Deaths in Longford - Friday, December 28, 2018

Mattie Gray, Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, following an accident, on Wednesday, December 26 of Mattie Gray, Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Sadly missed by his daughters Caroline, Alicia, Samanta and Susan, son Patrick, wife Eileen, grandchildren Jamie, Casey, Richie and Jay, brothers Christy (Aughnacliffe), Seamus (Longford) and Jack (London), sister Bridgie Cahill (Ballinalee), son in law Richard, brother in law, sister in laws, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe on Friday, December 28 from 6pm until 10pm. House private on Saturday morning please. Funeral mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. One way traffic system in operation from the village of Aughnacliffe on Friday evening.

Tom Corr, Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford
The death occurred, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday, December 26 of Tom Corr, Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford. Predeceased by his wife Ann. Deeply regretted by his brothers Charlie and Jim, sisters Helen and Una, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP.
Removal leaving McMahon's Funeral Home, Cavan on Friday, December 28 at 11am, arriving at St Mary's Church, Legga for 12 noon Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Legga Cemetery.

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.
Funeral Mass on Friday, December 28 at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Houses private.

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.
Removal from the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Shay 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 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 10am in the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery.

John ‘Johnny’ McMahon, Rantavan, Mullagh, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly, at his home, on Monday, December 24 of John ‘Johnny’ McMahon, Rantavan, Mullagh, Cavan. Predeceased 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. His aunts, uncle, extended family neighbours and friends.Rest In Peace Johnny.
Reposing at his sister and brother-in-law's residence, Breeda and Fergal Kenny at Rantavan, Mullagh, (A82A038) on Friday, December 28 from 1pm to 9pm. Removal on Saturday morning, December 29 to St Kilian's Church, Mullagh for funeral mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday please.

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.
Reposing at Shivnan's funeral home, Ballyfarnon on Friday, December 28 from 2pm until 4pm with removal to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumreilly at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Edward McKiernan, Claremount, Oughterard, Galway / Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred, at UCHG, on Wednesday, December 26 of Edward McKiernan, Claremount, Oughterard, Galway and formerly Aughavas, Carrigallen, Leitrim. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridget, son Fergus, daughter Michelle, his sister Loretta, daughter in law Eithne, nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at his home on Friday, December 28 from 4pm to 6pm. Arriving at Oughterard Church on Saturday, December 29 for requiem mass at 10.30am, with burial afterwards in Kilcummin Cemetery Oughterard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Parkinson's Association.

Elizabeth (Lilly) Gill (née Cronogue), Cara Court, Summerhill, formerly of Curramartin, and Disternan, Drumsna, Leitrim
The death occurred, in her 88th year, peacefully in the tender loving care of all the staff of The River Mead Unit St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon, on Thursday, December 27 of Elizabeth (Lilly) Gill (née Cronogue), Cara Court, Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, and formerly of Curramartin, and Disternan, Drumsna, Leitrim.
Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, deeply regretted by her sorrowing son Joe, her daughters Maire, Carmel, and Christina, sister May, daughter-in-law Noelene, sons-in-law Freddie and Fergus, sister-in-law Helen, brother-in-law George, grand children, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick on Shannon this Friday evening, December 28 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with family time thereafter please. Remains arriving to The Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna for 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am followed by burial in Jamestown Cemetery.

Frances Geddes (née Browne), Santry, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, in the care of all the staff in St Agnes’ Ward in the Mater Hospital, on Monday, December 24 of Frances Geddes (née Browne), Santry, Dublin 9 and formerly of Gortinure, Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim. Dear mother of Liam and Fergus and daughter Tina. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and daughter Pamela; sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at home on Friday, December 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning, December 29 to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road, arriving at 9.50am. Funeral after 10am Mass to Glasnevin Cemetery.

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.
Funeral Mass on Friday, December 28 at 11am in St Cecilia's Church, Curraghroe. Burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.

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