Deaths in Longford - Friday, November 25, 2022

Peter McLoughlin, Clooneena, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, on Thursday, November 24, 2022 of Peter McLoughlin, Clooneena, Longford. Predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Jimmy and by his infant sister Mary. Peter will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Ann, Imelda, Mairead and Helen, brothers John and Jim, sister-in-law Mary, nieces Maria, Olivia and Grace, nephew Daniel, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Removal on Sunday, November 27 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, November 28 at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com House private, please.

Lily Egan (née Cox), 4 Leo Casey Terrace, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Thomond Lodge Nursing Home on Thursday, November 24, 2022 of Lily Egan (née Cox), 4 Leo Casey Terrace, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and her daughter-in-law Christina. Sadly missed by her loving family, her sons and daughters, Mary, Philip, Avril, Paula, Dymphna, David and Alan and their partners, her beloved grandchildren and great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her residence all day this Saturday, November 26. Funeral Mass on Sunday, November 27 at 1pm in St Matthew's Church Ballymahon, followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery.

Ann (Anne) McCauley (née Nally), Bohernacross, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 of Ann (Anne) McCauley (née Nally), Bohernacross, Edgeworthstown, Longford. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget and her brother Paddy. Ann will be sadly missed by her family, husband Pat, sons Enda, Kevin, Martin and Patrick, daughters Olive and Sinéad, sons-in-law John and Paddy, daughters-in-law, Chrissy, Laura, Marie and Zuzana, her adored grandchildren Callum, Shane, Megan, Kobe, Kadri, Mason, Aoife, Rossa and Kai, sisters Kathleen, May and Chris, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace Ann.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Saturday, November 26 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral mass on Sunday, November 27 at 1pm, in St James's Church, Clonbroney, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, followed with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family home private please.

John Eivers, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin / Carrickboy, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Wicklow Hospice, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 of John Eivers, Jobstown, Dublin 24 and formerly of Carrickboy, Co. Longford. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Maura and loving and devoted dad of Christopher, Sharon, John, Thomas, Niall, Lucia and Mark. John will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers Frank, Alo, Kevin and the late T.J., sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, wide circle of friends and neighbours. May John rest in peace.
John will repose at his home on Friday, November 25 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 26 at 10am in St Mark’s Church, Springfield and afterwards for burial to Newlands Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice. https://www.wicklowhospice.ie/donate-now/
To view John’s Funeral Mass on Saturday, 26th November, at 10am please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/springfield 

Mary McDonnell (née Clancy), Aghnagore, Clondra, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 of Mary McDonnell (née Clancy), Aghnagore, Clondra, Longford and formerly of Sligo. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Bridie. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, husband Jackie, daughters Edel Kiernan (Balbriggan), Carol O’Buachalla (Dundrum) and Sheila Feeney (Ballintubber, Mayo), sons Paul (Leixlip) and Garry (Mullingar), sisters Ann, Bernie, Catherine and Nuala, brothers Paddy, Tommy, Frank and Michael, daughters-in-law Barbara and Áine, sons in law Niall, Paul and Joe, grandchildren Conor, Sean, Oisín, Aaron, Aoife, Jessica, Ava, Ella and Clíona, 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 Friday, November 25 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon on Saturday, November 26 in St Brendan’s Church, Clondra, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed on the St Mary's Parish, Lanesboro Facebook page 
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private, 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.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Thursday, November 24 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, November 25 in St Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, at 12 noon, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Hospice, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Marie Crudden (née McKiernan), Loughdavan, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Thursday, November 24, 2022 of Marie Crudden (née McKiernan), Loughdavan, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Kate and her sister Catherine. Sadly missed by her loving husband Thomas, daughter Cait (Padraig) son Dominic (Lorraine) brothers Packie Joe (Ann) and Frank (Rose) her precious grandchildren Kate, Darragh, Aoife, Thomas, Donnacha and Cara, sister in law Madge Fitzpatrick (Seamus) nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of close friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home Kilcogy Village, (N39W1D6) on Saturday evening, November 26 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her home on Sunday morning, November 27 arriving St Joseph's Church, Loughduff for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care Cavan c/o the Undertaker.

Ronnie McDermott, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 of Ronnie McDermott, Cloonslanor, Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his parents Christy and Annie, brothers Peter, Francie, Vincent, Noel and Ally, sisters Maureen, Anne, Teenie, Rose and Angela, and his daughter Mairead. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, daughters Sharon Harrington, Sandra Hallinan and Tracey, sons Noel, Ronan and Barry, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, brother Christy, nephews, nieces, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown on Friday evening, November 25 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to the Parish Church on Saturday, November 26 to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in the local cemetery. Those attending Ronnie's funeral are asked to be mindful of COVID-19 and continue best practice.
Those wishing to view Ronnie's Funeral Mass can do so by clicking here. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this sad time for the family.

Thomas Moran, Clonturk, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 of Thomas Moran, Clonturk, Dromod, Co Leitrim, formerly of Rosherry, Mohill, Co Leitrim.  Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice, brothers Sean and Packie Joe. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Bernadette, nieces Maureen and Anne, cousins, relatives and friends. May Thomas Rest in Peace.
Remains will be reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (N41 PD62) on Thursday, November 24 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass to St. Joseph’s Church, Clonturk, on Friday, November 25 at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.
Please adhere to hand sanitising and refrain from hand shaking please. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. House strictly private at all times please.

Charles Wilson, Ballymagrine, Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Charles Wilson, Ballymagrine, Rooskey, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by his son Mark and brother Philip. Sadly missed by his heartbroken and devoted wife Mary, cherished son John, daughter-in-law Melissa, brother-in-law Ian, sister-in-law Linda, grandchildren Sinéad, Ciarah, Cameron, Hannah, Taylor, Kara, Oliver, Summer, great-granddaughter Evie, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. May he Rest In Peace.
A humanist ceremony to celebrate Charles' life will take place in Rooskey Community Centre on Friday, November 25 at 3pm, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 5pm. The humanist ceremony can be viewed via https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055401313288.The Service in Lakelands Crematorium can be viewed via http://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands  **House private please to close family and friends**

Maura Tighe (née Reynolds), Cloonfad, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41 VY50 / Rooskey, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Maura Tighe (née Reynolds). Beloved wife of Vincent and much loved mother of Seamus, Vincent, Assumpta (Duignan), Marie (Clancy), Kathleen (Hanley) and Angela. She will be greatly missed by her family, daughters in law Rita and Mellory, sons in law John, Frank, Matt and Barry, her eighteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at her daughter Angela's home on Thursday, November 24 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon Friday, November 25 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey, Co Roscommon. Burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on churchtv.ie/rooskey
House private at all other times please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Shannon Lodge Residents Comfort Fund, or c/o Rogers Funeral Directors or any family member.

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. 

Gerry Keane, Knockroe, Castlerea, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 of Gerry Keane, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Una, son Seamus (Longford), daughter Niamh (Galway), grandchildren Chloe, Sophia, Marcus, Jamie and Emily, sisters Mary Davies (Castlerea) and Phil Mannion (Four Roads), daughter-in-law Diana, Niamh’s partner Simon, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Gaynors Funeral Home from 5pm on Thursday evening, November 24 with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Friday, November 25 followed by burial in Rathmoyle Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
House strictly private at all times. 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.

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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