Deaths in Longford - Thursday, April 4, 2019

Margaret Murtagh (née Gormley), Cunnareen, Aughnacliffe, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at The General Hospital, Mullingar, on Wednesday, April 3 of Margaret (Maggie May) Murtagh, Cunnareen, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, son-in-law Brendan and grandson Shane. Fondly remembered by her sons Pat, Frank, Joseph and Peter, daughters Frances, Ann and Kathleen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Laurel Lodge, Longford, on Thursday evening, April 4 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, April 6 at 2pm in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, with burial in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Deaf Society c/o Farrell's Funeral Directors or any family member.

Elizabeth (Betty) Avery (née Brady), Granard, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in England, of Elizabeth (Betty) Avery (nee Brady), late of Colmcille Terrace, Granard, Co Longford.
Funeral Mass on Friday, April 5 in St Mary’s Church, Granard, at 11am followed by burial of ashes in Granardkille Cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.

Mary Yorke-Cleary (née Yorke), Radlett, Heartfordshire, England, formerly Longford / Monaghan
The death occurred, unexpectedly, at Watford General Hospital, England, on Sunday, March 24 of Mary Yorke-Cleary (nee Yorke), Radlett, Heartfordshire, England, and formerly of Cartronwar, Ardagh, Co Longford.
Mary beloved wife of the late Peter Cleary and loving mother of Declan and Ciaran. Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine Yorke and brother John Francis Yorke. Sadly missed by her loving sons, sister Dolores, brothers Seamus, Justin and Gregory, mother in law Sheila Cleary (Castleknock, Dublin) brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts Bridget Donlon and Kathleen Regan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Patrick Ryan and daughter funeral home, Oldfield Lane, South Greenford, Middlesex, England from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, April 4. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Trinity Church, Rockcorry, Co Monaghan H18WF78 , on Friday, April 5 at 4pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. 'May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace'.

Fr Patrick McHugh, Sligo Town, Sligo / Rooskey, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, in the most tender care of the staff of Mowlam Nursing Home, Sligo, on Monday, April 1 of the Very Reverend Fr Patrick McHugh, Sligo Town, Sligo and former Parish Priest of Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his sisters Maureen and Oonagh. Deeply regretted by his nephews Shane, Dermot, Ian and Gerard, Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran, his brother priests of the Elphin Diocese, and his many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass will take place in the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Thursday, April 4 at 12.30pm, followed by burial afterwards at Rooskey Churchyard, Co Roscommon.

Frances McKiernan, Ardmeenan, Ballinamore, Leitrim
The death occurred on Sunday, March 10 of Frances McKiernan, Ardmeenan, Ballinamore, Leitrim. Also Stradermot, Ballinamore and Woolwich, London. Predeceased by her twin sister Lily and siblings Michael, Denis, Catherine, Bridget, Mary, Margaret, Philomena & Sonny.
The late Frances will be interred in the family grave-plot at St Brigid's Cemetery, Kiltubrid, Co Leitrim on Monday, April 8 at 12 noon. May her soul rest in peace.

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