Leitrim deaths - Thursday, March 16, 2023


Noel Duignan, Mullagh, Aughamore, Annaduff, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim, N41 F682 - Noel passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie and his sister Mae O’Rourke. Sadly missed by his wife Ann, son David, daughter Annette (Kelleher), son-in-law Gary, adored grandchildren, Dylan and Rhona, sisters Sheila Mulvee (Mullingar) and Ann Beirne (Mohill), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and a large circle of neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home in Mullagh, Aughamore (N41 F682), on Friday 17th March from 4pm until 7pm. (One way traffic system in place, please enter via Notley’s Aughamore) House private at all other times please. Funeral Mass on Saturday 18th in St Mary’s Church, Annaduff at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society c/o Foley’s Funeral Directors.
Seamus Prior, Altachullion, Corlough, Cavan / Dublin - Tragically, on 10th March 2023. Predeceased by his father James. Loving son of Mary Kate and brother of T. J., Bernard, Mary (Seamus), Bridie, Kathleen, Christina (John), Seán (Anne-Marie), Eamon (Maria). He will be sadly missed by his extended family, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (N41 TD62) this Thursday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, from the home of his brother Seán in Altachullion, to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Corlough, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon (H14 VK30). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass may be viewed on the Corlough-Templeport Parish facebook page. House Private Please
Martina Krupa nee Keoghan, Hugglescote, Leicester, England and formerly of Glenkeel, Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim - The death has occurred of Martina Krupa nee Keoghan, Hugglescote, Leicester, England and formerly of Glenkeel, Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim. R.I.P. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Agnes (Baby), brothers infant Andrew, Francis and her sister Mary. Beloved wife of Willie and much loved sister of Hubert, Sean, Eileen, Pat, Denny and Dessie. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family and large circle of friends. Reposing at the family home (Eircode F91 RH79) on Saturday from 6pm to 10pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Kiltyclogher on Sunday morning for Funeral Mass at 11.15am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Foundation.
Rose Lannon (née Kelleher), (Late of Drumcondra and formerly of Rooskey, Co Roscommon and Pallasgreen, Co Limerick - Rose, dear mum of Rosaleen and beloved wife of the late Patrick, passed away (peacefully) in the kind care of Marymount Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross. Rose will be remembered with love by her daughter, son-in-law David, brothers Patrick, Jim & John, sister Esther (Dunshaughlin), sister-in-law Ita (Tarmonbarry), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends & neighbours. Special thanks to all who cared for Rose in recent times in OLH & St James’s Hospital. Requiem Mass on Thursday (16th March) at 10am in Church of Corpus Christi, Homefarm Road, Drumcondra. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA) - www.supportstjames.ie
Francis (Frank) Derwin, Drogheda, Louth / Leitrim - March 11th 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Christina and daughters Catherine, Olivia and Ruth. Also by his sons in law Richard and Ciaràn, adored grandchildren Oscar, Emer, Fionàn, Senan and Amélie, extended family and friends. Funeral mass on Thursday morning at 11.45am in St. Augustine’s Church, Shop Street, Drogheda. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. House Private please.
Christina Fox, Unshinagh, Kinlough, Leitrim - Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Tina's passing will be a cause of great sadness to her sister Maeve (John), her brothers Joe, Brendan, Peter (Fidelma) and John, her nieces, nephews, relations and friends. Funeral on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in Conwell Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to S.H.O.U.T , care of any family member. House private please. Tina's funeral Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade parish Facebook page. Condolences may be sent in the traditional manner. Enquiries to Gilmartin and Carty funeral directors.
Thomas (Tommy) Oates, Marino, Dublin / Kilmore, Roscommon - 11th March 2023 – (peacefully) in the loving care of his family and the staff at the Mater Hospital; beloved husband of the late Evelyn, loving father of Ann, David, Gareth, Carol, Colm and Alan and cherished grandad to Cheryl, Vanessa, Karl, Eric, Laura, Evie and AJ and great-grandad to Kayden, Fionn, Adam, Alana and Shebl. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Autumn, Aisling, Jana and Niaomh, sister Phyllis and by brothers-in-law Pat and Gerry, sisters-in-law Una and Bernie, extended family and a wide circle of friends both at home and abroad. Predeceased and remembering his sister Mary (recently), brothers Frank and Christie. Removal to the Church of the Visitation, Fairview on Thursday 16th for 12 noon Requiem Mass followed by Cremation at Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation and the Mater Foundation. For Livestreaming of Tommy’s Mass please visit: https://fairviewparish.ie/live-stream-during-mass-and-funerals/
Patrick (Pakie) Curwin, Lettergeragh, Drumlish, Longford / Aughnacliffe, Longford - After a short illness, in Galway University Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving and caring wife Mary Ann, his sons Patrick, Michael, daughters-in-law, and their families, mother Bridget, brothers, sisters, relatives, family and friends. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamuck, for 11 o'clock funeral Mass, followed by burial in Kilmahon Cemetery.
Desmond Lynch, Woodbrook House, Darrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon - Formerly Woodbrook House, Bristol, England. 12th February 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen, brothers Larry and Jim, sister Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughters Una and Threasa, sons-in-law Steve and Colin, adored grandchildren Scarlett, Isabella, Alexandra, Esme, Miles, brothers Pat (Galway), Tony (Cork), Austin (Dublin), Eamon (Galway), Benny (Bristol), sisters Mary (Newtownforbes), Ann (Jersey) Bernadette (Bristol), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and many friends in England and Ireland. Desmond’s funeral mass will take place at The Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol on March 22nd at 11am. Desmond’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Cootehall on Thursday evening the 23rd March at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock on Friday 24th followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link https://www.churchtv.ie/cootehall/ No flowers please
William Padian, Strandhill, Sligo / Strokestown, Roscommon - March 5th 2023 at Sligo University Hospital. Sadly missed by family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mass of the Resurrection at 10am on Thursday, March 16th, in Saint Patrick's Church, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Burial follows in Scramogue Graveyard, Co. Roscommon arriving at 12.45pm. Condolence messages may be placed in private at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily Funeral Directors, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.
May they all Rest in Peace.