Deaths in Longford - Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Ayshea Ryan, Canal Close, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, suddenly but peacefully at home, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Ayshea Ryan, Canal Close, Longford Town, Longford. Ayshea is back in the arms of her dear father Martin. Ayshea will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her devoted daughter Paige, beloved mother Noley, dear sister Denise, dear partner Gerard, son-in-law Jason, nieces Faith and Keeva, brother-in-law Trevor, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her residence (Canal Close - N39 E9K6) on Friday, December 16 from 2pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, December 17 in St Mel's Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The funeral mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Ayshea's family would like those attending the funeral to wear bright coloured clothes or something red to represent her love of Christmas.

Aidan Corkery, Ballymakeegan, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Aidan Corkery, Ballymakeegan, Longford Town, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Catherine, sisters Molly, Kathleen, Celine, Veronica and Lily-Mae, brothers Fr John, Simon and Patrick and extended family.
Aidan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, devoted wife Catherine, sons Stephen, Peter and Andrew, daughters-in-law Polly and Jo, much loved grandchildren Eoghan, Tom, Cat, Rosie, Issy and Conor, sisters Phil Gerety and Angela Shanley, brothers Michael, Nelius, Fr Eamonn and Oliver, 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 Thursday, December 15 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 16 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com Family flowers only please. House private please

Doreen Waldron (née Durkan), Athenry, Galway / Ballymacormack, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Brampton Nursing Home, Oranmore, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 of Doreen Waldron nee Durkan, Farnagh Hill, Longford and formerly of Ballyhaunis, Castlerea and Athenry. Predeceased by her husband Tom and daughter in-law Rosemary. Sadly missed by her loving family, son John (Dublin), daughters Carmel (Castleturvin, Athenry), Margaret (Bangor, Co.Down), son in-law Joe, grandchildren Fergus, Clare, Erin, Jonathon, Clodagh and Mark, great grandchildren, sister in-law, niece, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Arriving on Friday, December 16 for Funeral Mass at 1pm to St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. The funeral mass will be streamed live, please go to www.longfordparish.com. Burial afterwards to Ballymacormack Cemetery. Family flowers only. A special word of thank you to the staff of Castleturvin Nursing Home for their loving care of Doreen. Rest in Peace

Michael (Micky) McGahern, Cordownan, Arva, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Michael (Micky) McGahern, Cordownan, Arva, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Kathy), his parents James and Bridget, his brother Sean and his sisters Kathleen and Tess. Michael will be very sadly missed by his loving family, sons, Sean (Wanda), Seamus (Sinead), Kevin (Carole), and Gerard (Sinead), daughter's Collette (Robert), Joan (Paul), Eithne and Annette. Also by his sisters- in law Mary O Brien (New York) and Sally Mc Gahern (UK), brother in law Paddy Reilly (UK), his 13 adored grandchildren, all his relations and many friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Michael will repose at his home in Cordownan on Thursday, December 15. The funeral cortege will leave the house on Friday morning, December 16 at 11.45am and will travel to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coronea, arriving for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's Funeral Mass can be viewed live and the link will be posted when it's available.

Thomas Donlon, Moher, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully following a brief illness bravely borne, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Tom Donlon, Moher, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by his loving wife Theresa. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his heartbroken children Carol, James, Susan and Pamela, daughters-in-law Martina and Myra, son-in-law Declan, grandchildren Emma, Clíona, Jade, Eoin, Alanna Jo, Ella, Christian, Mariana, Cian and Chloe, great-grandchild Lottie, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Farrell’s Funeral Home (N39 E761), Lanesboro on Thursday, December 15 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday, December 16 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Ballyleague for Requiem mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery. House private please.

Bridie Rowan (née Casey), Claras, Newtowncashel, Co Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Monday, December 12, 2022 of Bridie Rowan (nee Casey), Claras, Newtowncashel, Co Longford. She is reunited with her predeceased family members. Bridie will be forever missed by her loving family, daughters Angela, Agnes, Gabrielle, Geraldine and Noeline, daughter in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. "A life that touches others goes on forever".
Reposing at her residence, Claras, Newtowncashel, Co Longford (N39 E264), on Wednesday, December 14 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday, December 15 to arrive at The Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Cashel Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/newtowncashel/
House Private on Thursday morning, December 15 please.

Hannah Esther Hislop (née Smith), Coolnacarrig, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 of Hannah Esther Hislop (née Smith), Coolnacarrig, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Jack. Hannah will be sadly missed by her sons Tom and Harold, daughter Felicity, daughters-in-law Heather and Noreen, son-in-law Andy, her sister Sadie (Boyle), brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Margaret (Smith), grandchildren Farrah, Matthew, Rowan, Jenna, Kirsty, Ian and Sadhbh, and all the family circle, neighbours and friends.
Removal from the family home on Friday afternoon, December 16 at 2.30pm to arrive at St Fethlimidh Cathedral, Kilmore at 3pm for funeral service followed by burial in Kilmore Cathedral Parish graveyard. House private to family, neighbours, and friends please. The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended.

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. 
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Wednesday evening, December 14 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 15 to The Church of St Philip the Apostle, Mountview arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Clonsilla Churchyard. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com

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.

Richard O'Brien, Trathnóna, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim / Dungloe, Donegal

The death occurred, at Sligo University Hospital, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Richard O'Brien, Trathnona, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim and formerly Quay Road, Dungloe, Co Donegal. Predeceased last year by his wife Jean Sylvia Rose. Richard will be sadly missed by his niece Kathleen Creamer (Seán), his extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and all who knew him. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening, December 15 from 5.30pm until 6.30pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore on Friday, December 16 at 12 noon followed by burial in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore.Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK and formerly of Lough Rynn & Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death occurred, suddenly, at his residence, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 of  Raymond (Ray) Creamer,  Luton, Bedfordshire, UK and formerly of Lough Rynn & Treanmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim. Rest in Peace Ray.
Please respect the family’s privacy at this sensitive time, all enquiries to Rowley's Funeral Directors, Main Street, Leitrim.
Funeral Arrangements Later

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.
Reposing at Ennis' Funeral Home, Killucan, Co Westmeath this Wednesday evening, December 14 from 5pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Private cremation will take place later. The family thank you for your kind consideration at this very sad time.

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 7pm this 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.

Christina Deignan (née Flanagan), 4 Bóthar Synge, Geesala, Ballina, Mayo / Rooskey, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Christina Deignan (née Flanagan), 4 Bóthar Synge, Geesala, Ballina, Co Mayo and formerly of Manchester, England and Slatta, Co Roscommon. Predeceased by her beloved son Michael, her parents Joseph and Ellen Flanagan and brothers Daniel and Johnny. Beloved mother of Andrew (Manchester) and Helen McGuire (Geesala). She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family – Frank (Andy), son in law Brendan, grandchildren Cameron, Megan, Michael, Éire, Thomas, Caitlin and Patrick, nephew John, grandniece Catherine, sisters in law, brother in law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Her Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Remains reposing at her residence in Geesala on Thursday afternoon, December 15 from 4pm until 7pm. Remains will arrive at St Colmcille’s Church, Geesala, on Friday evening, December 16 for Funeral Mass at 6pm. Funeral services will take place in Manchester at a later date. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice to be made payable via the following link - https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

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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