Deaths in Leitrim, Sunday, January 30, 2022

The following deaths have occurred in the wider Leitrim area:

Nancy (Mary) Clarke (née Doyle), Lowparks, Boyle, Roscommon

Peacefully, after a brief illness, in the exceptional care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital, whilst surrounded by her heart broken family. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim. Survived by her sons and daughter, Jimmy, Ann, Paul and Greg. Her sisters, brothers, her adored grandchildren, and great grandchildren, daughters in law, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Nancy will lie in repose at the family home on Sunday the 30th for family, close friends and neighbours. Nancy's funeral cortège will leave the family home on Monday the 31st January at 10:45am to arrive at Saint Joseph’s Parish Church, Boyle, at 11:00am for Mass of the Resurrection. Interment afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery.

Those who wish to express their condolences, may do so via the condolence link below. Mass cards or condolence by traditional manner can be forwarded to Sweeney Funeral Directors, Boyle. Private messages of condolence & shared memories can be forwarded to sweeneyfuneraldirectors@gmail.com.

The Funeral Mass will be available to view on the parish web cam at www.boyleparish.ie 

Margo Gallagher (née Clancy), Ballyshannon, Donegal

Margo Gallagher, (nee Clancy), formerly of St. Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Peacefully, at St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband, Eamon. Margo will be sadly missed by her daughter Philomena, sons Paul (Tracey), Martin, Kieran (Angela) and Brian (Deirdre). Her sister Anna, brother Eamon, brother-in-law Thomas, sister-in-law Margaret, her grandchildren; Eoin, Liam, Daire, Andrew and Jack and all extended family and friends.

Reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 2 -6 pm. Removal on Monday at 10.40am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to SHOUT Oncology Unit at Sligo University Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member. Those wishing to offer their condolences can do so by leaving a personal message in Margo's condolence book below. The Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church page a www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon 

House private to family at all other times and on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Jack Geraghty, St. Mary's Close, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Longford / Elphin, Roscommon

Jack , St.Mary’s Close, Carrick-on-Shannon , formerly of Main Street , Elphin and Kilmore Lower, Longford, peacefully,in his 97th year, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Longford. Predeceased by his wife Annie (nee McGovern), father James, mother Maire, brothers Pat, Matt, Denis , Michael, William, Tom and Jim and also by his sisters Peggy and Mary.

Jack will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sister-in-law Kathleen Geraghty, nieces, Maureen, Anne, Caroline, Rita, Joan, Dympna, Linda and Ella, nephews Patrick, Padraig, Sean, Micheál, Brendan and Kieran, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jack’s funeral cortege will leave Glennon’s Funeral Home on Monday at 11.30am to arrive at St.Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.00pm.

So as to keep everyone safe please continue to adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols. The family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time.

Goretti Cooper Martin, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Saggart, Dublin / Wexford / Derry

Goretti Cooper Martin, Kilbracken, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim & formerly Waddington, Co. Wexford, Derry, Rathcoole, Saggart, Co. Dublin, Wednesday, January 26th 2022, unexpectedly at Cavan General Hospital. Beloved mother of the late Claire Mc Kevitt & sister of the late Tony, Don, Jim & Kay (Venn). Goretti was the loving wife of Billy, devoted mother of Debbie & loved by her adored grandchildren, Adam, Oscar, Lucy & John. Goretti will be very sadly missed by her husband, daughter & family, brother Harry (Southend, England), sisters Geraldine O'Connor, Deborah Mc Cusker, Lucy Cooper, Claire Brown (All Derry) & Bridie Donaghy (Cardiff, Wales), her brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, all her family circle & many friends. Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd., Cavan, H12C821, on Sunday from 2pm until 3pm. As we still have Covid with us we ask that face masks are worn with no hand shakes or hugs, just a walk through. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning in the Church of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart at 11am & will be followed by burial in Saggart Cemetery. The family would like to thank you all for your cooperation & understanding at this difficult time. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/saggart

Catherine Kelly (née Hayden), Greatmeadow, Boyle, Roscommon / Boyle, Sligo

Greatmeadow, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Mahanagh, Cloonloo, Boyle, Co. Sligo. January 27th 2022; Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Predeceased by her husband Micheál, brothers Tommy, Paddy and Hughie and sisters Mary, Liz and Winnie. Catherine will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Olwyn, son Gene, brother Peter (Mahanagh), sisters Agnes (Baltimore) and Margaret (Rhode Island), grandchildren Jack, Naomi, and Mark, son-in-law Fran, sister-in-law Claire, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Removal from Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, on Saturday (January 29th) to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via webcam at www.boyleparish.ie. House private, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund, Plunkett Home, Boyle, or the Patient Comfort Fund, Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle, c/o Mahon & O’Dowd Funeral Directors, Boyle.

Elizabeth (Lil) Martin (née Neary), Monaboy, Strokestown, Roscommon

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Thomas and her son Tommy. Much loved mother of Helena, Una, Michael and Ann. She will be very sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son, sons-in-law Gus, J.P. and Adrian, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Sinead, Emma, Ciara, Sean, Katie, Conor, Shauna and Dean, brothers Michael and Pat, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Mary and Sheila, brother-in-law Michael, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at the home of her son Michael and his wife Mary, Monaboy, on Saturday, January 29th, from 3pm until 8pm, walk through only please. Removal on Monday, January 31st, to the Church of S.S. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Tulsk Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Roscommon-Mayo Hospice Palliative Care Team.

May they all Rest in Peace