Deaths in Longford - Thursday, February 17, 2022

Marie Kelly (née Whitney), Thornwood, New York and late of Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a short illness at Phelps Memorial Hospital Centre in Sleepy Hollow, New York, on Monday, February 14, 2022 of Marie Kelly (née Whitney), Thornwood, New York and late of Bracklin, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mary, her sister Kathleen Heery (Oldcastle) and her brothers Frank and Joe. Marie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Thomas and her daughters Catriona, Caroline and Maureen, sons-in-law Billy and Kaleb, brothers Peter and Paddy, sister Bridie Gilhooley (Tooman, Bornacoola), also survived by her cherished grandchildren Kelli-Anne, Tommy, Liam, Aidan, Whitney and her many nieces and nephews. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Hawthorne Funeral Home, New York, on Friday, February 18 from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 19  in Holy Rosary Church, Hawthorne, at 10am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne. The family appreciates your support and consideration at this time.

Michael Farrell, Clonfuigh, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, on Monday, February 14, 2022 of Michael Farrell, Clonfuigh, Killashee, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth, brother Pat and by his beloved wife Brigid. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughter Teresa Fox, sons Sean and his partner Barbara, Francis and his partner Francesca, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Thursday, February 17 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Friday, February 18 in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee, interment afterwards in Killashee Cemetery.
The family very much appreciates your support and consideration at this time. In order to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.

Bridget (Bridie) Flood, Phibsboro, Dublin / Granard, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff of the Sacred Heart Ward, Mater Hospital, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of Bridget (Bridie) Flood, Phibsboro, Dublin 7, and formerly Granard, Co Longford. Predeceased by her loving partner Paddy and siblings Jack, Mena, Tommy, Elsie, Paud and Joan; sadly missed by her sister-in-law and close friend Mary, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours, as well as the staff and residents of Beneavin Manor Nursing Home. May she Rest in Peace.
Bridie’s funeral cortege will leave her home on Thursday, February 17 at 10.40am to arrive at St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street for 11am Mass, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. House strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street.

Thomas Doonan, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of the staff at the Galway Clinic, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 of Thomas Doonan, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Terri, his sons Ken, David, Noel and Colin, his Grandchildren Amy, Jack & Jamie, daughters-in -law, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore on Thursday February 17 from 6pm to 8pm. House strictly private. Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Friday, February 18 for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the North West Hospice.

Olive Keegan (née McKnight), Moyvore, Westmeath

The death occurred, suddenly and peacefully at her home, on Monday, February 14, 2022 of Olive Keegan (née McKnight), Moyvore, Westmeath. She is predeceased by her mother Marcella, Father James and beloved husband Willie.
Deeply loved and missed by her daughters Celina and Angela and son Bill, her sons-in-law and daughter-in-law, her seven adored Grandchildren Ciara, Cormac, Casey, Kerry, Adam, Conor & Louise, her brothers Con and Jimmy, her sisters Teresa, Maureen, Peggy, Anna and Eileen. Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. RIP.
Olive will repose at Rooney's Funeral Home, Moate Road, Ballymore, Co Westmeath on Thursday, February 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, February 18 in St. Patrick's Church, Moyvore, Co. Westmeath (N91 Pw62) with burial immediately afterwards in Forgney Cemetery. 

John Nally, Irishtown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of his family, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of John Nally, Irishtown, Ballynacargy, Westmeath. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughters Vonnie, Michelle, Kate. son Bill, and partners, brother Tom, sisters: Kathleen,Teresa and Marie, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.Most grateful thanks to his carers. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home. House private, please. Funeral Mass in Ballynacargy Church on Thursday, February 17 at 11am with burial immediately after in Milltown cemetery. The family thank you for adhering to Covid guidelines and mask wearing.

Christine Brady (née Caulfield), Glasnevin, Dublin / Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in her 96th year in the loving care of the staff of Catherine McCauley Nursing Home, Beaumont, Dublin, on Sunday, February 13, 2022 of Christine Brady (née Caulfield), late of Glasnevin, Dublin, formerly of Fulham, London and Bockagh, Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her loving husband William (Bill) and her siblings Fr. Padraig, Nancy (Sr. Hilary, Marist Sisters), Joe, Sr. Kathleen (Marist Sisters), Seamus, Teresa and her twin sister Eileen Gallagher. Christine will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law of the Brady family, Ballinalee, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin on Thursday, February 17 at 10.30am followed by interment in St Emer’s Cemetery, Ballinalee, Co Longford at 2.30pm approximately. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.ionaroadparish.ie/mass-times/webcam/  Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to a charity of choice. “May she rest in peace”.

Lynda Barnes, Drumroosk, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, at the Beacon Hospital Dublin, on Saturday, February 12, 2022 of Lynda Barnes, Drumroosk, Ballinagh, Cavan and formerly of Dereham, Norfolk, England. Lynda will be sadly missed by her partner Michael Evans, her son Philip (Anne), daughters Joanne (Andy), Maria (Andy) and her adored grandchildren Eloise, Harry, Owen, Jasper, Chloe and Alfie, extended family neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements Later

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. Rest in Peace.
Claire's funeral will be held at St Cecilia's Church, San Francisco, on Thursday, February 17 at 9pm Irish time (1pm local time). For those who would like to follow the mass you can do so on the following live link: www.stcecilia.com 
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Bernard (Barney) O'Boy, Slieve View, Mohill, Co Leitrim / Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick on Shannon, on Sunday, February 13, 2022 of Bernard (Barney) O’Boy, 9 Slieve View, Mohill, Co Leitrim and formerly of Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his wife; Anna, sister; Cissie and brother; Sonny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by daughter; Ruth, son; Leonard (UK), son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Bernard Rest in Peace.
Remains to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Thursday, February 17, 2022 for funeral mass at 11am followed by cremation to Lakelands’s Crematorium, Dublin Road Cavan for cremation at 1pm. Bernard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired to St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors Cloone. Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this 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.
Reception of prayers in St Peter’s Church, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 (D07 N152) on Thursday, February 17 at 6pm. Funeral Mass for Patrick will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Cloonturk, Dromod, Co Leitrim (N41FX00) on Friday, February 18 at 12 noon followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Heart foundation c/o McGowan Funeral Directors, Dromod. Please refrain from hand shaking, wear masks and use hand sanitiser.

Aoife Donegan Kennedy, Gortahoose, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, at St Vincent's private hospital surrounded by her husband and loving family, on Sunday, February 13, 2022 of Aoife Donegan Kennedy, Gortahoose, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Loved and sadly missed by her adoring parents, Des and Josephine, sisters Gráinne and Niámh, best friend and husband Amhairghean, Godson Oisín, grandmother Maureen and extended Donegan, Quinn and Kennedy family, friends, children and staff at St Peter's National School, Phibsboro and fellow researchers in the school of Education UCD. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her family home on Tuesday, February 15 from 4pm until 8pm and on Wednesday, February 16 from 4pm until 6pm - shuttle bus will be in operation from Drumreilly Community Centre (Eircode H12XY92) during reposing times. House open to close friends and family only at all other times, please. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 17 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Drumreilly (Eircode H12XY92). The funeral Mass will be livestreamed via the following link  https://vimeo.com/677624273 . Followed by cremation at 3.30pm in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan (Eircode H12RF78) http://www.lakelandscrematorium.ie/ Password is LFH. No flowers, please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society c/o Gorby Funeral Directors Newtowngore. Her ways are free and it seems to me that sunshine walks beside her.

Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family in the care of the nurses and staff of the Lisdarn Unit Cavan Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents; Eddie and Mary and his infant sister; Geraldine. Deeply regretted by his daughters; Michelle, Áine, Lorraine and their mother; Mary, sisters; Mary Charles (Drumshanbo North) and Deirdre Connolly (Newtowngore), brothers; Peter (Clare), Dominic (Offaly), Eamon (Druminbawn) and Dermot (Belfast), sisters-in-law; Ann and Celina, brothers-in-law; Pat and Brian, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins, mother-in-law; Bridie Guckian, neighbours and friends. May Michael Rest in Peace.
Michael will repose at the residence of his brother; Eamon (Eircode H12 YY62) on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 4pm – 9pm and on Thursday, February 17 from 4pm – 8pm. Remains to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Aughavas on Friday, February 18 for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private outside reposing times, please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care, Cavan General Hospital c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone.
Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Sean (John James) Callaghan, Lisroughty, Aughawillan and Trathnona, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of Sean (John James), Callaghan, Lisroughty, Aughawillan and Trathnona, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents P.J. & Patricia. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Margo, Mary, Antoinette, Lucy & Imelda, his brothers-in-law Patsy Smith, John O’Callaghan & James Curran, his nephews & nieces, grandnephews & grandnieces, extended family, neighbours & friends. Rest In Peace.
Resting at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Friday evening, February 18 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday morning, February 19 arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Please continue to wear facemasks and observe social distancing.

Denis Burns, Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Cork / Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Matron and Staff at Strawhall Nursing Home, Fermoy, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of Denis Burns, late of Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Mallow and Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. Sadly missed by his loving family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing in O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant, on Thursday, February 17 from 6pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church Buttevant. Requiem Mass on Friday, February 18 at 12:30pm. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. May Denis Rest in Peace. All those attending the funeral services are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines.

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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