Deaths in Leitrim, Friday, February 18, 2022

Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Michael Heslin, Druminbawn, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, Tuesday 15th February 2022 peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family in the care of the nurses and staff of the Lisdarn Unit, Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents; Eddie and Mary and his infant sister; Geraldine. Deeply regretted by his daughters; Michelle, Áine, Lorraine and their mother; Mary, sisters; Mary Charles (Drumshanbo North) and Deirdre Connolly (Newtowngore), brothers; Peter (Clare), Dominic (Offaly), Eamon (Druminbawn) and Dermot (Belfast), sisters-in-law; Ann and Celina, brothers-in-law; Pat and Brian, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins, mother-in-law; Bridie Guckian, neighbours and friends.

Remains to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Aughavas on Friday (18th February) for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Michael's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on http://churchtv.ie/aughavas.html House private outside reposing times, please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Palliative Care, Cavan General Hospital c/o McKeon’s Funeral Directors, Cloone. Please adhere to mask wearing, no handshaking and social distancing protocols.

Denis Burns, Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Cork / Drumshanbo, Leitrim

Burns ( late of Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Mallow and Drumshanbo, County Leitrim) February 15th 2022. Denis passed away peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Matron and Staff at Strawhall Nursing Home, Fermoy.Sadly missed by his loving family, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing in O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant, on Thursday 17th February from 6.00pm to 7:00pm, followed by removal to St.Mary’s Church Buttevant. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12:30pm. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. All those attending the funeral services are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines.

Frederick Barry Lycett, Tullyclevan, Dowra, Leitrim

The death has occurred of Frederick Barry Lycett, Tullyclevan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim, peacefully, at North West Hospice, Sligo. Deeply regretted by his loving partner Coral, sons Nigel and Mark, daughters in law Yvonne and Shirley, grandson David, neighbours and friends. Remains reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Dowra, from 10.30am on Friday, 18th February, with service at 11.30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 4pm. Service will be live streamed at the following link: https://youtu.be/nvrTODL0Gjc. 

Thomas Doonan, Carrigallen, Leitrim

Thomas Doonan,Carrigallen,Co Leitrim.February 16th 2022.Peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of the staff at the Galway Clinic. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Terri,his sons Ken,David,Noel and Colin,his Grandchildren Amy,Jack & Jamie, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Reposing at Smiths Funeral Home, Ballinamore, Thursday February 17th,from 6pm to 8pm.House strictly private.Remains to arrive at St Mary's Church, Carrigallen on Friday February 18th for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the North West Hospice.

Sean (John James) Callaghan, Lisroughty, Aughawillan and Trathnona, Ballinamore, Leitrim

Tuesday 15th February 2022 (suddenly). He will be sadly missed by his sisters Margo, Mary, Antoinette, Lucy & Imelda, his brothers-in-law Patsy Smith, John O’Callaghan & James Curran, his nephews & nieces, grandnephews & grandnieces, extended family, neighbours & friends. Resting at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore (N41 TD62) on Friday evening (18th Feb) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday morning arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Please continue to wear facemasks and observe social distancing.

Bridie Fitzsimons (née Hynes), Woodford Park, Ballyconnell, Cavan
February 17th 2022 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital. Wife of the late Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her loving family Pat, Mary, Bridie, Connie, Jim & Shane, sister(Maggie), sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

Reposing at her residence this Friday evening from 5 -9m. Walk through only. House private at all other times please. Removal on Saturday morning arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell for funeral Mass at 12 o'clock. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish heart foundation c/o Brian Fee undertaker The funeral mass can be viewed on the link below: https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyconnell 

Eamon Price, Dromod, Leitrim / Drumshanbo, Leitrim

 Funeral Arrangements Later.

Denis Burns, Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Cork / Drumshanbo, Leitrim

Burns ( ate of Kilmaclenine Castle, Ballyclough, Mallow and Drumshanbo, County Leitrim) February 15th 2022.Denis passed away peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Matron and Staff at Strawhall Nursing Home, Fermoy.Sadly missed by his loving family, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing in O’Keeffe’s Funeral Home, Bank Place, Buttevant, on Thursday 17th February from 6.00pm to 7:00pm, followed by removal to St.Mary’s Church Buttevant. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12:30pm which will be live-streamed on: www.facebook.com/buttevantlisgriffinparishpastoralcouncil Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.

Philomena Holohan (née O'Rourke), Arigna, Roscommon / Newtownforbes, Longford

Philomena Holohan (née O’ Rourke) Minard, Sligo Road, Longford, formerly, Aughabehy, Arigna, Co. Roscommon, peacefully, at Mullingar Regional Hospital, February 16th 2022, predeceased by her loving husband Vincent. Philomena will be sadly missed by her daughter Anita and husband Andrew, sons Gerard and wife Caroline, Dominic and partner Pam, David and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Blake, Claire, Christan, Charlott, Alexis, Patrick and Athina, sisters Agnes Mc Tiernan (Dublin), Mary-Joe Healy (Cork), brother Gerry (Dublin), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Saturday evening (February 19th) from 5-8pm. Removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Arigna on Sunday afternoon (February 20th) arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 2pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimers, Society of Ireland. Please adhere to Covid guidelines. Funeral Mass will be streamed live and can be viewed on Kilronan Parish Facebook Page.

Sr. Ita Keane, College Road, Cork City, Cork / Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon

KEANE (Cork & Dacklin, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon): On February 17th, 2022, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork Sr. ITA Sister of the Bon Secours, dearly loved sister of Rita, Vera, Tess, Val, Ann, John, Des, and the late Mai, P.J and Michéal.

Sadly missed by her loving brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her Religious Community, relatives and friends. Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road, of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: On Friday (February 18th) from 5-6pm.Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Saturday (February 19th) in the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road which can be viewed on https://www.mycondolences.ie/ Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd.

May they all rest in peace.