Deaths in Leitrim - Wednesday December 21, 2022


Mary Teresa (Jennie) Maxwell (née Clerkin) Tullynascreena, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim - December 20th, 2022, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, Mary Teresa, known as Jennie, beloved wife of John James and loving mother of Clare (Mc Gauran), Cathy, Rhona (Carroll), Rosie (Donohoe), Sean and Ruth (O’Leary), grandchildren Cathal, Eabha, Muireann, Rebecca, Niamh, James, Donnacha, Sam and Katie, sons-in-law Bernie, Martin, Andy, Pa and Dave, daughter-in-law Andrea, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home (Eircode F91PH92) on Wednesday, December 21st, from 3pm to 9pm. Removal on Thursday, December 22nd, to St. Mary’s Church, Killenummery, for Funeral Mass at 11:30am. Burial afterwards in Carrowcrin Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Northwest Hospice Sligo. Please adhere to Covid guidelines at all times.
Kathleen McNulty (née Mc Morrow), Mountcharles, Donegal / Tawley, Leitrim and Leicester, England - Peacefully, at the Rock Community Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon. Predecased by her husband Pat Mc Nulty. Sadly, missed by her daughter Winifred McNulty, her son in law Larry Masterson, her grandson Patrick Masterson, his fiancée Sophie Love, her great-granddaughter Hannah Kate Masterson, her sister Margaret Gallagher, (Kinlough), sister in law Nora Foster (Tawley), nieces, nephews and all her relatives and friends. Funeral arriving to St Aidan’s Church, Kinlough, on Wednesday evening for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Finner Cemetery, Bundoran. Kathleen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade Parish Facebook page. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Rock Nursing Unit Patient Comfort Fund, c/o McGloin Undertakers, Cliffoney.
Rosaleen Masterson (née Murray), Church Street, Killeshandra, Cavan - 18th December 2022, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Rosaleen, predeceased by her parents John and Roseann and her sister Susan. Very deeply regretted by her loving husband Austin, daughters Fiona and Noreen, brother John, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, neighbours, relatives and friends. Removal on Wednesday at 11.30am to St Brigid's Church, Killeshandra for funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Paddy Gallagher, Dalton Park, Mullingar, Westmeath / Bundoran, Donegal - December 19, 2022 (peacefully) in the company of his devoted wife and family and the management and staff of Rose Lodge Nursing Home Killucan. Predeceased by his infant daughters Lorraine and Bernadette. Loving husband of Ethna and dear father of Mary, Denise and Susan. Paddy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, his adored grandchildren Frankie, Rachel, Sophie, Patrick, Áine, Ewan and Dylan, great-grandson Paidi, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends in Mullingar and Donegal where Paddy was known as Paddy Jnr. Paddy's Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11 o'c and may be viewed live on www.mullingarparish.ie. Burial will take place afterwards in Ballyglass cemetery.
Francis (Frank) Gillespie, Green Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon - 17th December, 2022, suddenly, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Mae and sister Mary Fenton. Frank is sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife loving Mary (nee Darcy), son Don (Perth, Western Australia), daughter Fidelma (Karratha, Western Australia), son-in-law Clinton, brother Joseph (Sligo), sister Margaret (Manchester), grandchildren Conor, Jannali, Cliona, Saoirse and Róisin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin (F45 Y168) on Friday 23rd Dec. from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday 24th Dec. to St. Joseph's Church, Boyle arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Committal Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 230pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed on church webcam at https://www.boyleparish.ie/web-cam/ and Committal Service at www.churchservices.tv/lakelands. The Gillespie family are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this sad time.
Declan Wynne, Warren, Boyle, Roscommon / Sligo / Offaly- 18th December 2022, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of the North West Hospice, after an illness borne with strength and dignity and great courage. Much loved son of Pat and the late Tom Wynne and predeceased by his beloved Thomas. Declan will be forever loved and dearly missed by his brothers Peter (Tullamore), Adrian (Ballisodare), Gary (Rockingham), David (Monastraden) and his sister Jacqueline Kelly (Knockvicar) brother-in-law Brian, sisters-in-law Anne, Mary, Ann & Imelda, his uncle Christy and aunt Marie Wynne, nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends both here and in America. Funeral Mass at 11am Wednesday, 21st December, with burial afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle. House private at all other times, please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, in lieu, to Mayo Roscommon Hospice or Sligo North West Hospice c/o Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors Boyle and Ballinameen.
Brendan O’Gorman, late of Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, South Africa and England - Predeceased by his parents Tom and Elleanor, his brother Hugh Joseph, and his daughter Ann. Deeply missed by his beloved partner Rita McCauley, son Mark, daughter-in-law Lucy, grandchildren Liam, Lewis, Connor, and Callum, granddaughter-in-law Leah and great-grandchild Callie, all the McCauley Family, including the many McCauley grandchildren and great-grandchildren and by his extended relatives and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow from 5.00pm-7.00pm on Thursday (22nd December). Funeral Mass on Friday (23rd December) at 11.00am at St. Mary’s Church, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, followed by burial in Killaduff Cemetery, Swanlinbar. Donations, if desired, to the Simon Community.
May they all Rest in Peace.