Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Betty (Elizabeth) Martin (nee Shaughnessy), Drumhaldry, Moyne, Co Longford, N39 TD36

The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Betty (Elizabeth) Martin (nee Shaughnessy), Drumhaldry, Moyne, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Pat. Deeply regretted and loving mother of James, Helena, John and Kevin, daughters in law Shirley and Donna, son in law Paul, grandchildren Aoife, Keith, Aaron, Jamie, Dylan, Summer, Cian, Patrick and Ella, brother Sean, sisters Judy and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the home of her daughter Helena and son in law Paul Molihan Aughamore, Ballinalee N39TD36 on Wednesday, February 2 from 12 noon until 8pm and on Thursday, February 3 from 12 noon to 3pm. Removal on Thursday, February 3 to Francis Xavier Church Moyne arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 4 at 12 noon with burial in Saint Colmcille cemetery Aughnacliffe. Walk through only.

Juris Revics, Prospect Woods, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Friday, January 28, 2022 of Juris Revics, Prospect Woods, Longford town and formerly of Latvia.
Juris will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Samatha and her mother Elina, mother Veronika and father Aivars, sisters Dace Orlovska and Kristine Revica, nieces and nephews Oskars, Martins, Denize, Dita, godmother Biruta, godfather Uldis, relatives and friends. Atputies miera.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral home on Thursday, February 3 from 5pm until 7pm (walk through only). A private cremation will take place. For those of you who would have liked to attend but are unable to, may leave their personal messages in the condolences section on rip.ie. So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to social distancing and mask wearing protocols. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

James (Jim) Groarke, Magdelene Court, Kells, Meath / Ballymahon, Co Longford
The death occurred, suddenly, but peacefully at his residence, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of James (Jim) Groarke, Magdelene Court, Kells, Meath and formerly Ballymahon Co. Longford.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Michael McNamee, Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath, A85 HY28 / Moyne, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 31, 2022 of Michael McNamee, Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath, A85 HY28 and formerly of Corglass, Moyne, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his children; Kevin, Theresa and Ivan and their partners, grandchildren, siblings, relatives and friends. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at home in Kilcloon from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday, February 2. Removal on Thursday morning, February 3 to the Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Kilcloon arriving for funeral Mass for 11 am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/meathfuneralslive/live
Please continue to respect and follow government guidelines, mask wearing and the sanitising of hands is essential. Family flowers only please.

Mary Mulligan (née Hudson), 30 Farnagh, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, at her home, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Mary Mulligan (nee Hudson), 30 Farnagh, Longford and formerly of 48 St Michael's Rd, Longford. She is predeceased by her husband Vincent, parents Peter and Elizabeth, brother John and sister Margaret and niece Liz Devine.
Mary will be truly missed by her heartbroken family, sons Vincent and his partner Teresa, and David, daughters Marie and her partner Paddy and Mags and her partner Nathan, her 9 beloved grandchildren Mark, Megan, Daniel, Jamie, Abbie, Alex, Zoe, Ryan and Ruairi, brother Peter, brother-in-law Mel Mulligan, sisters-in-law Janet and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours especially Paul Galvin and her many dear friends.
We little knew that morning that God was going to call you. In life we loved you dearly, In death we'll do the same. Rest in Peace Mary.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, on Thursday, February 3 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 4 at 11am, in St Mel's Cathedral Longford, followed with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.longfordparish.com . Please remember to wear a face covering, and practice social distancing at all times.

Jim McCormack, Sullagh, Clones Road, Monaghan Town, Monaghan / Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Jim McCormack, Sullagh, Clones Road, Monaghan town, Co Monaghan and native of Tang, Co Westmeath.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, daughters Dorinda, Sarah and Laura, son Dary, sons in law Stephen and Noel, daughter in law Joanne, grandchildren Kealan, Callum, Dara, Oren, Rua, Donnchadh, Ruarc, Elsie, James and Mae, brothers Tom, Joe and John, sisters Celine, Margaret, Kathleen, Bernie, Dolores and Phil, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. RIP.
House strictly private to family and close friends. Removal from his residence on Thursday, February 3 at 10.15am, arriving at St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan for Funeral Mass at 11am, subject to Covid-19 guidelines. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Old Cemetery, Latlurcan. Funeral Mass available via live webcam at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan . Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Mary O'Connor, Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Baldoyle, Dublin
The death occurred, peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital on Monday, January 31, 2022 of Mary O'Connor, Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and formerly of Baldoyle, Co Dublin. 
Predeceased by her husband, Paul. Sadly missed by her loving sons, Kevin and Emlyn, grandson Ryan, daughter-in-law, Jacinta, brother, Brian, sisters, Angie, Ann and Phil, the extended family, good neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, February 2 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal to St Joseph's Church, Leitrim Village, on Thursday, February 3 for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed b y Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 4pm.

Noelle Simpson (née Heaslip), Loch Gowna, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Noelle Simpson (nee Heaslip), Loch Gowna, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by her husband Billy, brothers Bobby, Willie, and Donald, sisters Olive and Mabel. Beloved mother of Anne, Willie, Phillip, Audrey, Trevor, Richard, Ronald and Ian. Will be sadly missed by her loving family, her 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother Gerry, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
Noelle will be reposing at her home on Monday, January 31 from 5pm to 9pm and again on Tuesday, February 1 from 5pm to 9pm. Removal from her home to Lough Gowna Church of Ireland on Wednesday, February 2 for funeral service at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Cavan.

Kevin Doherty, Catherinestown, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The death occurred,  peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of Kevin Doherty, Catherinestown, Gaybrook and formerly of Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and brothers Paddy, Brendan, Michael and Aidan; Much loved father of Julie (Clarke) and Vincent, Kevin will be dearly missed by his daughter and son, sister Sheila Tully, adored grandchildren Oisín, Seamus and Joe, son-in-law Eoin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his daughter's residence in Portnashangan N91CV63 on Tuesday, February 1 from 4pm until 7pm. House private thereafter please. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 2, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Gainstown at 12 noon, followed afterwards by burial in Kilronan Cemetery. The family would like to sincerely thank and acknowledge the excellent care given to Kevin by the staff and nurses of Cluain Lir Care Centre during his ten years stay with them. Please continue to adhere to mask wearing protocols at the house, church and cemetery. 

George McLoughlin, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred,  unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, in the kind care of the wonderful staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Friday, January 21, 2022 of George McLoughlin, Dublin / Longford. Now reunited with his beloved parents Jimmy and Stella and brother Jim. Very sadly missed by Phyllis, his sisters Ann and Mary, his brothers-in-law Michael and Donal, his niece and nephew Eve and Alex. Remembered by his two children, his aunts and cousins, many friends and former work colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Tuesday evening, February 1 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 2 to the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. George’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK on Wednesday morning at 10am. Followed by his committal service at Glasnevin Crematorium by following this LINK at 11.50am (approx.).
Please continue to wear face masks and use hand sanitisers at all times. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to, are welcome to leave a personal message at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com  Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the National Council for the Blind. “A gentle gentleman”

James (Jimmy) Martin, Rós Óg, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co Leitrim, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 of James (Jimmy) Martin, Ros Og, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Cornagunleog, Garadice.
Deeply regretted by his wife Mary, his step-daughter Brenda and step-son Michael, his brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass in St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy on Wednesday, February 2 at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. James's funeral Mass may be viewed on line at www.churchtv.ie/bawnboy 

Michael (Mick) Bohan, Newcastle, Dublin / Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly, on Saturday, January 29, 2022 of Michael (Mick) Bohan, Newcastle, Co Dublin and formerly of Mohill, Co Leitrim. Beloved husband of Mary Jo and father of Joseph, Robert, Fiona, Niamh and Kathleen; Mick will be remembered by his sons-in-law Dave, Kevin and Alex, daughter-in-law Paula and grandchildren Aisling, Róisín, Darragh, Lauren, Grace and Kevin Michael, sisters Kathleen, Una, Mary and Caroline, brother Ernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Wednesday morning, February 2 to St Finian’s Church, Newcastle arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the Newcastle Cemetery. Please leave your personal message of condolences at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com . “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford

The death occurred, unexpectedly at Hillingdon Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 of Francis Anthony (Tony) Carolan, formerly of Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his three children Fiona, Annette, Anthony, his grandchildren Frankie, Christopher, Kerrie, Alfie, Grace, Hannah, great grandchildren, brothers, sister, relatives and many friends. He was loved by many, May he Rest in Peace.
The funeral will be arriving at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hayes, for mass at 12 noon on Friday, February 18. Burial afterwards will be at Kensal Green Cemetery, 2pm.

Kevin Quinn, England / Newtownforbes, Longford
The death occurred, in England, on Monday, January 17, 2022 of Kevin Quinn, England and formerly of Kilnashee, Longford, and 6 Castle Gardens, Newtownforbes, Co Longford.
He is predeceased by his father Henry and brother Conny. Kevin will be forever missed by his family, wife Susan, mother Nan, brothers Michael, Sean and Henry, sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Cremation Service will take place on February 18, 2022 in England. A Memorial Service will take place in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes, Co Longford, at a later date.

Kevin Dowd, Mullahoran, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2022 of Kevin Dowd, London and formerly of Loughduff, Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children; John, Sheena, Ciara and Kevin, grandchildren; Jack and Ava, daughter-in- law Katie, sons in law; Tim and Aaron, brother John, nieces, nephews and extended family. Rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow.

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