Deaths in Longford - Thursday, October 9, 2025

Josephine O'Neill, Campbell's Lane, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 of Josephine O'Neill, Campbell's Lane, Longford Town, Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary and by her sister Margaret. Josephine will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved sister Kathleen Phillips, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home Chapel (N39 VR04) on Thursday, October 9 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, October 10 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

May O'Halloran, Deanscurragh, Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 of May O'Halloran, Deanscurragh, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents Jerry and Catherine and by her sister Kathleen. May will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved sister Peg, her nephew, nieces, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home , Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Friday, October 10 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Saturday, October 11 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

Luke Fallon, Clonbrock, Killashee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle on Sunday, October 5, 2025 of  Luke Fallon, Clonbrock, Killashee, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Luke and Mary Anne. Luke will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Teresa, son Ray, daughter-in-law Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Wednesday, October 8 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday, October 9 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee, interment afterwards in Clonbonny cemetery, Lanesboro. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home for their care and kindness to Luke.

 

Bridget Lennon (née McNern), Bruckless, Donegal / Longford

The death occurred peacefully with her family by her side of Bridget (Breege) Lennon (Nee McNern), Winchmore Hill, London and formerly “Church View”, Bruckless, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by her parents Joe & Maggie McNern. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark & Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine & Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea & Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret & Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda & wide circle of friends in Ireland & London. “May Breege’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at 11.30am in St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St. Monica’s Webcam HERE. Mass in Bruckless on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm.

James Hamill, Cloonfree Lodge, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death  occurred peacefully at UCH, Galway on Monday, October 6, 2025 of James Hamill Cloonfree Lodge, Strokestown, Roscommon.

Beloved husband of Carol, much loved father of Brendan and Niamh and adored grandfather of Charlotte and Clara. James will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, precious grandchildren, Niamh's partner Josh, brother's Anthony & Francis, sister's Agnes, Maggie, Anne, Kathleen, Bernie, Ita & Laura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, former work colleagues at Roscommon County Council and friends. James is predeceased by his parents Tom & Patsy, his brother Tom and his sister Irene (Hanlon). Rest In Peace.

James' remains will arrive at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 9 at 11am. Private family cremation to follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Those wishing to view James' Funeral Mass online may do so HERE. House private.

Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in London on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Padraig Stephenson, Holloway Road, London and late of Farneyhoogan, Longford town.  

Predeceased by his parents, Mel and Evelyn, his sister Anne and brother Brendan.Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary, Helen, Imelda, Therese and Paula, his brothers Mel and Donal, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, his lifelong friend Helena and family and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, (N39 K381) on Sunday October 12 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 13 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am, burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation, c/o Kellys Funeral Directors, any family member or by clicking HERE. House Private Please.

Sean and Marie McGee, Aughavore, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death has occurred of Sean and Marie McGee (nee Carroll), London and Aughavore, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Sean passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025 while Marie passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 following a brief illness.

Predeceased by their parents and Sean's siblings Frank, Noel and Roseanne (Canice).  Sadly missed by their heartbroken son John (Julie), daughter Fiona (Matt) and much loved grandchildren Megan (Alex), Sean, Quinn, Keane and Keva. They will be sadly missed by Sean's brother Pat (Anna), sister Margaret, Marie's brother Vincent, sisters Elizabeth, Yvonne and Bernadette, nieces, nephews, wider family and friends. Rest in Peace

Funeral mass for Sean and Marie will be held in St Mary's church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim H12AK84 on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass may be viewed HERE.

Marietta Simonetti (née Brady), Rathfarnham, Dublin / Ballinagh, Co Cavan

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing on Saturday, October 4, 2025 of Marietta Simonetti (née Brady) Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Ballinagh, Co Cavan. 

Predeceased by her parents Edward and Mary Ellen, sisters Kathleen and Rose, brother Danny. She will be dearly missed by her loving children Josephine and Jennifer, grandchildren Michael, Sarah and Séan, Marietta is also mourned by her sister Pauline Walsh, brothers John, Tony, Tim, Martin, Eamon and Michéal, sons-in-law John and Rana, former husband Joseph, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at home on Thursday, October 9 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 10 in St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer at 10am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the D.S.P.C.A. The Funeral Mass may be viewed HERE.

Donations in lieu of flowers to DSPCA in Memory of Marietta Simonetti (née Brady) HERE.

Morrelle Moran (née Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully the morning of Sunday, August 31, 2025 of Morrelle Moran (nee Killian), Kenagh, Co Longford.

Her devotion to family, friends, faith and an appreciation for life touched and inspired so many. Morrelle, one of five siblings, was born in Kenagh, Longford County, Ireland. After attending the Kenagh National School, she was awarded an academic scholarship by the County Council to attend Ballymahon National School from ages 14 to 19. Morrelle always desired to be a teacher and, after graduating high school, applied to become a certified teacher at Carysfort Teacher Training College outside of Dublin. With enrollment full for that intake year, she instead headed to Galway University to study Medicine but was soon drawn back to her passion for teaching. She learned that the school in the nearby village of Moydow, four miles from her home in Kenagh, was looking for a Junior Assistant Mistress (JAM). Morrelle traveled that route by bicycle in rainy Ireland for several years before she proudly purchased a car in her early 20s, on a teacher’s salary, in late 1950’s Ireland - no small feat at the time.

Morrelle loved sharing and teaching music with the children of Moydow for eight years, from playing the harmonium at mass to instructing children to sing Latin hymns. At the same time, she enjoyed her early adult years by attending local dances on weekends, which was where she initially met her compatriot and eventual husband (Liam Moran) - only to reacquaint herself with him in California some years later.

Unbeknownst to Morrelle, Carysfort College had been reaching out to her for several years by letters that were discarded by the local Canon so as not to lose JAM Killian to the two-year training program. When she ultimately enrolled at Carysfort after so many years of practical experience, she found the curriculum of little value. So, in her spare time, she prepared paperwork to emigrate to the United States, after visiting a sister already living in California.

At age 27 and with her close sister Eileen, Morrelle embarked on a transatlantic ship from Cork to New York before flying to California. She quickly found employment as a long-distance phone operator before identifying another teaching opportunity at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, CA, where she taught 3rd and 5th grades for eight years from 1962-1970.

In California, Morrelle reconnected with Liam, who served years as a radio officer in the Merchant Marines before entering the nursery business in the Bay Area, and they were married in 1966. And so, beginning in 1970, Morrelle shifted her dedication from countless grateful students in both Ireland and the U.S. to the family and friends who treasured her. In the intervening years, she raised three sons, supported her husband and his business, traveled the world, studied a lot of French and a little of Japanese, stayed active through golf, bridge and bonding with her Pete’s Pals, hosted countless guests, and took innumerable pictures of places, occasions and people she loved along the way.

Morrelle is preceded in death by her loving husband, Liam, and is survived by her sons Eamon (Ashley) of Wilton, CT, Darrell of Sertaozinho, Brazil, and Kevin (Alejandra) of Alexandria, VA; and grandchildren Meredith, Katherine, Fiona, Blair, Brooke and Mateo. She is also survived by her loving nieces Dara Galligan of County Wicklow, Ireland, and Grania FitzGerald of London, England, and nephew David Powell of San Clemente, CA.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass and subsequent reception on October 19 at 10am at St Bartholomew Church in San Mateo, CA. A private interment will follow at St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, welcome donations may be made in Morrelle’s name to Mission Hospice & Home Care of San Mateo, CA.

Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK & Moydow, Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the sisters and staff of St Euphrasia's Convent, Chain road, Manchester on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 of Sr Winifred Donlon, Manchester, UK and Moydow, Co Longford. 

Sr Winifred was pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Lena Donlon and siblings; Jack, Betty, Tom, Paddy, Mel, Fr James OFM, Charlie and Teresa, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Much loved and deeply regretted by her Good Shepherd sisters, her brother Tony (Oregon USA), nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and extended family. May she rest in peace.

Sr Winifred's Funeral Mass will take place privately in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Chain Road, Manchester on Wednesday, October 22 at 10.15am, followed by private cremation.

Marion O’Neill (née Corcoran), Castlepollard, Westmeath / Meath

The death occurred suddenly in Spain on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 of Marion O’Neill (née Corcoran), Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Kilskyre, Co Meath.

Beloved wife of Martin, cherished mother of Aaron, Janine, Stephen, Terry, Tara and Dyna, and adored grandmother of eleven grandchildren, she will be deeply missed by her adoring family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Marion Rest in Peace.

Marion will be reposing at Shaw’s Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar (N91 RY65) on Thursday, October 9 from 4pm to 7pm, followed by private return to her home in Castlepollard. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Friday, October 10 for 12 noon Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Collinstown. The Funeral Mass will be broadcast LIVE HERE. 

In memory of the joy and colour Marion brought to every life she touched, the family warmly welcomes colourful flowers and bright clothing. As per Marion’s wishes, please no lilies. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.