Deaths in Longford - Monday, December 12, 2022

Catherine Gerety, Kilcurry, Ballymahon, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully after a brave life journey, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 of Catherine Gerety, Kilcurry, Ballymahon, Longford and Thomond Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents JJ and Teresa. Much loved, cared for and protected youngest sister of John, Tom (Waterford), Cyril, Marie (Al-Toma), Brid, Seamus, Doreen (Casserly), Geraldine (Stewart) and Connie (Quinn). Sisters in law, Anne, Nell and Nicola, brothers in law, Martin, Robert and Joe, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reunited with her loving parents in the arms of Jesus. Family funeral and house private please. Donations if desired to Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).

Stefan Hybner, The Laurels , Ballinalee Road, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford, on Friday, December 9, 2022 of Stefan Hybner, The Laurels, Ballinalee Road, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his beloved partner Anita. Stefan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family son Patryk, stepson Andrzej, relatives and friends. niech spoczywa w pokoju.
Reposing at Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Monday, December 12 from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 13 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, followed by private cremation. The funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Gwen O'Ferrall, Camlisk, Edgeworthstown, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of St Joseph's Care Centre, Longford, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 of Gwen O'Ferrall, Camlisk, Edgeworthstown, Longford. Predeceased by her parents Conal and Oonagh, sister Yvonne. Sadly missed by her brother Connie, sister-in-law Rosie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown on Tuesday, December 13 from 11.30am. Funeral Mass in Our Lady's Manor Tuesday at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery.

Frank Toner, Clonsilla, Dublin / Lanesboro, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly, on Friday, December 9, 2022 of Frank Toner, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 and formerly of Lanesboro, Co Longford. Beloved husband of the late Mary and much-loved father of Shirley, Patricia, Gillian, Alan and the late Francis; sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements later.
Please check here on Monday afternoon, December 12. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com

John Carey, Corraghmore, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, in his 96th year, in the loving care of Dr Nuala Hardiman, Dr Annette Rogers, nurses and staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford, on Friday, December 9, 2022 of John Carey, Corraghmore, Kenagh, Longford.  Sadly missed by his loving nieces Mary, Theresa and Margaret, his nephews Padraig, Kevin, Mel, Declan, Leo, Jimmy, Tom and Mícheál, sister-in-law Theresa, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the Nursing Home Chapel on Sunday, December 11 from 3pm, with prayers at 5pm. Removal on Monday, December 12 to St Mary's Church, Moydow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Elizabeth (Lil) Lennon (née Clarke), Corlea, Kenagh, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses in Tullamore regional hospital, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 of Elizabeth (Lil) Lennon (nee Clarke), Corlea, Kenagh, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her husband Willie and her brother William. Sadly missed by her loving family, her sons and daughters, Seamus, Mary, Liam, John, Kay and Eithne. Her brother Sonny, her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Glennons Funeral home, Ballinalee Road Longford (N39 EC81) this Sunday afternoon, December 11 from 3pm until 6pm, followed by prayers at 6pm. Funeral mass on Monday, December 12 at 11am in St Dominic's Church, Kenagh followed by burial in Abbeyderg cemetery. House private please and family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the friends of Tullamore regional hospital.

Sr Catherine Boland, Dublin 12, Dublin / Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the kind care of the staff of Sybil Hill, Nursing Home, Raheny, on Friday, December 9, 2022 of Sr Catherine Boland, Marist Convents, Sundrive Road and Tubbercurry, Co Sligo and formerly of Derrywillow, Dromod, Co Leitrim.
Beloved daughter of the late Tom and Elizabeth and loving sister of the late James, May, Willie, Monica, and Eugene. Deeply regretted by her loving Marist Community, nieces, nephews, their spouses and partners, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family and friends. May Sr Catherine rest in peace.
Reposing in the Marist Convent, Sundrive Road on Tuesday, December 13 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 14 at 10am in St Bernadette’s Church, Clogher Road followed by burial in the Marist Convent Cemetery, Carrick on Shannon arriving at approximately 2.30pm (Eircode N41W258). To view Sr Catherine’s Funeral Mass at 10am on Wednesday, December 14 please click on the following link: https://sbcc.ie/ Family flowers only please.

Michael Cheevers, Ballinlough, Delvin, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, after a short illness, in the care of his family and the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 of Michael Cheevers, Ballinlough, Delvin and formerly of Kiltoom, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.
Loving husband of Margaret and father of Olivia (England), Caroline, Johnny and Michael Joseph. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, brothers Noel and Paddy, sisters Pauline and Mary, grandchildren Michael, John Ross, Jay, Eilish, Holly, Ruby, Alfie, Oscar, Archie, Bobby, Freddie, great grandchild Riley, daughter in law, son in law, brother in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours and his many friends. May Michael's gentle soul rest in peace. The family thank you for your kind consideration at this very sad time.
Funeral arrangements later.

Gerard (Gerry) Kiernan, Killafee, Aughavas, Leitrim

The death occurred, after a short illness in the care of Sligo University Hospital, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 of Gerard (Gerry) Kiernan of Killafee, Aughavas, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by his parents; Willie and Maggie, his brothers Packie Joe, Noel, infant brother Oliver and his infant granddaughter; Allison. May Gerry Rest in Peace.
Sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Patricia, his loving children Brendan, Rory, Martin, Michelle, Fiona, Gerard and their partners, his fourteen grandchildren, great-grandson, sisters Anne and Mary, extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Gerry will lie in repose at Smyths Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim (Eircode N41 TD62) on Monday, December 12 from 5pm - 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, December 13 in St Joseph's Church, Aughavas at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Palliative Care, Sligo University Hospital c/o McKeon's Funeral Director's, Cloone or any family member. Gerry's funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html
Please refrain from shaking hands and mask wearing would be welcomed. The family would appreciate that you do not attend with any symptoms of Covid or any respiratory illnesses and thank you in this regard. House private please. The family appreciates your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.

Myra Guckian (née Delaney), Derrywillow, Annaduff, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 of Myra Guckian (née Delaney), Derrywillow, Annaduff, Leitrim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband; Des, her children: Irene, Paul, Emer, Deirdre and Brendan, in-laws; Liam, Connie, Laura and Inga, her eight grand-children, sisters; Bretta, Loretta, Elizabeth, Rosaleen and Geraldine, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Myra Rest in God's loving Peace.
Myra will repose in St Patrick’s Hospital Mortuary, Carrick-on-Shannon (Eircode N41 P897), Carrick-on-Shannon, on Sunday, December 11 from 4 to 6 pm. Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff (Eircode N41 CF54), on Monday, December 12 at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Myra's funeral Mass will be live streamed https://youtu.be/ZE05X3lqjDM House strictly private, please. No handshaking, please. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu of flowers, directly to The Oncology Unit, Sligo University Hospital or c/o M.J. McLoughlin, Funeral Directors, Carrick-on-Shannon. The family appreciates your sympathy and support at this difficult time.

James Hellings, Bornacoola, Dromod, Leitrim

The death occurred on Friday, December 9, 2022 of James 'Jim' Hellings, Dromod, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Philadelphia, USA. May James Rest in Peace. Sadly missed by his wife Elizabeth Hellings, his son James, daughter Joan and partner Eamon, his grandchildren Dominic, Dean, Jolie, Kealan, Ava Moll, family and friends. Private Family Funeral. 

Finola Finn (née Keenan), Lisroyne, Strokestown, Roscommon / Castlerea, Roscommon

The death occurred, suddenly, at her home, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 of Finola Finn (nee Keenan), Lisroyne, Strokestown, Roscommon and formerly of Cloonmagunane, Tibohine, Castlerea.  Predeceased by her parents John and Josie and her brother Tim. Finola will be forever loved and dearly missed by her devastated and heartbroken children, Paula, Lorna, Caroline and Kevin, their father Dan, sons in law John and Cathal, adored grandchildren Cillian, Clodagh, Fionn and Fiadh, brothers and sisters, Pake, Mary, Josie, John, Agnes, Bernadette, Helena and Peter, nephews, nieces, her many wonderful friends, neighbours and work colleagues at Teagasc. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Monday, December 12 from 3pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 13 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in-lieu of, to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice. Those wishing to view Finola's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE. Those attending Finola's funeral are asked to be mindful of Covid19 and to continue best practice. The family wish to thank you for your understanding and kindness at this sad time. House private please.

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

Kathleen Moran (née Lynch), Aughameeny, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in her 97th year at Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 of Kathleen Moran (née Lynch), Aughameeny, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Predeceased by her husband Willie, parents Patrick and Catherine, brothers John-James, Terry and Michael (recently deceased), sisters May (Clarke) and Frances (McCarthy). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her devoted sons James (Carrick-on-Shannon), Paddy (Carrick-on-Shannon) and William (London), daughters-in-law Phil, Pauline and Tanya, grandchildren Eilís, Kevin, Sinead, Colm, Helen, Louise, Donal and Padraig, great-grandchildren Lola and Jack, sister Bridie Lynch (Drumshanbo), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the residence of her son James and daughter-in-law Phil (Aughameeny, Carrick-on-Shannon) on Saturday, December 10  from 2pm until 7pm. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday evening, December 11 arriving at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 12 at 12 noon with funeral afterwards Jamestown Cemetery. One way system in operation, entrance from Summerhill and Exit onto Castlecara Road. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link Kathleen's Funeral Mass House private outside of reposing times please.

Kathleen Tubbritt (née Gray), Ashbourne, Meath / Rathowen, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully at Mullingar General Hospital, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 of Kathleen Tubbritt (nee Gray), Ashbourne, Meath/ Rathowen, Co Westmeath.
Predeceased by her parents Brigid and Leo Gray and her brother John. Loving wife of James and dear mother of Kenneth, Leona, Damien and Kealen. Sadly missed by her family, her grandchildren, Adam, Daniel, Julia, Connor and James, son-in-law Paul, Leona's partner Keith, daughter-in-law Lorraine, brother Billy, sister-in-law Dawn, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many good friends. May Kathleen Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home, Ashbourne (A84CX52) from 5pm to 7pmthis Tuesday evening, December 13. Removal on Wednesday morning, December 14 to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in St Declan's Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to: https://friendsofregionalhospitalmullingar.ie Kathleen's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on: http://www.ashbourneparish.ie/news/church-services-tv/

Anne Wall (née Gilleran), Ballymaley House, Ballymaley, Ennis, Clare / Glasson, Co Westmeath

The death occurred, in her 89th year, quietly and peacefully at home, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 of Anne Wall (nee Gilleran), Ballymaley House, Ballymaley, Ennis, County Clare and formerly of Lissoy, Glasson, County Westmeath, the Auburn Lodge Hotel and Beehive Cafe, Ennis  Predeceased by her husband Jack. Deeply missed by her son Roger (Florida), her daughter Pam and partner Noel Meere, grandson Jack Wall O’Reilly and granddaughter Marykate Tacot (Florida), brother Peter Gilleran and sisters Teresa Aylott (London) and Bridget Hussey (Canada), extended Wall family, wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Daly’s Mortuary Chapel, Francis Street, Ennis on Wednesday, December 14 from 6pm to 7pm, arriving at the Cathedral, Ennis on Thursday, December 15 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Templemaley Graveyard. May she rest in peace. Family flowers only. Anne's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/ If you wish to leave condolences you can do so by email to Info@dalyfunerals.com.

Fr James Kane, Multyfarnham, Westmeath

The death occurred, peacefully, at Orange Health Service Hospital, in his 63rd year as a priest, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 of Fr James Kane, late of Mornington, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath and Bathurst Diocese, NSW, Australia. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Margaret (née O’Neill), his brother Christy and his sister Philomena Aylward.
Sadly missed by his loving family, nieces and nephews, Margaret, Paddy, Helen, Mary, Katie, Christine, Patricia, Christopher, Phil and Edel, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grand nephews, great-grand niece, relatives, Bishop Michael McKenna, his fellow priests, many friends and especially the many people in Orange and Molong parishes. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. James’s funeral mass has taken place in Orange, NSW, Australia. Memorial Mass to be held in the Church of the Assumption, Taughmon (Eircode: N91 XY66) on Friday, December 16 at 8pm.

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