Deaths in Longford - Thursday, November 17, 2022

Annie Hayden (née McCabe), Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of Annie Hayden (née McCabe), Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Tom, daughters Jackie, Fiona, Bronagh and Deirdre, sister Bea, brothers Mick, Packie and Jim, sons-in-law Andrew, Stephen and Ger, grandchildren Gareth, Emma, Kerri, Leah, Ciara, Oli, Christopher, Henry, Tom, Ben, James and Conor, great-grandchild Killian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Sunday, November 20 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 21 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please click here
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Longford Branch of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private, please.

Maisie Kelly - Dunning (née Quaine), Ballymakeegan , Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Maisie Kelly – Dunning (nee Quaine), Ballymakeegan, Longford town. Predeceased by her husband Colman, sons Jimmy and Thomas , sisters Loretta and Doreen and by her brother Jimmy. Maisie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Sean, sons Kevin and Brendan, daughters-in-law Grainne, Fiona and Laurie, sisters Gertie and Dympna, brother Brendan, grandchildren Shane, Oran, Eva, Conor, Mia and Cian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Thursday, November 17 from 3pm concluding with prayers at 5pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, November 18 in St. Mel’s Cathedral Longford at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please click here
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Longford Palliative care  c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Bridget Mulleady (née Rock), Barnacor, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of Thomond Lodge, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Bridget Mulleady (nee Rock), Barnacor, Ballymahon, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband James. Sadly missed by her children Gerry, Seamus, Carole and Declan, son-in-law Aiden, daughters-in-law Ann, Sophie and Martina, grandchildren Ben, Sarah, Patrick, Jessica, Shane, Naomi, James and Aidan, great-grandsons AJ and Seamus, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing this Friday, November 18 at Barnacor (Eircode N39 C5H2) from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass is on Saturday, November 19 at noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, followed by burial in Shrule Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. 

James Beirne, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford / Four-Mile-House, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully in the devoted care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of James Beirne, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford and formerly of Grange, Four-Mile-House, Co Roscommon and Manchester, England.
He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Marion and Amanda, sons Richard and James, brothers Des, Joe and John, sons-in-law John and Gabriel, daughters-in-law Frances and Claire, grandchildren Dervla, Ailish, Ethan, Erin, Ciara, Lachlan, Caoimhe and Harriett, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. James is predeceased by his beloved sister Maura. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (Eircode F42 NH27) on Thursday evening, November 17 from 6.30pm until 8pm. Removal from his home in Rathcline Road on Friday morning, November 18 at 10.30am arriving at St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Roscommon Palliative Care Team DONATE HERE. The Beirne family very much appreciate your support at this time. Please note, James’ funeral Mass will be broadcast and can be viewed live on Friday, November 18 at 11am by CLICKING HERE House private please.

Gerard (Gerry) Reid, No. 2 Springlawn, Longford Town, Longford / Belfast, Antrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford and in the presence of his loving family, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of  Gerard (Gerry) Reid, no 2 Springlawn, Longford town and formerly of Clonelly Avenue, Belfast.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Susan, son Gerard, daughter Joanne, daughter in law Emma, son in law Jason. His adored grandchildren Connor, Alison, Killian, Aodhan, Aoife and Niamh. His brothers Joseph and Patrick and sister Bernadette in Belfast. Aunt Marie, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, good friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Removal to Saint Mel's Cathedral, Longford on Thursday evening November 17 arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday afternoon, November 18 at 1.00pm. Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Laurel Lodge Patient Comfort Fund care of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Athlone Road, Longford or any family member. House private please.

Margaret Teresa Daly (née Brady), Drumcondra, Dublin / Abbeylara, Co Longford
The death occurred on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of Margaret Teresa Daly (nee Brady), late of Drumcondra Pharmacy and Abbeylara, Co Longford.
Margaret Teresa, beloved wife of the late Joe and loving mother of Deirdre, John and Conor. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Des, daughters-in-law Jean and Yandan, her grandchildren Aoife, Conor, Tiernan, Cameron, James, Charlie and Daniel, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Thursday evening, November 17 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, on Friday morning, November 18 arriving for 10.30am. Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. For live-streaming, please CLICK HERE. Family flowers only, please.

Molly (Maria Evelyn) McCormack (née Mills), Tashinny, Colehill, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in her 99th year, on Monday, November 14, 2022 of Molly (Maria Evelyn) McCormack (née Mills), Tashinny, Colehill, Longford. Sadly missed by her daughters Frances, Evelyn, Dorothy and Carrie, her grandchildren Rebecca, Neil and Jessica and her extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be held in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Tashinny on Thursday, November 17 at 2 pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. House private and family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Rehabcare, Athlone via funeral directors. Safe In The Arms Of Jesus. 

Mary McWeeney (née McConville), Cloontaghmore, Killashee, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, on Sunday, November 13, 2022 of Mary McWeeney (née McConville), Cloontaghmore, Killashee, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Kevin. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Emer, sons James and Cathal, grandchildren Hannah and Caoimhin, brother Harry, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Thursday, November 17 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Patrick’s Church, Killashee on Friday, November 18 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Christopher’s Services, Longford, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private please.

Patrick (Packie) Evers, Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford
The death occurred on Sunday, November 13, 2022 of Patrick (Packie) Evers, Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Willie and Alicia (nee Grier) and brother Willie. Peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital deeply regretted by his sister Elizabeth (Lizzie Baker, USA), brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Getta, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Packie will repose in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown this Wednesday evening, November 16 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6pm. Remains arriving to St Mary's Church, Drumlish on Thursday, November 17 for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Old Cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed live at the following link. House private please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown in lieu of flowers.

Alan Nestor, Cheshire, England / Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in England, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 of Alan Nestor, Cheshire, England / Farnagh, Longford Town, Longford. He is predeceased by his beloved children, son Ian and daughter Kerry, parents Gerry and Maureen, brothers Thomas and Christopher. Alan will be forever remembered with love by his family, wife Mandy, brothers Michael and Jerry, sister Caroline, brother-in-law Noel, sister-in-law Michelle, nephews, nieces, his many dear neighbours and friends here in Ireland and in England.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace Alan.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, (N39 KN66), on Friday, November 18 from 4pm followed with removal to St Mel's Cathedral, for prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 19 at 11am, followed with burial in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Funeral Mass can be viewed live: click here

Maureen Butler (née Reilly), Brentford, Middlesex and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday, November 8 of Maureen Butler (née Reilly), Brentford, Middlesex and formerly of Templemichael Terrace, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy and daughter Mary. Her brothers; Michael, John, Bernard, Anthony and sister Rose.
Maureen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, son John, daughter-in-law Sally, her granddaughter Siobhan and her partner George, grandson Donal, her much loved great granddaughters Sophie and Rubi , brother Jimmy , sisters Lilly (Millward) and Mary (O'Connor), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends. May she rest in peace.
Her funeral service will be held on December 6 at St Bridget’s in Isleworth TW7 6DL with cremation afterwards at Mortlake Crematorium, London TW9 4EN.

Elizabeth M. McVeigh, formerly of Knockmartin, Longford / Mayo

The death occurred of Elizabeth M. McVeigh, Milton, Massachusetts and formerly of New York and Knockmartin, Longford.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Elizabeth (nee Collum), by her brother Vincent. Beloved wife of Barry T. Hunt (formerly of Lecarrow, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo), mother of Oran and stepmother of Shane. Elizabeth will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brothers Anthony, Peter, Sean, Padraic, Jim, Noel, Frank and Mel (New York), aunts Kathleen (Loughduff) and Agnes (Baltimore USA), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends.
Elizabeth was an avid lover and participant of the Gaelic Athletic Association football communities in both Boston and New York and will be sadly missed by both communities. May she rest in peace. Elizabeth will repose at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Wednesday, November 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Mary's Church, Newtownforbes on Thursday, November 17 at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please click here
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the Boston area doctors and nurses who cared for Elizabeth with such kindness and also her friends Rita, Breda, Denise, Sheila and many more whose kindness is forever appreciated.

Rev Michael Doyle, Camden, NJ and late of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, Longford

The death occurred on Friday November 4, 2022, one day after his 88th birthday, of Rev Michael Doyle, Camden, New Jersey and formerly of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, County Longford. He is survived by his sister Phyllis O’Reilly and her husband Johnny, his sister-in-law Margaret Doyle, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John Doyle and Rosetta Creegan Doyle, his brothers Pat Doyle and Fr. J.J. Doyle, sister Anna Mae Doyle (Sr Concepta) and his niece Sinead O’Reilly. May he rest in peace.
A Funeral Mass led by Camden Bishop Dennis Sullivan will be held on Friday, November 11 at 11:30am (4:30pm Irish time) at the Sacred Heart Church, the parish he led for 46 years. A Parish Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am (3:30pm Irish time). The Masses will be live streamed at www.sacredheartofcamden.com/live-stream. Burial will follow the parish Mass at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden. A Mass of Remembrance will be held on December 8 at 7:30pm in St Colmcille Church, Aughnacliffe. Fr Doyle was an advocate for Peace and Justice all his life.

Fr James Kane, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at Orange Health Service Hospital, in his 63rd year as a priest, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 of Fr James Kane, late of Mornington, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath and Bathurst Diocese, NSW, Australia. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Margaret (née O’Neill), brother Christy and his sister Philomena Aylward. Sadly, missed by his loving family, nieces and nephews, Margaret, Paddy, Helen, Mary, Katie, Christine, Patricia, Christopher, Phil and Edel, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grand nephews, great-grand niece, relatives, Bishop Michael McKenna, his fellow priests, many friends and especially the many people in Orange and Molong parishes. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Concelebrated Requiem Mass will be led by Bishop Michael Mc Kenna and will take place on Thursday, November 17 at 11.30am at St Joseph Church, Orange, NSW followed by burial in Orange Cemetery. Fr James Kane’s Funeral Service in Australia can be viewed here in Ireland at 00.30am on November 17 at the following link

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