Leitrim deaths - Thursday, May 25, 2023
Charles Golden, Foxfield, Manorhamilton, Leitrim - Peacefully at Richmond ICU, Beaumont Hospital following a tragic accident. Predeceased by his father Victor. Deeply missed by his wife Heather, daughters Arlene, Rebecca, Victoria, son Graham, his mother Eileen, son in laws Aodh and Patrick, daughter in law Ciara, grandchildren Jack, Louie, Seamie, Avery, Adam and Heidi, sisters Breege and Helena, aunts, brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Reposing at his home on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal to Manorhamilton Church of Ireland on Friday to arrive for Funeral Service at 2pm, followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to North West Hospice c/o Funeral Director.
Crissi McCarthy (née Murray), Fermoy, Cork / Drumsna, Leitrim - Crissie passed away peacefully on May 24th 2023 in her 91st year, in the warm care of the Staff at Amberly Nursing Home Fermoy. Beloved wife of the late Liam, predeceased by her parents, James & Margaret, her siblings, Peggy, PJ, Seamus and Patsy, dear mother of Seán, Liam, Moira, Mairéad, Eibhlín, Timothy, Ciarán, Finbarr, Brendan and Elizabeth. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her cherished grandchildren, Fergal, Muireann, Alice, William, Helen, Donal, Sharon, Étaín, Eve Thade and Alannah, sister Angie, sons-in-law, Oliver, Denis & Martin daughters-in-law, Audrey and Sandi, sister-in-law, Chris, brother-in-law,Thomas, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends especially in Fermoy. Reposing at her home, Glenabo, Fermoy on Friday 5pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Fermoy. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to Kilcrumper New Cemetery, Fermoy. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to COPE, Fermoy please.
Margaret Sweeney (née Rooney), Blacksod, Belmullet, Mayo / Manorhamilton, Leitrim - peacefully, at the Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, surrounded by her family, on 24th May 2023. Predeceased by her parents James and Annie Rooney, nephew Philip Rooney, nephew in law David Sweeney and father in law Ted Sweeney. Beloved wife of Gerry and dear mother to Ursula, Fergus and Dermot and adored grandmother to Eva Sweeney. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, brother Paudraig (Letterkenny, Co. Donegal), sister Philomena (Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim), mother in law Maureen Sweeney, brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends. Remains will repose at McDonnell Funeral Home, Belmullet, on Friday evening from 5pm until 7pm with funeral arriving at St. Brendan’s Church, Tirrane, at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday afternoon at 2pm, followed by burial in Faulmore Cemetery. Live streaming of the Funeral Mass will be available for viewing on McDonnell Funeral Directors Facebook page on Saturday afternoon at 2pm, with all other funeral services available for viewing at 9pm on Saturday evening. House Private Please.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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
May they all Rest in Peace.