Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Siobhan Dorman (née Mulligan), Dublin 12, Walkinstown, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 21, 2022 of Siobhan Dorman (née Mulligan), Walkinstown, Dublin 12 and formerly Breaghy, Co Longford. Beloved daughter of the late James Mulligan and sister of the late Gerard Mulligan.
Siobhan will be forever loved and greatly missed by her mother Mary, devoted husband Thomas (Tom), Siobhan's daughter Samantha, son Stephen and his partner Michelle, adored granddaughter Robyn, Siobhan's brothers and sisters Pat, Seamus, Hugh, Tom, Enda, Dermot, Evelyn and Mairead, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Siobhan Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in Walkinstown, Dublin 12 , (D12H0X7) on Wednesday, November 23, strictly 4pm to 7pm. Removal from her home on Thursday morning, November 24 to Clonbroney Church, Breaghy, Co. Longford, (N39WN20) for requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial after Mass in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/parishofclonbroney/.

Seamus O'Donnell, Kildereen, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford

The death occurred, suddenly in Cavan General Hospital, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 of Seamus O'Donnell, Kildereen, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his brother Joe, sister Eileen and sister-in-law Bridie. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Margaret, his son Joe, daughters Mary and Carmel, his daughter-in-law Aishling, son-in-law Niall, sister Margie, brother-in-law Seamus, nieces, nephews, his great neighbours and many friends. Much loved grandfather of Ava, Áine, Hannah and Cian. May Seamus rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence (N39 HK40) on Tuesday, November 22 from 3pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 23 in St James's Church, Clonbroney, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the link https://www.facebook.com/parishofclonbroney/

Margaret Moore, Cloonmore, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 of Margaret (Maggie) Moore, Cloonmore, Tarmonbarry, formerly of Longford and Aughagower, Co Mayo. Predeceased by her parents Austin and Annie, and brothers Michael Augustine, Michael and Martin. Maggie will be sorely missed by her husband Frank, sons Alan and Tony (Leixlip),Tony's wife Sarah and grandchildren Alex, Evan and Lydia, Frank's sons Damian and Adrian, their partners and children.
Maggie will be fondly remembered by her sisters Pat and Teresa (San Francisco), Nancy Casey (Westport), Cathy, Mary and Eileen (San Francisco), brothers James and Joe (Letterkenny), Tommy (Aughagower), Peter and Tony (San Francisico), Rory (Sausalito) and their respective partners and spouses, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, large extended family and many good friends. She will also be missed by the Moores of Sligo, sister in law Tina, nephew Aaron, his partner Tina and daughters Lana and Ruby, niece Aoife (Strokestown), her partner John and sons Oisin, Conor and Daire, the Mulvey families of Fisherstown, Kilmore and Newtownforbes, and her close friend Breda O'Malley.
The family wishes to thank the Medical and Palliative Care Teams in Mullingar, St.Luke's and St. James's Hospitals, as well as all those who were involved in Maggie's care over the last few months. R.I.P.
Reposing at her home in Cloonmore on Monday, November 21 from 3pm to 7pm.Those attending are asked to be mindful of Covid 19 and continue best practice. House private at all other times, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, on November 22 at 12 noon. The service can be viewed by following the link http://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands.

Peg Farrell (née O'Brien), Clonfower, Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Peg Farrell (née O'Brien), Clonfower, Lanesboro, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Annie O’Brien, sister Elizabeth Poole, brother John O’Brien and by her beloved husband Michael. Peg will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughter Marie, son Michael, daughter-in-law Aoife, grandson Michael Jnr., sister Josie O’Sullivan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Tuesday, November 22 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, November 23 in St Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 1pm, interment afterwards in Clonbonny Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/lanesboro/ Forever in the hearts of family and friends.

Bridget Reilly (née Martin), Legga, Moyne, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Bridget Reilly (née Martin), Legga, Moyne, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, brothers Pat, Seamus and Sean (UK) and by her beloved husband Andy. Bridget will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Andrew (Dublin), sister Sarah Higgins (U.K.), brother Ollie (U.K.), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Bridget will repose at her residence (Legga, Moyne – N39 N7F9) on Tuesday, November 22 from 5pm until 9pm. Bridget’s funeral cortege will leave her residence on Wednesday morning, November 23 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Legga for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, interment afterwards in Aughnacliffe Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here House private on Wednesday morning please. Family flowers only please.

Hugh Shannon, Minard, Longford

The death occurred  on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 of Hugh Shannon, Slough, England and formerly of Minard, Longford. Predeceased by his father Joe and by his infant brother Patrick.
Hugh will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, fiancée Michelle, mother Kathleen, sisters Dolores (Noble), Catherine (Sheahan) and Brenda, brothers Joseph, Gerry, Fr. Declan, Damien and Eamonn, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Michelle's son John Patrick, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Hugh's funeral arrangements in Ireland will be announced on Wednesday, November 23.

Noel Egan, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred  on Thursday, November 17, 2022 of Noel Egan, Clonbalt Woods, Longford Town, Longford and formerly of Brussels, Philippines and New York. Predeceased by his parents Ned and Kathleen, sister Joey, brothers Eamon and infant brother Paddy. Noel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Aisling, daughter Ruth, sons Chad and Kevin, brothers Liam (Luxemburg) and Tony (New York), grandson Sebastian, daughter-in-law Aoife, mother-in-law Annette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Monday, November 21 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, November 22 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please click here Family flowers only please. House private please.

Michael O'Rourke, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at RiverSpring/Hebrew Home residence in the Bronx NY, at the age of 96, on Friday, November 18, 2022 of Michael O'Rourke, Riverdale, NY, formerly Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Michael his son Brian daughter Maggie Latta his brother Jim and three sisters Peggy Gilgunn, Theresa and Veronica. Michael is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret, his daughters Maureen McIntyre (David) and Eileen Dalton, his seven grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Ciaran, Shane, Connor, Logan and Fiona his brother Fr Kevin his sister Monica Richmond, his many nieces and nephews his many friends in the US and Ireland. Rest In Peace.
Michael's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link on Wednesday, November 23 at 10.30am. 3.30pm Irish Time (GMT +1) http://us02web.zoom.us/j/.88411891303 Meeting ID 884 1189 1303
A Memorial Mass will be offered for Michael in Ireland at a later date.

Sean McLoughlin, Lavareen, Aughavas, Leitrim, H12 DV76

The death occurred, peacefully, at home, in the loving care of his family, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Sean McLoughlin, Lavareen, Aughavas, Leitrim, H12 DV76. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (nee Kenny), loving father of Cathal (Tina), Fiona (Simon), Fergal (Anita), Aileen and Clodagh (David). Much loved Grandad of Cian, Cara, Roisin, Mike, Niamh, Fionn, Ayla, Adam and Conor. Sean will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace.
Sean will repose at his home in Lavareen on Monday, November 21 from 5pm to 10pm. Removal from his home on Tuesday morning, November 22 to arrive at St Joseph's Church, Aughavas (H12TY29), for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Cavan Cemetery. House private to family on Tuesday morning. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to North West Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society night nurse service.

Tommy Heaney, Annaghmore, Mohill, Leitrim / Gortletteragh, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, at Abbey Ravenscroft Nursing Home, London surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Tommy Heaney, London and formerly of Annaghmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his mother Elizabeth, father Tommy, brothers Patsy and Sean, sister-in-law Barbara. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son Colin (USA), brothers Pete and Joseph (London), Noel (Castlepollard), Kevin (Drumgownagh) and sister Mary Costello (Kilnagross), sisters-in-law Margo, Kathleen and Rita, brother-in-law TP, Colin’s mother Philomena, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later. 

Philomena (Phil) Owens (née Lee), Corgarrow Drummullin, Elphin, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 of Philomena (Phil) Owens (née Lee), Corgarrow Drummullin, Elphin, Roscommon / Strokestown, Roscommon. Beloved wife and best friend of Adrian and loving and cherished mother of Jason and Ryan. Predeceased by her parents Ned and Maureen, sisters Finola and Christina, brother Kevin and father-in-law Frank. Phil will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken husband and sons, adoring sisters Collette and Eileen, brothers John, David and Raymond, Jason's partner Lauren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law Mary, aunts Eileen, Nonie and Kathleen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends, especially her dear friend Helen.
Rest In Peace. Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home Strokestown on Monday, November 21 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal to Kiltrustan Church for funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 22 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Caldra Cemetery.
Those wishing to view Phil's funeral Mass online may do so by clicking here. Those attending Phil's funeral are asked to be mindful of COVID-19 and continue best practice. House private please. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this sad time for the family.

Bernadette (Detsy) Beirne (née Collins), Aughoo, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Kinawley, Fermanagh

The death occurred,  peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 20, 2022 of Bernadette (Detsy) Beirne (née Collins), Aughoo, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly Corradareen, Kinawley, Co Fermanagh. Predeceased by her parents Owen & Rose, her brothers Hughie & Eugene and her sister Rosemary). Detsy will be sadly missed by her husband Seán, her family Róisín, John, Aisling & Colleen, sons-in-law James, Lenny & Kevin, daughter-in-law Anna, sisters Maureen, Dympna & Monica, brothers Kieran & Patsy, grandchildren Aoife, Lorna-Rose, Amy, Jamie, Sophie, Ellie-Rose & Gracie-Mai, extended family, relatives, neighbours & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Tuesday evening, November 22 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Wednesday, November 23 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore. House Strictly Private Please. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore
Family flowers only – donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. C/O Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. 

Michael Joe Cunningham, Banada, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at his home with his family by his side in his 90th year, on Saturday, November 19, 2022 of Michael Joe Cunningham, Banada, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary, wife Teresa and daughters Mary and Bernadette. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, sons Thomas (Tibohine), Micheál (Warrenpoint) and John (San Francisco), daughters Noreen (Frenchpark), Carmel (Edgeworthstown), Kathleen (Curry), Martina (Cootehall) and Christina (Claremorris), his twenty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Michael Joe will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday, November 22 from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal from his home on Wednesday, November 23 at 11.30am to St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman Cemetery. Michael Joe’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors
Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Michael Joe can be made to The Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services. https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/
Michael Joe’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page. https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/mjcunningham

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.

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.

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