Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 21, 2025

Ita Reilly (née Donohoe), Drumhaldry, Moyne, Longford / Arva, Cavan

The death occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 19, 2025 of Ita Reilly (née Donohoe), Drumhaldry, Moyne, Longford / Arva, Cavan. 

Predeceased by her loving husband Philip and her daughter Susan. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Mary, son Cathal, son in law Joseph, grandchildren Deirdre, Niamh, Eimear and John, sisters Christina Biggins, Annie Hoverkamp and Bridie McDermott, sister in law, brothers in law, nephews nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Monday, April 21 from 4pm until 8pm, removal from her home on Tuesday morning, April 22 at 11am to the Sacred Heart Church, Arva to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Legga cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.

Sr Briege Reynolds, Granard, Longford / Enniskillen, Fermanagh

The death occurred on Thursday, April 17, 2025 of Sr Briege Reynolds, Granard, Longford / Enniskillen, Fermanagh and served in Pakistan. Sr Briege, Presentation Sisters, beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and Patrick and dear sister of Sr Kathleen, Rose, Mary, Pat, Peter and the late Charlie, Bernie, Terry, John and Patrick. RIP.

Sr Briege will repose in Quinn Brothers Funeral Home, 138 Obins Street, Portadown, BT62 1BP on Monday, April 21 from 12 noon until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, April 23 in St Mary's Church, Granard at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kill Cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Presentation Sisters, family circle and friends. Requiem Mass can be viewed HERE.

Marguerite Staunton (née Murphy), Silverlawn, Navan, Meath / Longford town, Co Longford

The death occurred on Monday, April 14, 2025 of Marguerite Staunton (nee Murphy), Silverlawn, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly Ballymahon Street, Longford town. Retired school teacher of Beaufort College and Dunshaughlin Community College. 

Predeceased by her husband Liam, parents Frank and Margaret, sisters Celia and Johanna, brothers Frankie and Eugene. Peacefully after a long illness at Carechoice Trim. She will be sadly missed by her sons Emmet and David, daughter Joanne, grandchildren Emmet, Alanna, Éanín, Katie, Isabelle, Aoden and Maeve, brothers in law Tommy (Donlon), Tom and Gerard, sister in law Jean (MacGearailt), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Marguerite Rest In Peace.

Reposing at James Fox’s Funeral Home, Abbeylands, Navan C15PH6T, on Easter Sunday, April 20 from 4pm until 7pm. Arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Navan on Easter Monday, April 21 for 10am Funeral Mass, which can be viewed live on http://navanparish.ie/livestream . Burial afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery, Co. Longford,(arriving 12.45pm approx).

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in Carechoice, Trim who cared for Marguerite with dignity and compassion during her time there. 

Seamus Keogh, Slattamore, Rooskey, Roscommon / Ballyguilemore, Wicklow

The death occurred peacefully at Drumderrig House Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 of Seamus Keogh Slattamore, Rooskey, Roscommon, formerly St Laurances Road / Ballyguile, Wicklow Town.

Predeceased by his wife Rosaleen. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Liam, Joe, Jerry, Sean (predeceased), sisters Elizabeth, Catherine, Josephine, Margaret and May (predeceased), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Drumderrig House Nursing Home who cared for Seamus for the last few years.

Funeral Mass on Monday, April 21 in Slatta Church, St Anne’s at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Kilglass Cemetery, for those unable to attend the Funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE. Any further enquiries to Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors Boyle and Ballinameen, 086 2328291.

Anne Mulvey (née Martin) Galway / Roscommon town, Co Roscommon

The death occurred suddenly at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 of Anne Mulvey (nee Martin) Galway/ Roscommon town.

Predeceased by her parents Louie and Seamus. Forever loved and very sadly missed by her heartbroken family; daughters Claire and Jean and their father Gerry, Claire's partner Mark, grandchildren Jason, Ria and Callum, brother Liam (Strokestown) and sister Amy Talbot (Athenry), sister-in-law Josie, brother-in-law Gerry, nieces, Aisling, Niamh, Louise, Linda, Ruth and Rhona and nephew Cian. Anne will be sadly missed also by her cousins and the Mulvey family, her wide circle of friends including work colleagues and her friends in the folk group in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Westside.

Funeral Arrangements: Easter Sunday, April 20 Anne will repose in 'St. Pio's Room' within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road from 5 p.m. with removal into the Church at 6.30 p.m. Monday, April 21: Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Anne at 11 a.m. and following Mass she will be laid to rest in St Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon. Live Streaming link for Mass: Here

Memorial donations. If you would like to remember Anne by making a memorial donation, please consider giving to MSIreland and / or Galway Autism Partners - two charities supported by Anne.

Brendan Dunne, Gardanne, France / formerly of Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Roscommon

The death occurred peacefully following an illness borne with great courage on Saturday, March 15, 2025 of Brendan Dunne, Gardanne, France and formerly of Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon. 

Beloved husband to Marion (McDevitt) and devoted father to Emma & Matthieu. Cherished son of Noreen and the late Denis. Loving brother to Siobhán, Gráinne, Gary, Niamh & Fiona. Brendan will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Funeral in France with commemoration service at a later date in Ireland.