Leitrim deaths - Tuesday, May 2, 2023


Zrystyna Olasz (née Wengler), 8 Meadow Crest, Greatmeadow, Boyle, Roscommon and formerly of Kartuly, Poland on April 28th 2023- Peacefully, at home. Krystyna is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted partner Grzegorz Bigus, daughters Jolanta Golucka and Barbara Krause, sisters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday, May 6th, at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle. A private cremation will take place afterwards. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via webcam at www.boyleparish.ie
John Jennings (O'Sullivan), Riverside House, The Copse, Boyle, Roscommon - The death has occurred of John Jennings (O'Sullivan) on 29th of April, at his home, at Riverside House, The Copse, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy. Deeply regretted by his children, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Mahons Funeral Home Boyle on Tuesday, 2nd of May, from 7pm to 8pm. John's funeral Mass will be in St. Joseph's Church, Boyle, on Wednesday, 3rd of May, at 11am with burial afterwards in Assylynn Cemetery. House private, please. John's funeral Mass can be viewed on www.boyleparish.ie.
Eileen O'Loughlin (née Bourke), Friarstown, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Knockmore, Co. Mayo, May 1st, 2023, peacefully at Northwest Hospice Sligo, surrounded by her loving family, Eileen. Sadly missed by her husband Paddy Joe, sons Kevin, Chris, John and David, daughters Anne, Emer and Fiona, grandchildren Daniel, Ronan, Seán, Conor, Brian, Mark, Eoin, Rúairí and Eibhlín, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law. Also survived by her brothers Pat, Richie, Seán, Kevin and Stephen, sisters Mary and Lily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family. Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home Dromahair (F91 VC52) on Tuesday May 2nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with removal to St. Mary’s Church Killenummery arriving at 9:15pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11:30am followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. House strictly private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Northwest Hospice Sligo c/o Fowley’s Funeral Home.
Annie Reynolds, Gortermone, Carrigallen, Leitrim - Annie Reynolds NT (retired) Gortermone, Carrigallen and formerly Sonnaghconnor, Aughavas, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family, after a short illness. Daughter of the late Julia and Francis Reynolds. Deeply regretted by her sisters Bridgie Doyle (Sean), Patricia Hoey (Monaghan), her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal on Tuesday morning to arrive at St Joseph's Church, Aughavas, for funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the old cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to North West Hospice Sligo. Annie's Funeral Mass may be viewed on http://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html
Joan Ann Callaghan (née Flaherty), Trim, Meath / Galway City, Galway / Fenagh, Leitrim - The death has occurred of Joan Ann Callaghan (née Flaherty) Gilbert, Arizona previously of Trim Co. Meath and born in Eyre Street Galway on Thursday the 27th of April 2023 peacefully at Mercy General Hospital, Arizona surrounded by her loving family. Deeply saddened by her husband; Joe and family; Noreen, Julie, Jimmy, Kate, Kevin, Kieran and Thomas, son-in-law; Patrick and daughters-in-law: Natasa and Natalie, grandchildren; Siobhan, Joseph, Tess, Jonathan, Aoife, Kevin, Padraig, Mary, Jamie, Hugh, Jason, Luke and Daniel, brothers and sisters; Maura, Noreen, Joe, Tess, Eugene & Eileen and predeceased by Hugh, Jack, Vinnie and Pete, her neighbours and friends in both Ireland and America. Joan’s Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of Mary Magdalene Gilbert Arizona at 11am on the 2nd of May. Eulogies and Rosary will take place beforehand. Reception held at Trilogy Club House. The family appreciate your support and understanding at this difficult time.
Bennie (James) Byrnes, Glebe, Drumsna, Leitrim / Ballinasloe, Galway - The death has occurred of Bennie (James) Byrnes, Glebe, Drumsna, Co. Leitrim, and formerly of Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, on Sunday 30th April 2023, peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Mary Frances. Sadly missed by his daughter Anne-Marie (O’Reilly), son-in-law Daniel, grandchildren Kate & Ben, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 2nd at 12 noon in St. Michael’s Church Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway followed by burial afterwards in Killalaghton Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to view Bennie’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon may do so using the following link Bennie's Funeral Mass. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Sligo University Hospital, c/o Dermot Foley Funeral Director, Kilmore & Carrick-on-Shannon.
Jody Higgins, Deerpark, Boyle, Roscommon - The death has occurred of Jody Higgins, Deerpark, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, who died suddenly but peacefully at his home with his devoted family by his side on 29th April. Predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary, brother Seamus and nephew Gary. Beloved husband and best friend of Dolores, much loved Daddy of Aoife, Orlaith and Joe, and brother of Seanie, Gerry and Mary (Dillon). Jody is deeply mourned and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, daughters and son, sons-in-law Johnny (O’Brien) and Damien (McGuinness), daughter-in-law Miriam, and his most adored grandchildren Seán, Katie, Dáithí, James, Liam and Liadh, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home in Deerpark (F52T883) on Wednesday evening from 4 to 8pm. Funeral arriving to St. Joseph's Church, Boyle, at 12 noon on Thursday 4th of May,with burial afterwards to Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle. House private on Thursday morning, please. Jody's funeral Mass can be viewed live by logging in to www.boyleparish.ie Family flowers only and donations, if desired, to CF Ireland c/o Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors or a family member in memory of Jody's nephew Gary Dillon.
May they all Rest in Peace