Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Hugh Boyle, Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co Longford
The death occurred on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 of Hugh Boyle, Fardromin, Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, wife Mary, son John, daughter Lisa, sisters Alice and Mary (London) grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, February 24 at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck, followed by burial in Ballinamuck new cemetery. House private, please.

Mary (Molly) Whitney, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred, in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Monday, February 21, 2022 of Mary (Molly) Whitney, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford. Deeply regretted by her cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing this Wednesday evening, February 23 in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Co Longford from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Thursday afternoon, February 24 to St Mary's Church, Drumlish for funeral mass at 1pm followed by burial in the old cemetery.
Following the funeral mass there will be a walk through to allow for condolences to family members. In order to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing, no handshaking.

Bridget Small (née Ward), Crewe, England and formerly, Longford

The death occurred, in England, on Friday, January 28, 2022 of Bridget Small (née Ward), Crewe, England and formerly Trumra Road, Granard and Ferefad, Longford. She is predeceased by her husband James, parents Ted and Teresa, brothers James, Edward, Jo and Michael.
Bridget will be forever remembered with love by her family, sons Enda, Kevin, James and Declan, daughter Korena, brothers and sisters, John (Longford), David (Killoe), Mary (UK) and Celine (UK), daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends here in Ireland and England. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home on Thursday, February 24 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Granard, on Friday, February 25 at 12 noon, followed by interment of Ashes in Granardkill Cemetery.

Nancy Cooney (née Davis), Main Street, Drumlish, Co Longford

The death occurred, prior to her 90th birthday, peacefully at her residence after a short illness surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, February 21, 2022 of Nancy Cooney (nee Davis), Main Street, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Frank, sister Mary (Rogers), brothers John, Philip, Pat-Joe and Anthony. Deeply regretted by her daughters Mary and Martina, sons-in-law David and Hugh, grandchildren Daniel and Laura, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal from her residence on Wednesday, February 23 for 12 noon mass in St Mary's church, Drumlish followed by burial in local cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Longford Hospice. Following the funeral mass there will be a walk through to allow for condolences to family members. In order to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing, no handshaking.

Michael Lord, Corduff, Dublin / Granard, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, on Sunday, February 20, 2022 of Michael Lord, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Aughnagarron, Granard, Co Longford.
Michael, beloved husband of Bridie and dear father of John, Darren and Julie. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Stacey, Jamie, Samantha, Eadaoin, Jack, Josh and Sophie, son-in-law Slim, daughter-in-law Amanda, brothers Gerry and Kevin, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday evening, February 22 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, February 23 to St Patrick’s Church, Corduff arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am then to St Mary’s Church, Carra, Co. Longford for Funeral Prayers at 2pm (Approx) followed by burial in Cara Cemetery, Granard, Co Longford. Michael’s funeral Mass in Corduff may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com 

Margaret Sides (née Burrows), Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Florencecourt, Fermanagh

The death occurred, peacefully, at Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Friday, February 18, 2022 of Margaret Sides (née Burrows), 1 Goldsmith Meadow, Edgeworthstown, Longford and Florencecourt, Fermanagh. Dearly beloved wife of the late Canon James Robert, loving mother of Elizabeth, Patricia and Philip, dear sister of Mary, doting Granny Margaret to Rumi (and honorary granny to Laelah). Beloved to all who knew her. Love never ends 1 Cor 13 v 8.
Reception service of remains will be held in St John’s Church Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, February 22 at 3.30pm. Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Florencecourt on Wednesday, February 23 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. The funeral Service (Wednesday) can be viewed online at www.wtmorrison.com
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Longford Women’s link. Cheques should be made payable to W T Morrison, Funeral Directors, 41 Darling Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7DP, or use our online donation account via our website.

Brian Holding, Esker South, Ballinalee, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 of Brian Holding, Esker South, Ballinalee, Longford. Funeral Arrangements Later.

Joe McCartin, Lisanover, Ballyconnell, Cavan / Drumreilly, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, suddenly at his residence, on Monday, February 21, 2022 of Joe McCartin, Lisanover, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan/ Drumreilly, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his father and mother Johnny and Bridget and brother Sean. Deeply regretted by his wife Margaret, sons Daniel (Sabrina) and Kevin (Amanda), daughter Kelly, grandchildren Caitlin, Nicole, Shaunie, Paudie and Orianna, brothers Gerry, Hugh and Martin. Aunt Maggie, Uncle Hughie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, N41 TD62 on Wednesday evening, February 23 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from his residence on Thursday morning, February 24 to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Kilnavart for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the following link: https://vimeo.com/679999097
House private to family and close friends, please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Crumlin Children's Hospital c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore.

Michael Jnr (Mikie) Reilly, Staplestown, Donadea, Kildare / Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday, February 17, 2022 of Michael Jnr (Mikie) Reilly, Staplestown, Donadea, Co Kildare.
Deeply regretted by his loving parents Michael and Mary, daughter Lily, brothers Damien and Philip, sisters Aisling and Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces. nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Mikie will be reposing at his home on Tuesday, February 22 from 4pm - 8pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, February 23 at approximately 10:30am to arrive at St Benignus's Church, Staplestown for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Staplestown Cemetery. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Ltd Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

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 Service on Monday, February 28 at 12 noon in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan followed by cremation.

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