Death notices for the region
The management and staff of the Westmeath Independent wish to extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased.
Margaret (Peggy) Ledwith (née Rushe), Moate/Streamstown
Margaret (Peggy) Ledwith, of Spittalstown, Streamstown, and late of Dunlum, Mount Temple, and Tonagh, Glasson, died on Tuesday, peacefully, in her 97th year, in the care of the staff of Mowlan Nursing Home, Moate.
She is predeceased by her husband Edward, and her death is deeply regretted by her daughter Mary (Scally), son in law Larry, sister Betty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A private Funeral Mass will take place for family on Thursday at 12 noon in Corpus Christi Church, Mount Temple, with burial afterwards in Donegan Cemetery. Margaret’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live at: https://www.facebook.com/HughFlynnFuneralDirectors
Peter Rushe, Mullingar, formerly of Ballykeeran, Athlone
On Tuesday Peter Rushe died peacefully, at home, in the devoted and tender care of his loving wife and family. He will be sadly missed by his wife Teresa (Teesie), children Liam, Christine (Weafer), Patrick, Anthony, Peter, Brenda (Glynn) and Thérèse (O'Connor), cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
In keeping with current Government guidelines, a family funeral will take place on Thursday at 10am and this can be viewed on the live webcam at http://www.mullingarparish.ie
Attracta Flanagan (née Daly), Cornamaddy / Ballykeeran, Athlone
Attracta Flanagan (née Daly) died peacefully, on September 27, 2020. She is sadly missed by her loving husband Jimmy, son Seamus, daughter Eileen, step-sons Colm and David, step-daughter Olive, brothers Fr. John, Seamus and Dermot, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family funeral is taking place at 12 noon today (Wednesday) and will be streamed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan
Joan Larkin (née Hayes), Lusmagh, Banagher / Athlone
Larkin Joan (nee Hayes) of Lusmagh, Banagher, died on Sunday last, September 27, in the care of the nursing staff of Tullamore General Hospital. Predeceased by her sisters, Martina and Catherine and her parents Martin and Sarah, sadly missed by her nephews, Liam, Sean and Shane, relatives neighbours and many friends. Her funeral Mass is taking place this morning (Wednesday) at St Cronan's Church, Lusmagh.
Patrick Joseph (Joe) Monahan, St Colman's Pk, Athlone / The Derries, Kiltoom
Patrick Joseph (Joe) Monahan died suddenly at his home on Monday. His passing is deeply regretted by his loving wife Geraldine (Eithne), family, Elaine, Alan, Patrick, Shane and Conor, son in law Chris, Alan and Conor's partners, Michelle and Lauren, grandchildren, brothers and sisters Frances, Ann, Eileen, John, and Gerry, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to Covid-19, Joe's funeral is private to family and close friends. The funeral Mass is on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay, and it may be viewed on the Kiltoom Parish facebook page.
Brendan Reddington, Ashbourne, Meath / Curraghboy, Roscommon
Brendan, (ex-Garda Siochana) died peacefully on Monday after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Hannah, and his brother Malachy, he is survived by his loving wife and very best friend, Bernie. Sadly missed by his family, including his brothers Sean (Baldoyle), Ger (Longford), and Tommy (Galway), his sisters Kathleen Fuller (Essex), Sr Maura (Roscommon), Rita Roughneen (Roscommon) and Phil Duffy (Killsallaghan). His funeral Mass is taking place in Ashbourne on Thursday morning, with burial afterwards in Cam Cemetery, Brideswell, Athlone.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy Joe) Ward, Mount Florence, Athlone, Roscommon
On Sunday Paddy Joe died peacefully at his home, after a long illness, surrounded by his family. His death is deeply regretted by his loving wife Maeve and family Liam, Ita, Joseph, Maeve and Adrian, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sister Moira, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Paddy Joe's Burial takes place this morning (Wednesday) with burial afterwards in Drum cemetery.
Max Fairclough, Cloonena, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe
Max passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Funeral arrangements later.
Ivan Rosney, St Cynoc's Terrace, Ferbane
Ivan died unexpectedly on Monday. He is predeceased by his beloved mother, Tina, and will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving father Dessie, sister Demi, children Courtney, Keelan, Thomas and Dessie and their mother Janine, uncles, aunts, in-laws, cousins, extended family and friends. Funeral arrangements later.