Deaths in Longford - Saturday, October 15, 2022

Seamus Mimnagh, Irishtown, Mullingar, Westmeath / Ballinalee, Longford
The death occurred, peacefully after a short illness, on Friday, October 14, 2022 of Seamus Mimnagh, Irishtown, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford. Predeceased by his brother John. Beloved husband of Mary and adored father of Mel, Enda, Edel, Claire, Therese and Aideen. Seamus will be dearly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, his sixteen grandchildren, sisters Kathleen and Carmel and brother Brendan, sons-in-law Noel, Cian, Nigel and Eoghan, daughters-in-law Trish and Lorraine, brothers-in-law, Bill, Pat, Eamon, Tommy and Pat, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Pauline, Dympna and Una, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Shaw's Funeral Home, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar on Sunday October 16, from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, October 17 at 11am in the Cathedral of Christ the King, followed by burial in Walshestown Cemetery.
House private please. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  Seamus' Funeral can be seen on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie

Billy (Billy the Barber) Beahan, 6 Rugby View, The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford / Ballyfermot, Dublin

The death occurred, peacefully in the Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 of Billy (Billy the Barber) Beahan, 6 Rugby View, The Demesne, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of 143 Sarsfield Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin. He is predeceased by his parents Liam and Joan. Billy will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Jean, sons Iggy, Liam, Jhay and Gerry, his adored grandchildren Angel, Paris, William, Avery, Shane and Imee, brothers and sisters Imelda, Derek, Pauline, Tony, Leo and Siobhan, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, (Brandon & Sofia), relatives, neighbours and his many great friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Billy.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39 KN66) on Friday, October 14 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral mass on Saturday, October 15 at 11am, in St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, followed with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live: click here
Please Note: Billy's Barber Shop will be closed, Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October15, Reopening on Tuesday, October 18.

Teresa Donnelly, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, October 1, 2022 of  Teresa Donnelly, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and formerly from Ballinmuck, Co Longford. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Chris and her brother TP, deeply regretted by her daughter Deidre, son in law Brian, grandson Lucas, brothers Brian and Sean, sisters Annette Donohoe and Chrissie McGowan, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Teresa Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s funeral home, Ballinalee Road Longford on Sunday, October 16 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 17 at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinmuck followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Those attending Teresa’s reposing and funeral are asked to follow best practice in relation to Covid 19. Teresa’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Hugh Brennan, Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 of Hugh Brennan, Battery Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary and by his brothers Dessie and Austin. Hugh will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Mary, daughter Daria, son Tom, sisters Carmel and Kitty, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many dear friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, October 16 from 7pm concluding with prayers at 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, October 17 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Social Services, Meals on Wheels – c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Maureen Keane (née Gilchrist), Newbrook Drive, Mullingar, Westmeath / Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully with her family at Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 of Maureen Keane (nee Gilchrist), Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Lissanure, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Predeceased by her beloved parents Molly and Joe, sister Bridie, and brothers Mick, John Joe and Frank. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, sons Peter and Colm, grandson Joshua, sisters Lill and Theresa, brothers Patsy and Joe, daughters-in-law Sinéad and Julia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Removal on Friday, October 14 to St Paul's Church, Mullingar, to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 15 at 11am. House private. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC.

Margaret King (née Brady), Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 of Margaret King (née Brady), Drumcrow, Ballinagh, Cavan. Loving wife of Henry and dear mother of Patrick (Norma) Marian (Declan) and Martin. Sadly missed by her brother Liam, sisters Teresa and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Lakeland's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Friday, October 14 from 5pm to 7.30pm. Walk through only; no hand shaking or hugging, please. Removal from her home on Saturday morning, October 15 to arrive at St Felim’s Church, Ballinagh for Funeral Mass at 11am, burial afterwards in the new cemetery. Current Covid restrictions and regulations will apply.
Family flowers only please. Donations welcome to Cavan/Monaghan Specialist Palliative Care Services. The family home will be private for close friends and neighbours, please.

Martina Flaherty (née Gearty), The Green, Lanesboro, Longford / Bailieborough, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 of Martina Flaherty (nee Gearty), Bailieborough, Co Cavan and late of The Green, Lanesboro Co Longford.
Sadly missed by her daughter Fiona and husband Steve, her partner Hugh, grandchildren, sister Jackie, brothers Mikie, Ian and Jody, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Farrell's Funeral Home (N39 E761), Lanesboro on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Removal to St Mary's Church arriving at 6:30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, October 15 at 12noon, burial afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery. Mass live streamed on https:/www.churchtv.ie/lanesborough/

Teresa Cunningham, Abbeygrove, Navan, Meath / Ballinamuck, Co Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 of Teresa Cunningham, Abbeygrove, Navan and formerly of Lettergullion, Ballinamuck, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her parents and by her brother John and her sister Margaret. Teresa will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sister Annie Kiernan (Proudstown Road, Navan), brother Jim (Dover, England), sister-in-law Jean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Teresa’s funeral cortege will leave Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Saturday morning, October 15 at 10.20am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamuck, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by interment in Kilmahon Cemetery.

Thomas Reynolds, Lanesboro, Co Longford /Lanesboro, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Farnham, Surrey, on Friday, October 7, 2022 of Thomas Reynolds, West End, Surrey, UK and formerly of Lanesboro, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Kate (née Bannon), and his brothers Brendan, Sean and Jim. Thomas is survived by his brother Fr. Kevin MHM (Castlerea), sisters Rosemary (Mullingar), Eileen (New York, USA), Ann (Cappamore, Limerick) and Theresa (Watford, UK), his brothers-in-law John, Tom and Malcolm, sisters-in-law Rita, Mary and Ita, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Condolences: Messages of sympathy may be expressed in private by clicking HERE. Mass cards or condolences by traditional manner can be forwarded to Gaynor's Funeral Directors, The Square, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, or any family member.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Patrick (Pat) Harte, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Offaly / Westmeath
The death occurred on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 of Patrick (Pat) Harte, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown, County Longford / Offaly / Westmeath. Sadly missed my his loving wife Anne (nee McQuaid), neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Enquires to Gogan Funeral Director. Funeral Arrangements Later

P. J. (Peter) Ryan, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Roscommon / Wexford

The death occurred, suddenly in Spain, on Saturday, October 8, 2022 of PJ (Peter) Ryan, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Clohamon, Co Wexford.
Loving husband of Vera (nee Houlihan) and much loved father of Denis, Mary, Catherine and Thomas. He will be very sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and family, daughter-in-law Amanda, sons-in-law Paul and Johnny, his adored grandchildren Killian, Isabelle, Alexandra and Abbie, sisters-in-law, extended family and many friends. Rest In Peace.
Funeral Arrangements Later

Bridget (Bea) Canavan (née Berry), Castleknock, Dublin / Dromod, Leitrim
The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, October 15, 2022 of Bridget (Bea) Canavan (née Berry), Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of Dromod, Leitrim. Loving wife of the late Pat and devoted mother of Niamh, Órla, Brian and Conor. Predeceased by her sister Mae and brother Tom. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law Clive and Shane, daughters-in-law Stephanie and Michelle, grandchildren Cian and Olivia, sister Rita, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends. R.I.P.
Removal on Monday evening October 17 to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving at 5:30pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, October 18 at 11am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

Eugene Wilson, Churchtown, Dublin / Mullahoran, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at home in his 96th year, on Thursday, October 13, 2022 of Eugene Wilson, Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Mullahoran, Co. Cavan.
Beloved husband of Philomena and loving father of Raymond, Christine, Brendan, Miriam, Pauline, Eugene, Frances, Mena and Garrett. He will be very sadly missed by his family, his cherished grandchildren Sarah, Johanna, James, Ciarán, Rebekah, Ava, Anna, Eoghan, Aidan, Luke and Jake, brother Aidan, sister Agnes, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam dílis.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum D14 F3X2 on Friday afternoon, October 14 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning, October 15 to the Church of St. Teresa, Clarendon Street arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30 followed by burial at Kilnaspic Cemetery, Kilkenny X91 A263. For those of you who are unable to attend the Mass, it can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/clarendonstreet

Mary McCaffrey (née Meenan), Stradermott, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in her 101st year, in the loving care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Thursday, October 13, 2022 of Mary McCaffrey (nee Meenan), Stradermott, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas, son Peter, son-in-law Dan (Daly), grandson Kyle & great-grandson Cillian. She will be sadly missed by her loving family Pat, Marian, Ger, Margaret & Tom, daughters-in-law Margaret, Ann & Lisa, sons-in-law James (Duignan) & Michael (Tiernan), 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 TD62), on this Friday evening, October 14 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 15 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the North West Hospice, Sligo or c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

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