Deaths in Leitrim - Wednesday May 24, 2023

Elizabeth McGreevey (nee O'Rourke), Rathanoragh, Strandhill, Co. Sligo - The death has occurred of Elizabeth McGreevey (nee O'Rourke), Rathanoragh, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at St. Phelim's Nursing Home, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by her husband Leo McGreevey, Gretta, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon and by her sister May. Sadly missed by her brothers Paddy, (Dromahair) and Frank (Dublin), nephews Paul, Declan and John, nieces Sinead, Fiona, Deirdre and Marie, sisters-in-law Gabriele and Ann, relatives and friends. Reposing at Fowley's Funeral Home, Dromahair on Wednesday, 24th May, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Removal on Thursday to St. Mary's Church, Killenummery for funeral mass at 11.30 am, burial afterwards in Carrowcrin New Cemetery.

Dympna Morrow (née O'Brien), Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim and formerly Lisanover, Ballyconnell -  Suddenly at her home, May 22nd. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, loving husband Jimmy, daughters Mary (Lee), Deirdre (Maguire), sons Anthony, Liam and Jim, brother Miley, sisters Maura and Kathleen, sons-in-law James and Patrick, daughters-in-law Neeki, Anne-claire and Collette and her adored grandchildren Mark, David, Laura, Aisling, James, Luke, Jamie, Ryan, Raina, Sean, Oisìn, Anaïs, Juliet, Finn and Rory, sisters-in law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore (N41TD62), this Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning from her residence to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Carrigallen, for funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly private at all times, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital c/o McGuckian Funeral directors or any family member. Dympna's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link. https://www.churchtv.ie/carrigallen/

Bridie Hayden (née Gray), Riverview House, Ballyculleen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Leitrim - 20th May 2023 (Suddenly) surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Bridgid. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Jim, adored son Gerard, daughter-in-law Maria, her cherished grandchildren Dylan and Alisha. Sadly missed by Matthew, Valerie, Nathan, Lilly, Réaltín (Molloy), sisters Joan Clancy (Sligo), Ann Gilligan (Sligo), Carol Lynch (Boyle), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Reposing at the residence of her son Gerard and daughter-in-law Maria on Wednesday evening from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Bridie’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Drumlion on Thursday morning for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 o’clock with funeral afterwards to Drumlion Cemetery. Please note - ne way traffic system in operation, entrance via Killumod cross/eElphin road, exit onto Drumlion

Seamus Beirne, Lodge, Drumlion, Co Roscommon - May 22nd 2023. Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Seamus, deeply regretted by his cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Drumlion Cemetery. The Beirne family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this time.

Olive Pearson (née Weir), Balrath House, Ballinea, Mullingar, Westmeath / Arva, Cavan - May 21, 2023 (peacefully) at her home in the company of her beloved husband and family. Dearly loved wife of John and wonderful and loving mother of Sarah, Denise, Lynda, Heather, Aubrey and Shane, Olive will be greatly missed and deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband and family, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Kitty, sons-in-law Jim, Winston, Rachid and Francis, her adored grandchildren Sam, Rebecca, Shannon, Samia, Alex, Charlie, Rowena, Ibrahim, Jason, Ikram, Kawthar, Amana, Malachy, Leon and Poppy, great-grandchildren Harvey, Nour and Luay, sisters-in-law Lily and Marjorie, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brother Eric and sisters Myrtle, Ruth and Iris.  Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home N91 K660 on Wednesday May 24th from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. followed by Removal to All Saints Church, Mullingar arriving at 7.30 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday May 25th at 2 p.m. followed by burial in Kilbixy Churchyard, Ballynacarrigy. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to All Saints Church Mullingar.

Rose Reilly, Cloonaugh, Drumlish, Longford - Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Peter, mother Kate Ann, brothers Jimmy and Pete (U.S.A.). Rose will be forever loved and missed by her sisters Mary (Fuhrer) Denver U.S.A., Margaret (Devine) Edgeworthstown, Kathleen (Creegan) Drumlish, brothers-in-law Jackie and Myles, sisters-in-law Tessie and Barbara (U.S.A.), nieces, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 12 o clock in St. Mary's Church, Drumlish with burial afterwards in Old Cemetery, Drumlish.

John Gilboy, Ardcarne, Cootehall, Roscommon - The death has occurred of John Gilboy, Ardcarne, Cootehall, Co. Roscommon, May 22nd 2023. Peacefully, following a short illness, surrounded by his heartbroken family. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Lina, sisters Redempta and Frances. John will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Peggy, daughters Carmel and Mairéad, sons Shane, Pat, Tony and Kevin, his sister Maura Noone (Claremorris), brothers Raymond (Galway) and Paddy (Cootehall). Cherished grandfather to Eimear, Seán, Fiona and Júlia, Noah, Martyna, Thomas and Jonathan, Siún and Aoibhín. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law, Ester, Renata and Aga, son-in-law Cathal and Kevin’s partner Ciara, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Cootehall, on Wednesday (May 24th) at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Ardcarne Cemetery. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Irish Cancer Society.

Fr. Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon, Donegal - The death has occurred of Fr. Gerald Anthony Hicks O.F.M conv Francisan Friary Manchester. Peacefully at St. Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his loving family and Franciscan Friars. Predeceased by his parents Christopher Hicks and Bridget Hicks (Doherty) formerly East Rock, Ballyshannon, brothers and sisters Michael, Margaret, Christopher and Patrick, Sadly missed by his brother Kenneth and sister Barbara, loved by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and all extended family, friend and the Franciscan Community. Fr. Gerald Funeral mass will take place on Thursday at 11am at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home 087 2218483/

Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon, Donegal - The death has occurred of Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Sadly missed by his children Shannon, Ryan and their mother Helen, his beloved partner Catherine and his brother Mark and sister Denise and all his extended family and friends. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass, with burial afterward in The Abbey Cemetery. House Private on the morning of the funeral please. Roy's funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Seamus O'Rourke, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Leitrim Village, Leitrim - 21st May 2023 (peacefully) at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo. Pre-deceased by his parents Brigid and Michael, sisters Helen and Carmel, brothers Sean, Gerald, Eamonn and Brian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sister Sadie (London), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery.

Michael (Mick) Tighe, Drumduff, Drumshanbo, Leitrim - Michael (Mick) Tighe, Drumduff, Drumshanbo, Co.Leitrim. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his loving mother Dorothy, father Benny, brothers Brian and Tony and brother-in-law Charles. Sadly missed by his sister Sandra and sister-in-law Sheila, nephews Cathal, Richard, Tony, Darren, nieces Melanie, Tanya, Karen, Brianna, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 24th May at 11am followed by burial in the New Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/  and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.

May they all Rest in Peace.