Deaths in Longford - Saturday, February 12, 2022

Rita Casey (née Kelly), Plantation Road, Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Longford, N39 VF97

The death occurred, suddenly at her home, on Friday, February 11, 2022 of Rita Casey (née Kelly), Plantation Road, Abbeyderg, Kenagh, Longford, N39 VF97. Predeceased by her parents Barney and Elizabeth, sister Eileen and her infant brother Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, daughter Genevieve, son-in-law Vincent, grandchildren Sadhbh and Bríain, special niece Pauline and her husband Michael and Nephew John and his partner Pat, brothers Seán, Bob, Barney and Tom, sister Margaret, sisters-in-law Maisie, Gaye, Margaret and Marie, brother-in-law Denis, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great- grandnephews, great-grandnieces, cousins, relatives, good neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, this Sunday evening, February 13 from 4pm until 6pm (walk through only please). Requiem Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Carrickedmond, on Monday, February 14 at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Abbeyderg Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live, via the Carrickedmond/Abbeyshrule facebook page please go to - https://www.facebook.com/carrickedmondabbeyshruleparish/ 
To keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols and refrain from handshaking, thank you. The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

Claire Rita Fitzpatrick (née Young), Loch Gowna, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 of Claire Rita Fitzpatrick (née Young), San Francisco (USA)  and Loch Gowna, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband William in Ireland in 1980. Sadly missed by her adoring family; Peggy O'Donnell (Dennis), Kathleen Reilly (Eamon), Bill Fitzpatrick (Petra), Helen Dolan (Frank), John Fitzpatrick (Margaret), Timmy Fitzpatrick (Deirdre), Joan Fitzpatrick (Paul), adoring grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way. Sadly missed by her devoted sister-in-law Molly and her many nieces and nephews in both California and Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Funeral arrangements including details of video link to follow.
Funeral Arrangements Later.

Michael (Mick) Flanagan, 3 Grange Cottages, Ballymahon Road, Mullingar, Westmeath / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness bravely borne at Mullingar General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 of Michael (Mick) Flanagan, 3 Grange Cottages, Ballymahon Road, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Nadnaveagh, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his loving wife Bernadette, parents Jack & Maureen and his sisters Ursula & Pauline. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, Peadár, Eoghán, Fearghál, Comán, Dáire & Cónaire, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Susan, Lisa, Catríona & Bernece, grandchildren Jonathan, Saóirse, Sarah Jane, Cormac, Aisling, Ellen, Michael, Sorcha, Méabh & Fiachra Jack, brother John, sisters Moira, Eileen & Nuala, aunt Kathleen, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends especially Michaela Hogg. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his home on Sunday, February 13 from 2pm to 6pm. Removal on Monday, February 14 to the Cathedral of Christ The King to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Walshestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation. House private please, except during reposing times. Mick's Funeral Mass can be viewed online by clicking HERE.
Please still be mindful of Covid 19 and continue to exercise good practice by wearing face masks, refrain from handshaking and walk through only please. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this sad time for the family.

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.

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, Leitrim / Cloone, Leitrim / Birr, Tipperary

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, Leitrim and formerly of Clonfinane, Carrig, Co Tipperary. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Eileen Cleary.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband; Jim sons; Denis, Eoin, Seamus, Anthony and Robert, adored granddaughter; Fiadh, Denis’ partner; Shanagh, Eoins’ partner; Angela and Seamus’ partner; Jennifer; her brothers; Micheal (Australia), John (Australia) Pat (Tipperary) and Tim (Gort) sisters; Ev (UK), Mona (UK), Kathleen (Tullamore) and Anne (Galway), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Marian's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Marian’s remains will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Cloone on Sunday, February 13, for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by cremation to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 5pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html  House strictly private at all times please.
No flowers please, donations in lieu would be appreciated to the North-West Hospice c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone. Please note that there will be no 10am Mass in Cloone on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and respect social distancing protocols at all times. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Patrick (Padraig) McDermott, Dublin / Dromod, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly) at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 of Patrick Padraig (Paddy) McDermott, Dromod, Co Leitrim and formerly from Glasnevin and Navan Road, Dublin. Beloved husband and best friend of Josie (nee McGowan), predeceased by his son Paul, parents Jim and Sadie, brothers Jim and Tommy and sister Sally, sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter Karen, grandchildren Sadie and Rian, sisters Maureen Durrant and Sandra, brothers Martin and Sean, Karen’s mother Iris, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, work colleagues in the Bohemian Bar, neighbours extended family and friends. May Patrick Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

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.

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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