Deaths in Longford - Sunday, June 8, 2025

Andrew (Andy) O'Connor, Clonwhelan, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in wonderful care of the staff at Regional Hospital Mullingar in the presence of his loving family on Friday, June 6, 2025 of Andrew (Andy) O'Connor, Clonwhelan, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by his father Andrew and mother Nora, brothers Sean, Peter and Michael, sisters Dympna and Noreen, son-in-law Philip.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette, daughters Mary and Nora, son Andrew, grandchildren Shane, Niall, Ethan, Robert, Heather, Katherine and Charlie, sisters Rosie, Margo and Mary, brother Arthur, son-in-law Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, June 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 11 at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live HERE. 

Anthony McGowan, 3 Woodview, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 5, 2025 of Anthony McGowan, 3 Woodview, Newtownforbes, Co Longford and formerly of Lismore House, Longford.

He is predeceased by his parents Anthony and Mary McGowan, brother Pat, sister Margaret Fox and brother-in-law Peter McGinnity. Anthony will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving family, sister Mary (McGinnity), brothers Liam, Michael and John, sisters-in-law Patricia, Mary, Christine and Deirdre, brother-in-law Vincent Fox, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, good friends and neighbours. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) on Saturday June 7 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday June 8 at St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, arriving at 12:30pm, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (Eircode H12 RF78) arriving at 3:15pm

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. The cremation service will also be streamed live HERE (Password is Crem8S).

Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly), Drumcondra, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025 of Helen Dowd (née O'Reilly),  Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly Longford. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin, her sister Brigid and brother Kevin. Helen will be very sadly missed by her loving sons, Bernard, Kevin and Philip, Grandchildren, Riley, Aoife, Jordan and Brooke, daughters-in-law Mel and Fiona, sisters Martha and Nancy, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Monday evening, June 9 from 4pm - 7pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, D09 X578 on Tuesday, June 10 for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

To view Helen’s Funeral Mass live, please click here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to a charity of your choice. To leave a private message of condolence, please click here. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011.

Kieran McNamara, Balloo, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness at his home in the presence of his loving family on Thursday, June 5, 2025 of Kieran McNamara, Balloo, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath and formerly Ballygarvey, Rathowen, Co Westmeath. 

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Mary and his baby son Daniel, brothers Alfred, Donal and his sister Angela. Sadly missed his loving wife Anna-Mai, daughters Catherine, Sarah, Marie and Lynda, grandchildren Darragh, Éadaoin, Rachel, Charlie, Tom and Óisin, sisters Sr. Ann, Patsy and Martha, brothers Pe and Colm, sons-in-law Ciarán and Ian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing in St Mary's Church, Rathowen on Sunday, June 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 9 in St Mary's Church, Rathowen at 1pm. Cremation afterwards in Lakeland's Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Palliative Care.