Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 3, 2019 - evening

Peter Kelly, Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday, January 2 of Peter Kelly (former Fianna Fàil TD and Cllr) Lanherne, Battery Road, Longford. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maura (Hester), daughter Emily Doherty (Dublin), sons Peter (London) and Joseph (Melbourne), son-in-law Eoin, daughter-in-law Vivian, grandchildren Patrick, Sophie and Michael, brothers Pat (Canada), Vincent (Cork), John (Longford) and Frank (Cavan), sisters Mary Hester (Dublin) and Claire Bradley (Cork), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and very good friends.Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home at Battery Road, Longford (N39C2W6) on Friday, January 4 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, January 5 to St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Longford Conference of St. Vincent de Paul (Donation box in Cathedral or to any family member). Family time Saturday morning please. Parking available at Connolly Barracks on Friday evening.

Bridget McKiernan (née Grey), Aughagreagh, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Thursday, January 3 of Bridget McKiernan (née Grey), Aughagreagh, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, daughters Mary and Margaret and grandson Martin. Deeply regretted by her sons Joey and Tony, daughters Nancy and Geraldine, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Joey and Marion from 7.30pm until  11pm on Thursday, January 3 and on Friday, January 4 from 2pm until 5.30pm with removal arriving at St Colmcille Church, Aughnacliffe for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 5 at 11am with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Thomas (Tom) Nugent, 66 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Rathowen, Westmeath

The death occurred on Thursday, January 3 of Thomas (Tom) Nugent, 66 Devine Crescent, Edgeworthstown, Longford and formerly of Rathowen, Co Westmeath. Predeceased by his parents Christy and Bridie and his brother-in-law Eamon. Tom will be sadly missed by his sisters Anne and Bridgie, brother-in-law Brendan, nephews Aidan, Paddy, Declan and Martin, nieces Jennifer and Emer, grand nephews, grand-nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Tom will be fondly remembered by the staff and his friends from St Christopher's, Longford, and Hill View House, Aughnacliffe, Longford.
As you rest in peaceful sleep, Your memory we will always keep. Rest In Peace Tom.
Reposing at his home (No 66 Devine Crescent), Edgeworthstown, on Friday, January 4 from 2pm until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 5 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown followed by burial in Aughfin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St Christopher's, Longford c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. (Family time on Saturday morning please).

Jimie Foley, Moydow, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Mullingar General Hospital on Monday, December 31 of Jimie Foley, Moydow, Longford. Jimie will be forever missed by his loving wife Bridie, brothers Liam (Killashee) and Patrick (England), sisters Mary,Teresa and Kitty (England), brother-in-law John Meenly (England), sisters-in-law Eileen, Sheila and Kathleen (England), nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of gold, And to us who truly loved him, His memory will never grow old. Rest in peace Jimie.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Thursday, January 3 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 4 at 11 am in St Mary's Church, Moydow, followed with burial in Moydow Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Please Note: Parking for Connell's Funeral Home is in Connolly's Barrack's, follow signs.

John Joseph Cronogue, Cardiff, Wales / Kilkenny and late of Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, in Kilkenny, on Saturday, December 29 of John Joseph Cronogue, Cardiff, Wales / Kilkenny and late of Granard, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife Margaret, daughters Ann Marie and Petra, son Paul, step daughters Patricia, Anita and Elaine, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister Ann, brother Peter, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May John Joseph Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Kilkenny (R95 Y443) on Thursday, January 3 with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 4 at 10am in The Church of the Assumption, Callan. Cremation will take place afterwards in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin at 1.30pm.

Witold Fila, Pauric Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Saturday, December 29 of Witold Fila, Pauric Colum Heights, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Poland. Sadly missed by and remembered with love by his family, wife Ewa, daughters Kinga and Marzena, sons Patryk, Lukasz, sisters, daughter-in-law Monika, sons-in-law Michael and Mariusz, grandchildren Eryk, Michaela, Kuba, Nikola, Oliwia and Aleks, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Thursday, January 3 from 4.30pm until 6pm.Removal on Friday, January 4 to arrive at St Mel's Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1.30pm.

Ann Keogh (née Donovan), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, on Wednesday, January 2 of Ann Keogh (née Donovan), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Roscommon / Tulsk, Roscommon and late of Cabra Drive, Dublin 7. Predeceased by her loving husband Marty, infant son John Patrick and sister Margaret. Ann will be sadly missed by her sons Bryan and David, daughters Katherine, Marion and Ann, son-in-law Tommy, daughters-in-law Catherine and Ita, grandchildren Eimear, Eoghan, Ailbhe, Cian and Sarah Jane, sister Kay, brothers P.J., Jackie, Tommy, Mel, Hubert and Frank, sisters-in-law, nieces, nehews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home in Clooncullane (Eircode F42 K798) on Thursday, January 3 from 3pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 4 to the Church of Ss. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kilcooley Cemetery.
House private on Friday morning please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon c/o Brady Funeral Directors.

Paddy Gaffney, Rathganny, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, and previously in the devoted care of Matron and staff of Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, on Tuesday, January 1 of Paddy Gaffney - Rathganny, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath and late of Irish Rail.  Loving husband of Rachel and dear father of Helena, Paraic, Rachael and Bernie; he will be sadly missed by his wife and family, brother John, sisters Teresa, Bernie, Eileen and Annie, his beloved 10 grandchildren and great granddaughter, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.May Paddy Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home Oratory on Thursday, January 3 from 4.30pm concluding at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 4 at 11am  in St Nicholas' Church followed by burial in St Peter's, The Rock Cemetery.

Kevin Hussey, Eyre Square, Galway City, Galway / Curraghroe, Roscommon
The death occurred, suddenly, on Saturday, December 29 of Kevin Hussey, Eyre Square, Galway City, Galway / Curraghroe, Roscommon and formerly of Garrafrauns, Galway. He will be sadly missed by his sons Jimmy and Seán, his daughter Gráinne, their mother Fionnuala, his sister Rita, his extended family, relatives, teaching colleagues of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 3 at 11.30am in Strokestown Parish Church. Private burial on Friday, January 4, in Garrafrauns Cemetery, Galway.

Daniel Hyland, Clarebawn, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday, January 2 of Daniel Hyland, Clarebawn, Cavan. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, January 3 from 4pm until 9pm. Removal on Friday morning, January 4 to arrive St Felim's Church, Ballinagh, for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Drumavaddy cemetery.

Rose Mills (née Mc Morrow), Drimnagh, Dublin / Manorhamilton, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, at St James's Hospital, on Monday, December 31 of Rose Mills (née Mc Morrow), Drimnagh, Dublin 12 and formerly Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Sadly missed by her loving sons Michael, David and Derek, daughters in law Mary, Margaret and Maura, grandchildren Philip, Lindsey, Bryan, Fiona and Cleo, great-grandchildren Jack, Freya, Sadie and Millie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Thursday, January 3 from 6pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 4 at 10am in Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road followed by burial in Cruagh Cemetery, Rathfarnham. No flowers by request, donations, if desired, to the Mother McAuley Centre (donation box in church).

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