Leitrim deaths - Thursday, February 9, 2023


Maura Healy (née Flynn), Balrothery Estate, Tallaght and formerly of Drumleague, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim - February 7th, 2023 peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of Vincent (Vinnie) and much loved mother to Damien and Karen. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughter-in-law Edel, adored grandchildren Laura, Callum and Ella, brothers Liam and Jim Joe, sisters Geraldine and Sheila, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at her home on Thursday (February 9th) from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Removal on Friday (February 10th) to St. Aengus Church, Balrothery arriving for 10am Funeral Mass and afterwards to Bohernabreena Cemetery. The Mass can viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/tallaghtaengus . Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate .
Pauline McDermott née O’Brien, Clooncarne, Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim February 7th 2023 - at her home, beloved wife of the late Tom and dear mother to Noel and Margaret Cranny (Newry), sadly missed by her son and daughter, son in law Cormac, her adored grandchildren Maedb and Tom, sister-in-law Helena, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her birth home “The Hollies” Main Street, Dromod on Thursday from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral cortege will leave “The Hollies” on Friday morning at 11.15 travelling via Clooncarne to arrive at St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in Cloonmorris Cemetery. Pauline’s family wish to thank you for your understanding at this enormously difficult time.
Sean Logan, Creagh, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim (formerly Leitrim CC) - 6th February, 2023, suddenly, at his home. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Phyllis Logan. Sadly missed by his sister, Margaret (Dublin), brothers, Pat and Martin, brother-in-law, Pat Farrell, sisters-in-law, Mary and Rosalie, nieces, Jennifer, Joanne and Ria, his nephews, Leo, Joseph, Cian and Donal, grandnieces and grandnephews and all his extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Drumshanbo on Thursday, 9th February, 2023 at 11 am followed by burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook Page.
Peter Lee (retired Garda; S.C.Rd., Dublin 8 and formerly of Fenagh, Co. Leitrim) - February 6, 2023. Unexpectedly at home. Beloved husband of Catherine (Kay) for 61 years. Deeply loved by his sons Eugene and David and daughter Orla. Treasured grandad of Fírinn, Luca, Eanna, Francesca and Leo. Loving father-in-law to Eimear, Lucia and Mark. Sadly missed by his loving sister Sr. Anna, brother Michael, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday afternoon, February 9, at 2 pm at the Church of St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, D6W H677, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, D6W HY98. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus and the cremation prayers afterwards at approx. 3:45 pm at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ . Peter’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all their extended family, neighbours and friends for all their support and kindness at this time. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Marie Sheridan, Cornee, Mohill, Co. Leitrim - Wednesday, 18th January 2023, suddenly, in Australia. Predeceased by her father John and brother Micheal, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Maura, brothers John and Patrick, sister-in-law Patricia and nephew Evan, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday, 11th February 2023, at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Marie's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on on www.churchtv.ie/mohill . House strictly private, please. The Sheridan family wish to thank you for your support at this sad time
Brian Fahy, Chapel Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon - 7th February, 2023, suddenly, at University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Tilly, sister Marion and brother Bertie. Mourned by his nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin, on Thursday morning from 10.30am with Prayers at 11am followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Brian will be laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchtv.ie/elphin/ and on local parish radio 106.5FM. The Fahy family are grateful for your prayers and support at this time.
Maura Reilly, Bohey Rock, Drumlish, Longford - Formerly of Caterham, Surrey, England. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Mary Ann. Maura passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maura will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Monica Thrapp (Longford), Betty Creton (Caterham) and Bernadette Rice (Dublin), her devoted nieces and nephews, Dawn, Tracey, Karen, Kate, Caitriona, Davey and Michéal, extended families, her brothers-in-law Willie Thrapp, Dave Creton, Charles Rice, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many good friends in Bohey Rock and Caterham. Arriving in St. Mary's Church, Gortletteragh, on Friday, the 10th of February, for 12 noon funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Farnaught Cemetery.
Rosaleen McDonnell, 5 Lower Marian Road, Boyle, Roscommon / Belfast, Antrim - February 3rd 2023. Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her brother Bernard and sister Margaret. Rosaleen will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Paul and Rachel, brother Phillip, sisters Elish, Bernie and Philomena, grandchildren Patrick, Shannon, Freyja and Oran, son-in-law David, Paul’s partner Rehana, brothers-in-law Brian and Vinti, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan, at 2pm. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via webcam on www.boyleparish.ie Messages of sympathy may be expressed can be sent to Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
May they all Rest in Peace.