Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 1, 2022

Michael (Mickey) Kelly, The Lodge Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in Sunset Lodge, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Longford, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 of Michael (Mickey) Kelly, The Lodge Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Roscommon / Tarmonbarry, Longford. Predeceased by his sisters Lily and Josie. Mickey will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, daughters Caroline, Eilish, Lorna and Yvonne, son in law Anthony, brothers John (Mullingar), Benny (Dublin), grandchildren Aaron, James and Lauren, nephews, nieces, sisters in law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Leavy's Funeral Home, Scramogue F42 FD78, on Thursday, December 1 from 5pm to 8pm. Removal to The Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall N39 W625, on Saturday morning, December 3 for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Clontuskert Cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via webcam: www.churchservices.tv/tarmonbarry
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Patient Comfort Fund, Sunset Lodge Nursing Home c/o of Tom Crosby Funeral Undertaker or any family member. House Private, Please.

Tom Hayden, Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 of Tom Hayden, Ardnacassa, Dublin Road, Longford town. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Frank, sister Margaret, brother John, son-in-law Ger and most recently, by his beloved wife Annie. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Jackie, Fiona, Bronagh and Deirdre, sisters Jenny, Benny, Annie, Dettie and Kathleen, brothers Aidan, Michael, Jim and Oliver, sons-in-law Andrew, Stephen and Ger, grandchildren Gareth, Emma (and her husband Roy), 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 he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Friday, December 2 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mel’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 3 at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
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.

Annamaye Sullivan (née McCabe), 11 Wolfetone Court, Edgeworthstown, Longford / Dring, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Mullingar Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 28, 2022 of Annamaye Sullivan (nee McCabe), late of 11 Wolfetone Court, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford and formerly of Aughanoran, Dring, Co Longford. Predeceased by her husband Philip. Sadly missed by her daughters Marie and Sue, son Tony, son in law Dave, daughter in law Veronica, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Mary, Margaret, Kate, Sadie, Bernie and brother Jim, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Annamaye Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday evening, November 30 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, December 1 in St Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford N39EY17 with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery. House strictly private please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Mullingar Hospital MRI Scanner Appeal. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Parish of Gowna and Mullinalaghta Facebook Page or by downloading the app Belltron Streaming and search for St Columba's.

John (Jacko) Linnane, Cahardaly, Ardrahan, Galway / Aughnacliffe, Co Longford

The death occurred, in the loving care of The Little Flower Nursing Home, Labane, on Monday, November 28, 2022 of John (Jacko) Linnane, Cahardaly, Ardrahan, Co. Galway and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, retired Sergeant of An Garda Síochána.
Predeceased by his loving wife Breda and brother Peter. John will be sadly missed by his children Therese, Sheila, Antoinette, Gearroid (Gerard) and Sinead, brothers Paddy, Joe, Frank and Ger, sister Mamie, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. John will be fondly remembered by his cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Monahan's Funeral Home, Labane, Ardrahan (H91 E793), this Thursday evening, December 1 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass for John on Friday, December 2 at 12 noon in St. Teresa's Church, Labane (H91 V528) with burial afterwards in Labane Cemetery. House private.
John's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at www.ardrahan-kilchreest.com

Frank Fox, St Patrick's Terrace, Longford Town, Longford / Swords, Dublin / Kildare

The death occurred, peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, November 25, 2022 of Frank Fox, St Patrick's Terrace, Longford town and formerly of Old Cabra Rd, Dublin, Kilcock, Maynooth and Swords. He is predeceased by his parents Pearce and Esther. Frank will be forever remembered with love by his family, his loving wife Monica, daughters Lisa and Grace, son Robert, sons-in-law Ger and Ollie, daughter-in-law Sofia, his darling grandson Conor and honorary grandson Dylan, brothers Gay and Ray, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, godchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church Street, Longford, N39 KN66, on Wednesday, November 30 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Cremation will take place on Thursday, December 1 at 2pm in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Rd, Dublin K67 HP 26. Family flowers only please, donations can be made to Pieta House, in Frank Fox's memory c/o Connell Funeral Directors or any family member. Frank's family would like to thank the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU who looked after him with great care and kindness.

Mary Tully (née Kelly), Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Ballyleague, Roscommon

The death occurred,  peacefully in the devoted care of the wonderful staff at University Hospital, Galway surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 of Mary Tully (née Kelly), Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Town and formerly of ‘Avondale’, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon.
Predeceased by her beloved parents Nancy and Jack Kelly and her father-in-law William Tully. She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family; her husband Michael, children Fergal, Siobhán, Niall, Micheál, Aoife and Fiona, daughter-in-law Laura (Mee), son-in-law Damien (Martin), partners Cathy, Nicole, Mark and David, her adored grandchildren Holly, Caoimhe, Tommy and Jake, brothers, Eamon (Ó’Cheallaigh) and Liam (Kelly) and sister Freda (Kilbride), mother-in-law Kathleen Tully, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and her large circle of friends. May Mary Rest in Peace.
Reposing at her home in 10 Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon (Eircode F42 W832) on Thursday, December 1 from 4pm until 9pm. Removal from her home on Friday morning, December 2 at 11.15am arriving to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane (Eircode F42 F592) for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Mary’s family sincerely appreciate the support shown to them at this difficult time and would like to acknowledge the kindness shown to her by everyone at University Hospital, Galway during her illness.

Edward (Eddie) (Junior) Moran, Gardentown, Ballyleague, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 26, 2022 of Edward (Eddie) (Junior) Moran, Gardentown, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon and formerly of Greenock, Scotland.
Predeceased by his beloved son Edward. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patsy, son Christopher, brothers Billy and John, sisters Trisha and Maryellen, grandchildren Edward and Harriett, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and many friends in Ireland and the UK. May He Rest In Peace.
Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Friday morning, December 2 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in Lieu to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this sad time.

Bridget (Bridie) Guckian (née Ginty), Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred on Monday, November 28, 2022 of Bridget (Bridie) Guckian (nee Ginty), Annaghasna, Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband; John, her grandson; Nigel and her son-in-law; Michael Heslin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons; John and Kevin (Annaghasna), daughters; Mary Heslin (Aughavas), Teresa McCaffrey (Elphin), son-in-law; Cathal, daughters-in-law; Mary and Anne, grandchildren; Michelle, Aine, Lorraine, Ronan and Clodagh, sister; Mary Ellen, brother; James, sister-in-law Lillie Creegan (Mohill), extended family, neighbours and friends. May Bridie's gentle soul Rest in God's loving peace.
Bridie will lie in repose at her residence in Annaghasna (Eircode N41 VX77) on Wednesday, November 30 from 3pm to 9pm. Requiem mass on Thursday, December 1 in St Patrick's Church, Gowel at 12 noon followed by burial to Kiltoghert Cemetery. Please note the road is closed from Annaghearly to Kilnagross on Wednesday, November 30 until 6pm due to upgrading of water mains. Please follow the diversion signs to the family residence. The family appreciates your sympathy and support at this sad time.

Mary Comack (née Kellegher), Brookfield, Mullingar, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at her home with her daughter, Maureen, by her side, on Monday, November 28, 2022 of Mary Comack (nee Kellegher), Brookfield, Mullingar,  Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her late husband Paddy, brothers Jim, Jack and Tony, sister Bernie Nolan, Helen and Margaret. Mary will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughter Maureen, sister Stella McCusker, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, November 30 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 1 to the Sacred Heart Church Kilglass, Co Roscommon, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Those attending Mary's Funeral are reminded to continue to observe good practice due to Covid-19. 

Edward (Ned) Corry, Ballyconnell, Cavan
The death occurred, in Oak View Nursing Home, Belturbet, on Friday, November 25, 2022 of Edward (Ned) Corry, formerly Drumbrooske Ballinagh, Belturbet & Ballyconnell, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Brady, Cranaghan) and his daughter-in-law Maureen. Deeply regretted by his loving son James and daughter-in-law Giovanna, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Lawlor's funeral home, Erne Hill, Belturbet (H14 R583) tomorrow evening Wednesday, November 30 from 7pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 1 from the funeral home arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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. Tommy's funeral cortege will arrive at St Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, on Thursday morning, December 1 for Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery.

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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