Deaths in Longford - Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Finbar Murphy, Battery Court and formerly of Ferefad, Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of Sunset Lodge at St. Joseph’s Care Centre, on Monday, December 26 of Finbar Murphy, Battery Court and formerly of Ferefad, Longford Town, Longford. Finbar will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Geraldine, daughter Elaine (Australia), sons Colin (London), Barry (Liverpool), Kieran (Bermuda) and Noel (Brussels), sisters Anita Cawley and Gráinne Foley, brothers John and Aidan, daughters-in-law Ann and Laura, Noel’s fiancée Sinead, grandchildren, 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 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, December 30 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com

Gerard (Gerry) Daly, Central Park, Clane, Kildare / Longford Town, Longford

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home, on Friday, December 23, 2022 of Gerard (Gerry) Daly, Central Park, Clane, Co Kildare and late of Annaly Park, Longford. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, children Laurence, Rebecca and John, grandchildren Lauren, Aaron, Laylah and Lacie, mother Helen, brothers Donal and Tommy, sisters Patricia and Peggy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91YPX4) on Thursday, December 29 from 2-6pm. A celebration of life will take place at Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane on Friday, December 30 at 10am, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Gerry's committal service in Newlands Cross Crematorium can be viewed live on Friday morning at 11.30am by clicking on the following link : https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society by clicking on the following link:  https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate

 David Tanner, Ards, Kenagh, Longford

The death occurred,  peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, on Friday, December 23, 2022 of David Tanner, Ards, Kenagh, Longford. Predeceased by his parents James and Annie, brother Frank and by his sister Eleanor. David will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister Louie, brother-in-law Norman Judge, nephew David, relatives, neighbours and friends. At rest.
Resting at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road on Tuesday, December 27 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 28 at 2pm in St George’s Church, Kenagh, interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please.
The Funeral Service will be streamed live HERE. 'Safe in the arms of Jesus'. 

Patsy Canning, Corracaboon, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, on Monday, December 26, 2022 of Patsy Canning, Corracaboon, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his father Patrick, mother Mary Anne (neé Cassells) brother Micheal. Deeply regretted by Micheal's family (London) cousins, neighbours and many friends. May Patsy's Gentle soul rest in Peace.
Patsy will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home Ballinamore ( Eircode N41 TD62) on Wednesday, December 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Thursday, December 29 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Patsy's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill Patsy's family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad time.

Margaret Sheridan (née McGovern), Druminchin, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Corlough, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully at Sligo General Hospital, on Sunday, December 25, 2022 of Margaret Sheridan (née McGovern), Druminchin, Carrigallen, Leitrim and formerly of Corlough, Cavan. Sadly missed by her husband Tommy, daughter Siobhan, son in Law Hugh og and adored granchildren Rian, Sophie and Darragh, nephews Ray and Danny, sisters in laws and a wide circle of family of friends.
Reposing at Smyth's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore eircode (N41TD62) from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, December 27. Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Thursday, December 29 at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private at all times please. 

Peggy Moroney (née Monaghan, Retired NT.), Drumbannow, Loughduff, Cavan

The death occurred,  suddenly, peacefully at her home, on Saturday, December 24, 2022 of Peggy Moroney (née Monaghan, Retired NT.), Drumbannow, Loughduff, Cavan. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael. Sadly missed by her children Gerard (Helen), Liam (Sharon), Catriona (Padraic), Marina (Michael), Laura (Bernard) and Aideen (Peter), her adored 19 grandchildren and great-grandson, sisters Molly (Sr. Jeanne) Patricia and Anna, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, former teaching colleagues, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Reilly's Funeral home Kilcogy Village (N39 W1D6) on Monday evening, December 26 (St Stephens Day) from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal from her home Tuesday, December 27 arriving St. Josephs Church Loughduff for 12 noon Funeral mass can be viewed HERE. Internment afterwards in local cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only with donation in lieu if desired to a charity of your choice.

Michael (Mehal) Cumiskey, Green Road, Mohill, Leitrim

The death occurred, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, on Friday, December 23, 2022 of Michael (Mehal) Cumiskey, Green Road, Mohill, Leitrim. Predeceased by his beloved wife; Susan, brothers; Fr. P.J. (New Zealand) and John, (Ballinamore) sister; Maura Faughnan (Annaduff). Mehal will be sadly missed by his devoted daughter; Catherine , his son in law; Sean and grandchildren; Liam , Conor and Donnacha , his sister; Teasie Reynolds (Dublin), his brother; Fr. Cathal CSSR (Dundalk), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, former colleagues at An Post, neighbours and his many friends. Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a ainm dilis”.
Mehal will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home Ballinamore on Monday, December 26 from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, December 27 at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Mohill followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mehal's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill House Private Please.

Tommy Reynolds, Aghadruminshin, Aughavas, Leitrim / Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death occurred, at Breffni Care Centre, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, on Friday, December 23, 2022 of Tommy Reynolds, Aghadruminshin, Aughavas, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his parents; James and Roseann Reynolds and his brothers; Johnny and Jim. Tommy will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May Tommy Rest in Peace.
Tommy will repose at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62) on Wednesday, December 28 from 10am - 11am followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Aughavas for funeral mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Tommy's funeral mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html

Anthony (Tony) Morris, Aylesbury Lodge, Navan, Meath / Lough Gowna, Cavan / Ardee, Louth

The death occurred, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the excellent staff of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, on Thursday, December 22, 2022 of Anthony (Tony) Morris, Aylesbury Lodge, Navan, Meath and formerly of Lough Gowna, Co Cavan and The Ferdia Arms, Ardee, Co Louth. Predeceased by his infant son David Anthony, father James, mother Bridget, brother Peadar and sisters Mary and Ann. Tony will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Katherine, son Michael, daughters Noelle and Angie, grandchildren Brianna, Jake, Layla, Danny and Abbie, daughter-in-law Nora and son-in-law Marcus, Derek, brothers Fr Michael (Ferbane, Co Offaly), Brian and Gerry (New York), sisters Betty (Boston), Breege (New York), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. May Tony Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home (C15 P2K6) on Monday, December 26 (St Stephen’s Day) from 3pm to 6pm and on Tuesday, December 27, from 3pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, December 28 at 9.45am arriving at the Church of the Holy Family, Lough Gowna, Co Cavan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon which can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/parishofgownaandmullinalaghta/
Cremation afterwards at 2pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. House Private on Wednesday morning, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

Colm Gormley, Gartylough, Arva, Cavan

The death occurred, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of College View Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 of Colm Gormley, Gartylough, Arva, Cavan. Loving husband of Marjorie and dear father of Alice (Jim), Michael (Melinda), Kevin (Elin), Mairead and Joan (Raymond). Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother Fr Kevin (Missouri), sister Chris Hourican (Fostra), sons in law, daughters in law, his adored grandchildren Alan, Ealanor, Conor, Stephen, Aoibheann, Niamh, Darragh, Eoin, Aoife, Áine and Aisling, great-grandchildren, Jasper, Freya, Maeve and Patrick, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on St Stephen's day, December 26 from 4pm until 6.30pm. Removal from Lakelands Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, December 27 at 10.30am to the Sacred Heart Church, Arva to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am, interment afterwards in Coronea, cemetery. May He Rest In Peace. 

Michael Patrick Greene, Strokestown, Roscommon

The death occurred, peacefully, in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 of Michael Patrick Greene, of Birmingham, and formerly of Strokestown, Roscommon. Predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Anthony, Tommy, Johnny and sister Mary and wives Kitty and Maureen. Michael deeply regretted and remembered by his sisters Peggy and Nancy and brother-in-law Tom Fisher, and John Orahoe, daughter Pamela, son-in-law Lou sons Kieran and Adrian, daughter-in-laws, Helen and Caroline, grandchildren, Nicholas, Eleanor, Alexis, Talia, Francesca, Marijka, Lorna, Cairstine and Patric. Great grandchildren, Harry, Rory, Conor and Douglas. Also by his many nephews and nieces.
Requiem Mass on Friday, January 27 at 11:30 am at St Joseph's and Helen's Kings Norton, Birmingham, followed by cremation at Lodge Hill Crematorium, Selly Oak, Birmingham. May he rest in peace.

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