Deaths in Leitrim, Friday, February 11, 2022

The following deaths have occurred in the wider Leitrim area:

Liam Guckian, Mohill, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Liam Guckian, Benbulben House, Sligo and formerly of Bridge Street, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Tuesday 8th February 2022 peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Benbulben House, Sligo. Predeceased by his father; James, mother; Ann, brother; Padraig and his sister; Maura Conaty. Deeply regretted by his sister; Aine, brother-in-law; Tom Conaty, niece; Aisling nephews; Paul, David and Stephen, grandniece, grandnephew, cousins, relatives and friends.

Remains to arrive at St. Patrick’s Chruch, Mohill on Saturday 12th February 2022 for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Liam’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill 

Jim Gray, Rocullion, Cloone, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Jim Gray, Rocullion, Cloone, Co. Leitrim and Kent, England, Wednesday 9th February 2022 peacefully at Abbey Haven Nursing Home Boyle, in the loving care of his family and the staff of Abbey Haven.Predeceased by his parents; Tom and Mary and his sister; Mary Faughnan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother; Tom, sister-in-law; Eileen, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friend.

Jim’s remains will leave the residence of his home place at Rocullion, Cloone on Friday morning (11th February 2022) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Cloone for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Jim’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/cloone.html

James Fox, Correen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

James Fox, Correen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Northampton, London and Luton. 28th January 2022 (suddenly) in Northampton.Pre-deceased by his mother Margaret Fox (nee Flynn). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father Jim, brother Myles, (Carrick-on-Shannon), sisters Carmel (Keshcarrigan), Celine (Carrick-on-Shannon), Veronica (Aughrim, Elphin) and Regina (Galway), brothers-in-law Shane, Fergal, Gerard and Eamonn, sister-in-law Carmel, Jim's partner Carmel, nieces Rose, Ella Mae, Aimee, Lily, Annaleigh and Raya, nephews Jack, Ben and Aaron, goddaughters Aimee and Skye, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of close friends in many communities both in Ireland and England.

James will repose at the family home on Friday evening from 3pm until 7pm for family, close friends and neighbours (walk through only). James's funeral cortege will leave the family home on Saturday morning at 11.15 o'clock to arrive at St.Mary's Church, Carrick-on-Shannon for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 o'clock with funeral afterwards to St.Mary's Cemetery.

House private outside of reposing times please.

Edmund Doyle, Drumcong, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Edmund Doyle, Drumcong, Co. Leitrim, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Predeceased by his daughters, Gráinne and Bronagh. Edmund will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Kathleen, sons, Brendan, Eamon and Barry, daughter Nollaig (Carroll), sister, Marie (Duignan), daughters-in-law, Tara, Rhona and Molly, son-in-law, Christopher, his adored grandchildren, Conall, Shauna,Tom and Lucy, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Friday, 11th February, in St Brigid's Church, Drumcong (N41 CK74). Burial afterwards in adjoining (old) cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://churchtv.ie/drumcong 

Marie Keating, Bundoran, Donegal / Ballyshannon, Donegal

Marie Keating, Ozanam House, Bundoran and formerly of Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at Ozanam House. Retired Staff member of the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh.

Reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from the funeral home on Friday at 10.15am traveling via Cluain Barron to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in St. Bridgets Cemetery, Ballintra. Donations in lieu of flowers to Ozanam House Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors.Those wishing to offer their condolences can do so by leaving a personal message in Marie's condolence book below.The funeral service will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon  

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hession (née Woods), Mirah, Turloughmore, Galway / Fenagh, Leitrim

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hession, (née Woods), Mirah, Turloughmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Glostermin, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully on February 8th 2022, Predeceased by her son Willie. Beloved wife of Paddy and loving mother to Peter and Paul. Sadly missed by her family, daughters in law Bridie, Monica and Jacqui, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh on Friday evening from 5pm. with removal to Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65 N129) at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12.30 p.m. with Burial in Lackagh New Cemetery. The wearing of face masks is essential inside the church and strongly encouraged outside the Church. Mass will be  broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM. Family Flowers only. House Private Please.

Liam Guckian, Mohill, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Liam Guckian, Benbulben House, Sligo and formerly of Bridge Street, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Tuesday 8th February 2022 peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Benbulben House, Sligo. Predeceased by his father; James, mother; Ann, brother; Padraig and his sister; Maura Conaty. Deeply regretted by his sister; Aine, brother-in-law; Tom Conaty, niece; Aisling nephews; Paul, David and Stephen, grandniece, grandnephew, cousins, relatives and friends. Remains to arrive at St. Patrick’s Chruch, Mohill on Saturday 12th February 2022 for funeral mass at 12 noon followed by burial to the adjoining cemetery. Liam’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill  Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols. 

Mary Flynn (nee Farrelly), College View, Drumkeerin, Co.Leitrim

The death has occurred of Mary Flynn (nee Farrelly), College View, Drumkeerin, Co.Leitrim and formerly of Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her husband Peter and son in law John P., brother Billy and sisters Rose, Maggie and Betty, brothers in law Liam McNamee and Peter Howard. Sadly missed by her sons Pat, Peader, Francis, Allen, Martin and Declan; daughters Ann-Marie, Darina, Orla and Ethel; brother John (Castledermot); sisters Dympna (Navan), Patrica (Athy) and Catherine (Nurney); sister in law Ann; brother in law Henry; sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday, 11th February, at 12 o'clock at St.Brigid's Church, Drumkeerin. Burial afterwards in Curraghs Cemetery, Spencer Harbour. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Leitrim branch of the Irish Kidney Association. House strictly private at all times, please.  The Funeral Mass will be streamed live and may be viewed on the following link https://youtu.be/xLblFBtsfvE  If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for Mary's family, please do so in the condolence section below. Due to Covid 19 precautions, a walk through system will be in operation during reposing (no handshaking) Social distancing and mask wearing should be adhered to at all times.

PJ McGovern, Lisgrudy, Garadice, Ballinamore, Leitrim

Peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his wife Celia. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Renea & Emer, sons-in-law Peter & Colm, grandchildren Euan, Conall, Leah & Cara, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family,relatives and friends.  Reposing at his home in Lisgrudy on Thursday afternoon from 4pm until 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Friday morning, 11th February, arriving to St.Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughawillan new cemetery. Please continue to be mindful of Covid restrictions by wearing facemasks etc.

John William (Billy) Connell, Lisurlar, Riverstown, Sligo

Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Predeceased by his brothers, Tommy, Joe, Gerry, Mattie and sister Teresa. Sadly missed by his wife Christine, daughters Mary (Lyons), Anne (USA), Katie and son John (USA), his 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Remains will be arriving at the Church of The Sacred Heart, Riverstown on Thursday at 7 o'clock. Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Friday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Ballyrush Cemetery. Mass will be live streamed on www.massonline.ie  Please adhere to Government guidelines regarding hand shaking and social distancing, walk through only in church. Face masks must be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo.

Mary (aka Baba Keenan) McMahon, Bournemouth and formerly of Manorhamilton, Leitrim / Kiltyclogher, Leitrim / Enniskillen, Fermanagh / Dublin

The death has occurred of Mary McMahon (aka Baba Keenan) in her 94th year of Bournemouth and formerly of Enniskillen, Dublin, Manorhamilton and Kiltyclogher. Peacefully at her home in Bournemouth, surrounded by loving family members after a bravely fought illness. Deeply mourned by her children Brendan, Felicity, Gerard, Marie and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Monica MacNamara, son-in-law Robin Day, her grandchildren Jenny, Laura, Ali and Kevin, nieces, nephews and extended families and friends, predeceased by her husband Brendan McMahon, parents Francis and Annie Keenan, her sister Angela Golden and brothers Terence and Hyacinth (F.T. Keenan Auctioneers). Sincere thanks to all who cared for her so kindly. Reposing at Chester Pearce Funeral Home, Westbourne, Bournemouth, UK. Private removal to St Joseph & St Walburga Catholic Church, 2A Archway Road, Parkstone, Poole, at 4pm on 10th February. Requiem Mass at 11.30am on 11th February 2022 and afterwards to Bournemouth North Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link www.funeralstreaming.co.uk/viewing-room/18005   Chester Pearce Funeral Directors – Westbourne (01202) 612110 email: beth@chesterpearce.com

May they all Rest in Peace