Deaths in Leitrim, Sunday April 2, 2023

Annie McHugh (née Magee), Drumgowla, Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Ballyconnell, Cavan - Saturday 1st April 2023 peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Predeceased by her loving husband; Martin and her sister; Mary Doyle (Carlow).Deeply regretted by her devoted family; Patrick, Anthony (Kilnagross), Russell (San Diego), Martina Roddy (Boyle), Doreen Dillon (Claremorris), Olivia, Breda (Kilnagross), Patricia Hutchinson (Newtownbutler), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grand-children, brothers; Aidan Magee, Willie Magee (Cavan), Joe Magee (London), sister; Colette Murray (Derrylin) nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Annie will lie in respose at St. Patrick’s Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon (Eircode N41 P897) on Monday, 3rd April, from 4.00pm – 8.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Gowel (Eircode N41 HX83) on Tuesday, 4th April, at 12 noon followed by burial to Kiltoghert Cemetery.Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Stroke Unit, Sligo University Hospital and St. Patrick’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund c/o MJ McLoughlin Funeral Directors. Annie's funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://youtube.com/live/utFKZgOpeOg?feature=share 

Kate Molly Colum, Cloonabrackan, Strokestown, Roscommon / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim - We are heartbroken to announce our beautiful darling daughter Kate Molly Colum was carried away by the angels, bringing all our love with her, on Friday, 31st March 2023. Kept forever in the hearts of her parents Matthew and Claire, brothers Matthew ("Brobro") and Daniel ("Baby"), grandparents Kieran and Kathleen Colum and Phil and Gerry Quinlan, aunts, uncles, cousins and all her playschool friends and all her friends in Roscommon Down Syndrome Branch. Funeral arrangements later. House Private, Please.

Alice Folan (née O'Reilly), Costra, Ballinamore, Leitrim / Dunshaughlin, Meath - Predeceased by her husband Mike, deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, her son Patrick, daughters Frances, Carmel, Stella and Arleen, sons-in-law Mark, Rick, John and Eugene, beloved grandmother of Elisha, Ryanne, Michaella, Adalena, Tristan, Rowan, Doireann and Finn; her brother Michael Joe (Oregon, USA), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at McEntaggart's Funeral Home, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, on Sunday, April 2nd, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Seachnaill's Church, Dunshaughlin, at 10 am Monday, April 3rd, followed by burial in Knock Cemetary, Inverin, Co. Galway at 6pm.

Patrick James (P.J.) Fox, Coraleehan Mor, Ballinamore, Leitrim - at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Francie and his nephew Steve. Deeply regretted by his brother Joe, sisters Mary, Nora and Bridgie, brothers-in-law John, Andy and Peter, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. House strictly private, please. Funeral Arrangements Later.

David (Dai) Martin Rees, Keelogue, Eslin Bridge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim - on Saturday. 1st April 2023, peacefully, surrounded by family and staff of Northwest Hospice Sligo. Predeceased by his father Raymond, mother Rita, brother-in-law John Ford and nephew Christian Ford. Sadly missed by Sian, his daughter Rhian, sons Wayne and Richard, sisters Helen and Mandy (Wales), nephews Jason and Robert, nieces Joanna and Andrea, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangments Later. 

Bridie Boles, Killargue, Leitrim, F91 HP94 - Peacefully, on Thursday, 30th of March 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim; Sadly missed by her devoted family Síle, Róisín, Brendan, James, Ben & Luke; Brothers Benny and Sean and extended family. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, 2nd of April, in St Brigid's Church, Killargue, at 3pm followed by burial in Killargue New Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to North West Hospice c/o Seamus Reynolds, Funeral Director. House private please outside of reposing time.

Matthew (Mattie) Relihan, Ballyfarnon, Roscommon - March 31st 2023, suddenly at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his wife and family and in the wonderful care of the doctors and staff of Medical South. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, daughters Sineád, Charlie, Emma and Melanie, son Harry, sons-in-law Brian, Joe and Liam, his ten grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Sunday evening from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Removal from his home in Ballyfarnon to the St Patrick’s Church, Ballyfarnon on Monday morning to arrive for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment afterwards in Kilronan Cemetery, Keadue, Co. Roscommon.

Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh/ Mohill Leitrim - Peacefully, in the wonderful care of The North West Hospice, March 30th 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Kate, parents John, Della. Sean will be sadly missed by his loving son Darren and Sean's partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81, on Saturday, 1st April 2023, from 12 noon - 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, 2nd April, at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery. Sean's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill  Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. The family would also like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this very difficult time.

May Mc Gowan, Cloonawillin, Kinlough, Leitrim - Peacefully, surrounded by her family and staff at Arús Breffni Nursing Home Manorhamilton. May's mortal remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home Barrack Street, Kinlough Sunday, April 2nd, from 4pm with removal to St Aidan's Church, Kinlough, for 7pm. May's funeral Mass will take place on Monday, April 3rd, at 11am, followed by interment in St Aidan's Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of so desired to the Arús Breffni Residents Fund, care of any family member. May's funeral Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade Parish Facebook page.

Gillian McMorrow (née Regan), Carrickleitrim, Manorhamilton/ Tullaghan, Co Leitrim - At University Hospital Galway, on March 31, 2023, following an illness borne with her usual fortitude, faith, and appreciation of life. A light has gone out for her beloved husband Jim, son Donovan and daughter-in-law Ciara, daughter Laura and her partner Yosef. Predeceased by her adored father Oliver and brother Gordon, words can’t express the loss felt by the remainder of her Regan family: mother Mae; siblings Ollie, Jon, Barbour, Davy, Jean, Sandy, Alison, Karen, Colin, and Stuart; and extended clan of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Funeral service in Rossinver Parish Church of Ireland, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, 11am, on Monday, April 3rd. Cremation will take place at Lakelands Funeral Home & Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan, at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Croí.Please also visit https://amy.ie   to learn more about the little-known condition Amyloidosis.

Francis McGovern, Menkeeragh, Glenfarne, Leitrim - Suddenly at his home. Pre-deceased by his loving parents Mary Kate & Brendan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heart broken brothers Brendan, Pat, Michael & Anthony; sisters Kathleen (Sligo),Mary Alice Mullarkey (Tubbercurry), Margaret Kerrigan & Ann (Manorhamilton); sister in law Martina, brothers in law Romuald & Patrick, nieces Tara, Ada & Martha, nephews Dylan, Shane & Patrick, relatives, neighbours & many friends. Reposing in Our Lady’s Hospital chapel, Manorhamilton on Saturday from 5.30 pm to 7.15 pm with removal to St. Mary's Church, Glenfarne arriving at 8 pm. Funeral mass on Sunday at 10.00 am followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. House Private.

Mary Patricia Farrell (née Byrne), 186 Balrothery Estate, Tallaght, Dublin / Ballyfermot, Dublin / Ballinaglera, Leitrim - 29th March 2023 (peacefully) at the residence of her daughter Jaren and son-in-law Oliver (Greaghnafarna, Ballinaglera, Co.Leitrim) surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Olive and Hubert, brothers Terry, Franny and Michael. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Patrick, children Jaren (Ballinaglera), Shane (Vienna), Olivia (Kildare) and Danielle (Tallaght), son-in-law Oliver, Shane's partner Sabine, Olivia's partner John and Danielle's partner Brian, grandchildren Jaren, Rebecca, Meaghan, Leanne, Keely, Hannah, Rían, Bébhínn, Ellie and Adam, great- grandchildren Teagan, Ethan and Abigail, sisters Vicky and Pauline, brothers-in-law George and Derek, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Mary's funeral cortege will arrive at St. Aengus' Church, Balrothery, Dublin 24 on Monday, the 3rd April, for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. No flowers please, donations to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland or the North West Hospice, Sligo. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link - Mary's Funeral Mass

May they all Rest in Peace.