-in-law Bernie and Donna, his beloved 37 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, brothers PJ and Jerry, sisters Ann and Joan, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

A silent thought, a quiet prayer; For a special person in God’s care. Rest in Peace Jimmy.

Reposing in the family home (N39 E195) on Tuesday, June 3 from 12 noon until 5pm. Removal to arrive to St Mary's Church, Granard on Tuesday evening, June 3for prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 4 at 11am. Following Mass, Jimmy will be laid to rest in Newcastle Cemetery, Greenoge, Baldonnell, Co Dublin. Funeral Mass can be viewed LIVE HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Connell Funeral Director's.

Jimmy's family would like to thank all who looked after him during his short illness, Prof. Toomey and his great team, Caroline and the palliative care team, doctors, nurses and catering staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, Dr Niall Donohoe and his staff, Cara and all the staff of McEvoy's Medical Hall, Granard. Your kindness and care will be forever remembered.

Eamon Davis / Bro Sebastian, Marist Brothers Ballsbridge, Dublin / Longford / Sligo / Ballina, Mayo

The death occurred at Marley Nursing Home, Dublin on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Eamon Davis / Bro Sebastian, Marist Brothers, Marian College, Ballsbridge and formerly Longford, Sligo, Ballina and Athlone. Deeply regretted by his niece Fiona, nephew Patrick, grandniece Darcy, grandnephew Dean, great grandnephews and great grandnieces, as well as his Marist Brothers confreres in Ireland and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Marist residence, Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 V072 on Tuesday, June 3 between 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, Dublin 4 on Wednesday, June 4 at 11:30am followed by burial in the Marist Plot, Cornamagh Cemetery, Athlone, Co. Westmeath to arrive at approximately 3pm. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Clondalkin on (01) 457 4455.

Maureen Gill (née Nolan), 12 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in wonderful care of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford in her 94th year, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 30, 2025 of Maureen Gill (née Nolan), 12 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy and son Ray. Maureen will be forever missed by her heartbroken children Seamus, Tom, Paul, Dolores, Declan, Dermot and Tony. Also her grandchildren Shane, Gary, Sarah, Shannon, Ryan, Aaron, Dani, Darragh, Clodagh, Jade and Luke, daughters-in-law and partners, her brother-in-law Sean and his wife Liz, her nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown (N39 E628) on Sunday, June 1 from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from her residence on Monday, June 2 to arrive for Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Longford and St Christopher's Services, Longford. Please note house private at all times. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE.  

Pat (Packie) Brady, Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Longford, N39XN29

The death  occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Mullingar in his 94th year on Thursday, May 29, 2025 of Pat (Packie) Brady, Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his loving wife Joan, his five brothers, and three sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son Liam (Lucy), daughters Teresa (Michael), Trish (Declan), Ita (Mark) and Geraldine (Paul). His sisters Sr. Bridgie and Sr. Marina (Marist Sisters). His sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence N39XN29 on Sunday, June 1 from 3pm to 8pm. The family will take a break from 5.30 - 5.45. Funeral mass on Monday, June 2 at 12 noon in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee with burial afterwards in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee.

John Joseph Lynch, Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Leitrim / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Lough Erril Nursing Home, surrounded by his heartbroken family on Thursday, May 29, 2025 of John Joseph Lynch, Annaduff Glebe, Drumsna, Leitrim / Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents, Patrick & Catherine; his sister, June Mather (South Africa); his brother, Laurence (Larry); and brother-in-law, Tony Donlon (Longford). John Joe will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family; his devoted sister, May Donlon (Longford); nephews, Mark Donlon (Longford) and Joseph Mather (South Africa); his nieces, Niamh Donlon (Longford), June Donlon (Longford), Nadia Mather (Cork) & Zara Mather (South Africa); his cherished Longford grand-nieces and nephews, Kate, Jill, Grace, Luke Mathew, Finn, Conor, Gavin & Abigail; nephews-in-law, Joe Flaherty & Peter Columb (Longford) & niece-in-law, Deirdre Donlon (Longford); relatives, neighbours and his many loyal friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Lough Erril Nursing Home (N41 XE39) on Sunday, June 1 from 4pm until 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 2 at 11am in church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna followed by private cremation. John Joe’s family would like to thank the staff of Lough Erril Nursing Home and his many friends and neighbours who were such a comfort and support to him over the last number of months. It was greatly appreciated.

Andrew Lowry, Glack, Longford town, Co Longford, N39 H2F1

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 of Andrew Lowry, Glack, Longford town. 

Pre-deceased by his parents Martin and Bridie. Andrew will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Linda, cherished children Caitlin and Philip, sisters Mary, Sheila, Patricia, Bríd, Helen and Mairead, brothers John, Martin, James and Patrick, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence in Glack (N39 H2F1) on Sunday, June 1 from 3pm until 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 2 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by private cremation.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Yolana Tarkovych, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home on Friday, May 30, 2025 of Yolana Tarkovych, Dromod, Co Leitrim and her beloved home at: 17 Lesi Ukrainky Street, Pidvynohradiv Village, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine. A woman and Mother of immense strength, deep love, and unwavering spirit, Yolana leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and inspiration. Though her journey in life took many paths, her heart remained a source of light, faith, and love for her family.

Reunited in eternity with her devoted husband, Ivan, and beloved daughter, Inna, whose love remains everlasting.

Deeply mourned by her loving children Pavlo, Ivan, and Tatiana; grandchildren Ivan, Stanislav and his wife Natalya, Anastasia, Leonardo, Beatris, and Eleonora; son-in-law Ivan, daughter-in-law Diana; brother Yura and Ivan sisters in Ukraine Anna, Maria, and Nadia; nieces Edina and Yevheniia, and all her extended family and friends. Her breath lives in your happiness. Her love lives in your home. Her memory will always guide us. May Yolana's gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Monday, June 2 at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Yolana's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Похоронну месу Йоланди можна переглянути на www.churchtv.ie/mohill

John Caulfield, Longford

The death occurred in London, England aged 90 on Saturday, April 26, 2025 of John Caulfield, native of County Longford.A great Gaelic footballer he played for Colmcille in the 50’s and 60’s as well as for the County team and played for Erin’s Hope and St Vincent’s in London and had strong connections with the Round Towers.

His funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, June 4 at the Holy Ghost Church, Nightingale Lane Balham at 10.30 with Funeral afterwards at Morden Cemetery. Please pray for his soul.

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).