RIP: Late Mary Hussey was a child of ‘old Longford Town’ and leaves behind lots of happy memories

Always remembered as a force of nature where she would breeze in and out of your company with her unique nature of sincerity and joviality the passing of Mary Hussey, Lough Ree Park following a short illness brought the community to a standstill. She passed away in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 27. 

Mary was predeceased by her husband Jimmy, just over five years ago and by her parents Joe and Mary. 

Born and raised, Mary Finnegan, in Dublin Street, Longford Town, she was a child of ‘old Longford Town’ and her love of her times growing up there was a great sense of pride to her.

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Many conversations we had remembering ‘old Longford’ and the many tales were indeed brilliant. 

As I mentioned earlier Mary was a force of nature and her enthusiastic and boundless energy ensured that nobody was left behind by her exuberance. Smiling, happy, loyal, cheerful, kind, caring and helpful are just a few of the many superlatives that will always be used when remembering Mary. We all know the immense pride to her son Jonathan and daughter Chloe and the lengths she went in supporting both those young people are legendary. 

Mary’s job was as a carer and her kind and caring nature ensured that those she cared for got the very best of care throughout her time with them – she went above and beyond ensuring that they were cared for properly. 

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She was a wonderful community person, always inspirational and encouraging, whether it was the school involvement, St Faithleach’s club, the scouts, Ballyboro and many other organisations that she lent a hand in supporting. 

Mary’s passing leaves behind many many sad hearts, lots of happy memories and her legacy of love and respectfulness will live long in our hearts.

The attendance at her reposing at her home in Lough Ree Park on Monday, March 31 and again at her Funeral Mass on Tuesday in her beloved St Mel’s Cathedral bore ample testimony to the esteem in which she was held. Following Mass, Mary was laid to rest in Ballymacormack Cemetery.

To her son Jonathan, her daughter Chloe, her sister Letitia, her brothers Joe and John, extended family, relatives and many  friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

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