Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 5, 2022

John Courtney, 10 McHugh Park, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford, on Saturday, December 3, 2022 of John Courtney, 10 McHugh Park, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Annie, his brothers Paddy Joe, Jim, Bill, and Eamon. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Sharon, Claire, Kelly, Veronica, Nicola and son Stephen. Grandchildren Leanne, Nathan, Jack, Stacey and Savannah. Brother Mike, sons-in-law Larry and John, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Laurel Lodge Nursing Home this Wednesday evening, December 7 from 5pm until 7om. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 8 at 12 noon in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh, followed by burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.

Mary Courtney (née Connor), McHugh Park, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred on Friday, December 2, 2022 of Mary Courtney (née Connor), McHugh Park, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by her husband Patrick. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sons Patrick and Martin, sisters Chris and Nan, brothers Bill, Paddy, Mick and Joe, 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 Monday, December 5 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Tuesday, December 6 in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Patricia Maguire, Drumbibe, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, on Sunday, December 4, 2022 of Patricia Maguire, Drumbibe, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Eva and Frank, brothers Patrick and Michael (Mike), (recently deceased, USA), sisters Mai and Josephine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Elizabeth (USA), brother Tommy (Ballinamore), sister-in-law Mary (USA), nieces, nephew (USA), cousins, her many friends and carers in Lough Town House, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Patricia’s funeral cortege will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Aughnasheelin on Wednesday morning, December 7 for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Patricia's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link below Patricia's Funeral Mass

Jodie McGowan, 'The Wood Road', Rooskey, Leitrim

The death occurred on Saturday, December 3, 2022 of Jodie McGowan, 'The Wood Road', Rooskey, Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Anna May, brothers Noel, Michael and sister Helena. Deeply regretted by his family, Adeline (Colin), Garry, Elaine, David and Stephen and their mother Breda, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and close friends. May Jodie Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Leavy's Funeral Home Scramogue (Eircode - F42 FD78) on Monday evening, December 5 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 6 at 12 noon, in St Michael's Church, Bornacoola, followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation care of McGowan Funeral Directors, Dromod. House strictly private please. Those attending Jodie's reposing and funeral are asked to follow best practice in relation to Covid 19. Jodie's family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

Denis Flanagan, Cabra, Dublin / Tallaght, Dublin / Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Sligo Hospice, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 of Denis Flanagan, Dromod, Co Leitrim and formerly of Dingle Road, Cabra and Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin.
Denis, beloved husband of Daiga, dear father of Samantha, Niall and Michelle, step-father to Renars and grandfather of Sophie, Alex, Shane, Ruby, Leila, Mia, Lexie, Jack and Aoife. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, step-son, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Roisin, sons-in-law Jason and Eamonn, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Road on Monday evening, December 5 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to Glasnevin Crematorium on Tuesday afternoon, December 6 arriving for a Celebration of his life at 2pm. Denis’s Funeral Service can be viewed by following this LINK on Tuesday afternoon, December 6. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

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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