Deaths in Longford - Friday, January 19, 2024

Hugh E. Nally, Corner House, Ballymahon, Longford / Trim, Meath

The death occurred peacefully, in his 79th year, at Connolly Hospital on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 of Hugh E Nally, Corner House, Ballymahon, Co Longford/ Trim, Co Meath. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Kathleen and brothers James and Ronnie. Sadly missed by his twin brother Tom, sisters Jacqueline Howe and Miriam, brothers Niall, Paul, and Louis, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends. Rest in peace.
Hugh will repose this Friday, January 19 from 2pm to 4pm at McEvoy's Funeral Home (Market Street, Trim, C15 PE00) and from 7pm to 9pm at St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon. Funeral Mass is Saturday, January 20 at noon in St Matthew's Church. Burial in Forgney Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on this link http://www.facebook.com/St-Matthews-Church-Ballymahon-105348291110682/.

Bernard Nally, Cartrongarrow, Ardagh, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Thursday, January 18, 2024 of Bernard Nally, Cartrongarrow, Ardagh, Co Longford. Sadly missed by his loving sister Marion, his nephews Brian and Harold (Gorey, Wexford), his aunt Eileen Lennon (Walkinstown, Dublin), cousins, his good friend Gerry Leavy, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady's Manor Nursing Home Chapel, Edgeworthstown, on Saturday, January 20 from 5pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Removal on Sunday, January 21 to St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Nestor, Ballymulvey Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford

The death occurred peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Elizabeth (Lizzy) Nestor, Ballymulvey Road, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Deeply regretted by her loving brothers and sisters, Eamon, Maureen, Paddy Joe, Kathleen, Phyllis and John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in St Matthew's Church Ballymahon this Saturday afternoon, January 20 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 21 in St Matthew's Church at 1.30pm followed by burial in Forgney Cemetery. House strictly private at all times please.

Maura McGroarty, Glasnevin, Dublin / Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully after a long illness at St Francis Hospice, Raheny on Thursday, January 18, 2024 of Maura McGroarty (née Cahill), Glasnevin, Dublin 11, and late of Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Frank, Katrina, Cathal and Shaun. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Pat, James and Billy, sisters Ann, Margaret, Agnes and Lupita, daughters-in-law Paulina and Pam, grandchildren Sam, Jessica, Leon, Anton, Zara, Ronan, Rory, Semyon, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Sunday afternoon, January 21 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, on Monday morning, January 22 for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Crematorium. For live-streaming, please click the "Funeral Service" link HERE. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

James (Jimmy) Keegan, Cloonohill, Drumlish, Longford / Leitrim
The death occurred peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 of James (Jimmy) Keegan, Cloonohill, Drumlish, Co Longford. Predeceased by his parents Bernie and Bridie. Deeply regretted by his sister Marian, brother-in-law Joe, niece Karen, nephews Rodger & James and extended family. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennons Funeral Home, Longford (N39 EC81) this Thursday evening, January 18 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Funeral mass in St Mary's Church, Cloone on Friday, January 19 at 1pm. Followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Mary Clinton (née Keegan) Esker Glebe, Lucan, Dublin / Longford

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 of Mary Clinton (nee Keegan) Esker Glebe, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Sarsfield Park, Lucan and Taghshinny, Co Longford.
Wife of the late Kevin and stepsister of the late Rosie. Sadly missed by her loving children Deirdre, Colm, Orla, Ronan, Damien, Adele and Una, sons and daughters in law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, step sister and step brothers, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace.
Reposing at her family home on Thursday, January 18 from 4pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors to St Mary’s Church, Lucan on Friday morning, January 19 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving at approximately 12:30pm. Mary's Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK and her committal service by following this LINK. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown at the following link https://www.sfh.ie/?form=Donate 

Geoffrey (Geoff) R Smith, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Longford

The death occurred unexpectedly in Hull, North Yorkshire on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of Geoffrey (Geoff) R Smith, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (formerly of Liverpool, England). Predeceased by his wonderful parents Marjorie and George, parents-in-law Lizzy and Fintan Morris.
Geoff will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Brenda, his cherished son Daniel, partner Beth and his baby grandson George, who was born on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. His beloved sisters Elaine and Janet, his brothers-in-law Alan, Mark, Willie, Colm, Sean (Morris), Sean (Browne), John and Fintan, sisters-in-law Marian, Teresa, Helen and Elizabeth. his Aunts-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew. All his cousins, neighbours and many friends around the world.
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. 
Geoffrey will be reposing on Sunday, January 21 at his residence in Ballinamuck,(N39 N443) from 4pm concluding with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday. January 22 at 12 noon in St Mary's Church Legga, with interment afterwards in Legga Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live, please click on the link here. Donations, if desired, in memory of Geoffrey, to your favourite charity. House Private at all other times please.

Sarah Gill (née O'Brien) Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully surrounded by her family in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Sarah Gill (née O’ Brien) Quay Street, Drumsna, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Tom Pat, grandson Wayne, sisters Margaret, Nell and Lizzie, brothers Packie and Sean.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Joe and Tom, daughters Elaine, Ber and Liz, daughters-in-law Liz and Martina, son-in-law Seamus, cherished grandchildren Graham, Jennifer, Nicola, Claire, Andrew, Eoin, Amy, Aisling and Lorcan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace.
Sarah will repose at St Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Friday, January 19 from 4pm until 6.30pm with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drumsna, on Saturday morning, January 20 arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Annaduff Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to St Patrick’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

Beatrice Hallinan (née Moggan) Mohill, Leitrim / Tuam, Galway

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at Lough Errill Nursing Home, Mohill on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 of Beatrice (Bea) Hallinan (née Moggan), Mohill, Co Leitrim and late of Tuam, Co Galway. Very sadly missed by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and sister of Edward (Eddie), sister-in-law Bina, predeceased by her brothers Paddy, Seamus, Mickey, Liam and Charlie, sisters Kitty and Mary. Loving mother to Geraldine, Pamela, Martin and the late Tom, daughter-in- law Mary, son-in-law Dave, grandchildren Tanya (Niall), Tara (Martin), Siobhan, Michael and Sean, great-grandchildren Lorcan and Orla, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill N41 XE39, on Friday, January 19 from 16.30pm to 18.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday January 20 at 1pm at The Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, Galway, followed by burial in Tuam Cemetery. Mass will be available to view live at Tuam Parish website. Family flowers only, please.

Attracta McGrath (née Reynolds) Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Deansgrange, Co Dublin

The death occurred peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, with her daughters by her side on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 of  Attracta McGrath (nee Reynolds) Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co Roscommon and formerly of Deansgrange, Co Dublin. Predeceased by her loving husband Arthur, her daughter Colette, her twin sister Colette and her brothers Dono & George. Much loved mother of Breda and Anne. Attracta will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, brothers Michael & Fr. T.P., sister Teresa, sister-in-law Carmel, brother-in-law Jim, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, on Thursday, January 18 from 6pm. Removal at 7.30pm to the Parish Church. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 19 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Those wishing to view Attracta's Funeral Mass online may do so by clicking HERE.

Thomas Donohoe, Ballsbridge, Dublin / Ballinamore, Leitrim

The death occurred peacefully at the Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham, Dublin on Tuesday January 16, 2024 of Thomas Donohoe, Ballsbridge, Dublin/ Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Tom had received the most excellent care from the dedicated staff who supported him during his journey with Alzheimer's. Tom was a Cavan man (Killygarry), spending his younger adult life in Basingstoke, Hampshire, U.K. Latterly, he returned to Ireland and for many years resided in Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Tom was predeceased firstly by his young wife Anne Stack of Tarbert, Co Kerry and latterly, in his maturing years, by Margaret Gallogly of Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Tom leaves behind his daughters Helen and Christine, grandchildren Catherine, Adam, Laura, Bethany and James, his brother James and other extended family.
A small graveside service took place on Thursday, January 18 with his immediate family present. 'God bless you dear Tom and thank you for letting us be part of your life’s story’.

Bernadette (Bernie) Youngs (née Cusack) London and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan

The death occurred peacefully at Kings College Hospital, London on Thursday, January 4, 2024 of Bernadette (Bernie) Youngs (nee Cusack), London and formerly of Garrymore, Ballinagh, Co Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Martin Youngs. Much loved mother of Shane and Siobhan Youngs. Sadly missed by her granddaughter Erin Youngs, her brother Owen Cusack and sisters Kathleen Coyle, Agnes O’Connor, Rose O’Shea and Frances Foy, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in St Mary of the Crays Church, Crayford on Wednesday, January 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral service at 10:30am on Thursday, February 1 followed by cremation at Eltham Crematorium at 12:30.

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