Deaths in Longford - Thursday, December 8, 2022

Bridie McArdle (née Flynn), (formerly Teffia Park) Terlicken, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and neighbours, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 of Bridie McArdle (née Flynn), (formerly Teffia Park) Terlicken, Ballymahon, Longford. Predeceased by her parents, Tom and Elizabeth Flynn. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, Sonnie (Francis), adored daughter, Jennifer, and treasured son, Keith. She will be lovingly remembered by her son-in-law, Seamus, daughter-in-law, Irene, grandchildren, Alannah, Conor, Emily, Lauren, and Ryan. Bridie will be missed by her brothers, Frank, Tony, Paul, and Donal, sisters, Maye (Healy) and Madeleine (Davis), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest in Peace.
Bridie will repose this Thursday, December 8, in Kelly's Funeral Home, Athlone Road, Longford, N39 K381, from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 9 at 12 noon in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Burial in Shrule Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed on St Matthew's Church Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/.

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 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 8 at 12 noon in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh, followed by burial in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.

Anne Walker (née Dowling), Carrigeen, Kilglass, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in Bourges France, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 of Anne Walker (née Dowling) Carrigeen, Kilglass, Co Roscommon. Beloved wife of Kevin, much-loved mother to Cillian and Mark. predeceased by her mother Eileen, father Michael, sisters Pauleen and Patricia. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Noeleen and Maria, brother Michael, mother in law Jean, sister in law, brothers in law, daughters in law, granddaughter (Aoife), nephews, nieces, relatives and her large circle of friends and neighbours. May Anne rest in eternal peace.
Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue (F42 FD78) on Sunday evening, December 11 from 5pm to 7pm. A celebration of Anne’s life will take place at 12 noon on December 12 in the Community Centre in Rooskey (N41 F9C2) followed by Private Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed by accessing this link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065313316919

Francie Maguire, Rathfarnham, Dublin / Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death occurred, suddenly, in St Vincent’s University Hospital with his family by his side, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 of Francie Maguire, Rathfarnham and formerly of Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken family, his beloved wife Angela, children Siobhán, Peter, Deirdre and Ornaith, his cherished grandchildren Jane, Cole, Alice, Katie, Jonah, Hugo, Jonathan, Juliette, Aliene and baby Rory, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother Jerome, sisters Mary and Margaret, extended family and friends, especially all his friends in Ballinteer, St John’s GAA Club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday afternoon, December 9 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning, December 10 to the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial at (Cemetery to be advised on Friday). Those of you who are unable to attend Francie’s Mass, you may view it live on the Parish Web camera on this link https://www.marleygrangeparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/

Shelia Fitzsimons (née Sheridan), Finea, Westmeath / Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at the Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 of Shelia Fitzsimons (née Sheridan), Finea, Westmeath / Cavan. Predeceased by her husband John her son Seamus Óg and sisters Maura and Theresa. Sadly missed by her loving sons Ciarán and John Gerald, daughter in law Jeanette, grandson Cian, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Removal from her home on Friday evening, December 9 at 6.15pm arriving at St Mary's Church, Finea at 6.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 10 at 2pm. Internment afterwards in local cemetery. House private please.

Ellen (Lily) Wallace (née Murray), New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, while surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 of Ellen (Lily) Wallace (née Murray), New Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Westmeath. Beloved wife of Stephen and dear mother of Marie and John; Lily will be very sadly missed by her husband and family, her cherished grandchildren Donna, Stephen J., Emma, Trish, Warren, Michaela, Duana and Thomas, great-granddaughters Ruby and Éabha, daughter-in-law Dolores, sister Margaret, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Lily rest in peace.
Reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Friday, December 9 from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 12.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the Obituaries section at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie.

Philomena Flynn, Tully, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Bawnboy, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the P.D.U ward in Cavan General Hospital, following wonderful care in the Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 of Philomena Flynn, Tully, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly Boley, Bawnboy, Cavan. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary, her twin brother Seán and her infant sister Mary. Philomena will be dearly missed by her loving brother Philip, her relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. 
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, this Thursday evening, December 8 from 6pm until 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning, December 9 in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Port Cemetery, Bawnboy, Co Cavan. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore House Strictly Private Please.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the National Council for the Blind or the Ballinamore Community Nursing Unit.

Denis Duffy, Bishopstown, Cork / Strokestown, Roscommon
The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Staff at Marymount, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 of Denis Duffy (Retired Det. Garda), Bishopstown, Cork and late of Clooncagh, Strokestown, Co Roscommon. Beloved husband of Elma and dear father of Desmond, Leona, Maura, Brian and Denise. Grandfather of the late Conor and brother of the late Eamon, Mick and Leo. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, grandchildren Gavin, Luke, Peter, Seán, D.J., Leo, Aine, Aoife, Clíodhna, Liam, Saoirse, Ellen, Amy, Sarah and great grandchild Raegan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother Luke, sisters Gertie, Una, Ita, Bridie, Helen and Phil, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Forde's Funeral Home, South Gate Bridge on Wednesday, December 7 from 5pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, December 8 at 3pm at the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen which may be viewed on www.curraheenparish.com, funeral afterwards to The Island Crematorium which may be viewed at 5pm on www.islandcrematorium.ie/services. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Marymount.

Margaret Mary Cocker (née O'Neill), Derrinkip, Fenagh, Leitrim

The death occurred, after a short illness, on Sunday, December 4, 2022 of Margaret Mary Cocker (nee O'Neill), Derrinkip, Fenagh, Leitrim at Sligo University Hospital. Deep gratitude to the wonderful, caring staff at the hospital.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Les, her children Peter, Lesley, Robert and Samantha, her grandchildren Luke, Matthew, Sean, Dominic and Katie, her sister Josephine and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Wednesday evening, December 7 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass at 11.30am on Thursday, December 8 in St Mary's Church Foxfield, Fenagh followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm. House private at all times please. The family would like all those present to join them afterwards in both Gerties and McKeons of Keshcarrigan for refreshments from 4pm.
Funeral mass may be viewed online at https://vimeo.com/778400014

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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