Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 27, 2018

Sr Catherine Flynn, Beaumont, Dublin / Newtowncashel, Longford
The death occurred on Monday, December 24 of Sister Catherine Marie DMJ (Lucy) Flynn, Catherine McAuley House, Beaumont; Iona Road, Dublin 9 and formerly of Newtowncashel, Co Longford. Deeply mourned by her loving Community, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph; her sisters Annie Mai (Casserly), Liza (Crotty); brothers Father John SMA, Mike and Seamus; brother-in-law Brendan (Crotty); nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Reposing at DMJ House, 65 Iona Road, on Friday, December 28 from 2pm, with removal to Church of St Columba, Iona Road, for Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 29 at 10am, followed by burial in St Kieran’s Cemetery, Kilkenny. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Mel Bohan, Ballywalter and formerly Bohey Rock, Drumlish/, Ardagh, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, on Monday, December 24 of Mel Bohan, Ballywalter and formerly Bohey Rock, Drumlish/, Ardagh, Longford. Sadly missed by his sons J P, Val, Mel and Walter, their mother Ann, his brothers Sean and Val, sister-in-law Patricia, daughters-in-law Mary, Michelle and Eileen, grandchildren, nieces and nephew, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Thursday, December 27 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm with Prayers at 6pm followed by removal to St. Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 28 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Houses private.

Aidan Bannon, Barney, Ardagh, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, in his 19th year, on Saturday, December 22 of Aidan Bannon, Barney, Ardagh, Longford. Beloved son of Bernie and Anne and loving brother to Sinead. Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, father and sister, his granny Mary Ann, his aunts Mary, Ann Farrell (Ardagh Village), Evelyn Keenan (Clonscott), Mary McGowan (Newtownforbes), Claire O'Donnell (Enfield) and his uncles John (Coolcaw), Mel (Meeltenagh) and John Keenan (Clonscott), his cousins Claire and Kevin, Mel and Mark, David and Stephen, Fiona, Ashling and Niall, Ciaran and Louise, Monica, Colm and Brendan, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Thursday, December 27 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Bernadette Nugent (née Farrell), Ballytoo Manor, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Shay, Culliagh Upper, on Wednesday, December 26 of Bernadette Nugent (née Farrell), Ballytoo Manor, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Frank. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Marsha, son Anthony, son-in-law Shay, daughter-in-law Laura, grandchildren Carl and Katie, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Shay, on Thursday, December 27 from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St Anne's Church, Scramogue, on Friday, December 28 to arrive for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael Morahan, Ballincool, Ballinagare, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Fearne Manor Nursing Home, Castlerea, on Tuesday, December 25 of Michael Morahan, Ballincool, Ballinagare, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon. Sadly missed by his sister Freda Keane (Strokestown, formerly of Gortnasillagh, Tulsk), his nieces Bernadine Griffith (Castlerea) and Dolores Beirne (Strokestown), his nephew Jim Gavin (UK), extended family, neighbours and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McDonagh's Funeral Home, Castlerea, on Friday evening, December 28 from 5pm with removal at 7pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare. Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am with burial afterwards in Drummin Cemetery, Ballinagare.

Bridget Smith (née Sorohan), Mount Merrion, Dublin / Arva, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly, at home, on Thursday, December 20 of Bridget Smith (née Sorohan), Mount Merrion, Dublin and late of Arva, Cavan. Wife and best friend of Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons Fergal and Cormac, daughter Síle, brothers Brian, Seamus and Seán, sisters Maureen, Sheila and Eileen, son-in-law Ben, daughter-in-law Susan, grandchildren Leila, Conor, Aisling and Oscar, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday, December 28 from 5-7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 10am in the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery.

William Flanagan, Killaloe, Clare / Virginia, Cavan / Aughnasheelin, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, under the dedicated care of the Lakes Nursing Home, Killaloe, Co Clare, on Sunday, December 23 of William Flanagan, Killaloe, Clare and formerly of Virginia, Cavan and Aughnasheelin, Leitrim. Predeceased by his darling wife Eileen. Beloved father of Gail, adored grandfather of Conor and Jack and father in law of James (McCuskers). Sadly missed by his niece Maureen, all the Shannon family (Killeshandra, Co. Cavan) and his many friends, old and new.
Reposing at Lynch’s Funeral Home, Killaloe on Thursday, December 27 from 10:30am, followed by removal at 11:30am to St Flannan’s Church, Killaloe for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Relig Lua, Killaloe. No flowers, donations in lieu to Milford Hospice. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

John ‘Johnny’ McMahon, Rantavan, Mullagh, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly, at his home, on Monday, December 24 of John ‘Johnny’ McMahon, Rantavan, Mullagh, Cavan. Pr-deceased by his parents Seamus and Eileen. Sadly missed by his sisters Rosemary and Breeda, brothers-in-law Fergal and Brian, nephews Séamus, Mícheál and Séan. Rest In Peace Johnny.
Funeral Arrangements Later.

Jim McCabe, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred, suddenly, at his residence, on Monday, December 24 of Jim McCabe, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Martin, Peter, Pat and Michael, sisters Anne, Nuala, Mary and Mairead, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews neighbours and many friends.May Jim Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.

Charles (Charlie) O'Rourke, Aughalough, Aughavas, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at St Patrick's Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, on Monday, December 24 of Charles (Charlie) O'Rourke, Aughalough, Aughavas, Leitrim. Deeply regretted by his loving wife;  Maura, his brother; Michael (Dublin), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May Charlie Rest in Peace.
Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 27 at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Aughavas with burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please , donations in lieu, if desired to St Patrick's Hospital Patient Fund, Carrick-on-Shannon c/o McKeon's Funeral Directors, Cloone.

Michael O'Neill, Cullenoria, Curraghroe, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, on Sunday, December 23 of Michael O'Neill, Cullenoria, Curraghroe, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents, James and Mary, sisters Margaret Hanly and Rose Dowling. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sisters, Anne O'Halloran (Curraghroe) and Bridgie Feeney (Ashbrook), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great grand-niece, brothers in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown on Thursday, December 27 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to St Cecilia's Church, Curraghroe, to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 28 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

Dan Gillooly, Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, at Roscommon University Hospital, on Monday, December 24 of Dan Gillooly, Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Roscommon. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Teresa (née Fayne), daughter Felicia Coll, sons John, Peter, Niall and Dominic, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Maria, Sonia, Siobhan and Corrina, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Dan rest in peace.
Removal on Thursday, December 27 to St Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Derrane Cemetery.

Bernadette Molloy (née Nulty), Killenboy, Ballymore, Westmeath / Mullingar, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully, in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday December 23 of Bernadette Molloy (née Nulty), Killenboy, Ballymore, Westmeath / Mullingar, Westmeath. Predeceased by her husband Matt and daughter Catherine. Deeply regretted by her sons, Brendan, Damien, Eugene, Ching and Martin, daughters Fiona (Nestor), Cora (Foster), Ursula (Monaghan), Pippy, Nuala, Sandra (Flaherty) and Laura, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Mick, Pat, Tom and Jimmy, sisters Chris, Kathleen, Francis and Teresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 27 at 11am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Ballymore. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

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