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Leitrim deaths - December 9, 2017

Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 4th, 2017

Leitrim Deaths

The following deaths have taken place in Leitrim and surrounding areas:

John McGowan, Tawlaughtmore, Mohill, Leitrim

McGowan, Tawlaughtmore, Mohill, Co Leitrim, December 7, 2017, unexpectedly and peacefully at his home. John, beloved husband of the late Nellie and dear father of Sean, Michael, Mel, Miriam and Finola. Sadly missed by his loving family, brother Fr. Michael (Rathcoole), sister Mary, son-in-law Proinsias, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the home of his daughter Finola, Main Street, Dromod today, Saturday from 2pm until 4pm and again on Sunday from 2pm until 4pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill to arrive at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Rose (Rose) Phibbs (Butler Phibbs), Corbally House, Tulsk, Roscommon

Phibbs (Butler Phibbs), Mary Rose (better known as Rose), Corbally House, Tulsk, Castlerea, County Roscommon, November 26th, suddenly in England. Daughter of the late George and Catherine Phibbs and much loved and only sister of Margaret. She will be sadly missed by Margaret, cousins, relatives and friends. Arriving for reception at St. Eithne and Fidelma Church, Tulsk on Monday, December 11th 2017, at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 12th 2017, at 12 noon to be followed by internment in Elphin Cemetery (old Cemetery).

May they all Rest In Peace.

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