RIP: Leitrim man remembered for being 'a gentleman and good neighbour'
Thomas Rooney passed away peacefully on Wednesday 11th November 2026
The death has occurred of Thomas Rooney from Friarstown, Dromahair and formerly of Fivemilebourne, Banagher, Co Leitrim.
Thomas Rooney passed peacefully surrounded by those who loved him, after a short term illness, that was “bravely borne with great courage and dignity.”
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth and nephew Thomas (Tom).
Beloved husband of Margaret, adored father to Diarmuid and Gráinne and loving grandfather to Melissa, he will be fondly remembered his loving brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Messages of condolence in memory of Thomas have been left on RIP.ie, with one mourner commenting, “ My sincere condolences to all the Rooney family my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Tom was a gentleman and a good neighbour, May he rest in peace.”
Another wrote, “So sorry for your loss. Tom was a warm kind gentleman and will be missed. RIP.”
Thomas will be reposing at his family home (F91HY51), on Thursday, 12 November from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 11.30am in Killenumery Church and adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo. House is strictly private on the morning of the funeral.
May Thomas rest in peace.