Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 27, 2021

Francis Curran, Farneyhoogan, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St James’ Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday, December 25, of Francis Curran, Farneyhoogan, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Congress Terrace, Longford. Francis will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, father Jimmy, mother Florrie, sister Maureen, twin brother Edward, brothers James and Stephen, niece Chloe, sisters-in-law Amanda and Sharon, brother-in-law Johnny, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home (walk through only) on Tuesday, December 28 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, December 29 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery.The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com 
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time. To keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to social distancing and mask wearing protocols. Family home at Congress Terrace is private please.

Russell McHugh, Drumyouth, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully in Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, December 26, of Russell McHugh,Avondale, Drumyouth, Arva, Co Cavan.  Russell will be very sadly missed by his devoted wife Myrtle, daughters Marina and Theola, sons-in-law David and Nigel, grandchildren and great grandchild, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and large circle of friends.
Funeral cortege leaving the family home on Tuesday afternoon, December 28 at 1:30pm arriving at Derrylane Parish Church at 2pm for funeral service followed by committal in the adjourning churchyard. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord”.
Funeral Service will be livestreamed, link to follow later. House private please.

Helen Quinn (née McDermott), ''Sonas'' , Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Blackrock Clinic, on Thursday, December 23, of Helen Quinn (née McDermott), ''Sonas'', Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her mother Nellie and by her father Joe. Helen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband John, daughters Emma and Aoife, sons John and Diarmuid, brother Gerard, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. 
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home (walk through only) on Thursday, December 30 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 31 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am , interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com 
For those of you who wished to attend but due to current restrictions are unable to may leave their personal messages in the condolences section below. The family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time. So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols. House private, please.

Ellen (Nell) McGarty (née Keenan), Ballykiltyfea, Cloone, Leitrim / Farnaught, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home Mohill surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, December 21, of Ellen (Nell) McGarty née Keenan, Ballykiltyfea, Cloone, and formerly of Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband; Jimmy Joe and her daughter; Noeleen.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons; Jimmy (San Francisco), Nicholas (Nicky) (Keshcarrigan), Tommy (Farnaught), Michael (Connecticut) and Raymond (Cloone), her daughters; Marian Burke (Drumlish) and Geraldine (UK), son-in-law; Aidan, grandchildren; Kieran, Laura and Tadgh, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Nell’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Nell will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, on Sunday, December 26  from 5pm – 7pm (walk through only).
Funeral Mass on Monday,  December 27 at St. Mary’s Church, Cloone at 12 noon followed by burial to the local cemetery. Nell’s funeral mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html 
The family wish to express their gratitude to the management, nurses and staff of Lough Errill Private Nursing Home for the excellent care and attention given to Nell. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines with regard to handshaking and the wearing of masks.

George Crawford, Annaghmaconway, Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, on Wednesday, December 22, of George Crawford, Annaghmaconway, Cloone, Leitrim. Predeceased by his sister Maureen. Deeply regretted by his brother Tom and sister-in-law Margaret (Birmingham), nephews Shane and Enda Tiernan, Kenneth and Thomas Crawford and niece Caroline Crawford, extended family, relatives and his many neighbours and friends.May his Gentle soul rest in peace.
George’s remains will arrive at St. Mary's Church, Cloone via Drumbore Rd and Annaghmaconway for Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 28 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the local cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html 
Please continue to comply with Covid 19 Government guidelines with regard to social distancing, handshaking and face coverings.

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