Deaths in Leitrim - Thursday, May 4, 2023
Veronica Denning (née Maguire), Drung, Cavan / Ballinamore, Leitrim - Veronica Denning (nee Maguire), Drumauna, Drung, Co. Cavan, died 2nd May 2023, unexpectedly, at her residence. Predeceased by her parents John & Mary Maguire (Ballinamore). Beloved wife of Anthony and cherished mother of Seán and Liam. Will forever be missed by her husband and sons, her sister Dympna, brother Gene, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. House strictly private please, until funeral arrangements confirmed.
Rev. Peter McEntire C.S.Sp., Kimmage Manor, Dublin / Carrigallen, Leitrim - 30th April 2023. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Tanzania. Son of the late Catherine and James McEntire. Predeceased by his siblings Séamus, Tom, Maura, Seán and Myles. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, cousins, Spiritan confrères and his many friends. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning (May 5th) in Holy Spirit Church, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 at 11oc which may be viewed on the parish web camera at Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
James (Jim) Faulkner, Aughavas, Co Leitrim & New York/Florida - The death has occurred of James (Jim) Faulkner (US Navy Ret.) of Brooklyn New York and latterly of St. Augustine, Florida, who passed away on the 19th April 2023 at his home after a long illness bravely borne in the wonderful care of his grieving wife Mary (née Charles, Aughavas, Co. Leitrim). Predeceased by his daughter; Eileen Forrest, his parents and siblings. Deeply regretted by his three beloved grandkids, son-in-law, brother, sister, many nieces and nephews, extended family, colleagues, neighbours and friends in the Real Estate Business. A memorial mass will be celebrated for Jim on Monday, the 8th of May 2023, at 9.00am (American Time) in R.C. Church of St Anastasia, A1A, St Augustine, Florida, 32080 and will be live streamed. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Long Island, New York. The family appreciates your sympathy and support during this difficult time.
Mary Gallogley, nee McCloy, West Port, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal - Retired owner of the Barbecue, Bundoran and Gallogley’s Jewellers. Peacefully, at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo, in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her late husband Reggie and son Paul and baby daughter Catherine. Mary will be forever remembered by her daughter Leslie, son-in-law Declan and her grandchildren, James, Conor, Matthew, Lauren, Darragh, Diarmuid and Charlie. Mary will be sadly missed by Katrina, Deedee, her brother-in-law Fr. Vincent Gallogley of the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowagh and extended family circle and friends. Reposing at the family home on Tuesday 9th from 12 noon to 9pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (10th May) from her family home at 10.30am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live and will be available at the link: Live Funeral Mass of Mary Gallogley
Kay Treanor (nee O’Connor) Luton, England late late of Athygrannia, Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon - 12th April, 2023, at her home in Luton surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Frank, mother Kathryn, father Charles and brother Gabriel. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving daughter Rachel, sons Kevin and Neil, daughter-in-law Sharon, son-in-law Nick, Neil’s partner Tracy, sisters Breege and Marguerite, brother Michael, brothers-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass on Friday, 5th May, in St. Joseph’s Church, Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS at 10.30am. Kay will be laid to rest afterwards in Vale Cemetery, Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD. The Treanor and O’Connor families are grateful for your sympathy, support and prayers at this sad time.
Zrystyna Olasz (née Wengler), 8 Meadow Crest, Greatmeadow, Boyle, Roscommon and formerly of Kartuly, Poland - April 28th 2023, Peacefully, at home. Krystyna is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted partner Grzegorz Bigus, daughters Jolanta Golucka and Barbara Krause, sisters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, May 6th, at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle. A private cremation will take place afterwards. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via webcam at www.boyleparish.ie
Jody Higgins, Deerpark, Boyle, Roscommon - The death has occurred of Jody Higgins, Deerpark, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, who died suddenly but peacefully at his home with his devoted family by his side on 29th April. Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary, brother Seamus and nephew Gary. Beloved husband and best friend of Dolores, much loved Daddy of Aoife, Orlaith and Joe, and brother of Seanie, Gerry and Mary (Dillon). Jody is deeply mourned and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters and son, sons-in-law Johnny (O’Brien) and Damien (McGuinness), daughter-in-law Miriam, and his most adored grandchildren Seán, Katie, Dáithí, James, Liam and Liadh, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to St. Joseph's Church, Boyle, at 12 noon on Thursday 4th of May, with burial afterwards to Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle. House private on Thursday morning, please. Jody's funeral Mass can be viewed live by logging in to www.boyleparish.ie Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to CF Ireland c/o Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors or a family member in memory of Jody's nephew Gary Dillon.
May they all Rest in Peace.