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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 17, 2019

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 17, 2019

Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 17, 2019

Seamus Kiernan, Legan, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Tuesday, January 15 of Seamus Kiernan, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by his sister Marion (Murtagh) Carrickboy, brothers Kevin, Tom and Philip. Deeply regretted by his daughter Fiona (Callaghan), grandchildren Viola and Jack, son-in-law Kieran, sister Margo McNamara (Templemore), brothers Paddy and Michael, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown on Thursday, January 17 from 4pm with prayers at 6.15pm followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Edgeworthstown to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 18 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown.

Mary Maguire (née Gallagher), Ardeevan, Longford Town, Longford / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon


The death occurred on Sunday, January 13 of Mary Maguire (née Gallagher), Ardeevan, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.  Predeceased by her father John, Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, mother Mary, sons Daniel, David, Jake and Josh, brother Sean, partner Jack, sister-in-law Regina, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Removal on Thursday, January 17 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of The Resurrection at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 1.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cuan Mhuire, Galway c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Kathleen Dayton, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, after a sudden brief illness, on Wednesday, December 5 of Kathleen Dayton, Strokestown, Roscommon and San Diego, California, USA.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Marian Wilson (England), Pauline (Roscommon), Margaret Scott (Sligo) and Bernie Murray (Killina), her brother PJ (Australia), nieces and nephew, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many cherished friends in San Diego and Ireland.
Mass for the happy repose of her soul in Strokestown Parish Church on Saturday January 19th at 12 noon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Anne Grogan (née Keane), Cloonlough, Ballinlough, Roscommon


The death occurred, tragically, following an accident, on Monday, January 14 of Anne Grogan (née Keane), Cloonlough, Ballinlough, Co Roscommon and formerly of Barrinagh, Granlahan, Co Roscommon. Anne, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Ciaran and their children Oisín, Odrán and baby Áine. Her parents Mattie and Phil Keane (Granlahan), her brothers and sisters Marty (Ballyhaunis), Tommy (Granlahan), Mary (Granlahan), Sylvia Broderick (Belcarra), David (Drumcar) and Jackie Cosgrove (Cloonfad). Parents-in-law Joe and Breda Grogan, (Ballinlough), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family, neighbours, friends and the staff and pupils of Ballyhaunis Community School. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McDonagh's Funeral Home, Castlerea on Thursday evening, January 17 from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballinlough on Friday afternoon, January 18 for Funeral Mass at 1:30pm with burial in Ballinlough Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland c/o McDonagh Funeral Directors, Castlerea. House Strictly Private Please – at the request of the family.

Veronica Young (née Carty), Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully in London, of Veronica Young, (née Carty), Venner Road, Sydenham, London and late of Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
Veronica, predeceased by her brother Dermot, will be very sadly missed by her loving family, her daughter Maureen (Waldron), sons Des and Brian, son-in-law Dave, grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. May She Rest In Peace.
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