Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 25, 2019

Michael Frawley, Darogue, Ballymahon, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at his residence, on Thursday, January 24 of Michael Frawley, Darogue, Ballymahon, Longford.
Predeceased by his sister Ita. Sadly missed by his loving wife Tess, daughters Lynda and Amy (Kenny), sisters Ann and Kay, brother Packy, grandchildren Shane and Emma, son-in-law Stephen, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Saturday, January 26 at his residence from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 27 at 11.30am in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, followed by interment in Shrule Cemetery.

Jim Joe Donohoe, Cairn Hill View, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred, in the loving care of his family, on Wednesday, January 23 of Jim Joe Donohoe, Cairn Hill View, Drumlish, Longford and formerly of Robertstown, Co Kildare.
Deeply regretted by his wife Debbie, sons Daren, Vinnie, daughters Saoirse, Blathnaid, grandson Mason, son-in-law Michael, brother John (Kildare), sister Nuala (Kildare), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence this Friday, January 25 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Removal on Saturday morning January 26 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in local cemetery. Family time Saturday morning. Family flowers only.

Kathleen Reilly, London and Smear Lane, Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, but peacefully in London, of Kathleen Reilly, London and Smear Lane, Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Longford. Predeceased by her brother Seamus Reilly, sisters Mary B, Margaret Shaughnessy and Lena Coady. RIP. Sadly missed by her sister in law, cousins, nephews, nieces and wide circle of family and friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Removal arriving to St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe on Friday evening, January 25 at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, January 26 at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Roy Callaghan, Esker South, Ballinalee, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, January 22 of Roy Callaghan, Esker South, Ballinalee, Longford and formerly of Conisbrough, South Yorkshire. Predeceased by his wife Sandra. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Amanda and her partner, Lisa and her husband Sean, grandchildren Thomas, Stephen, Ashley and Abbie, relatives and friends. At Rest.
Resting at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Friday, January 25 from 5pm until 7pm. Roy's Funeral Service will take place in England at a later date.

Margaret Matthews (née O'Reilly), Toome, Dring, Longford / Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Wednesday, January 23 of Margaret Matthews (nee O’Reilly), Toome, Dring, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving son John, daughters Paula and Sharon, brothers Fr Bernard, USA, Myles, Loughduff Co Cavan, sister Teresa, Dublin, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces and large circle of friends. R.I.P.
Funeral mass on Friday, January 25 at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta with burial immediately afterwards in local cemetery.

Linda Kiernan (née Kiernan), Ballinulty, Dring, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 23 of Linda Kiernan (nee Kiernan), Ballinulty, Dring, Longford.
Predeceased by her father Paddy. Beloved wife of Mel and daughter of Julia. Linda will be forever missed by her heartbroken family, husband Mel, mother Julia, sons Melvin, Michael and Mark, daughter Joanne, grandchildren Stephen, Shane, Aaron, Amy and Frankie, brothers Raymond and Donald, daughter in laws, son in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, many friends and neighbours.
 Funeral on Friday, January 25 at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Purth, Dring, Co Longford. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Frank Kilbride or any family member.

Kevin Percival, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday, January 23 of Kevin Percival, Beaghmore, Carrigallen, Leitrim and formerly Ballymahon, Co Longford. Ex 17BN Connolly Barracks, Longford. Surrounded by his loving family after a short illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Teresa, sadly missed by his children, daughter Margaret, sons Gerald, Andrew and David. Brothers Pat, Peter, Jimmy, Gerry, Sean and William, sisters Marcella, Kathleen, Susan and Carmel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Friday, January 25 from 12 noon until 4pm. House strictly private at all other times please. Removal arriving to St Mary's Church, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim at 7pm on Friday evening. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 26 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if so desired, to North West Hospice C/o McGuckian Funeral Directors, Carrigallen.

Eugene ‘Twin’ Kelly, Borefield, Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 23 of Eugene ‘Twin’ Kelly, Borefield, Strokestown, Roscommon.
Predeceased by his loving wife Florrie and much loved father of Margaret, Michael, Mona, Eugene and Paul. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters, son-in-law Ray, daughters-in-law Patricia and Alice, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Twin brother Vincent, sisters Mary (Derry), Nora (England), Mona (Limerick), Geraldine (U.S.A.), nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown on Friday, January 25 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday, January 26 to Kiltrustan Church to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.

Mary Gormley (née O'Reilly), Lakelands, Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, at her home on Thursday January 24 of Mary Gormley nee O'Reilly, Lakelands, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later.

Patricia ‘Patty’ O'Rourke (née Roddy), Drumany, Fenagh, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at Sligo University hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 23 of Patricia ‘Patty’ O'Rourke (née Roddy), Drumany, Fenagh, Leitrim and formerly Mayo, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Peter. She will be sadly missed by her family Sean, Geraldine, Patricia, Peter and Frank, sons-in law Pat (Dolan) and Joe (Kennedy), daughter-in-law Deirdre (Doherty), grand-daughter Petra (O’Rourke), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home on Friday afternoon, January 25 from 2pm until 10pm and on Saturday, January 26 from 2pm until 7pm. (House private at all other times please). Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 27 in St Mary’s Church, Foxfield at 12 noon followed by burial in Fenagh Abbey cemetery.
Please note there will be no 11.30am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Foxfield this Sunday morning. One way system will be operation on Friday and Saturday. Enter via Dolan’s cross on the Ballinamore/Carrick road.

Marion Dewart, 19 Fairview Park, Carrickfergus, Antrim / Loch Gowna, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, on Monday, January 21 of Marion Dewart, 19 Fairview Park, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim and formerly of Aughavains, Loch Gowna, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by her husband Billy and sadly missed by daughter Anne, son-in-law Brian, granddaughters; Louise & Rachel.
Funeral Service and burial at Loch Gowna Parish Church at 12 noon on Friday, January 25. “I am at peace, my soul’s at rest. There is no need for tears. For with your love – I was so blessed. For all those many years. Anne x”.

Valery Flynn, Rose Cottage, Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon
The death occurred, suddenly, at her home on Friday January 18 of Valery Flynn, Rose Cottage, Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
Valery, sadly missed by her husband Richard, daughter Serena, her relatives, neighbours and friends. At Rest. Private cremation will take place on Friday, January 25.

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