Deaths in Leitrim - New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022

Raymond (Ray) Creamer, Inkerman Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK. Formerly of Lough Rynn and Treanmore, Mohill, Co. Leitrim - Sunday, 11th December 2022, suddenly, at his home in Luton. Ray was predeceased by his parents, John (Sonny) and Bridie and his sister Breege (Reilly). He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken daughters, Caroline, Sharon and Kelly and their Mother, Teresa, his adored grandchildren, Shannon, Declan, Dylan, Niamh, Shaun, Nathan, Lilly and Mollie, his brothers, Michael, Liam, Des, sister Betty, his sisters-in- law, Mary and Agnes and brother-in-law, Tommy, cousin Lillian his nieces, nephews, extended family and his wide circle of friends. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill on Tuesday morning, 3rd January, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ray's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill.

Tony (Antony Michael) Brown, 13 Shannon Cove, Dromod, Leitrim - Tony (Antony Michael) Brown, 13 Shannon Cove, Dromod, Co. Leitrim and formerly Swindon and St Albans, UK, passed away 29th December (peacefully) at his home in the loving care of his wife and son. Pre-deceased by his daughter Emma and mother Hazel. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken wife Karen and son Daniel, father Robert, sister Sarah and brother Chris ( All in UK), aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home (N41 V297) on Sunday (1st Jan) from 2pm until 4pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live. Link to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Sligo Hospice. Donation box at the house. The family would like to sincerely thank the Palliative Care team, public health nurses and the doctors and nurses at St Vincent's Hospital for the excellent care of Tony during his illness. 

Eugene Wynne, Tullinerin, Dowra, Cavan - The death has occurred of Eugene Wynne, New York and formerly Tullinerin, Dowra, Co. Cavan peacefully in New York.Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen and brother Pat Joe. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sons James, Gene and Sean, grandsons Aiden and Ryder, sisters Geraldine and Maureen, brothers Seamus, Johnny and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass on Monday 2nd January in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Doobally, Dowra, Co. Cavan at 11 30 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Gabriel Clancy – Clarkemount Avenue, Clonmore, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and late of Keadue, Co. Roscommon - 29th December 2022 (suddenly) at his home. Dearly loved husband of Ena, loving and much loved father of Barbara, Martin, Ronan and Martha, and devoted grandfather to Orlaigh, Seán Óg, J.G., Emily, Fionnán and Kayleigh; Gabriel will be deeply missed by his wife and family, sons-in-law Luca and Conor, daughter-in-law Deborah, brother Ciaran, brother-in-law Damien, sisters-in-law Winnie and Olive, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and former colleagues at Mullingar Community College. Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home, Mullingar (N91 K660) on Sunday, January 1st, from 4 o’c concluding with prayers at 6 o’c. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 2nd, at 11 o’c in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar and the Mass may be viewed live on www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial will take place in Kilronan Cemetery, Keadue arriving at 2 o’c. Condolences may be conveyed to the family below or a personal message on Obituaries at www.gilsenanfuneralhome.ie. Family flowers only and house private please.

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.

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. 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 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.

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 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.