Deaths in Longford - Saturday, December 29, 2018

Sarah McHugh, Castlecourt, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness bravely borne, on Friday, December 28 of Sarah McHugh, Castlecourt, Newtownforbes, Longford. Sarah will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her father Elliott, mother Pat, sister Rachel, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Sunday, December 30 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Monday, December 31 to arrive at St Paul’s Church of Ireland, Newtownforbes, for Funeral Service at 2pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice & The Irish Cancer Society, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

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.
Funeral mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. 

Mar (Marion) Duffy (née O'Brien), Marahill, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital, on Thursday, December 27 of Mar (Marion) Duffy (née O'Brien), Marahill, Ballinagh, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, beloved mother of Aine, Denise, John and Marion. Greatly missed by her daughter-in-law Jackie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Reposing at her residence in Marahill from 4pm to 9pm on Saturday, December 29. Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, December 30 in St Michael's Church, Potahee at 11am. Burial afterwards in the St Felim's Cemetery, Ballinagh. House Private on Sunday morning please. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Briget Boylan, Cavan Road, Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, at The Virginia Primary Care Unit, Dublin Road, Virginia, on Friday, December 28 of Briget Boylan, Cavan Road, Ballinagh and late of Drumhilla, Carrigan. May she rest in peace. Funeral Arrangements Later.

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.
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.

Mary Somers (née McGovern), Corroy, Knockcroghery, Roscommon / Creggs, Galway

The death occurred, peacefully, in the gentle care of the staff of St Joseph’s Ward at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon, on Friday, December 28 of Mary Somers (née McGovern), Corroy, Knockcroghery, Roscommon and formerly of Coalpits, Creggs, Co Galway. Beloved wife of the late John Joe and grandmother of the late Garry Donoghue. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters Marion Donoghue (Glasson), Anna McMahon (Naas) and Celia Tully (Corroy), sons Jackie (Corroy), Fr. Michael (U.S.A.) and Kieran (Dundalk), sister Teresa Duke (Dublin), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, Roscommon on Sunday, December 30 from 3.30pm until 5.30pm followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, December 31 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Gailey Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Jimmy Castle, Cummerstown, Collinstown, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and staff of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Friday, December 28 of Jimmy Castle, Cummerstown, Collinstown, Co Westmeath. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee McDonnell). Sadly missed by his wife Eileen, son David, daughter Bernadette, family, grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours. May Jimmy Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Ennis's Funeral Home, Killucan on Sunday, December 30 from 11.30am followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Collinstown (via his home) for 2pm Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association.

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.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare 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.
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.
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.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am in  St Mary's Church, Drumreilly 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.
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.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 29 at 11am in The Church of the Immaculate Conception Drumsna 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.
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.

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