Leitrim area deaths - Sunday, March 19

The following deaths have occurred in the local area:

Joe McManus - Arigna, Co Roscommon / Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim / Longford Town
The death has occurred of Joe McManus, Mountallen, Drumshanbo, Co Roscommon and The Demesne, Longford on Friday, March 17th 2023 (retired engineer Longford County Council) peacefully, surrounded by his devoted wife and family members and in the tender care of the staff at Galway University Hospital, pre-deceased by his parents Brian and Mary, sisters Mai Golden (Ballymote) and Eileen. Dearly beloved husband of Teresa and much loved brother of Anne (McLoughlin), John and Brian. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sister and brothers, parents-in-law Alina and Stanislaw, sisters-in-law Beata, Anna, Urszula and Colette, brothers-in-law Peter and Padraig, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours, his many friends and work colleagues. Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Monday evening (March 20th) from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Arigna, on Tuesday morning, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Arigna Cemetery.

Pauric Cassells, Cornagresh, Mohill, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Pauric Cassells of Cornagresh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, on Thursday, 16th March 2023, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his parents; Pat and Cissie, his brother; Tommy. Pauric will be sadly missed and remembered by his family, sons; Lee and Finn, daughter; Shannon and their mother; Lorraine, his brother; Hugh and his partner; Margaret, sister; Catherine Charles and brother-in-law; Philip, niece; Sinead, Bernie, grandniece and grandnephew, cousins, extended family, large circle of friends, work colleagues and neighbours. Pauric will repose at his residence at Cornagresh, Mohill, on Sunday (19th March) from 3.00pm – 7.00pm. Remains will arrive to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, for funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Pauric’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/mohill

Michael Wood, Rooskey, Co Leitrim / Longford
The death has occurred of Michael Wood, Osprey Park, Rooskey, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Longford, peacefully, on Thursday, March 16th, surrounded by his family at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Predeceased by his parents. Michael will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Karen, daughter Katie Wall, son Jon, daughter-in-law Laura, son-in-law Kevin, sister Margaret, brother Matthew, grandchildren Dillon, Alex, Charlie, Kayleigh and Finnley, best friend Bosco, relatives and friends. Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road (N39 EC81) on Sunday from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. A private cremation will take place on Monday. 

Martina Krupa (nee Keoghan), Leicester, England / Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Martina Krupa (nee Keoghan), Hugglescote, Leicester, England and formerly of Glenkeel, Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Agnes (Baby), brothers infant Andrew, Francis and her sister Mary. Beloved wife of Willie and much loved sister of Hubert, Sean, Eileen, Pat, Denny and Dessie. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and large circle of friends. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.15am in St Patrick’s Church, Kiltyclogher followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm. 

Desmond Lynch, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon / Bristol, England
Desmond Lynch, Woodbrook House, Darrary, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon, formerly Woodbrook House, Bristol, England. on 12th February 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen, brothers Larry and Jim, sister Bridie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving daughters Una and Threasa, sons-in-law Steve and Colin, adored grandchildren Scarlett, Isabella, Alexandra, Esme, Miles, brothers Pat (Galway), Tony (Cork), Austin (Dublin), Eamon (Galway), Benny (Bristol), sisters Mary (Newtownforbes), Ann (Jersey) Bernadette (Bristol), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and many friends in England and Ireland. Desmond’s funeral mass will take place at The Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol on March 22nd at 11am. Desmond’s funeral cortege will arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Cootehall on Thursday evening the 23rd March at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock on Friday 24th followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link https://www.churchtv.ie/cootehall/

May they all Rest in Peace.