Death Notice: Mary Rose Dalton (née Devine) of Ballinalee, Co. Longford

Mary Rose Dalton Remembered in Longford Following Peacefully Passed Passing

Mary Rose Dalton (née Devine) of Soran, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by her family following a short, bravely borne illness, according to death notices published via Shannonside.ie.

The Bottom Line

Family Legacy: Survived by her husband Hughie, children Colin, Enda, Adrian, and Sinéad, alongside nine grandchildren.

Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Connell’s Funeral Home in Longford on Sunday, September 13, with funeral mass following on Monday, September 14, at Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee.

Community Support: Family requested donations in lieu of flowers directed to The Hillside Club Ballinalee via Martin Farrell and Sons, Undertakers.

Family and Community Tributes in Ballinalee

The community of Ballinalee and Soran in County Longford is mourning the loss of Mary Rose Dalton, who passed away on September 10, 2026. Predeceased by her parents, James and Bridget Devine, she is deeply missed by her husband Hughie and her children Colin, Enda, Adrian, and Sinéad O’Sullivan, alongside daughters-in-law Mary and Sheila, and son-in-law Brian.

Her circle of family includes nine cherished grandchildren: Ben, Dan, Jane, Olivia, Aaron, Leo, Louise, Kate, and Grace. She is also survived by her brother PJ, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbors, and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral and Service Details

Arrangements for the final farewell have been coordinated through Martin Farrell and Sons, Undertakers, based in Ballinalee, Co. Longford. Reposing takes place at Connell’s Funeral Home (N39 P0E8) on Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a brief family break scheduled at 5:30 PM.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 14, at 12 noon in Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee (N39 N9C0), followed by burial in St. Emer’s Cemetery. The service will also be broadcast via the parish Facebook page under ParishofClonbroney House Private for those unable to attend in person.

Community Memorial Contributions

In honoring her memory, the family has requested family flowers only. Those wishing to offer support and contribute may direct donations to The Hillside Club Ballinalee, handled through the official undertakers, Martin Farrell and Sons.

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Funeral Schedule and Service Information

Event	Date	Location
Reposing	Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)	Connell’s Funeral Home, Longford (N39 P0E8)
Funeral Mass	Monday, Sept 14, 2026 (12:00 PM)	Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee (N39 N9C0)
Burial	Monday, Sept 14, 2026 (Following Mass)	St. Emer’s Cemetery

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