Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Doris Looker (née Macken), Ballinacross, Granard, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Doris Looker (nee Macken), Ballinacross, Granard, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Cecilia, brother Jimmy, sister-in-law Marie, nephews Jimmy and Conor. Doris will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ken, their children Andrew, David, Paul and Elizabeth. Daughters-in-law Kelly and Karen, son-in-law Brian Donohoe. Her beautiful grandchildren Austin, Dylan, Tess, Conor, Ema and Seán. Her brothers Johnny, Benny and Eddie, sisters-in-law Mona, Sheila, Susanne and Kathi and all her nephews and nieces. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Granard, Co Longford (Eircode N39AX97) on Thursday, December 4 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday, December 5 to St Mary’s Church, Granard for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in the Granardkill Cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.

Family Flowers Only, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

P. Mel Gillen, Lyanmore, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at home in his 91st year, in the loving care of his family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of P. Mel Gillen, Lyanmore, Ardagh, Co Longford. 

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Kate, his sisters Teresa and Mary Brigid and his granddaughter Alana. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nollaig, his daughter Blanaid and his sons Ultan, Peter and Enda, his brother Larry, nieces and nephew, grandchildren Luke, Sarah, Eoghan and Hayley, daughters-in-law Carmel, Avril and Tess, brothers-in-law, very good neighbours, relatives, friends and carers. Rest in peace.

Reposing in St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh on Thursday, December 4 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday, December 5 to St Brigid's Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Breda Victory (née Carmody), Ballinruddy, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and the caring nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, following a long illness on Sunday, November 30, 2025 of Breda Victory (nee Carmody) Ballinruddy, Ardagh, Co Longford and late of Knockerra, Co. Clare.  

Predeceased recently by her husband Liam and in the past by her sisters Mary, Teresa, Josie, Peggy and Imy and her brothers Pat, Tommy, John and Martin. Sadly missed by her sons Paul and Dean and her daughter Michelle, her sister Anne and her sister-in-law Mary, her grandchildren Dayna, Dylan, Karen, Ben, Leia, Ruby, Max and Abbie, her great-grandchildren Erin and Liam, her daughters-in-law Bernardine and Teresa, her son-in-law Paul, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and the caring staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home Chapel, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Tuesday, December 2 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her home in Ballinruddy on Wednesday, December 3 to St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Unit at Laurel Lodge care of Paschal Lyons, Funeral Director, Ardagh, or any family member.  Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Margaret Dooner (née Patridge), Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully in her home surrounded by her heartbroken family on Monday, December 1, 2025 of Margaret Dooner (nee Patridge) Kilcommock, Kenagh, Co Longford and formerly of Terlicken, Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret, brother Pat and her sister-in-law Celine. Margaret will be sadly missed and always remembered by all who loved her dearly, husband and best friend Tony, daughter Mairead Burns, son Colm, daughter-in-law Marian Dennigan, son-in-law Cathal Burns, her cherished grandchild Nuncio, sister Maureen McCarthy (Galway), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Rest in Peace Margaret.

Reposing in St. Matthews Church, Ballymahon on Thursday, December 4 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 5 at 11am. Following Mass, Margaret will be laid to rest in Shrule Cemetery.

Annie (Nancy) Smith (née Pakenham), Ard na Gréine, Cavan Road, Kells, Meath / Granard, Longford

The death occurred peacefully after a long illness borne with great dignity and acceptance at her residence in the loving care of her family in her 86th year on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Annie (Nancy) Smith (née Pakenham), 10 Ard na Gréine, Cavan Road, Kells, Co Meath and formerly of Granard, Co Longford. 

Annie is predeceased by her parents, her husband PJ, sons Declan, Andrew and his wife Diane, sisters and brother.
Annie will be sadly missed by her daughters Jackie (Patrick) and Bridget, son Peter (Brigid), sisters May and Katie, her devoted grandchildren Cora, (Hailey and Ethan), Fiona, Annie and Aishling, Catherine, Peter, Heather, Helen and Kieran, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Annie will repose at Muldoon Brothers Funeral Home, Bective Square, Kells A82 F9V4 on Wednesday, December 3 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Removal from her residence on Thursday morning, December 4 at 10.30am to arrive at St Colmcille's Church, Kells for Funeral Mass at 11am which can be viewed HERE, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Nancy will be fondly remembered as a very friendly lady, devoted to her family and loved her game of bingo at many venues throughout Co Meath. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest Peacefully In The Presence of God. House Private At All Time Please. 

Michael Carrigy, Lislea, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in his 80th year on Saturday, November 29, 2025 of Michael Carrigy, Lislea, Ballinalee, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Catherina and his dearly loved son Shane (recently deceased). Michael will be sadly missed and always remembered by his daughter Michelle, sons Michael (Karena), Aiden and Raymond, his cherished grandchildren Eoghan, Aaron, Cillian, Cian, Odhrán, Kayla and Ryan; his daughter-in-law, Anne (Carrigy); sisters Eileen (Boyle) and Kathleen (Corkery), brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, extended family, and his many wonderful neighbours, colleagues and friends. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true,You did your best for all of us, We will always love and remember you. Rest in Peace Michael.

Reposing in his family home in Lislea (N39X398) on Tuesday, December 2 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Michael's Funeral Mass will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, December 3 in the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee. Following Mass, Michael will be laid to rest in the family plot in St Emer's Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please click on Facebook@ParishofClonbroney Michael’s family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time.

Michael Kelly, Kinkillue, Abbeylara, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff of Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown on Sunday, November 30, 2025 of Michael Kelly, Kinkillue, Abbeylara, Co Longford.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Mary Kelly, brothers Frank, Paddy and James and sisters Mary and Ann. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, sons Michael Jnr and Martin, daughters Mary (O'Hara), Deirdre and Bernadette, brother Hugh, sons-in-law Michael and Jason, daughters-in-law Sharon and Marcella, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Michael Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown (N39 VR04) from 5pm on Wednesday, December 3 concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Thursday, December 4 to St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Wednesday night,  December 3 and Thursday morning, December 4 please. Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care. The family appreciates your kind co-operation at this sad time.

Kevin Egan, Bray, Wicklow / Clondra, Longford

The death occurred peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer borne with great dignity, in the exceptional care of St Vincent’s Private Hospital, with his loving family by his side on Monday, December 1, 2025 of Kevin Egan, Bray, Wicklow and formerly Clondra, Longford. 

His memory will be treasured forever by his wife Patricia (née Murphy); his children Nickcola, Christina, Martin, Sheldon and Jeffrey; his sons-in-law Keith and Jamie; partners Danielle and Rob, his grandchildren Christian, Nancy, Cocobelle, Bonny, Zélie-Rose, Molly and Brody. Son of the late Michael and May (née Feehily). Predeceased by his brothers PJ, Dermot and Gerry, and his sister Ann. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Mary, Tom, Chrissy, Emily, Alfie, Paddy and Doreen, along with his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Professor Crown and his team in St Vincent’s Private Hospital, and to the management and staff — particularly Louise and Robert — at the Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, for their exceptional care, kindness and friendship. May He Rest in Peace.

Kevin’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, December 5 at 11am in The Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Kilternan Park Cemetery, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18, D18 X22C. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.  

Sister Perpetua (Mary Patricia) Crerand, Foxford, Mayo / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at Mercy Sisters Care Centre, Derby on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 of Sister Perpetua (Mary Patricia) Crerand, Presentation Sister late of Matlock, England / Foxford, Co Mayo / Longford.

Sister Perpetua Crerand, pre-deceased by her beloved parents John and Alice, brothers Liam and Séan (Br. Oswald) and sisters Úna and Clare, will be sadly missed by her beloved Presentation Sisters, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and relatives from the Crerand, Marsh and O’Reilly families and her friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements: Sister Perpetua will be received into the Convent Chapel, Matlock on Friday, December 5 at 5pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6 at 11am in Matlock Convent Chapel and can be viewed HERE. 

Burial afterwards in Presentation Sisters Cemetery, Matlock. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Presentation Sisters Mission in the Holy Land.

Kathleen McWeeney (née Lavin), Derrywillow, Annaduff, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Kathleen McWeeney (née Lavin) Derrywillow, Aughamore, Co. Leitrim. 

Predeceased by her son James and brother Mel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Pat, sons Thomas and Patrick, brothers Seamus and Joe, daughters-in-law Caroline and Annnette, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Kathleen will repose at St. Mary's Church, Annaduff, Co. Leitrim (N41 CF54) on Wednesday, December 3 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 4 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen's Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please, open to family, neighbours and close friends. Family flowers only please donations if desired in lieu to The North West Hospice Sligo. Kathleen's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this sad and difficult time.

Tony Laffere, Ballykilmurray, Tullamore, Offaly / Longford

The death occurred peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 of Tony Laffere, Ballykilmurray, Tullamore, Offaly / Longford. Tony will be sadly missed by his son Aaron, Aaron's partner Kelly and Aaron's mother Yvonne, grandchild Freya, brothers Rory and his wife Carmel, Adrian and his partner Nicki, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84), on Wednesday, December 3 from 4.30pm until removal at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, December 4 at 10am followed by Cremation Service in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin at 1.30pm. Cremation Service can be viewed HERE.

John (Johnny) Brady, Knockaughey, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at The General Hospital, Cavan on Sunday, November 30, 2025 of John (Johnny) Brady Knockaughey, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Rosellen, nieces Anne and Elaine. Sadly missed by his brother Jimmy (Nancy), niece Louise (David) and nephew Seamus (Lena), grand-niece Kate Anne, grand-nephew Daniel, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home Kilcogy (N39W1D6) on Tuesday evening, December 2 from 6.30pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from his brother Jimmy's home in Lisney on Wednesday morning, December 3 arriving at The Holy Family Church, Loch Gowna, (H12FT54) for Funeral mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Palliative care, Cavan c/o the undertaker or any family member.

Rita O'Connor (née Geraghty), College Road, Castleisland, Kerry / Streete, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully at home in the presence and care of her loving husband and family on Saturday, November 29, 2025 of Rita O'Connor (née Geraghty), College Road, Castleisland, Kerry / Fermore, Streete, Westmeath. 

Sadly missed by her devoted husband John, her family Seán, Marie, Marcelline and Brian, sons-in-law Matt and Eamon, daughters-in-law Mary and Mags, her adored grandchildren Gráinne, Seán, Diarmuid, Stephen, Enda, Peter, Matthew, Aidan, Niamh, Rachel, Meaghan and Shane, brother Jimmy (San Francisco), sister Teresa (Ballymahon, Co. Longford), sisters-in-law Patty (San Francisco) and Josephine (London), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Also remembering today her deceased parents Patrick and Bridgid, her brothers and sisters Kitty, Bridie, Mary, Lily, Margaret, Sr. Cella, Peter, Nora and Brian. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Tangney's Funeral Home Church Street Castleisland on Tuesday evening, December 2 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from her residence on Wednesday morning, December 3 at 10.30am arriving to Castleisland Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. John's Cemetery Castleisland. The Mass will be livestreamed HERE. 

Mary Birkett (née Geelan), Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 of Mary Birkett (nee Geelan), Suffolk, England and formerly of Dublin Street, Longford. 

Pre-deceased by her parents James and Bridget, brothers Gerry, Con, John and Dermot and by her beloved husband Ernest. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Mary will leave Glennon’s Funeral Home on Thursday morning, December 4 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for the Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. 

Josephine Catherine (Josie) Kilgariff (née Oates), Bellview, Station Road, Cootehill, Cavan / Arva, Cavan / Dromahair, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Oakview Nursing home, Belturbet on Sunday, November 30, 2025 of Josephine Catherine (Josie) Kilgariff (née Oates) formerly of Bellview, Station Road, Cootehill, Co Cavan and late of Drumahair, Co Leitrim.  

Pre-deceased by her husband Martin, son John and her 2 infant babies. Dear mother of Gerard (Catherine), Annette (John Hamilton), her adored grandchildren Killian, Aimee-Jo, Ciara and Shane and her 6 great-grandchildren, Tadhg, Isabel, Sienna, Caelan, Senan and Oisín, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Monday evening, December 1 from 5pm until 8pm. Reposing on Tuesday evening, December 2 from 5pm until 8pm at the home of her daughter and son in law Annette and John Hamilton, Tycusker, Arva, H12 NH33. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning, December 3 at 11am in St Michael’s Church, Cootehill, interment afterwards in St Michael’s cemetery. May She Rest In Peace. Funeral Mass can be viewed HERE.

Theresa McCormack (née Brennan), Laragan, Elphin, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 30, 2025 of Theresa McCormack (née Brennan) Laragan, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, sister Ita, brothers Gerry, Paddy, Sean, Mel, Michael and Noel. Much loved mother of John and Sheila (Cassidy). Theresa will be sadly missed and remembered forever by her son, daughter, John’s partner Carmel (McLoughlin), son-in-law Jonathan, cherished grandchildren Killian and Conor, sisters Carmel (Achill), Josephine and Trudy, brother Edmund, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Brady’s Funeral Home, Elphin (F45 Y168) on Wednesday, December 3 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 4 to Kiltrustan Church (F42 N573) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Theresa will be laid to rest afterwards in Kiltrustan Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society Ireland online HERE or c/o Cathal Brady, Brady's Funeral Directors. The McCormack family are grateful for your sympathy, support and prayers at this time.

Anthony Maguire, Water Street, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred peacefully in the excellent care of the staff and nurses at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 29, 2025 of Anthony Maguire, Water Street, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.

Deeply missed by his beloved family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Anthony rest in peace.

Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar on Tuesday, December 2, from 3pm concluding with prayers at 5pm.. Removal to St Bernard's Church, Abbeylara, Co Longford, (N39 RP70) arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 3 at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Boherquill.

Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), The Square, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Ballisodare, Sligo

It is with great sadness that we announce the death peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family aged 91 years on Saturday, November 22, 2025 of Teresa Morris (née Gilgan), Hornchurch, Essex, UK, formerly of Kilmacowen, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, and The Square, (The Spar Supermarket), Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.

Teresa is predeceased by husband John, son John, parents Patrick and Margaret (née Bree), and her brothers & sisters Michael James, Kathleen, Myra, Peggy, Patrick and Mary. Teresa will be deeply missed and remembered always by her loving children Theresa, Patricia, Geraldine, Pauline, Alan & daughter-in-law Nam, Margaret & son-in-law Kevin; her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May Teresa’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Teresa’s funeral will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:45am in St Alban’s Catholic Church, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5LA. Interment will follow at 12:15pm at South Essex Cemetery, Ockendon Rd, Upminster, RM14 2UY.

Teresa’s Funeral Mass may be viewed by clicking on the following link: Funeral Mass