Deaths in Longford - Thursday, February 3, 2022

Maureen Dolan, Fee Court and formerly of Great Water Street, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 of Maureen Dolan, Fee Court and late of Great Water Street, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Patrick (Pat) and Elizabeth and by her sister Nora. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Aédan, son Conor, sisters Breege, Betty (Farrelly) and Cathy, brother Padraig, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral home, Ballinalee Road on Friday, February 4 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.00pm (walk through only). Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Saturday, February 5 in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium at 1.30pm. The mass will be streamed live click here
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. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary Williamite, Haan, Germany, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Germany, on Thursday, January 27, 2022 of Mary Williamite, Haan, Germany and formerly of 4 Bannon Terrace. Longford. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Hans.
Mary will be forever missed by her family and friends, son Thomas, daughter-in-law Mareike, treasured grandchildren Jonas and Marlene, nephews, cousins and by her many dear friends here in Longford and Germany. As you were, you will always be treasured forever in our memory. Rest in Peace.
Mary's funeral took place in Haan, Germany, on February 2.

Mary McDermott (née Carroll), Lisnacusha, Lanesboro, Longford, N39 KX26

The death occurred, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Mary Mc Dermott (nee Carroll), Lisnacusha, Lanesboro, Co Longford, late of Mohill and Longford Town. Predeceased by her loving husband Alex and her dear brother Willie. Mary will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, Sean, Alicia, Charles, Alexander, daughters in law Philomena, Orla, Jane, son in law Walter, sister in law Philomena USA, her adoring grandchildren Alex, Emily, Kayla, Dylan, Fionn, Hazel, Rian, cousins, neighbours, extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home (N39 KX26) on Thursday, February 3 from 3pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass Friday, February 4 at 11am at St Mary's Church, Lanesboro and burial afterwards to Clontuskert Cemetery. House Private Friday Morning Please.
The mass will be streamed live https://www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough  and click on live stream.
Please observe current Covid 19 restrictions regarding attendance at funerals. No handshaking in the funeral home, walk through, sympathising only, and wearing of face masks is requested. The family thank you for your cooperation and understating at this difficult time.

Oran Donohoe, Glencurran, Carrickaboy, Cavan

The death occurred on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Oran Donohoe ‘Glenview House’, Glencurran, Carrickaboy, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by his Grandad Michael Donohoe. Cherished son of Seamus and Jacinta, (née Tynan) loving brother of Kiara, Regan and Caolain. Sadly missed by his loving parents, Seamus and his partner Ann Meade, Jacinta and her partner Tony Corcoran and his children Laurine, Dylan and Sean, brothers, sister, grandparents Elizabeth Donohoe, Michael and Kitty Tynan, uncles Martin Donohoe, Damien, Michael Jnr, Alan and David Tynan, aunts, Geraldine, Clare and Teresa Donohoe, Leighanne and Janine Tynan, cousins and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home (walk through only) on Thursday, February 3 from 2pm until 9pm. House private at all other times please.
Removal on Friday morning, February 4 at 11.30am to St Matthew's Church Drumavaddy to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining new cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed from St Matthew's Church, Drumavaddy Co. Cavan on the following links https://vimeo.com/672695775  Lakelands Funeral Home Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/Lakelands-Funeral-Home-and-Crematorium-107351748065778 

Eithne Gillooly, Kilronan, Inishmore, Aran Islands, Galway / Granard, Longford / Greystones, Wicklow

The death occurred, peacefully after a long illness extremely bravely borne on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 of Eithne Gillooly of Kilronan, Inishmore, Aron Island, Co Galway, formerly Granard, Co Longford, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo & Greystones, Co Wicklow.  Daughter of the late Cecil Gillooly. Remembered with love by her loving family, sons Aodán & Cian, mother Caro (née Hick), siblings Kevin, Sheila & Aideen, devoted partner Donal & his daughters Elizabeth & Michelle & all the extended Sands family, sister-in-law Yvonne, brother-in-law Bart, niece Aideen, nephews Paul & James, aunts, uncles especially Rev. Fr Reggie Gillooly C.S.Sp. cousins, extended family & wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Áras Naofa in the grounds of St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore, Galway, from 6.30pm on Friday evening, February 4. Removal at 7.30pm to adjoining church (which can be viewed on the following link) https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-oliver-plunkett-renmore-galway  Please note that Áras Naofa will be operating a Walk-Through policy for this reposing.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5 at 2pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, Co Wicklow. (Which can be viewed on the following link https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/  after which Eithne will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. May She Rest In Peace. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, 087 2160740.

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. 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.
Predeceased by his parents James & Mary, brother John (Oristown) and sister Kathleen (UK). James will be very sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Betty, niece Caroline (UK), nephews John, James, Paul, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May James Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St Joseph's Chapel of Rest Old Johnstown, Navan (C15 C425) on Friday, February 4 from 4pm followed by removal at 6pm to arrive at St. Catherine’s Church Oristown for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, February 5 at 9:30am. Burial afterwards in Martyr Cemetery.

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.

Marcella Murrin (née Kelly), Gorvagh, Leitrim / Cloone, Leitrim / Merrion, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, on Thursday, February 3, 2022 of  Marcella Murrin (née Kelly) Merrion, Dublin 4 and formerly of Adoon, Cloone, Co. Leitrim. Beloved wife of Henry, adored mother of Helena and Celine and sister of Sean, Mel, Helen, Peter Mary, Chris and the late Paddy.
Sadly missed by her treasured grandchildren; Matthew, Ed and Beth Forbes, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. May Marcella Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Adoon School House, Adoon, Gorvagh, Co. Leitrim (N41 PW40) on Friday, February 4 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 5 at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone, Co Leitrim followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society care of McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co. Leitrim or www.alzheimer.ie
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html Please adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.
The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Charlie Brady, Killycasson, Loughduff, Cavan
The death occurred, suddenly, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 of Charlie Brady, Killycasson, Loughduff, Cavan and late Holloway, London.Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Betty) and close friend Steve. Sadly missed by his cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Kilcogy on Thursday evening, February 3 from 7pm with prayers at 7.45pm. Removal on Friday morning, February 4 arriving at St Joseph's Church Loughduff for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Please respect current HSE guidelines. Wearing of face covering and no hand shaking.

Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin / Kilcogy, Cavan
The death occurred on Saturday, January 29, 2022 of Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 and late Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan Predeceased by her brothers J. P. and Benny sisters Mary and Kathleen. Loreta will be sadly missed by her sisters Theresa, Carmel and Bernadette, brothers Eamon and Thomas. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home on Friday evening from 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning from her home arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/673355882 
Please respect HSE guidelines.Wearing of face covering and no hand shaking.

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 by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 4pm.

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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