Death notices in the Leitrim area - Monday, March 04

Michael McGovern, Ardlougher, Dowra, Cavan / Dowra, Leitrim

Peacefully in the exceptional care of all the staff in Medical South, Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Anne, parents Michael and Mary, his sister Margaret and brother Bernard (in infancy). Michael will be sadly missed and remembered by his daughters Martina (Shay), Aisling (Michael), Pauline (Gary) and Yvonne, his adored grandchildren Sophie, Jamie, Cian, Danny, Katie, Tara, Anna and Darren, his dear brother and sisters, Thomas, May (Francie Joe), Bridgie (Sean) and Josephine, his sisters in law Bernie (Francie) and Bernie, his nieces, nephews and many friends.

Bridget (Delia) Higgins (née Kiernan), Aughawillen, Carrigallen, Leitrim / Moyne, Longford

Peacefully at home in the care of her loving family on Sunday, the 3rd day of March, in her 98th year. Predeceased by her parents, sisters and brothers, infant daughter Bernadette, husband James, son Jim, daughter Mary Bannon and daughter in law Mary Higgins and great-grandson Daniel. Delia will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Patricia Ward and Angela Mulligan, sons in law Charlie Ward, Frank Mulligan and Hugh Bannon, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, wonderful neighbours and carers and a wide circle of friends.

Danny Costello, Tooman, Mohill, Leitrim/Kilmore, Roscommon

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, following an illness bravely borne and a life filled with humour and positivity. Predeceased by his parents Sean and Mamie and sister Kathleen, survived by his wife Maresa, daughter Gemma, sons Sean and Barry, daughter- in-law Laura, Gemma's partner Mark and Barry's partner Michelle, his sister Irene, his adored grandchildren Olivia, Ryan and Ria, nephew, nieces, brother- in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May their gentle souls Rest In Peace.