Deaths in Leitrim - Wednesday February 1, 2023

Eileen Clarke (née Duffy), Kilclare,Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim and late of Derrygonnelly, Co Fermanagh - 30th January 2023. Predeceased by her husband, Sean and her son, Neil. Sadly missed by her sons Johnny, Alan and Kenneth, daughter Caroline, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, her sister Ann, and brothers Paddy and John, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at the home of her daughter Caroline (Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon) from 4.00 pm on Thursday, 2nd February. Funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Drumcong on Friday, 3rd February at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John Mc Sharry, Dernahemrick, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim - peacefully at St Phelims Nursing Home, Dromahair. Removal to St Aidan's Church, Ballaghameehan on Thursday for 12 noon funeral mass with burial afterwards in Rossinver Cemetery.

Maureen Hamilton (née McGowan), 2 Gleann Ailinne, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim and formerly Belfast - January 30th 2023, peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family at Galway university hospital. Predeceased by her parents Joe McGowan and Elizabeth McGowan (née Archer), infant brother Gerard, brother John and sister Jenette. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Ian, sons Paul (Drumshanbo) and Mark (Lincolnshire), daughter Kelly (Drumshanbo), daughter-in-law Rachael, son-in-law Stephen Dyer, adored grandchildren Bradley, Naoise, Jodie, Dylan and Callum, great-grandchildren Ashton and Nicole, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, dear cousin Eileen, relatives, neighbours and friends. Maureen will repose at her residence No.2 Gleann Ailinne, Drumshanbo on Wednesday, 1st February, from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Maureen’s funeral cortege will leave her residence at 10:30 o’ clock on Thursday morning, arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo for funeral Mass at 11 o’ clock followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4 o’ clock. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired to St. Vincent de Paul, Carrick-on-Shannon. House private outside of reposing times please

James (Jimmy) Rooney, Arus Breffni, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Tully, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim - The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Rooney, Arus Breffni, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Tully, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim; peacefully and in the loving care of the staff of Arus Breffni. Predeceased by his father John, mother Mary Kate and sister Brigid. Deeply regretted by his cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal to the Church of the Annunciation, Mullies on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary McKeon (née Hewitt), Castle Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon - (Peacefully) after a short illness at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Martin, parents Margaret and Tommy and sisters Joan, Ann, Philomena and Geraldine. Much loved mother of Michael, Patricia, Martina, Mark, Martin, Joseph, Thomas, Gerard and Rachel. Mary will be very sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Patricia, Marion and Marie, brothers Richard, Thomas, Martin, George and Joe, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the home of her daughter Patricia and son-in-law Fernando Duarte (Eircode F45 RR97) Castle Street, Elphin on Wednesday (1st Feb) from 5pm to 7pm. House private at all other times. Removal on Thursday (2nd Feb) to St. Patrick's Church, Elphin arriving for Funeral Mass at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research at https://donate.cancer.ie/ or c/o Brady's Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on local parish radio 106.5FM. The McKeon and Hewitt families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this sad time.

Gràinne Heslin, Clooncorick, Carrigallen, Leitrim - January 30th 2023. Peacefully at home surrounded by her heartbroken Sisters following a bravely fought illness. Forever loved and missed by her parents Sean and Bernadette Sisters Eimear, Orla and Mairead Brother-in-law Robert and her adored nephews, Daragh and Conor and niece Kate. Grainne will be sadly missed by her many wonderful friends her colleagues, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Neighbours. House private at all times please. Funeral mass at 12 noon on Wednesday February 1st at St.Mary's Church, Carrigallen , Co.Leitrim.Followed by private Cremation The Funeral mass may be viewed on the following link. https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/ Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the Irish Cancer Society and the Oncology unit in Beaumont Hospital c/o Mc Guckian Funeral directors Carrigallen or any family member.

Michael James Wall, Farnaught, Gortletteragh, Leitrim - After a short illness. Deeply regretted by his brothers Fr. John and Fr. Pat, cousins and friends. Michael’s remains will arrive to St. Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, this Thursday at 11.45 am for 12.00 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Gortletteragh Cemetery.

Moira Tighe (née Duignan), Ballindoon, Riverstown, Sligo, F52 X309 / Keshcarrigan, Leitrim - The death has occurred of Moira Tighe (née Duignan) Ballindoon, Riverstown, Co. Sligo. F52X309, January 30th 2023, peacefully, at her home, in the loving care of her family, her dedicated carers and the Community Palliative Care Team. Loving wife of Christy and loving mother of David and Derek. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Kate, Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim, her brothers Peadar and Michael. Moira will be sadly missed by her husband Christy, her sons David and Derek, her daughter-in-law Anya, her brother Seán and her sisters-in-law Doreen and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and her many friends. Reposing at her home on Wednesday, February 1st, from 12 noon until 3pm, followed by private cremation. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Sligo Hospice, c/o of Shivnan Funeral Directors, Ballyfarnon. Very special thanks to her wonderful carers who looked after Moira with such love over many years and to the Palliative Care Angels who made her so comfortable in her final precious days with us.

Padraig McGloin, Rathmines, Dublin and formerly of Aughamore, Glenade, Co. Leitrim -  25th January 2023, suddenly at his residence in Rathmines. Beloved son of the late Paddy and Maggie McGloin, (Aughamore, Glenade), deeply regretted by his loving sisters, Doreen (Bundoran) and Bernie (Swinford), and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements later.

Freddie Good, Drumgart, Belturbet, Cavan - Sunday, 29th January 2023, peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and sister Esther. Freddie will be very sadly missed by his partner Maura, brother Trevor, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, Cyril, sister-in-law Kathy, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral service in Belturbet Parish Church on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

John Hickey, Feedarragh, Belturbet, Cavan / Butlersbridge, Cavan - Suddenly Sunday 29th January 2023. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his partner Mary, her children Daniel, Sarah and Darren, brother Paul, sisters Geraldine and Patricia, sister in law Catriona, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains will be reposing at Lawlors Funeral Home this Tuesday evening at 4.45pm until 6.45pm. Remains will leave the residence of his sister Patricia at Uragh, Milltown, Belturbet, H14 W560 on Wednesday, 1st February, to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Staghall for 12 noon funeral mass with cremation afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu of Beamount Hospital Foundation. House private please. Trish’s Mini Market Milltown will be closed on Wednesday, 1st February, as a mark of respect.

Helena (Lena) O'Neill (née Lakes), Breandrum, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim - The death has occurred of Helena (Lena) O'Neill (née Lakes), Breandrum, Gorvagh Co. Leitrim on January 29th 2023, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her parents Julia and Patrick Lakes brothers Tommy & Johnny and baby sister Mary. Helena will be sadly missed by her loving husband Padraig, sons Paul & John, daughters Patricia, Sheelagh and Laverne, daughters-in-law Edwena & Kirsten, sons-in-law William, Philip & Daniel, and ten grandchildren Katie, Olivia, Julia, Sinead, Ryan, Jake, Zack, Alex, Lucas & Aurora. Two great-grandchildren, her sisters and brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, close friends and neighbours.  Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore N41 TD62 this Wednesday evening, 1st February, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill on Thursday morning 2nd February to arrive for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Helena's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill House strictly private outside reposing times, please.

John Morahan, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim - 29th January 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle. Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Kate, daughter-in-law Mags. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Michael (Leitrim Village), John (Gweedore), Martin (Ballyconnell), Dermot (Mullingar), daughters Mary (U.K) and Eleanor (Belfast), daughters-in-law Orla, Sinéad and Jola, sons-in-law John and Michael, grandchildren Dara, Niall, Niamh, Kiara, Aideen, Sean, Cormac, Mary Kate, Monica, James, Kamil, Kealan, Aaron and Dylan great-grandchildren Hugo and Devan, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock with removal to St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday morning at 11.15 o’clock arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 o’clock with funeral afterwards to Ardcarne Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link John's Funeral Mass House private outside of reposing times please.

Rosaleen McHugh (née Maguire), Boeshill, Garadice, Aughawillan, Ballinamore, Leitrim - Peacefully, in her 89th year at the Lisdarn Care Unit in Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Packie, her sister Mary, brothers John, Hugh, Peter & Conor and her son-in-law Tom Molloy. She will be sadly missed by her loving family Geraldine, John, Mary & Conor, son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Anne & Maureen, 10 grandchildren Darragh, Róisín, Conor, Ally, Patrick, Shane, Thomas, Grace, Rory & Katie, her sisters-in-law Rosie, Peggy & Bridget, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Bridget Conroy (née Ames), Clooncullane, Strokestown, Roscommon / Elphin, Roscommon - 29th January, 2023, suddenly, in the loving care of the staff of the Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by her mother Lena, father Peter and baby infant son Matthew. Devoted wife of Matty, and much loved and treasured mother of Sinéad, Yvonne, Martin, Fiona, Lorraine, Adrian, Derek, Michelle and John, sons-in-law Stephen, Kevin and Gearóid, daughters-in-law Jane, Ciara, Órla and Jacqueline, her 19 adored and cherished grandchildren, brother Tom, sisters Mary, Una and Kathleen, sisters-in-law Goretti, Kathleen and Maureen, brothers-in-law Jimmy and Michael, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, good neighbours and friends. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Bridget will be laid to rest afterwards in the New Cemetery, Elphin. House private to family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on local parish radio 106.5FM. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to ICU at University Hospital Galway c/o Brady's Funeral Directors. The Conroy and Ames families are grateful for your sympathy, prayers and support at this sad time.

May they all Rest in Peace

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