Longford community mourns passing of lively and vibrant lady Mary Murphy

It was with great sorrow and sadness that the community of Lanesboro and Ballyleague learned of the sudden death at her residence of Mary Murphy, Lakeview Ballyleague on Friday, July 28.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Jim and Elizabeth, her brothers Pat and Liam and her grandchildren Cillian and Odhrán.

The Murphy family came to Lanesboro when Jim came to work with Bord na Móna and they have added greatly to the community for so many years.

Mary lived in the family home in Ballyleague for the past number of years.

All her life, Mary was always a lively and vibrant lady who had a great interest in all things local. She enjoyed nothing more to have a chat.

Mary had a gentle nature was a great lover of all animals and in particular cats where her home was adorned with pictures and ornaments of cats.

A lifelong supporter of Dublin GAA, she prided herself in flying the Dublin flag for all their games. She would have been especially delighted to have seen Dublin win this year’s All Ireland.

Mary’s passing will sadden the hearts of everyone that had the pleasure to know her and especially those of us that knew her for all those years growing up in Lanesboro.  

Mary remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home on Monday, July 31 and on Tuesday, August 1 her remains were removed from her home to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague for Mass of the Resurrection. Burial took place to Cloontuskert Cemetery.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her sons Jonathan, Darren and Jimmy, her daughters Elizabeth and Kellie, her brothers John, Gerry, Timmy and Michael, grandchildren Patrick James, Megan, Jack and Isla Mae, daughters-in-law Christine, Alyson and Debbie, Elizabeth's partner Mike, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and her beloved pets Ollie and Snowie.