Death notices for the Leitrim area - Thursday, February 1
John Joe Farrell - Drumcong, Co. Leitrim
John Joe Farrell, Cornaleck, Drumcong, Co. Leitrim, on Tuesday, 30th January, in his 95th year, suddenly in the loving care of the staff of St. Phelim's Nursing Home, Dromahair. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Anna, his wife Bridie, sister Maura, brother Kevin and infant sister Patricia. John Joe will be sadly missed by his loving son Kevin, daughter-in-law Caroline, sisters Bridgie and Anna, brother-in-law Hughie, granddaughters Caoimhe and Aoife, nieces and nephews, and extended family members. Reposing at Shivnan's Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon, on Thursday, 1st February, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Drumcong, on Friday, 2nd February, at 12 noon followed by burial in Drumcong New Cemetery.
Lynda (Martha) Curr - Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Lynda (Martha) Curr of Allenbrook, Drumshanbo Co Leitrim, formerly of Shearwater, Woking, Surrey, England. My wife Lynda (Martha) was from a large wonderful family (Bystram) too extensive to name here, they all loved her dearly and will miss her as long as they live on. Sadly missed by her husband, Robert (Bob) and her two children, Stephen (Alfie), and Hannah. Seven grandchildren, Joseph, Luca, Finn, Taeya, Sunee, Felix and Laila. We are all lost for words to say how much she will be missed. Remains will leave her home at 9am on Wednesday, 7th February, 2024 to arrive at Pure Reflections Resomarium, Abbeyland, Navan, Co Meath for Resomation at 12 noon.
Vincent Maguire - Arva, Co Cavan
Vincent Maguire, Cordownan, Arva, Co. Cavan on Tuesday, 30th January, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Lisdarn Unit, Cavan. Beloved husband of Eileen and dear father of Caroline and Lorraine. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, sister Mary, brothers Bernard, Jim, Pat and Aidan. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons in law Mark McKeon and Joe Farrell, his adored grandchildren, Sinead, Ciara, Ava and Eimear, sisters Alice Donohoe (Edgeworthstown), Teresa Maguire (Mullingar), Anne McDonald (England) and Helen Clarke (Cootehill), sisters in law Margaret and Hannah, brothers in law Tommy, Sean and Jackie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, on Thursday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal from his home on Friday morning to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea, for 11.00am Requiem Mass. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Thomas McGuinness - Drumlish, Co Longford
Thomas McGuinness, Clonrollagh, Drumlish Road, Co. Longford and formerly of Ballinaskea, Enfield, Co. Meath, unexpectedly at his residence, on Sunday, January 28th. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Annie. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Catherine and Maureen, brothers P.J. and Frank, sisters-in-law Olive and Margaret, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his brother P.J.'s residence, Ballinaskea (A83Y303) on Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Assumption, Jordanstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael McGowan - Sandyford, Dublin / Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim
Michael McGowan, Sandyford, Dublin and formerly of Toothfield, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim on Tuesday, January 30th, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital after a long illness bravely fought and while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Josephine, cherished father of David and Stephen and much-loved brother of Maureen, Frank and the late Jim. Sadly missed and remembered by all his family, daughters-in-law Deborah and Elizabeth, grandchildren Peter, Isobel, Michael and Evelyn, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Michael will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7), on Friday evening (Feb 2nd) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (Feb 3rd) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village, arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Glencullen Cemetery.
Carmel Walshe - Collooney, Co Sligo / Glenfarne, Co Leitrim
Carmel Walshe, Markree, Collooney, Co. Sligo and formerly of Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim, on Tuesday, January 30th, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Saint John’s Community Hospital, Sligo. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Elizabeth Walshe, brothers and sisters Maureen (McGivern), Betty (Delaney), Kathleen, Michael and Joe. Dearly loved sister of Bertie (Navan), Christina McHugh (Longford), Eithne Hennelly (Sligo) and Margaret Gillen (Sligo). She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her brothers, sisters, brother-in-law Paddy Hennelly, sister-in-law Barbara, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1st, in Saint John’s Community Hospital Chapel, Ballytivnan, Sligo at 2pm, followed by burial in Saint Nathy’s Cemetery, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
Padraig Watters - Dromahair, Co Leitrim
Padraig Watters, Drumlease, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, on Tuesday, January 30th, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Ellen and father Michael, sister Annamai and brother Gerard. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen. Loving father to Brendan and Keith, dearest grandad to Faye, Megan and Nicole, father-in-law to Noeleen, loving brother of Maura and Martina. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Sean and Tommy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral mass on Friday, 2nd February, at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Dromahair, burial afterwards in Creevelea Abbey new Cemetery.
Betty Kean - Dunsany, Co Meath / Glangevlin, Co Cavan
Betty (Elizabeth) Kean (née McGovern), Galtrim, Dunsany, Co Meath, formerly of Glangevlin, Co. Cavan, peacefully, on Monday, 29th January, at Dunboyne Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Betty, predeceased by her loving husband Charlie, grandson Arthur John and her siblings. Loving, mother of Arthur and Joe, nana to Alison and Paul, and mother-in-law to Barbara and Mary. Sadly missed by her family, sister-in-law Eileen, her many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Reposing at the home of her son Joe, Galtrim (C15 CP84) on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. Funeral Mass at 11 am on Friday morning in the Church of the Assumption, Kiltale (C15 R673), followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
May their gentle souls Rest in Peace.