Deaths in Leitrim - Monday, January 9, 2023
John Nealon, Muckross, Fenagh, Leitrim - Saturday January 7th 2023, suddenly and peacefully, at his home. Deeply regretted by his extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Bridie McKeon (née Melia), Fenaghbeg, Fenagh, Leitrim - Saturday January 7th 2023, peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her parents James & Teresa, sister Carmel and granddaughter Ellen. She will be sadly missed by her husband Michael, daughters Deirdre, Orla & Nollaig, her brother Joe, grandchildren Colm & Carla (who are both in Australia), Conor, Roisin, Tom, Aoibhinn, Seán & Caillin, sons-in-law Tommy, Aidan & Seamus, sister-in-law Marie, brother-in-law Ray, niece Elaine, nephews Colm & Conor, extended family, neighbours & friends. Reposing in Smith’s Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, (N41 TD62) on Monday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Foxfield for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The North West Hospice c/o Smiths Funeral Directors, Ballinamore.
Jack Lee, Aghacashel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim - Lee, Jack, Aghacashel, Carrick-on-Shannon,Co Leitrim. Passed away peacefully, in his 92nd year, surrounded by his family, on 8th January 2023. Recently pre-deceased by his beautiful daughter, Patricia. Very dearly loved and adored husband to Marie. Proud Dad to his six sons: Ciaran, Conor, Vincent, Adrian, David and Emmett, and to his four daughters: Antoinette, Jacinta, Fiona, and Naomi. Fondly loved granddad to his 34 grandchildren and his 2 great- grandchildren. Sadly missed by his sister, Carrie, his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours. Funeral cortege will stop at the family home in Aghacashel on route to Smith's Funeral Home, Ballinamore, where his remains will repose from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Removal on Tuesday evening to St Brigid's Church, Drumcong, to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 11th January 2023, at 11am with burial afterwards in Drumcong Cemetery.
Mary Rooney, Castlecourt, Cliffoney, Sligo / Leitrim - Mary Rooney, Castlecourt, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo and formerly of Derryduff, Castlegal, Co. Leitrim, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Benbulben Lodge, Cashlegarron, Co. Sligo, 8th January 2023, beloved daughter of the late Eddie and Ellen Rooney, loving sister of the late Breedge, Edward and Geraldine. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Helena (London), brother Michael, sisters Sheila, Angela, Patricia and Collette, their partners, and all her loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94E92F, on Monday, 9th January, from 12 noon to 2pm and from 5pm to 7pm. Reposing at the family home on Tuesday for family, neighbours and close friends only. Removal from the family home on Wednesday morning, 11th January, at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Tullaghan, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough. Fresh flowers welcome. Condolences to the Rooney family can be left in private on www.breslinfunerals.ie
Josephine (Josie) Murray, Derrykenny, Newtownbutler, Fermanagh / Blacklion, Cavan - Died Sunday 8th January 2023 peacefully in North West Hospice, Sligo. Loving sister of Johnny and Bridget. Predeceased by her brothers Andrew, Jim and her sister Kathleen. Josephine will repose at Swift and McCaffrey Funeral Home, Brookeborough Road, Lisnaskea BT92 OLB, this evening (Monday) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from funeral home on Tuesday morning at 11.00 am, to arrive at The Church of Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler, for 11.30 am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Josephine will be sadly missed by her sister, brother, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle. Josephine's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtownbutler.
Liam Vesey, Drumbarlum, Belturbet, Cavan - Liam Vesey, Drumbarlum, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, 8th January 2023. Suddenly, at home. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, mother Catherine, father Martin, brothers Daniel, Conor, Brendan, Shane, Callum and Jack, darling sister Molly, uncle Anthony and cousin Ronan, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Patrick (Paddy) Masterson, Moyne, Longford - Patrick passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the exceptional staff in Lisdan Care of the Elderly Unit, Cavan, in the presence of his family. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Rose and by his brother-in-law Danny. Paddy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, sisters Maura Madigan, Alice Donnelly and Nora Nowell, brothers-in-law John and Dave, his much-adored nieces and nephews Rosemarie, Oona, Eimear, Sean, Michael, Sheila, Kevin, Andrew, Daniel and Mark, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and a large circle of kind neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence (N39 HP70) on Monday from 2.00pm until 8.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live please go to http://www.dromard.ie/church/
Pauline Charles, Church Street, Drumshanbo, Leitrim - (formerly UK). Pauline passed away peacefully, on Friday, 6th January, at University Hospital, Sligo. Pre-deceased by her husband, Ray. Pauline will be sadly missed by her friends and neighbours. Reposing at her home on Wednesday, 11th January, from 11 am. Arriving at St. John's Church, Drumshanbo, for Funeral Service at 1.00 pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Church Yard.
John Donnarumma, Clonfane Road, Kinawley, Fermanagh - Friday 6th January 2023, peacefully, loving husband of Mary (nee Walsh) & dear father of Dieter & Darius. Remains reposing at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, Wednesday morning, 11th January, 10.30 am to 11.00 am, before removal for private cremation. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons & extended family circle.
Doreen Bell, Windmill Park, Drumkeerin, Leitrim -The death has occured of Doreen Bell, Windmill Park, Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim. Funeral Arrangements Later.
Mary McCarthy (née Flynn), Glenfarne, Leitrim / Cork - Dec 9, 2022, at 93 years old. She is survived by her sister Sally, brothers-in-law Frank, Conor, and Paddy, sister-in-law Ruth, seven children, two sons-in-law, three daughters-in-law, 19 grandchildren (who lovingly called her Nana), and 11 great-grandchildren. In the words of Mary/Mom/Nana, “byesie byesie.” She meant so much to so many people and will forever be missed and live on in our hearts.
Catherine (Katie) Lawrence (née Prunty), Wembley and formerly Clonteagh, Newtownforbes, Longford - peacefully, in the loving care, of the staff of Burroughs Care Home, London, Tuesday 20th December 2022. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary Ellen, her brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Petie, her sisters Lizzie Anne, Maggie and Bridie. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, care home staff, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday 9th to Saint Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes, for 12 o’clock, with burial afterwards in local Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed live, please go to www.churchtv.ie/newtownforbes/
Fr Padraig Flanagan, St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Wicklow / Boyle, Sligo- St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Ardsoran, Killaraght, Boyle, Co. Sligo & Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria, January 6th 2023, peacefully in the Care Unit, Kiltegan. Predeceased by his parents, James & Kate, his sister, Rita, and brothers, Bernard, William and Seamus. Deeply regretted by his sister, Jane Patricia, brothers, Mons Michael, (Columbia, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri), and Francis (Killaraght, Boyle), sister-in-law, Joan, nephews, nieces, their families, and by his Society family. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, on Monday, January 9th, at 12 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-society
Bridget Rooney, Dromod / Mullies, Co Leitrim - The death has occurred on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 of Bridget Rooney (nee O'Rourke) 14 Bofin Ave, Dromod and formerly of Lecknarainey, Mullies, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully in the care of Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Packie (Roe) and son Brendan. Cherished and loved mother of Thomas, Pauric, Joseph and Desmond. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Our Lady's Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton on Monday evening, January 9th, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with removal to the Church of the Annunciation, Mullies to arrive at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to the Irish Kidney Association, Leitrim Branch.
May they all Rest in Peace