Deaths in Longford - Friday, February 11, 2022

Michael McDonagh, Midara Gardens, Ardnacassa, Longford Town, Longford / Claremorris, Mayo
The death occurred, peacefully at home in the loving care of his wife Margaret, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 of Michael McDonagh of Midara Gardens, Ardnacassa, Longford and formerly from Oory, Taugheen, Claremorris. Predeceased by his parents John and Annie, brother James, sisters Tess, Annie, Kathleen and Mary. Michael will always be remembered with love by his wife Margaret, his sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home for family and close friends with removal on Saturday, February 12 at 10.40am to St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford for Funeral Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris, Co. Mayo at 2.15p.m. (approx). Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.longfordparish.com 
Please observe social distancing at all times while the funeral cortege is on its route. Facemasks to be worn as per guidelines and no handshaking please.
Michael’s wife and family would like to thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time and acknowledge that people would like to offer their condolences. Enquiries to Gilligan Funeral Directors, Claremorris 087 9939166.

James Patrick (JP) Murtagh, Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the devoted care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, bravely borne, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 of James Patrick (JP) Murtagh, Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford.
JP will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sister Mary, brother in law Al , nieces Therese, Olivia and Ita, nephew-in-law Anthony: nephew Sean and niece-in-law Louise, grandniece Chloe, grandnephews Tiernan and Eoghan, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.Reposing at his home in Ballytoohey (walk through only) on Friday, February  11 from 4pm to 6pm (house private at all other times) with removal to the Sacred Heart Church Whitehall arriving for 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 12 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clondra Cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via webcam: www.churchservices.tv/tarmonbarry .
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. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to N.C.B.I. C/o of Tom Crosby Funeral Undertaker or any Family Member.

Gerry Dempsey, School Land, Ballinalee, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Mullingar General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of Gerry Dempsey, School Land, Ballinalee, Co Longford and formerly of Leitrim, Coolarty, Co Longford. He is predeceased by his parents Joe and Aggie and brother Johnny. Gerry will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, brothers Frank, Jimmy, Brian and Barry, sister Marion, brothers-in-law Pat, Peter and Pat, sisters-in-law Lena Keenan, Catherine, Martina and Connie, uncle Peter, aunt Ann (England), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in his home on Thursday, February 10 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral mass on Friday, February 11 at 12 noon, in the Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee, followed with burial in St Emers Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Parish of Clonbroney Facebook by the following link, Live Mass Clonbroney
Please practice social distancing and wear a face covering. Due to Gerry's death, Frank Dempsey Upholstery will be closed until Monday, February 14, 2022.

Annie Flanagan (née McNamee), Trathnóna, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, in the wonderful care of the staff at Ballinamore Nursing Unit, Friday, February 11, 2022 of Annie Flanagan (nee McNamee), Trathnona, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim & formerly Clonboyher, Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband James. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Mary Foley (Mohill), Teresa Tierney (Ballyconnell) & Roseann Christy (Ballinamore), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Kevin McNamee, sister Bridget Crossan, extended family, relatives & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral home, High St. Ballinamore on Saturday afternoon, February 12 from 3pm until 5pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon, February 13 to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore 
Please adhere to ongoing covid regulations with regard to mask-wearing etc. 

Pádraig Flanagan, Church Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at his home, following an illness borne with great courage and dignity, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 of Padraig Flanagan, Church St, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Lisacarn, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret and dear father to Linda (McManus), Sheila (Lynch), Angela (Wynne) and sister to Mairead. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, sons-in-law Matthew, Brendan and Gary, his grandchildren Anna, Natalie, Diarmuid, April, Cian and Ella, his extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May Pádraig Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 this Saturday evening, February 12 from 6pm until 8pm. (House strictly private please). Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Sunday morning, February 13 to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore . Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Ballinamore Nursing Unit or The North West Hospice, c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors, Ballinamore. Please continue to adhere to covid guidelines with regard to wearing of face masks etc. 

Marian McCaffrey (née Cleary), Adoon, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim / Cloone, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 of Marian McCaffrey (née Cleary), Adoon, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim. May Marian's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Patrick (Padraig) McDermott, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim
The death occurred on Thursday, February 10, 2022 of Patrick (Padraig) McDermott, Dublin/ Dromod, Co Leitrim.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Eleanor Fagan (née Farrell), 12 Clonbrusk West, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 D6R3

The death occurred, suddenly at Mullingar General Hospital, despite the valiant efforts of the wonderful staff at Resus and ICU, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of Eleanor Fagan (nee Farrell), 12 Clonbrusk West, Atlone, Westmeath, N37 D6R3.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Nora, her sisters Maruna, Breda and baby Noreen. Dearly loved by her heartbroken husband PJ, daughters Tara and Maruna (Hills), her sons Mark (UK) and Niall (Coolaney), her brothers Michael, Joe and Padraic (Longford), Tara's partner Aidan Ryan, son-in-law Matt, daughters-in-law Liz and Annette, her much adored grandchildren, John, Jack, Ronan, Joe, Kay, Áine, Jake, Kai, Kiera, Layla and Kahli, her extended family, neighbours and many friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her residence (12 Clonbrusk West, N37 D6R3) on Thursday evening, February 10 from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, on Friday morning, February 11 at 10-30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery. For those unable to attend or would just wish to livestream Eleanor's Funeral Mass, please click on the link below on Friday at 10-30am: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan 
Eleanor's family are very mindful of the risk of spreading Covid-19, and those attending the funeral are respectfully requested to observe social distancing, wear a face covering at all times and avoid shaking hands and hugging. The family would like to thank you for your support at this difficult time.

Jim Gray, Rocullion, Cloone, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Abbey Haven Nursing Home Boyle, in the loving care of his family and the staff of Abbey Haven, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 of Jim Gray, Rocullion, Cloone, Co Leitrim and Kent, England. Predeceased by his parents; Tom and Mary and his sister; Mary Faughnan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother; Tom, sister-in-law; Eileen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jim Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, on Thursday, February 10 from 6.00pm - 8.00pm with walk through only. Jim’s remains will leave the residence of his home place at Rocullion, Cloone on Friday morning (February 11, 2022) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Cloone for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Jim’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html 
Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols at both the funeral home and the church.
The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Liam Guckian, Mohill, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Benbulben House, Sligo, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of Liam Guckian, Benbulben House, Sligo and formerly of Bridge Street, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his father James, mother Ann, brother Padraig and his sister Maura Conaty. Deeply regretted by his sister Aine, brother-in-law Tom Conaty, niece Aisling nephews Paul, David and Stephen, grand-niece, grand-nephew, cousins, relatives and friends. May Liam Rest in Peace.
Remains to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Saturday, February 12 for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Liam’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill 
Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

PJ McGovern, Lisgrudy, Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at his residence, on Monday, February 7, 2022 of PJ McGovern, Lisgrudy, Garadice, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his wife Celia. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Renea & Emer, sons-in-law Peter & Colm, grandchildren Euan, Conall, Leah & Cara, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family,relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home in Lisgrudy on Thursday afternoon, February 10 from 4pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Friday morning, February 11 arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughawillan new cemetery. Please continue to be mindful of Covid restrictions by wearing facemasks etc.

Michael (Mick) Ginnell, Ballymanus, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at his residence, in the loving care of his family, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of Michael (Mick) Ginnell, Ballymanus, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Ross, Mountnugent, Co Meath.
Predeceased by his wife Christine, daughter Claire, brother Pat and sister Philomena. Sadly missed by his daughters Catherine and Paula, son Mike, sisters Eileen and Kathleen, brother James, brother-in-law Mattie, sister-in-law Yvonne, daughter-in-law Helen, sons-in-law Shane and Declan, grandsons Sean, Billy, Danny, Harry and Harley, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mick rest in peace.
Reposing at his son Mike’s residence at Ballymanus, Castlepollard (N91 X0Y8) on Thursday, February 10 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Friday, February 11 for 12 noon Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. Family flowers only, please; donations, if so desired, to the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Please click the following link to view a live broadcast of Mick’s Funeral Mass: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com . Funeral arrangements in compliance with HSE advice and Government regulations. The family thanks you for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. 

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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