Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 8, 2022

David (Dave) Callaghan, Longfield, Edgeworthstown, Longford, N39 XD26

The death occurred, peacefully, but unexpectedly, at the Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Friday, January 7, 2022 of David (Dave) Callaghan, Longfield, Edgeworthstown, Longford, N39 XD26 and formerly of Granard, Co Longford / Manchester England. Predeceased by his mother Ann, brother Mark, Marjorie and Terry. Sadly missed by Therese and their loving sons David, Daniel and Donagh , his best friends Alan and Dave mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (Eircode N39XD26) on Sunday, January 9 from 2pm to 5pm, walk through only and adhering to all social distancing guidelines and Covid19 regulations. Removal from his home on Monday morning, January 10  to St Mary’s Church, Granard, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Christian burial in Granardkille Cemetery. For those who would have liked to attend but can’t due to the restrictions, please leave a message in the condolence section below which will be very much appreciated by the family. Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard 

Paddy Drumm, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, on Friday, January 7, 2022 of Paddy Drumm, Teffia Park, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Catherine, his brothers Mel and Roger and by his sisters Bridie, Peggy and Nan. Paddy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Paddy will repose at Glennon’s Funeral Home on Sunday, January 9 (walk through only) from 7pm concluding with prayers at 8.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St.Mel’s Cathedral at 11am on Monday, January 10 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. So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.

Brigid Pigott (née Kelly), Rockview, Legan, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff in Costello's Nursing Home, on Thursday, January 6, 2022 of Brigid Pigott (née Kelly), Rockview, Legan, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Victor. Sadly missed by her loving family, son Melvin, daughter Lorraine, grandchildren Clifford and Kimberley, nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Longford on Sunday evening, January 9 from 4pm until 6pm. (walk through only) followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Legan to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, January 10 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Killglass Cemetery. Family flowers only.
In accordance with current guidelines and in order to keep everyone safe, please adhere to social distancing and wear a mask. The family appreciates your cooperation and support at this sad time.

Tom Tully, Longford Rd, Granard, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 of Tom Tully, Longford Rd, Granard, Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie and infant brother Vincent. Tom will be forever remembered with love by his heartbroken family and friends, his beloved wife Kay, son Gerry and his partner Hazel, daughter Caroline, brothers Brendan and Paddy and also by Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Soraya, Anna and Holly, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and good friends.
Loving you was easy, We did it every day, Missing you will be a heartache, That will never go away. Rest in Peace Tom.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, on Friday, January 7 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm followed with removal to St Mary's Church, Granard, for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 8 at 12 noon, followed with burial in Granardkill Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-church-granard . Family flowers only please. Remember to practice Social distancing and wear a face covering at all times please. 

Peter Clyne, Coultry Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at home, on Tuesday, January 2, 2022 of Peter Clyne, late of Coultry Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin and formerly Longford. Sadly missed by his loving wife Josephine, sons Noel, David, Peter, Patrick, Eamon, Joseph and Jonathan, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. May Peter Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Murphy Funeral Directors Edenmore on Wednesday, January 12, from 2pm to 5pm. (Covid-19 guidelines must be adhered to while visiting the funeral home). Funeral on Thursday January 13, in the Church of the Virgin Mary, Shangan, arriving for 10am Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.stpappinsparish.com/virgin-mary-1  Funeral can be viewed in Dardistown Crematorium on the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/dardistown-cemetery 
The above links are taken from the respective websites. The funeral home accepts no responsibility for the functionality or any interruption to a live transmission.

Eileen Donnelly (née MacManus), St Brendans, Dublin Rd, Longford / Drumshanbo, Leitrim
The death occurred,  peacefully in Autumn Lodge, St Joseph, Longford, after a long illness bravely borne, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 of Eileen Donnelly (née MacManus), St Brendans, Dublin Rd, Longford and formerly Aughakilbrack, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. She is predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend James and father Terry.
Eileen will be remembered with love by her mother Annie, brothers Timmie (Carrick-on-Shannon) and Joe (Aughnasheelin), sister Dymphna (Texas), nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and friends both in Longford and Leitrim. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Eileen.
Funeral cortege will leave Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, on Monday, January 10 at 10am traveling via Main Street, Longford, passing her late residence en route to St Patrick Church, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, for funeral Mass at 11am, followed with burial in the New Cemetery. Please remember to practice social distancing and wear a face covering at all times. 

Eilish Blessington, St Patrick's Terrace, Clonmel, Tipperary / Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of Cottage Nursing Home, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 of Eilish Blessington, St Patrick’s Terrace, Clonmel, Co Tipperary and late of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Anne. Eilish will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters Bridie O’Byrne, and Agnes McCormack, nieces Antoinette and Aisling, nephews Brendan and Kevin, grandnieces Iris, Laoise, Aoife and Rose, grandnephews Dylan and Hugh, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Eilish Rest in Peace.
Reposing at O’Donoghue’s Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday evening, January 6 from 6pm to 7pm. Eilish’s Funeral Cortège will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Irishtown, at 11.50am on Friday, January 7 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/clonmel 
Eilish’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 8 at 12 noon in St Colmcille's Church, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford followed by burial in Purth Cemetery. In compliance with government guidelines and to ensure the safety of all please observe social distancing, face coverings and avoid hand shaking. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul.

James Dooley, Ballinagee, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath / Glasson, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 of James Dooley, Ballinagee, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath / Glasson, Westmeath. Predeceased by granddaughter Jean, parents John & Annie, brother, sister, nieces & nephew. Loving husband to Bridget (nee Killion) and loving father to daughter Sabrina (Fallon), sons George, Fergus and Enda. He will be sadly missed by his family, his son in law Adrian, daughters in law Joanne, Thérése and George's partner Áine, grandchildren Cormac, Sarah, Caoimhe, Katie, Áine, Anna, Maria, & Michael, twin brother George, brothers Séan, Kevin & Leonard, sisters Frances O'Hara, Mary O'Connor & Nuala Murray, sisters in law Bernie, Mary, Rose, Mary & Carmel, Carmel Kilmartin, Margaret Kearney & Olive Martin, brothers in law Michael, Val & Jim, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours & his many loyal friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Friday evening, January 7 from 4pm to 8pm. Sympathising will be on a walk through basis. Removal from his residence on Saturday morning, January 8 to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, for Mass of the resurrection at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Those who wish to, may line the route as a mark of respect. James's family are very conscious of the risks of Covid-19 therefore request those attending the funeral to please follow all guidelines in regard to sanitizing, mask wearing and refrain from handshaking & hugging. James's family are very grateful for your support at this difficult time. As a mark of respect Dooleys Florist, Magazine Road & Golden Island, & Dooleys Home Decor Albany will be closed on Saturday until 2pm.

Sinclair Walker, Freighmore, Castlepollard, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully, at his home, in the loving care of his family and carers, on Thursday, January 6, 2022 of Sinclair Walker, Freighmore, Castlepollard, Westmeath. Predeceased by his wife Leila (Mary, née O’Rourke). He will be sadly missed by his son Paul, daughter-in-law Sophie, grandchildren Guy and Millie, and his friends and neighbours. Peace, perfect peace.
Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Friday, January 7 arriving for 8.30pm. Funeral ceremony on Saturday, January 8 at 1.30pm, followed by cremation in the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, arriving for 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Salvation Army. Please click here to view a live broadcast of the funeral ceremony, and here to view the cremation ceremony.
The family would like to thank the following people for their friendship and support: Enda Connell, Martin Burke, Dr Noel Cogan, Rev. Fr Patrick Moore (PP, Castlepollard), Micheál Cassidy, and all healthcare professionals who looked after Sinclair over the years.
Funeral arrangements in compliance with HSE advice and Government regulations. The family thanks you for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time.

Thomas Moffatt, Mofatt's Corner, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Mohill, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of Sligo University Hospital, on Friday, December 24, 2021 of Thomas Moffatt, Mofatt's Corner, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by nephew Gerard Carey and Family, extended family and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May Thomas Rest in Peace.
Removal on Saturday, January 8, 2022, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, followed by burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Due to ongoing advice regarding public gatherings, we would please ask that everyone wear a face mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.

Sr Mary Norbert Sorohan, Burnley, England / Ballinagh, Cavan
The death occurred, peacefully, aged 90 years in the loving care of her Community in the Franciscan Convent, on Saturday, January 1, 2022 of Sr Mary Norbert, Franciscan Convent, Burnley, England. Formerly Phyllis Sorohan, Dillagh, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Kate, brother Seamus, and sister Monica.
Sadly missed by her Franciscan Community, her brothers Pat, (Moynehall), John (Garrymore) and Joe (Dillagh), sisters Peggy Kenrick (Cork), Cora Gleeson (London), Brigid Kane (Dingins, Cavan), Rose McCahill (Dublin), Kathleen Enright (London), Pauline Donohoe (Oghill), Olive Maguire (Mullingar) and Ita Brennan (Dublin), sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family. May she rest in Peace.
Sr Mary Norbert's Funeral will take place in Burnley at a later date.

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