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Deaths in Longford - Friday, May 30, 2025
Reporter:
Longford Leader Reporter
30 May 2025 3:22 PM
Email:
newsroom@longfordleader.ie
Pat (Packie) Brady, Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Longford, N39XN29
The recent death has occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Mullingar in his 94th year on Thursday, May 29, 2025 of Pat (Packie) Brady, Kiltyclough, Ballinalee, Co Longford.
Predeceased by his loving wife Joan, his five brothers, and three sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son Liam (Lucy), daughters Teresa (Michael), Trish (Declan), Ita (Mark) and Geraldine (Paul). His sisters Sr. Bridgie and Sr. Marina (Marist Sisters). His sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence N39XN29 on Sunday, June 1 from 3pm to 8pm. The family will take a break from 5.30 - 5.45. Funeral mass on Monday, June 2 at 12 noon in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee with burial afterwards in St Emer's Cemetery, Ballinalee.
Anne Maloney (née Rutter), Glack, Park Road, Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025 of Anne Maloney (nee Rutter), Glack, Park Road, Longford town. Predeceased by her parents Ivan and Winifred. Anne will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, her beloved husband Enda, sons James, Nicholas and Mark, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Removal from Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC31) on Friday, May 30 to arrive at St Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House private please.
James (Jim) Browne, Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Roscommon / Colehill, Longford
The death occurred peacefully, in the wonderful care of Sonas Innis Ree Nursing Home, Ballyleague, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 of James (Jim) Browne, Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Roscommon and formerly, Kilcurry, Colehill, Co Longford and Coventry, UK.
Predeceased by his recently departed wife and best friend, Phil, his parents Joe and Agnes Browne, sisters Martha Glennon (Ballyleague), Anne Thompson (Isle of Man), Vonnie Devine, Delia Shannon, brother Joe Browne (Coventry) and son in law Michael Kelly.
Jim will be forever missed by his heartbroken daughters, Helen (Kelly), Teresa (Ormsby), sons, Joseph and Declan, son in law Steve and daughter in law Patricia, his adored grandchildren, Rebecca and Ruth Kelly, Stephen, Siobhan, Aisling and Liam Ormsby, Katie and James Browne; his great grandchildren Lottie and Tommy Ormsby and Éala and Seán Óg Grimes; his sisters, Doreen Kearney and Kathleen Dardis (Ballymahon), brothers, Paddy and Peter (Coventry), brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Jim Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon (N39 KN34) on Friday, May 30 from 6pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 31 at 12 noon in The Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague (N39 HV52) followed by burial in Cloontuskert Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed under following link https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyleague/
Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland. The Browne family would like to thank all at Sonas Inis Ree Nursing home for the care they have shown to Dad and to Mam and the support and kindness we have received as a family.
Andrew Lowry, Glack, Longford town, Co Longford, N39 H2F1
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 of Andrew Lowry, Glack, Longford town.
Pre-deceased by his parents Martin and Bridie. Andrew will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, beloved wife Linda, cherished children Caitlin and Philip, sisters Mary, Sheila, Patricia, Bríd, Helen and Mairead, brothers John, Martin, James and Patrick, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence in Glack (N39 H2F1) on Sunday, June 1 from 3pm until 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, June 2 at 11am in St Mel’s Cathedral, followed by private cremation.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Palliative Care, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
Charles Harte, Forge Brooke, Ballinagh, Co Cavan
The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Virginia health care Centre on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 of Charles Harte, Forge Brooke, Ballinagh, Co Cavan and late of Drumrooske, Ballinagh, Co Cavan.
Sadly missed by his loving sisters Carmel and Josephine, brother in law Peter, nieces Catherine and Una, cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Friday, May 30 from 4pm until prayers at 5.30pm. Removal from Lakelands Funeral Home on Saturday morning, May 31 at 10.30am to St Michael’s Church, Potahee, to arrive for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May He Rest In Peace.
Gerry McGovern, Annaghmacooleen, Cloone, Co Leitrim
The deaths occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 of Gerry McGovern, Annaghmacooleen, Cloone, Co Leitrim.
Gerry will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his sons Ciaran and Gavin and his daughter Jacinta, daughters in law Alison and Sarah, Jacinta’s partner Daniel, his adored grandchildren Dara, Jack, Rosie and Mike, brothers Fr Ciaran (Newtownforbes, Co Longford) and Joe (Dublin) sister in law Geraldine, nephews Ronan, Conor and Kieran, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends in the GAA community.
Gerry will repose at Smiths Funeral Home, High St Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (N41 TD62) on Friday, May 30 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7.45pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St Marys Church Cloone, Co Leitrim on Saturday, May 31 at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Gerry's Funeral Mass will be streamed live HERE. House strictly private. The McGovern family appreciate your sympathy, support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Carmel Nally, Hollybrook, Drumanure, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford
The death occurred unexpectedly in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Monday, May 26, 2025 of Carmel Nally Hollybrook, Drumanure, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford.
Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Ellen and her grandfather Pat McCormack. Carmel will be sadly missed by her loving family, her dear sister Eileen (Sligo), brother-in-law Dick, nephews Richard and his wife Sarah (USA) and Killian and his wife Valerie (Dublin), niece Cathy, grand-nephews Sean, Seamus and Conaill, grand-niece Keelin, cousins, relatives, her wonderful neighbours and friends especially Fr Brian Brennan who greatly appreciated her friendship and assistance for almost 40 years. Those who die in grace go no further from us than God, and God is very near. Rest in Peace Carmel.
Reposing in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule on Thursday, May 29 from 5pm concluding with prayers at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 30 at 12 noon. Following Mass, Carmel will be laid to rest in the family plot in Abbeyshrule Cemetery.
Marie Galligan, St Michael's Road, Longford town, Co Longford
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, May 25, 2025 of Marie Galligan, St.Michael’s Road, Longford town.
Pre-deceased by her parents James and Bridget and by her sister Sadie. Marie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Thursday, May 29 from 6pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, May 30 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
Anne Belton, Terenure, Dublin / Curry, Longford
The death occurred unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, May 25, 2025 of Anne Belton, late of Terenure, Dublin, and formerly of Curry, Athlone Road, Longford.
Anne will be forever missed by her loving sisters Una (McGrane), Jean (Higgins), Evelyn (McKeon) and Eileen (Donlon), brothers-in-law Willie, Kevin, Tom and Raymond, her nieces and nephews John (Claire), Emer, Paul (Jess), Tara, Darren (Nisreen), Shane, Ciara, and Amy, and all her extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Anne will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D16 VO46, on Thursday, May 29 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, May 30 to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by a Cremation Service at 12pm in the Garden Chapel, Mt. Jerome, Harold’s Cross. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01) 4061000.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Research through the Irish Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.ie/research Anne’s Funeral Mass and Cremation Service may be viewed live HERE.
Elizabeth O'Reilly (née McNaboe), North West London and formerly of Rosduff, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford
It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of Elizabeth O’Reilly (nee McNaboe) formerly of Rosduff, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford, now North West London, at home on Thursday, May 1, 2025. In Loving Memory.
Predeceased by her husband Johnny. She will be sadly missed by her brother John Pat, children Marie, Ann, Michael and Susan, sons- in-law, daughter in-law, grandchildren, great granddaughter, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Funeral mass on Friday, May 30, 11:30am at The Five Precious Wounds Church, Stonebridge, NW10 8ER followed by burial afterwards. May she rest in peace. Funeral Directors: G. Savilles & Sons wembley@savillefuneral.co.uk
John Caulfield, Longford
The death occurred in London, England aged 90 on Saturday, April 26, 2025 of John Caulfield, native of County Longford.A great Gaelic footballer he played for Colmcille in the 50’s and 60’s as well as for the County team and played for Erin’s Hope and St Vincent’s in London and had strong connections with the Round Towers.
His funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, June 4 at the Holy Ghost Church, Nightingale Lane Balham at 10.30 with Funeral afterwards at Morden Cemetery. Please pray for his soul.
Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Rooskey, Roscommon
The death occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family after an unexpected short illness, under the excellent care of the ICU staff at King’s College Hospital London on Friday, April 18, 2025 of Patricia Peters (née Dooner), Sevenoaks, Kent, UK and formerly Rooskey, Roscommon.
Beloved wife of Alan and dear mother of Michelle and Chris, step-mother to David, sister to Seamus Dooner and cherished nana to Oliver, Daniel and Emily. Pat will also be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law and son-in-law and her dear cousins and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. May Pat rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ER, on June 5 at 2pm (live-stream available). Family flowers only please and if you wish to send a donation, please donate to The London Air Ambulance Service (https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/donate).
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