Deaths in Longford - Sunday, July 13, 2025

Florence (Flo) Curran (née Clarke), Congress Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Friday, July 11, 2025 of Florence 'Flo' Curran (nee Clarke), Congress Terrace, Longford Town.

Pre-deceased by her beloved son Francis, parents Bridie & Frank (Nobby) and by extended members of the Clarke Family. Flo will be sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, daughter Maureen, sons James, Edward & Stephen, grand-daughter Chloe, son-in-law Johnny, daughters-in-law Amanda, Lizzie & Sharon, sisters Bride Woods, Maureen Moran, Deborah Swaris and Bibi Byrne, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and Friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road [N39 EC81] on Monday, July 14 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, July 15 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com House strictly private at all times.  please

Rose Wyse (née McCormack), Dublin Road , Longford Town, Longford / Ballymore, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family, in the tender care of the doctors and staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Thursday, July 10, 2025 of Rose Wyse (nee McCormack), Dublin Road, Longford and formerly of Cloncullen, Ballymore, Co Westmeath.

Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Anne and by her brother Thomas. Rose will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Larry, son Larry Jnr, sisters Marie Connolly (Athlone), Helen Hickey (Limerick), Dympna Creighton (Clonbalt Woods, Longford) , Pauline Foudy (Glack, Longford) and Sandra Dowd (Newtowncashel), brothers Eugene (Cloncullen) and Vincent (Moate), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday, July 13 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm. Please note the family will take a short break between 7.30pm and 7.40pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, July 14 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 1pm, 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 Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Lukas Jarmalavicius, Gowna, Co Cavan

It is with deep sadness that Lukas's family announce the death after a short illness on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 of Lukas Jarmalavicius, Gowna, Co Cavan.  

Sadly missed by his mother Jolita, father Darius, brother Eimantas and sisters Skaiste and Monika, his partner Gabija, his aunts Angele, Dana, Reda and Migle and uncle Nerijus Zigutis and Grandfather Gediminas Zigutis, his cousins, his many friends and best friend Sean Carroll.

Lukas will repose for public viewing at Lakelands Funeral Home (H12 RF78) on Saturday, July 12 from 11am to 1pm and from 4pm to 6pm. Lukas will leave the funeral home at 1pm on Sunday, July 13 to arrive at 2pm in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna (H12 FT54) for requiem mass followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium (H12 RF78) at 4pm.

For those that cannot attend but wish to view the funeral service can do so HERE. To view the crematorium service at 4pm on Sunday, July 13 July please CLICK HERE. Password: Crem13S. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Brennan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, December 19, 2024 of Anthony ‘Tony’ Patrick John Brennan, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and formerly of Harbour Row, Longford town, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Winnifred ‘Dolly’ and Francis ‘Dex’ and by his sisters Netta, Laurie and Mary. Tony will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Rosanne, his cherished children Elizabeth, Eileen, Maureen and John, grandchild Henry, sons-in-law Kevin and Joseph, daughter-in-law Catherine, sisters Vickie and Cathy, brothers Michael, Frankie, John Joe and Davie, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Cremation has taken place at Park Lawn Crematorium in Sudbury. As Tony asked for his remains to be brought home to Ireland, Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Monday, July 14 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment of ashes afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only by request. The family have requested those attending the funeral may wear bright colours in celebration of Tony’s life.

Michael McNamara, Carrickavoher, Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred unexpectedly and peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 of Michael McNamara, Carrickavoher, Aughavas, Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Mary (nee Sweeney) sister, Margaret Creamer and infant brother Francis.

Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by his sons; Brian (Rita), Ray (Mary), Ciaran (Nicola) and Enda (Maureen), his daughter Deirdre (Nevan), his adored grandchildren; Cathal, Éanna, Meadhbh, Róisín, Áine, Katie, Emily, Jack and Madeleine, brothers; Pat and Kevin, sister Josie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. 

Remains reposing at St Joseph's Church Aughavas (H12 TY29) from 5.30pm on Sunday, July 13 concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 14 at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Aughavas. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's funeral mass will be live streamed HERE on Monday, July 14. House Private Please. The McNamara family appreciate your support and understanding shown to them at this sad and difficult time.

Violet McDonnell (née Shorten), Ballynameagh, Castlepollard, Westmeath / Clonakilty, Cork

The death occurred peacefully at home in the tender care of her husband Christy, after an illness bravely fought, on Friday, July 11, 2025 of Violet McDonnell (nee Shorten), Ballynameagh, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Woodfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork and Toronto, Canada. 

Violet will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Christy, her dearly loved sisters Lil and Evie, brother & sister in laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Violet is predeceased by her adored older brothers, Jack and Bill.

Reposing in St Michael's Church of Ireland the Square, Castlepollard for condolence and sympathy on Saturday morning, July 19 from 10.30am to 11.45am. Funeral Service and Thanksgiving for Violet's life will take place at 12 noon, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Kilafree Cemetery Castlepollard. Peace Perfect Peace. 

Eileen Sheppard (née Morgan), Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Javea, Spain on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 of Eileen Sheppard (nee Morgan) Bawnboy, Cavan and Javea, Spain and formerly of Ealing, London.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Keith, her parents John and Eileen, and her brothers James, Richard, and Frank. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her brother Carl Morgan (Kells), her sister Anne McManus (Newtownforbes), the extended Sheppard family, her brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. May Eileen Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements Later

Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (née Dooner), Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford / Roscommon

The death occurred at her home in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year on Thursday, June 19, 2025 of Mary Bridget (Bridie) Fisher (nee Dooner), formerly of Lislea, Kenagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget and her brothers Pat, Tom, Mike, James, John (Séan) and her sister Anne. Devoted wife to Les. Adoring mother to Carol and Gary. Loving sister to Gerry, Much loved mother in-law to Kevin and Sharon. Adored grandmother to Natalie, Rebecca, Shaun, Molly and Niall. Sorely missed by Great grandchildren and extended family, neighbours and friends. Bridie lived a life of love, fun and caring that touched so many people’s lives and we will all miss her deeply. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 18 at St Nicholas’s Catholic Church, Winchcombe at 12.30pm. Private burial afterwards at Winchcombe Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Dementia UK or Kate’s Home Nursing.

James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, aged 93 years, of James Joseph 'Seamus' Murtagh, Mitcham, Surrey UK and Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. 

Seamus was from Correally, Streete, Lismicaffrey, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and later in his life in Mitcham, Surrey UK. The funeral service will be held at St Cecilia’s RC Church, Cheam Surrey at 11am on Tuesday, July 22.