Leitrim area deaths - Thursday, June 1
Raymond Lavin, Putney, London / Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
Raymond Lavin on March 9th 2023 in Putney, London in his 95th year, formerly of Clonfeacle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Predeceased by his sisters May Leonard and Margaret Callaghan and his brothers John, Jim and Mick Joe. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends. Burial will take place in Jamestown Cemetery on Saturday, June 10th at 2.00pm. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Seamus McGovern, Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim
Seamus McGovern, Cattan, Mohill, Co Leitrim, suddenly after a long battle with mental health illness, on Monday, 29th May/ Seamus will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Michelle, his daughters Shaileen and Megan, his son Seán, his brother Thomas, his sisters Catherine (Pickering) and Marie (Neary), extended family, friends and business colleagues. Rest in peace Seamus. Reposing at Connell’s Funeral Home, 9 Church Street (N39 P0E8), Longford, on Friday, June 2nd from 5.30pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, on Saturday 3rd , followed with burial in the New Cemetery. Family home strictly private at all times please.
Rita Taraseviciene, Moyne, Co Longford
Rita Taraseviciene, Cornakelly, Moyne, Co Longford peacefully in the care of St. Francis Hospice, Dublin, on Tuesday, May 30th, surrounded by her family. Rita will be sadly missed by her partner and best friend Audrius, her beloved daughter Diana, extended family, neighbours and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Connell's Funeral Home, Church St, Longford, eircode N39P0E8 on Friday 2nd, from 1 o'clock until 3 o'clock, followed with removal to St. Mary's Church, Legga, Moyne, eircode N39 K8W7, for Funeral Mass at 4 o'clock, followed with burial in Ballinamuck New Cemetery.
Kathleen Bruen, Geevagh, Co Sligo
Kathleen (aka Kitty) Bruen (nee Fallon) Tapp, Geevagh, Co. Sligo, peacefully in the tender care of the North West Hospice, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, 30th May. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan and brother John, Kathleen will be sorely missed by her heartbroken children; Pat and her daughter-in-law Sheila, her daughter Mary and son-in-law Patrick, her son John and his wife Gosia and her 4 grandchildren Katie, Michael, Helenka and Jamie whom she adored; her brother Tom and her sister Bernie and in-laws Vinnie, Basil and Kathleen; relatives, friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home from 12.00 noon until 5.00pm on Thursday with removal on Thursday evening arriving at St Joseph's Church, Geevagh at 7.30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11.00am on Friday morning with interment afterwards in Corrig cemetery.
Mary Gilmartin, Sligo Town / Ballintogher, Co Sligo
Mary Gilmartin, 17 Nazareth Village, Sligo and formerly of Coventry, England and Cartronhugh, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo, on Tuesday, May 30th, peacefully in the care of St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair. Predeceased by her brothers James, Sean, Micheal (Boyle) and Tim (Australia), twin sister Annie Teresa and her dearly loved niece Mary (O’Reilly). She is survived by her sisters-in-law Annie (Ballintogher) and Ann (Boyle) and will be sadly missed by her nephews Michael (Boyle), John (Manorhamilton), John (Bettystown), Thomas, Seamus, Michael, John (Cartronhugh), Thomas (Australia), Declan, Michael James, David (U.K), Charles (U.K) and Anthony (U.K) nieces Marian (Harkin), Breege (Fowley), Helen (Hamilton), Ann (Ryan), Gráinne (Cawley) Geraldine (McDonagh), niece Maria (Boyle), her nephews and nieces in Australia as well as her wide circle of friends in Coventry and Sligo. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home, Dromahair (F91 VC52) on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Theresa’s Church, Ballintogher for 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Carrowcrin Cemetery.