Deaths in Leitrim - Saturday, February 5, 2022

The following deaths have occurred in the wider Leitrim area:

Anne Marie O'Connor, Lahard, Ballinamore, Leitrim

Peacefully at Ballinamore Nursing Unit. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ray, her son Shane, her daughter Megan, her daughter-in-law Rosie and her adored grandchildren Tyler and Skye. Also by her parents Tony & Joan Gallagher, brothers, Pádraic, Alan, Oliver, Shane & Tony, sisters Maria & Siobhán, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at Smiths Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Saturday evening from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore on Sunday morning at 11am followed by cremation in the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1.30pm approx.

Anne’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore Family flowers only please – donations in lieu, if desired, to The Ballinamore Nursing Unit c/o Smiths Funeral Home, Ballinamore. The family would like to thank everyone for their support, love and messages over the last couple of years and especially during the last few weeks. Special thanks to all in the Ballinamore Nursing Unit and to Dr. Sean Bourke. At the request of the family the Funeral Home will be walk-through only (no handshaking). Please continue to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines in relation to mask wearing in indoor settings.

Mary (aka Baba Keenan) McMahon, Bournemouth and formerly of Manorhamilton, Leitrim / Kiltyclogher, Leitrim / Enniskillen, Fermanagh / Dublin

The death has occurred of Mary McMahon (aka Baba Keenan) in her 94th year of Bournemouth and formerly of Enniskillen, Dublin, Manorhamilton and Kiltyclogher. Peacefully at her home in Bournemouth, surrounded by loving family members after a bravely fought illness. Deeply mourned by her children Brendan, Felicity, Gerard, Marie and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Monica MacNamara, son-in-law Robin Day, her grandchildren Jenny, Laura, Ali and Kevin, nieces, nephews and extended families and friends, pre-deceased by her husband Brendan McMahon, parents Francis and Annie Keenan, her sister Angela Golden and brothers Terence and Hyacinth (F.T. Keenan Auctioneers). Sincere thanks to all who cared for her so kindly.

Reposing at Chester Pearce Funeral Home, Westbourne, Bournemouth, UK. Private removal to St Joseph & St Walburga Catholic Church, 2A Archway Road, Parkstone, Poole, at 4pm on 10th February. Requiem Mass at 11.30am on 11th February 2022 and afterwards to Bournemouth North Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link www.funeralstreaming.co.uk/viewing-room/18005 Chester Pearce Funeral Directors – Westbourne (01202) 612110 email: [email protected]

Johnny Flynn, Cashel Park, Castlerea and formerly of Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Roscommon

The death has occurred of Johnny Flynn, Cashel Park, Castlerea, and formerly of Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Ex Telecom Eireann - 4th February 2022, (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his baby grandson John and sister Patricia. Johnny will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, daughters Sinead Tully (Castlerea), and Aine Considine (Limerick), son Sean (Strokestown), brothers Seamus, Denis, Paddy and Martin, sisters Brigid and Mary, his adored grandchildren Emily, Jonathon and their mother Colette, Matthew, Ethan, Senan, Ruadh, Lucy, Michael, Sheena and Darragh, sons-in-law Nial and Connie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, Castlerea from 5pm until 7.30pm on Sunday evening (walk-through only). Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Monday. Burial afterward in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish to attend, but cannot, Johnny’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Gaynors Funeral Directors Facebook page on Monday morning: https://www.facebook.com/gaynorsfuneraldirectors/ Family Flowers Only Please. Donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Team, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe c/o Gaynors Funeral Directors. House private please. Mass cards or condolences by traditional manner can be forwarded to Gaynor's Funeral Directors, The Square, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, or any family member.

Grace McGettigan (née O'Connor), Deanery Banks, Belturbet, Cavan / Dungloe, Donegal

The death has occurred of Grace McGettigan (née O’Connor), Deanery Banks, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (H14 EP26) formerly Quay Road, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, Friday 4th February 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, Paddy and Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her dear husband Charlie, son Paul, daughters Lorraine and Sinead, brother Patrick, sister Sheila, daughter-in-law Aileen, adored grandchildren Josh, Sean, Leah, Noah, Jack, Sam and Charlie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Grace's remains will be reposing at her residence on Saturday from 12noon until 9pm. Removal of remains on Sunday, 6th February, at 12.30pm to arrive at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet, (H14 KH50) for Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in Drumalee cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online with the following link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/belturbet-church Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cavan Palliative Care and Cavan Oncology Unit c/o Mark Lawlor Undertakers or any family member.

Brigid Mary McCarrick (née McIntyre), Cloonbaniff, Lavagh, Ballymote, Sligo

Brigid Mary McCarrick (née McIntyre). Aged 97 Years. At home in the care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Harry. Beloved mother of James, Frank, Geraldine, Bernadette, Conor, Celestine and Pat. Also mourned by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Remains reposing at her residence until 3pm Saturday, February 5th. House strictly private.

Remains reposing at the Morahan Funeral Home, Tubbercurry (F91 DV50), from 5pm until 7:15pm on Saturday February 5th. Walk through only. Removal at 7:30pm to The Church of The Sacred Heart, Mullinabreena (F56 C864), to arrive at 8pm. Funeral mass on Sunday February 6th at 12.00pm. Burial afterwards in Courtabbey Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the North West Hospice. Brigid's funeral mass can be viewed live on the following link: www.studiorove.ie/bmccarrick

Moira Tiernan (née McHugh), Annaghmaconway, Cloone, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Moira Tiernan née McHugh, Annaghmaconway, Cloone, Co. Leitrim, Thursday 3rd February 2022 suddenly at Sligo University Hospital in her 87th year. Predeceased by her husband; Tommy, sisters; Maggie and Lizzie and her brother; Sean. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Eileen, Carmel (Henehan), Seamus, Philomena (Jacques), Dermot and Mary, daughters-in-law; Dolores and Olivia, sons-in-law; Michael, Ray and Kevin, her brother; Pee McHugh, grandchildren, sisters-in-law Alice and Rose nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Moira will repose at the residence of her son Seamus and daughter-in-law Dolores in Annaghmaconway, Cloone (N41 KV62) on Saturday (5th February) from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone on Sunday at 2pm followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Moira’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html House strictly private outside reposing hours please. Please note that there will be no 10.00am Mass in Cloone on Sunday 6th February 2022. Please adhere to mask wearing at all times and respect social distancing protocols.

Marcella Murrin (née Kelly), Gorvagh, Leitrim / Cloone, Leitrim / Merrion, Dublin

The death has occurred of Marcella Murrin (née Kelly) Merrion, Dublin 4 and formerly of Adoon, Cloone, Co. Leitrim, Thursday, 3rd February 2022, peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Lough Erril Private Nursing Home, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Beloved wife of Henry, adored mother of Helena and Celine and sister of Sean, Mel, Helen, Peter Mary, Chris and the late Paddy. Sadly missed by her treasured grandchildren; Matthew, Ed and Beth Forbes, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Cloone, Co. Leitrim followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society care of McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone, Co. Leitrim or www.alzheimer.ie Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html Please adhere to mask wearing and social distancing protocols.

Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Ave., Sandymount, Dublin / Kilcogy, Cavan

The death has occurred of Loreta Comaskey, 78 Landsdown Village, Newbridge Ave., Sandymount, Dublin 4 and late Cloncovid, Kilcogy, Co. Cavan. Predeceased by her brothers J. P. and Benny sisters Mary and Kathleen. Loreta will be sadly missed by her sisters Theresa, Carmel and Bernadette, brothers Eamon and Thomas.  Removal on Saturday morning from her home arriving Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mullahoran for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed https://vimeo.com/673355882 Please respect H.S.E. guidelines including wearing of face coverings and no hand shaking.

May they all Rest in Peace

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