Deaths in Leitrim - Wednesday April 12, 2023
Mary Rafferty (née Kane), Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim / Cavan / Roscommon - Bolton England and formerly of Tully House, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon passed away peacefully on March 25th in the UK. Predeceased by her son Eugene and her loving husband Frank. She will be sadly missed by her sons, Kevin and Kieran, her grand-children, Caitlin, Dayna, Andrew, Joseph, Hannah and Rosie, also her sister Margret and brother Seamus. She will be remembered by many family and friends from Roscommon, Leitrim and Cavan. Mary's body will be flown back home from Bolton where she will have a funeral Mass at St Osmund’s, Long Lane, Bolton on Wednesday, 12th April, at 11am. She will be taken from Smiths Funeral Home Barrack St, Granard, Co. Longford N39 AX97 on Friday, 14th April, for Funeral Mass at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Co. Cavan at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The family would like to thank the Parish Of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Fr O’Gorman for their help. Also the family would like to thank all those in the UK and at home who have assisted in bringing Mary home especially Howarth’s Funeral services, Bolton. A tribute page is available for any donations. https://maryrafferty.muchloved.com/. Click on the link below to view Mary's Funeral Mass from The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Co. Cavan https://vimeo.com/816665084
Michael O’Donovan, Ballinteer, Dublin / Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim - Late of North West Health Board, Carrick-on-Shannon. Peacefully, at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Mullinasole, Co. Donegal. Predeceased by his father John and mother Bridget, brothers Jimmy, Jackie, Paddy, Anthony and Donal, sisters Anna and Cora. Sadly missed by his sons Paul, Cathal and Ronan and daughter Breda, brother Denis, daughters in law Elizabeth and Moya, and grandchildren Ryan, Meghan, Erin, Mikey, Darragh, Aine, Rudi , Alex, Joelie and Corey and great grandchild Murphy, nieces and nephews. Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Directors, Willbrook Rd., Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 W029, Wednesday, 12th April, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer, Dublin, D16 VK27 on Thursday, 13th April at 11am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Michaels’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-church-ballinteer
Thomas (Thos) O’Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon, Donegal - Retired Member of An Garda Síochána. Peacefully, at home, following a short illness, surrounded and tenderly cared for by his family. Predeceased by his parents Tom O’Hare and Lily O’Hare McArdle, brother Kevin and stepfather Johnny McArdle. Thos is survived by his loving wife Ann, sons John, Tommy and Daryl, daughters Regina, Vanessa and Sheena, his sister Loretto Gaughran and brother-in-law Aidan. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Liam and Barry and partners Lorraine, Sinead, Niall and Maria, his 18 adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law John and his wife Sue, family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home (Eircode A91 HV12) from 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday for family and close friends only. House strictly private at all other times. Removal on Thursday at 12.50pm, proceeding on foot to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium. The Mass can be viewed live by following this link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-kilkerley. We hope that those attending Thos’ funeral will fulfil his wish that bright colours be worn at the reposal and ceremonies. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation, donations box at the home and Church or donations can be made by following this link: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/NorthLouthHospice.
Geraldine Burke, Carrowkeel Lodge, Castlebaldwin, Sligo / Sooey, Sligo - Formerly Cloonskirt, Sooey, Co. Sligo. Peacefully, at home, in the loving care of her extended family and friends at Carrowkeel Lodge. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Rosita Burke. Sadly missed by her sisters Mary (Gillen, Sligo), Connie (Anderson, Ballymote), Tina (Sligo), Majella (Ryan, Sooey), and Kathleen (McMorrow, Ballinakill), brothers Martin (London), Séamus (Waterford), Seán (Meath), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends of Carrowkeel Lodge, Castlebaldwin and Cregg House, Ballincar, Co. Sligo. Reposing at Carrowkeel Lodge, Castlebaldwin, on Sunday, 9th April, from 3pm until 6pm. Geraldine’s Funeral Mass will take place in The Church of The Assumption, Sooey, on Monday, 10th April, at 12.30pm with burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sooey. Those who would like to attend but are unable to do so can view Geraldine’s funeral Mass which will be streamed live on massonline.ie.
Brendan Kelly, Doobally, Tullaghan, Leitrim - Suddenly, at his late residence. Remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Kinlough, County Leitrim F91D259, on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 9pm. Remains will be removed to St Aidan's Church, Kinlough, on Wednesday to arrive for 11am funeral Mass, followed by interment in St Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough. Deeply regretted and forever loved by his sister Rita Fergus and Brothers Thomas and Jim Kelly. Predeceased by Oliver and Robert and parents James and Ellen Kelly. House private, please. Enquiries to Gilmartin's Undertakers, Kinlough.
Patrick (Pat) Farrell, Blanchardstown, Dublin / Baltinglass, Wicklow / Leitrim - Formerly of Breanross South, Co. Leitrim, April 8th, 2023, suddenly, at his home. Beloved husband of Bernadette, cherished father of Brian, Clodagh (McGowan) and Áine (Riordan), adored grandad of Aisling, Pádraig, Lucy, Thomas, Ellen, Alana, Kate and Amie and brother of Pauline and the late Ger. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Conor and John, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Patrick (Pat) Dennehy, Quay Street, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim - The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Dennehy, Quay Street, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, on Thursday, 6th April 2023, peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Richard & Eileen. Sadly missed by his sisters Sally & Maria, brother Richard, (Dublin City North) sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at The Funeral Home, The Heritage Centre Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (N41 KP62) on Wednesday, 12th April, from 5pm-7pm with removal on Thursday 13th to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) for cremation at 12 noon. Refreshments afterwards at Duignan’s Drumsna at 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Northwest Hospice, Sligo c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director, Kilmore & Carrick-on-Shannon. Any enquiries, please contact Dermot Foley, Funeral Director, Kilmore & Carrick-on-Shannon, 0868051339.
May they all Rest in Peace.