Deaths in Longford - Friday, December 16, 2022

Evelyn Haughey (née O'Brien), ‘Villa Pio’ , Templemichael Glebe, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 15, 2022 of Evelyn Haughey (nee O'Brien), ‘Villa Pio’, Templemichael Glebe, Longford town. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick. Evelyn will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Deirdre Dalton, Anne-marie, Maeve and Martina Connolly, son Paul, sons-in-law Kieran and Bernie, sister Madge (Mamie), grandchildren Karla (and her husband Cormac), Sophie and Andrew, great-grandchildren Mia, Ben and Hugo, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Coisreachadh Dé ort, a Mháthair.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral home, Ballinalee Road on Sunday, December 18 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, December 19 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com. House strictly private please.

John Quinn, Castle Park and late of Drimure, Newtownforbes, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Edgeworthstown, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 of John Quinn, Castlepark, Newtownforbes and formerly of Drimure, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Paddy Joe and Margaret, brothers Joe (Cork), Michael (Drimure) and infant Denis by his infant sister Margaret and by his beloved wife Eileen.
John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his sisters Chrissie McCormack (Ballymahon), Mary Long (Drumcondra, Dublin) and Margaret Hughes (Killoe), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown on Friday, December 16 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. John’s funeral cortege will leave his residence in Castle Park on Saturday, December 17 at 1.40pm to arrive for Mass of the Resurrection In St. Mary's Church, Newtownforbes at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Newtownforbes cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/ Family flowers only please, donation, if desired, to Residents Activities at Our Lady’s Manor c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.

Séamus O'Gorman, D'Alton Place, Salthill, Galway / Ballinamuck, Co Longford
The death occurred, peacefully, at Moycullen Nursing Home, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Seamus O'Gorman, D'Alton Place, Salthill, Galway/ Ballinamuck, Co Longford. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and much loved father of Mary, Jimmy, Niall, Vincent and Terry. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his daughter and sons and their partners, brother Vincent, brother-in-law Paddy, grandchildren, the extended O'Gorman and Heaney family, neighbours and friends
.Reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) on Sunday, December 18 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Removal on Monday, December 19 to Christ the King Church, Salthill, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Livestream Link: https://salthillparish.ie/ The O'Gorman family would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness at this sad time.

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.

Marie Ward (née Wynne), Derrybrack, Annaduff, Co Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in her 87th year, in the loving care of the staff at the North West Hospice, Sligo, on Thursday, December 15, 2022 of Marie Ward (nee Wynne), Derrybrack, Annaduff, Co Leitrim. Beloved wife of the late PJ and dear mother of Maeve, Michael, Doreen (Martin) and Ronan (Brenda), nephew Paraic, her adored grandchildren Shona, Jason, Rhianna, Sophie and Sadie, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Marie Rest in Peace.
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Hospital Mortuary, Carrick-on-Shannon from 4:30pm to 7pm this Friday evening, December 16. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 17 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff, with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private, Please.
Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to The North West Hospice, Sligo, care of McGowan’s Funeral Directors, Dromod, Co Leitrim. Marie's family wishes to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.

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.

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

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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