Deaths in Leitrim - Friday, December 30, 2022

Mary (Mai) Mc Gushin (née Reynolds), Drumard, Mohill, Leitrim - Mary (Mai) Mc Gushin, Drumard, Mohill, Co Leitrim, peacefully at her residence, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband John Tom sons Christy and Tom and daughter Claire. Sadly missed by her family, daughter Maura (Mannion), sons John, Paul, Willie, Gerry, Mick, Stephen and Ned, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in- law, daughters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her daughter Maura's residence, Drumard, Mohill (N41 C422) on Saturday, 31st December 2022, from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Clonturk, on Sunday, 1st January, arriving for funeral Mass at 12.30pm, followed by burial afterwards in Cloonmorris Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Arus Carolan Patient Comfort Fund.

Jim Nealon, Lucan, Dublin / Ballinamore, Leitrim - December 29th., 2022 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip. Beloved husband of Ann and much-loved father of James, Peter, Paul and Emma, predeceased by his brother Sean; sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren Adam, Aoife, James, Áine, Dylan, Harry and Emily, sister Nellie son-in-law Joey, daughters-in-law Orla, Zelinda and Róisín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday evening (January 1st) between 4 pm and 6 pm. Removal on Monday morning (January 2nd) to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Jim’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following https://www.stpatrickslucan.ie/liturgy-online/. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Mary McNiff (née McLoughlin), Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Leitrim - The death has occurred of Mary McNiff, nee McLoughlin, Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim on Wednesday 28th December. Predeceased by her parents Terence and Mary, her sister Helen, brothers Jim, Ted and Joseph. Sadly missed by sisters Patricia, Bridie and Esther, brothers in-law Pauric and Tom, sisters in-law Mary and Breege, aunt Tess, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family and friends. Mary will repose at St. Patrick's Hospital Mortuary, Carrick On Shannon on Saturday 31st December from 1 - 4pm. Removal of remains on Sunday morning at 11am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo for 11:30 requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Matthew Gray, Edenmore, Ballinamuck, Longford - Matthew, suddenly but peacefully, at his residence. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary and recently by his brother Rev. Fr. Frank Gray. Matthew will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, daughters Martha and Maura, son Francis, son-in-law Stephen, his beloved grandchildren Matthew and Maria, sister Mary Molloy (Carrick-on-Shannon), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, on Saturday 31st December, from 4.00pm concluding with prayers at 6.00pm. Mass of The Resurrection on Sunday, 1st January, at 1.00pm in St Colmcille’s Church, Aughnacliffe, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Ardagh and Clonmacnois Invalid Pilgrimage to Lourdes, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member. House private, please.

Annie Crean (née Stenson), Greenfield Road, Lisnamult, Roscommon Town, Roscommon / Keshcarrigan, Leitrim - December 26th, 2022; (Suddenly); in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Michael, parents Tom Pa and Elizabeth, sister Betty and brothers T.J. and George. She will be very sadly missed by her sons John and Michael, daughters-in-law Rachel and Alison, adored granddaughters Laura, Emma and Anna, sisters Mary and Phil, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Removal from the Funeral Home on Friday morning at 10.30 o’c arriving to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’c. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery.  The Crean family very much appreciate your kindness and support at this time. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to MS Ireland or The Irish Wheelchair Association. Please note that the funeral Mass will be broadcast in the Roscommon town area on the Parish Radio 105.9 FM and can also be viewed live on Friday at 11am on https://www.churchtv.ie/roscommontown/

Marie Byrne, Ballyvellogue, Patrickswell, Limerick / Dromahair, Leitrim - Late of Tully, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Former Theatre Nurse Manager & Infection Control, University Hospital Limerick. Marie died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in Milford Care Centre. Sadly missed by her loving husband DJ Coffey, her adored children Lauren, Dylan, Alison & Adam, her mother Madeline, brother John, sisters Olive & Sharon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces & her many colleagues & friends. Reposing in Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday, 30th December, from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving for Requiem Mass in St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Saturday, 31st December, at 12am. Mass will be live-streamed here. This will be followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium.

Nora McKeon (née McGovern), Carntulla, Ballinaglera, Leitrim - Suddenly on Wednesday, December 28th 2022 at her residence. Predeceased by her husband John Thomas, parents Micheal and Mary McGovern, brother Mike (USA) and sister Margaret McAvetty. Sadly, missed by her sons, Anthony (Yvvone-Ballygawley) and Shane (Ballinaglera), Daughters Geraldine Gilmartin (Paul-Drumshanbo), Mary McGovern (Francie-Glangevlin) Patricia Crawford (Robbie-Dowra), Tina McKeon (John-Dublin), Pauline McKeon (Dave-Enniskillen), sisters Mai Durkin (ballinaglera), Annie Flynn (Ballinaglera) and Kitty Scollan (Kilturbid) and brothers Myles (Dowra) and Arthur (Dublin), Grandchildren, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, many friends and neighbours.  Reposing in her residence from 3pm to 9pm on Friday and 3pm to 9pm on Saturday. House Private to family and neighbours on Sunday. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Oncology Unit Sligo. Removal at 7.00pm to St. Hugh’s Church, Ballinaglera, on Sunday. Requiem Mass at 2pm on Monday, followed by burial in Fahy Cemetery.

Gerry Donlon, Carnurlar, Elphin, Co. Roscommon - 26th December, 2022, suddenly, at his home. Son of the late Patsy and John Joe. Sadly missed by his brother Bernie, sister Fiona, niece Saoirse, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday afternoon (Dec.30th) at 1 o'c at St. Patrick's Church, Elphin. Burial afterwards in the  adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass is available to view at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/

John (Johnny) Quayle, St. Patrick's Park, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim - 27th December 2022 (Peacefully) at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents James and Jane, sisters Annie, Lizzie, Susie, Catherine, Josie, Betty and his twin Eva. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Peggy (Scotland), extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many friends. Johnny’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday 30th December for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 o’clock with funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Eileen Carty Sunnyside, Garrison, Fermanagh - The death has occurred of Eileen Carty, Sunnyside, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Remains reposing at the family home with a walk through wake on  Friday from 5pm to 8pm. House private at all other times. Remains will arrive in Mary, Queen of Peace Church, Garrison on Saturday for 11am Funeral Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. The funeral will be livestreamed and is accessible on the link below https://vimeo.com/784755662 Eileen is predeceased by her parents Patrick and Eileen, her sister Breege, her brothers Seamus and Pat and her beloved nephew Paid. Forever loved and deeply missed by her loving sister Grainne, her dear brother Aiden, sisters-in-law Eileen and Margaret, brother-in-law Patsy McGurran, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

May they all Rest In Peace.