Leitrim deaths - Thursday, February 17, 2022

The following deaths have occurred in the Leitrim area:
Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Leitrim
The death has occurred of Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, Tuesday 15th February 2022 peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family in the care of the nurses and staff of the Lisdarn Unit, Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents; Eddie and Mary and his infant sister; Geraldine. Deeply regretted by his daughters; Michelle, Áine, Lorraine and their mother; Mary, sisters; Mary Charles (Drumshanbo North) and Deirdre Connolly (Newtowngore), brothers; Peter (Clare), Dominic (Offaly), Eamon (Druminbawn) and Dermot (Belfast), sisters-in-law; Ann and Celina, brothers-in-law; Pat and Brian, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins, mother-in-law; Bridie Guckian, neighbours and friends. Michael will repose at the residence of his brother; Eamon (Eircode H12 YY62) on Thursday (17th February) from 4.00pm – 8.00pm. Remains to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Aughavas on Friday (18th February) for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on http://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html House private outside reposing times, please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care, Cavan General Hospital c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone. Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to do so a message of sympathy can be placed in the "Condolences" section below. The family appreciate your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time.
Denis Burns, Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Cork / Drumshanbo, Leitrim
Burns ( late of Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Mallow and Drumshanbo, County Leitrim) February 15th 2022. Denis passed away peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Matron and Staff at Strawhall Nursing Home, Fermoy.Sadly missed by his loving family, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing in O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant, on Thursday 17th February from 6.00pm to 7:00pm, followed by removal to St.Mary’s Church Buttevant. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12:30pm. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. All those attending the funeral services are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines.
Frederick Barry Lycett, Tullyclevan, Dowra, Leitrim
The death has occurred of Frederick Barry Lycett, Tullyclevan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim, peacefully, at North West Hospice, Sligo. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Coral, sons Nigel and Mark, daughters in law Yvonne and Shirley, grandson David, neighbours and friends. Remains reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Dowra, from 10.30am on Friday, 18th February, with service at 11.30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 4pm. Service will be live streamed at the following link: https://youtu.be/nvrTODL0Gjc. Cremation will be livestreamed from lakelands crematorium on (link to follow).
Thomas Doonan, Carrigallen, Leitrim
Thomas Doonan,Carrigallen,Co Leitrim.February 16th 2022.Peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of the staff at the Galway Clinic. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Terri,his sons Ken,David,Noel and Colin,his Grandchildren Amy,Jack & Jamie, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Reposing at Smiths Funeral Home, Ballinamore, Thursday February 17th,from 6pm to 8pm.House strictly private.Please adhere to mask wearing,no handshaking and social distancing protocols. Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Friday February 18th for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the North West Hospice.
Sean (John James) Callaghan, Lisroughty, Aughawillan and Trathnona, Ballinamore, Leitrim
Tuesday 15th February 2022 (suddenly). He will be sadly missed by his sisters Margo, Mary, Antoinette, Lucy & Imelda, his brothers-in-law Patsy Smith, John O’Callaghan & James Curran, his nephews & nieces, grandnephews & grandnieces, extended family, neighbours & friends. Resting at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Friday evening (18th Feb) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday morning arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Please continue to wear facemasks and observe social distancing.
May they all Rest in Peace