Leitrim area deaths - Friday, July 7

Eddie Guihen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Edward James Guihen, (better known as Eddie) of 6 Carrick Court, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim on Wednesday, 5th July 2023, peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo after a short illness.  Son of Elizabeth Guihen (nee Kelly) and father to Dylan and Megan and partner of Taragh. May he Rest in Peace. Remains reposing at St Patrick's Hospital Chapel, Carrick-on-Shannon, this Friday evening (7th July) from 3:30pm to 6:30pm with removal to arrive at St. Mary's Church Carrick-on-Shannon at 7pm.  Requiem Mass on Saturday (8th July) at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Carrick on Shannon. Family flowers only please donations if so desired to North West Hospice, c/o M.J. McLaughlin, Funeral Directors, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim or any family member.

Teresa (Tessie) Monaghan, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
Teresa (Tessie) Monaghan (née Moran), Drumlonan, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, suddenly and peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Eddie. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Denise, Edel and Orla, her son Brian, her brother John Pat (Kiltybarden) & sister Eilish (Ballisodare), sons-in-law Gerry, Gary & Seamus, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (N41 TD62) this Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home in Drumlonan on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballinamore for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.

Hughie Smith, USA, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath / Corlough, Co Cavan / Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Hughie Smith, Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath & Alexander Ave, Yonkers, New York following a brief illness, 2nd July 2023. Formerly of Teeboy, Corlough, Co. Cavan & Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Hughie will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila (Sheridan), his brothers & sisters Paddy (Barbara), Mary (John) Walsh, Lena Smith, Johnny Smith, Pauline (John) Hewitt and Patricia (Eugene) McCormack. His 16 nephews and nieces will miss him along with his many grand-nephews, grand-nieces, his many beloved cousins in Ireland and England and his sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law. Hughie’s passing is also deeply mourned by his many friends, neighbours, sporting and former work colleagues here and in the States. A Celebration of Hughie's life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Friday, July 7th from 4pm until 8 pm.  Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Barnabas Church located at 409 E 241st St, Bronx, New York, on Saturday, July 8th at 11:00am. Hughie will repose at Smith's Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 TD62 this Sunday afternoon from 4.30pm until 6.00pm and on Monday at his home in Ballysallagh, Ballynacargy, Co. Westmeath N91 YV99 from 10am until 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (July 11th) at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacargy followed by burial in Sonna Cemetery. May Hughie rest in peace.

Eileen Doyle, Kilmore, Co Roscommon
Eileen Doyle (nee Duignan), Skeagh, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. N41 K271 on Thursday, 6th July, 2023, peacefully, at home in the care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Michael (Micksie), sister Chrissie and brothers Seamus and Sean. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Ann, sons Michael and Sean, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Anna, brother Peter, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Kathleen, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at her home in Skeagh, N41 K271, on Saturday, 8th July from 3pm to 7pm and on Sunday, 9th July from 2pm to 4pm, followed by removal at 6.30pm to St. Brigid’s Church Dangan, arriving at 6.45pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, 10th July at 11am. Eileen will be laid to rest afterwards in Kilmore Cemetery. Funeral Traffic: Please note a one-way system will be in operation from Kilmore Cemetery, via Skeagh, exiting via Clooncommon.

John Joe Speers, Boston USA, Dromahair, Co Leitrim
John Joe, Speers - Boston, U.S.A. and formerly of Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, on June 27th 2023, peacefully in Boston. Predeceased by his father John, brother Peter and sister Noelle. Sadly missed and remembered by his partner Kathy, stepson Ryan and grandson Kayden (O’Neills of Boston).  Dearly loved son of Teresa, sadly missed by his brothers Pauric and Seamus, his sister Lorraine, sisters-in-law Martina, Caroline and Martina, nieces, nephews, his extended family and friends. His Funeral has taken place in Boston. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Dromahair on Saturday, July 8th, at 11am. The Memorial Mass will be live-streamed on churchtv.ie/dromahair.html

Willie Clancy, UK / Tullaghan, Co Leitrim
William John Clancy (known as Willie), Uragh, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim on June 24, 2023, peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Lancashire, surrounded by his loving family, predeceased by his wife Bridie. Willie's remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Kinlough, on Friday evening from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock. Removal of remains on Saturday morning from his late residence in Uragh to St. Aidan's Church for 11 o'clock funeral Mass with burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery. House strictly private at all times.

May their gentle souls Rest in Peace.