Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, March 16, 2022

John Brendan Ward, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Lucan, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 of John Brendan Ward (Happy), Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly Lucan, Co Dublin.
Brendan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters, Lorraine and Tonette, son Mark, grandchildren Jordan, Leon, Dylan, Dwayne, Courtney, Sophie, Renee, great grandchildren Hayden and Elijah, sisters Maura, Theresa, Loretta, Harriette and brother Martin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home, Lanesboro (N39 E761) on Saturday, March 19 from 11am to 12.30pm. Removal to St Mary's Church, Lanesboro, for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery.

Matthew (Matt) Sexton, Bray, Wicklow / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred, quietly & without fuss, while in the exceptional loving & compassionate care of the entire management & staff of Cairnhill Nursing Home, Herbert Road, Bray, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 of Matthew (Matt) Sexton of Sidmonton Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow, formerly Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford & The Strand Hotel, Bray, Co Wicklow.
Beloved husband of the late Aideen (née McHenry), & brother of the late Francie. Remembered with love by his family, son Peter, daughter Mary, sisters Rose McKeon & May Reilly, brother Pat, grandchildren Maitiu, Liam, Ronan & Madeline (Maddy), daughter-in-law Bonnie (née Hoffman), son-in-law Ned King, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces & nephews Breege Bohan, Niall Reilly, Gerard Reilly, Siobhan Reilly, Eamon Reilly, Julie Sexton, PJ Sexton, John Tough & Clare Kingston, extended family, neighbours & large circle of friends.
Peter & Mary would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely Matt’s nephew John Tough who was a tremendous comfort & someone dad could always depend on, his amazing neighbours of Warburton Terrace, Margaret & Johnny Fitzsimons, Bray meals on wheels, The Duggan family (Martello Bray) & all those who made his last few years somewhat easier & possible to live alone right up until 5 weeks ago. Thank you so much for everything. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 216 0740
Funeral Arrangements Later

John Lennon, 10 Earlsvale Road, Cavan Town, Cavan / Moatefarrell, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at home, in his 89th year, in the devoted care of his family following many illnesses borne with quiet acceptance, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 of John Lennon, BE, MIEI, 10 Earlsvale Road, Cavan, former Ballinagh Area Engineer, Cavan County Council.
Predeceased by his parents James and Helen, Lisameen, Moatfarrell, Co Longford, his brothers Jim and Eugene and his nephew Jimmy (New Jersey). John will be greatly missed and forever remembered with love by his wife Anne, daughter Elaine, son Gavin (Lynne) his cherished granddaughter Grace and grandson Jake, his brother Enda (New Jersey), sisters Veronica Lennon (London) and Anne King (Dublin) : nieces, nephews, sisters- in- law Irene and Bernadette, the extended Murray family, former colleagues in Cavan County Council, Irish Land Commission, Longford County Council, the Crown Service, Maiduguri, Nigeria, many friends, good neighbours, devoted carers and his former golf 'buddies.' May He Rest In Peace. 
Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan on Friday evening, March 18 from 5pm until 7pm. For the protection of all, please wear a mask, no hand shakes and observe social distancing guidelines. Requiem Mass to give thanks for John's long life will take place at 12 noon on Saturday March 19 in the Cathedral of St. Patrick & Felim, Cavan, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Mass can be viewed live on cavantownparish.com. No flowers please and House Private.

Mary (Mae) McGuinness (née Egan), Clonmore, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon, N39 PP99

The death occurred, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 of Mary (Mae) McGuinness (nee Egan), Clonmore, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas (Tommie), sisters and brothers. Very dear mother of Celine, Brendan and Tom, grandmother of Lisa, Grainne, David, Barry, Kate and Shane and great-grandmother of Aidan, Finn and Tommy. Deeply regretted by her daughter-in-law Joan, son-in-law Tom, Brendan's partner Ewa, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at the residence of her son Brendan (Eircode N39 PP99) from 4pm-6pm on Thursday, March 17, walk through only please. Removal on Friday, March 18 to The Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall, Rooskey Rd, Tarmonbarry, to arrive for funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in Clondra Cemetery. Mass can be viewed via https://www.churchservices.tv/tarmonbarry . If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family you can do so via the condolence section on rip.ie. *please note Tully’s Funeral Directors have no control over the live streaming of the funeral Mass*

Bridget Rose (Bridie) Norton, Ballinamuck, Co Longford
The death occurred, at Kettering General Hospital after many years of ill health, on Friday, February 25, 2022 of Bridget Rose (Bridie) Norton, formerly Ballinamuck, Co Longford, aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Eamonn, her sister Philomena, Gerard and all the family in Ireland and friends.
Requiem Mass for Bridie will be held at Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Occupation Road, Corby on Friday, March 18 at 10am followed by interment at Shire Lodge Cemetery. All flowers and further enquiries please to Co-operative Funeralcare, Darley Dale Road, Corby, 01536 203076. May she rest in peace. Livestream link for Mass www.churchservices.tv/corby 

Mary Smith (née Rogers), Donaghmede, Dublin / Lanesboro, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 12, 2022 of Mary Smith (nee Rogers), Grange Abbey, Donaghmede and late of Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Co Longford.
Mary; sadly missed by her loving husband Brian, son Alan, daughter Emma, son in law Maurice, grandchildren Natalya, Lee and Alex, brother Michael, sister Ann, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday evening, March 15 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, March 16 at 10am in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Beaumont Hospital Foundation. To view Mary's funeral Mass online, please click on the following link Webcam | Holy Trinity Parish
To view Mary's cremation service please click on the following link Chapel Webstreaming - Dublin Cemeteries Trust (dctrust.ie)
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Enda (Andy) Gilmore, Manchester, England, Longford / Monaghan

The death occurred, peacefully, in Manchester, England, on Monday, February 28, 2022 of Enda (Andy) Gilmore, Manchester, England and formerly of Lanesboro, Longford and Monaghan. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Muriel and parents John and Kathleen.
Enda (Andy) will be forever missed by his loving family, daughter, sons, grandchildren, brothers Brendan (Longford), James ( London), Tony (Lanesboro) Nicholas (Drumlish), Damian (Dublin) and Cosmos (Galway / Brussels), sisters Teresa (Lanesboro), Ann (Manchester), Colette (Manchester), Caroline (Manchester) and Lorraine (Ballyleague), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends here in Ireland and Manchester.
Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Enda (Andy). Cremation Service will take place in Manchester, England, on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 2.30pm.

Annie O'Hara (née Gilraine), Tullyvacan, Ballinaglera, Leitrim / Belturbet, Co Cavan

The death occurred on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 of Annie O'Hara (nee Gilraine), Tullyvacan, Ballinaglera, Leitrim/ Belturbet, Co Cavan, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballinamore care unit in her ninety fourth year.
Predeceased by her parents Molly and Patrick Gilraine, her husband Paddy, sister Bridget Conway, bothers Paddy, Jimmy and Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, son John (Johnny) (Belturbet), daughter Maureen Murray (Leitrim Village), daughter in law Goretti, son in law Jim, sisters Mary Agnes and Kathleen (based in New York, U.S.A.), grandchildren Tony, Stephen, Aine, Caroline and Patricia, great grandchildren Lilly, Luke, Kate, Lauren and James, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Remains will be reposing at Smith's Funeral Home Ballinamore N41 TD62 on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem mass on Friday, March 18, 2022 in St Hugh’s church Ballinaglera followed by burial in Fahy cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Ballinamore care unit. Please adhere to Government and H.S.E guidelines regarding the wearing of face masks, social distancing and no handshaking - walk through only please.

Thomas (Tommy) O'Reilly, Townspark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, after a very short illness, in the tender care of the staff of the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Monday, March 14, 2022 of Thomas (Tommy) O’Reilly, Townspark, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath and formerly of Patrick Street, Mullingar and Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
Tommy will be deeply missed by his loving wife Teresa, sons John and Declan, Declan’s partner Nina, grandchildren Rachael, Jack, Conor and Breean, great-grandchildren Ava, Lucy, Gabriel, Finn and Noah, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Tommy Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his son John’s residence at Merseydale, Townspark, Castlepollard (N91 R650) on Thursday, March 17, from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to St Michael’s Church, Castlepollard on Friday, March 18 arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass, which will be broadcast online at the following link: https://castlepollard-church-1.click2stream.com/ . Burial afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetery, Castlepollard. House private on Friday morning, March 18 and family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to the Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore.

Noel O'Hagan, Crover, Mountnugent, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 11, 2022 of Noel O'Hagan, Crover, Mountnugent, Cavan. Deeply regretted by his cherished wife & best friend Cathleen, sisters Annmarie & Tresha, aunt, uncles, cousins, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended O’Hagan and Monaghan families and a wide circle of friends. May Noel Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gibneys Funeral Home, Oldcastle on Tuesday,  March 15 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 16 at 12 noon, in St. Brigid's Church, Mountnugent. Burial afterwards in Ballinacree Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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