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Deaths in Leitrim, Sunday February 27, 2022

Deaths in Leitrim

Deaths in Leitrim

Rosemary White, Hendra, Leam, Boyle, Roscommon

The death has occurred of Rosemary White, Hendra, Leam, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, peacefully, at her home, Saturday, the 26th of February, 2022. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Tristan and Kelvin. Funeral details to follow. Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors Boyle and Ballinameen.

Trevor Tomsett, Bunninassa , Bornacoola, Longford / Leitrim

Trevor, peacefully at home. Trevor will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Mary, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mass of the Resurrection will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Newtownforbes on Sunday 6th March at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. For those of you who would have liked to attend but are unable, may leave their personal messages in the condolences section below. The family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time. No flowers by request please. HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE.

Mary Dunne (née Dinneny), Cabra, Dublin / Killeshandra, Cavan

Dunne (née Dinneny), Mary (late of Cabra, Dublin and formerly of Killeshandra, Cavan) – 25th February 2022, suddenly but peacefully in The Mater Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Will be very sadly missed by her beloved husband Philip, son Michael, daughter Catherine, daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Aoife, Connor, Patrick, Luke, Philip and Katie, brothers Tom, Michael and Noel, sisters-in-law Mary, Pauline and Liz, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Lanigans Funeral Home, Cabra, on Monday afternoon, 28th February, from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, 1st March, to Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra West, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Maghera Cemetery, Cavan. Flowers are welcome, however donations, if desired, can be made in lieu to The Mater Foundation. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Tuesday morning, 1st March, at 10am via the following link: http://www.churchservices.tv/cabrawest 

Bernard (Bernie) Prior, Glennanmór, Aughawillan and formerly Lisacarn, Ballinamore, Leitrim

Friday 25th February 2022, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his wife Monica (nee Gallagher), his brother Micheál and his sister Maureen. He will be sadly missed by his sons Noel, Kieran, Aiden and Raymond, his daughter Louise, his mother Molly, brothers Patsy, Myles, Tommy & Killian, sisters Nonie, Kathleen, Bridie, Siobhán, Geraldine & Angela, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home in Glennanmór (N41 VA48) on Sunday from 3pm until 7pm. House private at all other times, please. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church Aughawillan on Monday arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Aughawillan new cemetery. Please note that a one way system will be in operation on Saturday and Sunday during reposing hours. Access to the house will be via Ballinamore to Swanlinbar Road. Please exit onto the Ballinamore – Killeshandra Road.

Nuala Kelly, Dartry, Kinlough, Leitrim/ Tallaght, Dublin

Nuala Kelly, Tallaght and formerly of Dartry, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional, compassionate care of the ICU Tallaght University Hospital.

Nuala will be deeply regretted and much loved by her sons David (Sharon), Luke (Sarah) and Gary. Her grandchildren, her sisters Phyllis, Pat, Josephine and Geraldine, her brother PJ, her sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Nuala's mortal remains will arrive to St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough for 11 o'clock funeral Mass, on Wednesday the 2nd of March. Removal of remains afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for 3pm Celebration of Life Service. Nuala's funeral Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade Parish Facebook Page.


Hugh McCartin, Ardunsaghan, Drumreilly, Leitrim

Suddenly. Predeceased by his father and mother Johnny and Bridget and brothers Sean and Joe. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken Partner Martina of 29 years and all her family, brothers Gerry (Mary) and Martin (Sheila). Aunt Maggie,Uncle Hughie, Nephews, Nieces relatives,neighbours and a large circle of Friends.

House private to family neighbours and close friends please. 

Reposing at Smiths Funeral home, High Street, Ballinamore (Eircode N41 TD62) on Sunday evening from 4pm until 6pm. Removal from his residence on Monday morning to arrive at St Mary's Church, Drumreilly (Eircode H12XY92) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private to Family neighbours and close friends please. The Funeral mass may be viewed live on the following link https://vimeo.com/681889708. Family flowers only. Donations,in lieu to Drumreilly Parish Defibrillator Fund c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore.

John McGowan, Kinlough, Leitrim

John Mc Gowan (Known as Sean of the Lane), 7 Eastbury Drive, Solinhull, Birmingham, England and formerly of The Lane, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully in Heartlands Hospital Birmingham surrounded by his loving family. Remains reposing in Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Kinlough, Co Leitrim on Monday, February 28th, from 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock. Removal of remains on Tuesday morning to St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery Rossinver Road, Kinlough. Sean's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Kinlough/Glenade Parish Facebook Page. HSE Guidelines in relation to face coverings and handshaking to be adhered to at all times. 

May they all Rest in Peace

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