- Edition dated Tuesday, 19th April 2004 -
Hubert Macken,
Lisdillure
THE death occurred peacefully on February 23rd,
2005, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Portiuncula Hospital,
Ballinasloe of Hubert Macken, Lisdillure, Drum, Athlone.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving sisters Marie Bonner (Ballykeeran), Eileen
(Ballinasloe), Una Bowes (Cappataggle), Teresa McHugh (Curraghboy), brothers-in-law,
uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The removal from St. Brigid's
Funeral Home, Brideswell to St. Brigid's Church, Drum took place on Thursday, February
24th. Funeral Mass on Friday was followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Bridget McCormack,
Drummin,
Ballinagare
THE death occurred peacefully at Roscommon
County Hospital, on February 23rd, 2005, of Bridget (Eileen) McCormack (nee Killion),
Drummin, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving husband Mick and dear mother of Maria,
Kieran, Anthony, Breege and Míceál, brothers, Sr. Marguerite MMM, grandchildren
Fiachra, Aoife, Daire, Eimear, Conor and Niall, sons-in-law Micheál, daughters-in-law
Mary, Teresa and Suzanne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives
and friends. The removal from Sharkey Funeral Home, Frenchpark to Ballinagare Church
took place on Thursday evening, February 24th. Mass on Friday was followed by burial
in Drummin Cemetery.
Br. John Hopkins,
Boyle
THE death occurred peacefully on February 24th,
2005, at Fazakerley Hospital, Kirby of Br. John Hopkins, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Gibraltar,
Sunderland and Liverpool, (Irish Christian Brothers).
His death is deeply regretted by his sisters Margaret O'Sullivan (Boyle) and Una
McNamara (Annaduff), brothers Michael (Roscommon) and Peter (England), nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces, grand-nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, Brothers in Religion,
relatives and his many friends. The removal from Mahon's Funeral Home to St. Joseph's
Church took place on Tuesday evening, March 1st. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday
was followed by burial in Assylinn Cemetery.
Bridget Kelly,
Rathbrennan,
Roscommon
THE death occurred on February 24th, 2005,
of Bridget (Delia) Kelly (nee Muldoon), Rathbrennan, Roscommon, beloved wife of the
late Martin (Matt) and mother of the late Martin and sister of the late James, Tom,
Mary and Christina.
Her death is deeply regretted by his sons Michael and Tom, daughters Mary, Anne and
Pauline, sisters Peg and Kitty, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends. The removal from Smyth's Funeral Home to the Sacred
Heart Church took place on Friday, February 25th. Funeral Mass on Saturday was followed
by burial in St. Coman's Cemetery.
Catherine O'Reilly,
Sligo Road,
Ballaghaderreen
THE death occurred peacefully on February 24th,
2005, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon of Catherine O'Reilly (nee Chapman),
Sligo Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Strokestown, relict of
William.
Her death is deeply mourned by her loving son Derek, sister-in-law Claire (Chapman),
nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The removal from the Sharkey Funeral Home,
Ballaghaderreen to St. Nathy's Cathedral took place on Friday evening, March 25th.
Mass on Saturday was followed by funeral to Bohermore Cemetery, Galway.
Michael Cunningham,
Creevy,
Roscommon
THE death occurred on February 25th, 2005,
of Michael Cunningham, Creevy, Roscommon.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, son Paul, daughters Marie, Ann and
Sinead, daughter-in-law Karen, sons-in-law Marq, John Joe and Philip, sister Margaret,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The removal from his home
to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon took place on Sunday, February 26th. Mass was
followed by burial in St. Coman's Cemetery.
Johnny Byrne,
Ballyminton,
Dysart
THE death occurred peacefully on February 25th,
2005, at his residence, in the loving care of his family, of John (Johnny) Byrne,
Ballyminton, Dysart, Ballinasloe.
His death is deeply regretted by his wife Una, sons Padraig, Sean, Ciaran, Declan
and Robert, daughters Mary and Helen, nieces, nephew, son-in-law, daughters-in-law,
grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The removal from Dempsey's Funeral Home, Ballyforan to St. Patrick's Church, Dysart
took place on Sunday evening, February 27th. Funeral Mass on Monday was followed
by burial in Dysart Cemetery.
Tom Collins,
Glenvale,
Castleplunkett
THE death occurred on February 26th, 2005,
at the County Hospital, Roscommon, of Thomas (Tom) Collins, Glenvale, Castleplunkett,
Castlerea.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving wife Peggy, sons Mal and Liam, daughters
Mary, Kathleen and Margaret, sisters Tess and Mary, brother-in-law, sons-in-law,
daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. The removal
from Flanagan's Funeral Home, Castleplunkett to St. Paul's Church, Kilmurray took
place on Sunday, February 27th. Requiem Mass on Monday was followed by burial in
Rathmoyle Cemetery.
Margaret Heavy,
Curraghroe
THE death occurred on February 26th, 2005,
at St. James's Hospital, Dublin, of Margaret Heavy (nee Kelly), Clondalkin, Dublin
and late of Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon and Curradrehid, Fourmilehouse, beloved wife
of Joe (formerly of Edenderry).
She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sister Maura Dunne, nephews, nieces,
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. The removal from the hospital
to Curraghroe Church took place on Monday, February 28th. Funeral Mass was followed
by burial in Scramogue Cemetery.
Thomas O'Neill,
Crannagh,
Athlone
THE death occurred peacefully on February 27th,
2005, after a long and bravely fought illness in the wonderful care of Blackrock
Hospice, of Thomas (Tommy) O'Neill, Booterstown Avenue, Dublin and late of Crannagh,
Athlone, devoted husband of Anna.
He will be very sadly missed by his sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,
nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. The removal
from Quinn's Funeral Home, Glasthule Road, Dun Laoghaire to the Church of the Assumption,
Booterstown took place on Tuesday evening, March 1st. Mass on Wednesday was followed
by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Katie Brennan,
Boyounagh,
Glenamaddy
THE death occurred on February 28th, 2005,
of Katie Brennan (nee Higgins), Boyounagh, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway.
She will be sadly missed by her husband Martin, sons Michael, Martin, Paddy, John,
Gerry, daughters Theresa, Mary, Peggy, Kathleen and Eileen, grandchildren, brothers
Jim and John. The removal from the family home to St. Patrick's Church, Glenamaddy
took place on Wednesday, March 2nd. Mass on Thursday was followed by burial in Boyounagh
Cemetery.
Sr. Loreto Curran,
Convent of Mercy,
Summerhill
THE death occurred peacefully on February 28th,
2005, in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady's Manor, Edgeworthstown of Sr.
Loreto Curran, Convent of Mercy, Summerhill, Athlone.
She will be sadly missed by her sister Sr. Mercedes (San Diego), nieces, nephews,
grandnieces, grandnephews, by her Mercy Community and many friends. The removal from
the Convent Chapel to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone took place on Wednesday
evening, March 2nd. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday was followed by funeral
to the Convent Cemetery, Summerhill.
Michael Stanley,
Knock,
Taughmaconnell
THE death occurred on February 28th, 2005,
at his residence of Michael Stanley, Knock, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, predeceased
by his wife May and son Richie.
His death is deeply regretted by his son Robin, daughters-in-law Pauline and Ann,
grandsons Richard, Michael and David, Aidan, Michael, Conor and Alan, granddaughters
Pauline, Jacqueline, Evelyn and Deborah, Emer, Valerie, Audrey and Emily, great-grandchildren,
nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. The remains arrived at St. John's
Church, Ballinasloe on Tuesday evening, March 1st. Service on Wednesday was followed
by funeral to Taughmaconnell Cemetery.
Eugene McGreevy,
Ballinturley,
Fourmilehouse
THE death occurred unexpectedly on March 2nd,
2005 of Eugene McGreevy, Ballinturley, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon, beloved husband
of Dolores, much loved father of James, Eileen, Eoin, Grace and David and beloved
son of Anne and the late Paddy.
His death is deeply regretted by his family, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. The removal to Ballinaheglish
Church took place on Saturday, March 5th. Mass was followed by burial in Oran Cemetery.
Seán J. McQuaid
Deerpark,
Boyle
THE death occurred peacefully on March 2nd,
2005, in the loving care of the Matron, nurses and staff at Plunkett Home, Boyle,
of Seán J. McQuaid, Deerpark, Boyle, Haulage Contractor, retired member of
Roscommon County Council and ONE. He was predeceased by his loving grandsons Thomas,
Noel and Seán J and his son-in-law Mondy Kelly.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Tom, Joseph, Camillus
and Paul, daughters Margaret and Ann, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter,
nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends in business and
politics. Mass of Christian Burial on Sunday, March 6th was followed by funeral to
Ardcarne Cemetery.
Gus Burke,
Church Street,
Boyle
THE death occurred peacefully on March 3rd,
2005, in the loving care of the Matron and staff of the Plunkett Home, Boyle, Co.
Roscommon, of Gus Burke, Church Street, Boyle.
He will be sadly missed by all his neighbours and friends. The removal from Plunkett
Home to St. Joseph's Church, Boyle took place on Friday evening, March 4th. Funeral
Mass on Saturday was followed by burial in Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle.
John Dufficy,
Lisagallon,
Cloverhill
THE death occurred on March 3rd, 2005, following
a long illness, of John Dufficy, Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon, beloved husband
of Martina and loved father of Alan, Richard and Gary.
He will be sadly missed by his family, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.
The removal from his home to Ballinaheglish Church took place on Saturday evening,
March 4th. Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in Oran Cemetery.
Claire Fleming,
Carrick Road,
Boyle
THE death occurred on March 3rd, 2005, in the
loving care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital of Claire Fleming (nee Egan),
Navan Road, Dublin and Carrick Road, Boyle.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving husband Paul, son Ian, daughter Alma,
sisters Rosaire and Monica, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunt, nephews, nieces,
relatives and friends. The removal to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Navan Road
took place on Friday evening, March 4th. Mass on Saturday was followed by burial
in Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle.
Richard Gorman,
Lisserdrea,
Boyle
THE death occurred peacefully on March 3rd,
2005, at Roscommon County Hospital of Richard Gorman, Lisserdrea, Boyle.
He will be sadly missed by his sisters Muriel Monson, Esther Dwyer, sister-in-law
Elizabeth Gorman, nephews, nieces, family and friends. The removal from Mahon's Funeral
Home, Boyle to the Church of Ireland, Boyle took place on Saturday evening, March
5th. Service was followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
John Grehan,
Brideswell,
Athlone
THE death occurred peacefully on March 3rd,
2005, in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe
of John (Johnny) Grehan, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, in his eighty-eighth
year.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Aidan and Brendan, daughters
Pauline and Marion, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother Malachy,
nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and his many good friends. The removal from
St. Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell to St. Brigid's Church, Curraghboy took place
on Friday evening, March 4th. Funeral Mass on Saturday was followed by burial in
Cam Cemetery.
Norah Hussey,
Cooltigue Cross,
Fourmilehouse
THE death occurred peacefully on March 3rd,
2005, in the loving care of her family of Norah Hussey (nee Devanney), Cooltigue
Cross, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon, wife of the late John and loving mother of Mary
(home), Michael (Ballina), John (Derrane Road), Eileen (Ballygar) and Loretto (The
Walk).
She will be sadly missed by her family, sister Mary, brother Paddy, sister-in-law
Gretta, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughters Eva, Isobel
and Alice, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and valued friend Elizabeth. The
removal from her residence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane took place on Saturday
morning, March 5th. Mass was followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Annie Byrne,
Duggan Avenue,
Ballinasloe
THE death occurred on March 4th, 2005, in the
loving care of the Matron and staff of Portiuncula Hospital of Annie Byrne, Duggan
Avenue, Ballinasloe.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends. The removal
from Portiuncula Hospital Mortuary to St. Michael's Church took place on Saturday
evening. Requiem Mass was followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery.
Mary Nally,
Newtown,
Ballymacurley
THE death occurred peacefully on March 4th,
2005, in the loving care of her family, of Mary Nally (nee Costello), Newtown, Ballymacurley,
Co. Roscommon, wife of the late Johnny and daughter of Barbara and the late Paddy.
She will be sadly missed by her family Marty, John Joe, Deirdre, Barbara, Declan,
Caroline, Aiden, Adrian, David, Enda and Niall, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Margaret
and Bridie, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives and friends.
The removal from her home to Ballinaheglish Church took place on Monday morning,
March 7th. Requiem Mass was followed by burial in Oran Cemetery.
Eamon Regan,
The Square,
Roscommon
THE death occurred suddenly, on March 4th,
2005, at home, of Eamon Regan, The Square and Golf Links Road, Roscommon.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary G. sons Shane, Mark and Eamon,
daughters Sarah and Fiona, his heartbroken parents Joe and Peggy, his brothers and
sisters Dominic, Gerard and Pauline (Brennan), (Roscommon), Padraic and Mary (Delaney)
(Galway), David, Noel, Paul, Seosamh and Mairead (Bailey) (Ballina), brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
The removal from Smyth's Funeral Home to the Sacred Heart Church took place on Saturday
evening, March 5th. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday was followed by burial in
St. Coman's Cemetery.
Mary Theresa Carroll,
Church Road,
Castlerea
THE death occurred peacefully on March 5th,
2005, at Cloverhill Nursing Home, Roscommon, of Mary Theresa Carroll, Church Road,
Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
She will be sadly missed by her loving mother Kathleen, brother PJ, uncles Tim and
Tom, cousins, relatives and friends. The removal from Gaynor's Funeral Home, Castlerea
to St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea took place on Monday evening, March 7th. Mass
of the Resurrection on Tuesday was followed by funeral to St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Tom Killeen
Taughmaconnell,
Ballinasloe
THE death occurred on March 6th, 2005, of Tom Killeen, London and late of Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe.
Josephine Melody,
Attyrory,
Creagh
THE death occurred unexpectedly on March 7th,
2005, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe of Josephine Melody (nee Naughton), Attyrory,
Creagh, Ballinasloe, wife of the late Bob.
She will be sadly missed by her brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,
nephews, relatives and friends. The removal from Grenham's Funeral Home, Ballinasloe
to St. Michael's Church, Taughmaconnell took place on Wednesday, March 9th. Mass
on Thursday was followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery.
Michael Flanagan,
Clooneyquinn
Elphin
THE death occurred suddenly on March 8th, 2005,
in Galway, of Michael Flanagan, Clooneyquinn PO, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, beloved husband
of the late Joan (nee McGoldrick) much loved father of Dolores (Kelly), Bridget (Hughes),
Noel, Vincent and Pat, beloved brother of the late Imelda Collins.
He will be sadly missed by his loving brother, Fr. Vincent (Reading, UK), his loving
sister Annie (Bab Finnerty), cousin and new neighbour Marty Flanagan. His death is
deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons-in-law John and Raymond, daughters-in-law
Catherine and Ursula, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,
relatives, neighbours and friends. The removal from O'Connor's Funeral Home to St.
Catherine's Church, Killina took place on Thursday, March 10th. Funeral Mass on Friday
was followed by burial in Killina Cemetery.
Una Kilgarriff,
Ballaghaderreen
THE death occurred peacefully on March 8th,
2005, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent's University
Hospital, of Una Kilgarriff (nee Durkin), Ballaghaderreen and Dublin, in her ninetieth
year, beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Seán, Mary, Cathriona,
Una, Anne, Patrick, Micheál and Damien, sister of Mary, Seán and the
late Martin.
Her death is deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
The removal from Kilgarriff's Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen to St. Nathy's Cathedral
took place on Thursday, March 10th. Funeral Mass on Friday was followed by burial
in Kilcolman Cemetery.
Patricia Moore,
Meehanbee,
Drum
THE death occurred tragically on March 8th,
2005, of Patricia Moore, Meehanbee, Drum, Athlone, beloved daughter of Willie and
Mary and sister of Martina, Olivia and Nicola.
Her death is deeply regretted by her family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,
relatives and a wide circle of friends. The removal from her residence to St. Bridget's
Church, Drum, took place on Thursday evening, March 10th. Mass of the Resurrection
on Friday was followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Jack Coyne,
Toberroe,
Glinsk
THE death occurred peacefully on March 10th,
2005, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe of John (Jack) Coyne, Toberroe, Glinsk,
Castlerea.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving sisters Sarah (Morgan), Bridgie (Walsh),
his nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. The removal from Flanagan's
Funeral Home to St. Michael's Church, Glinsk took place on Saturday evening, March
12th. Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in Ballinakill Cemetery.
Bridget McDonnell,
Lisnagabra,
Four Roads
THE death occurred peacefully on March 10th,
2005, after a short illness of Bridget McDonnell (nee Kennedy), Lisnagabra, Four
Roads, Co. Roscommon.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving daughter Margaret, sons John, Michael
and Matt, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
relatives and her many good friends. The removal from St. Brigid's Funeral Home,
Brideswell to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads, took place on Saturday
evening, March 12th. Funeral Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in Dysart Cemetery.
Mary Reilly,
Cloonlyon,
Ballygar
THE death occurred on March 10th, 2005, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe of Mary Reilly (nee Finneran), Cloonlyon, Ballygar, Co. Galway, relict of the late Michael Reilly, beloved mother of Mary, Noreen, Kitty, Paddy, Breda, Pauline and Michael, sister Brigid, brother Shamie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. The removal from Moran's Funeral Home, Ballygar to St. Mary's Church, Ballygar, took place on Sunday evening, March 13th. Mass on Monday was followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Celia Coppinger,
Roscommon
THE death occurred peacefully on March 11th,
2005, after a long illness bravely borne, in the presence of her family and in the
tender and loving care of the wonderful staff at Maryborough Nursing Home, of Celia
Coppinger (nee Kilgarrif), Cork and Roscommon, beloved wife of the late Michael and
loving mother of Mary, Terry and Noreen and sister of Eamon and Babs.
She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, brother, sister, devoted grand-children,
sons-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. The removal from Sullivan's
Funeral Home, Turner's Cross, Cork to St. Columba's Church, Douglas took place on
Saturday evening, March 12th. Requiem Mass on Monday was followed by funeral to St.
Michael's Cemetery.
John Lohan,
Cloonshivna,
Newbridge
THE death occurred peacefully on March 11th,
2005, at Oakwood Nursing Home of John Lohan, Cloonshivna, Newbridge, Co. Galway and
Antogher Road, Roscommon, husband of the late Kathleen.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving nephew, nieces, relatives and friends.
The removal from Moran's Funeral Home, Ballygar to St. Mary's Church, Ballygar, took
place on Sunday evening, March 13th. Funeral Mass on Monday was followed by burial
in the adjoining cemetery.
Marguerite Timothy,
Carrenderry,
Williamstown
THE death occurred on March 11th, 2005, in
the tender loving care of her family, of Marguerite Timothy (nee Mitchell), Carrenderry,
Williamstown, Co. Galway, beloved wife of the late Michael (Micky).
His death is deeply regretted by her loving family, Mary (Tullamore), Kitty (Texas),
John (Claremorris), Michael (Castlebar), Padraig (Cork), Eileen (Castlerea), Bernadette
and Geraldine (Williamstown), brothers Martin Joe and Patsy, sister Annie, sisters-in-law,
grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The removal
from his home to St. Teresa's Church, Williamstown took place on Saturday evening.
Mass on Sunday was followed by funeral to Carraroe Cemetery.
Anne Browne,
Ballyleague
THE death occurred peacefully on March 12th,
2005, in the loving care of the Matron and staff of the Unit for the Elderly, Lisdaran,
Cavan, of Anne Browne (nee McGuire), Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon, wife of the late
Edward Browne, predeceased by her daughter Mamie.
She will be sadly missed by her son EJ, daughter Clare, son-in-law Eugene Reilly,
daughter-in-law Joan, her beloved grandchildren Olive, Denise, Emer, Mary, Dominic
and Eamonn, her great-grandchildren, relatives, carers and friends. The removal from
Hazelbrook House, Latt, Cavan to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague took
place on Sunday, March 13th. Mass on Monday was followed by burial in Clontuskert
Cemetery.
Thomas Caslin,
Foxwood,
Kilmore
THE death occurred peacefully on March 12th,
2005, in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Sacred Heart
Hospital, Roscommon of Thomas Caslin, Foxwood, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon,
in his 97th year, beloved husband of Mary (Baby), and father of Geraldine (Flaherty,
Athleague), Junior (Hillstreet), Chris (Barrett, Galway), Patricia (Kilkelly, Tuam),
Marie (Raynolds, Annaduff), Teresa (Conlon, Carrick-on-Shannon) and Martin (Home).
His death is deeply regretted by his loving wife, family, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law,
sisters Babs and Sheila (England), Florrie (USA), his sixteen adored grandchildren,
sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
The removal to St. Brigid's Church, Dangan took place on Sunday evening, March 13th.
Mass of the Resurrection on Monday was followed by burial in Kilmore Cemetery.
Peg Hanley,
Kilbarry,
Rooskey
THE death occurred peacefully on March 12th,
2005, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon County Hospital of Margaret (Peg)
Hanley, Kilbarry, Rooskey, relict of John and loving mother of the late Elizabeth.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving son Thomas, daughters Mary (Freyne),
Josephine (Fuler) and Eileen (Wiggins), sister Sr. Eileen (FMM, Dublin), sisters-in-law
Bab and Lizzie Kate, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law Frank, grandchildren,
nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. The removal from McHugh's Funeral
Home, Strokestown to the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall took place on Sunday evening,
March 14th. Mass on Monday was followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.
Nora Mulligan,
Castlerea
THE death occurred peacefully on March 12th,
2005, at Roscommon County Hospital of Nora Mulligan (nee Donelon), wife of the late
Tom and loving mother of Tommy, Mary, Sean and Padraig.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law,
brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren,
relatives, neighbours and friends. The removal from McDonagh's Funeral Home, Castlerea
to St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea took place on Monday evening, March 14th. Funeral
Mass on Tuesday was followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Eileen O'Callaghan,
Elphin
THE death occurred on March 12th, 2005, in
the loving care of the staff at the Aylesbury Nursing Home, Sandymount of Eileen
O'Callaghan, Dublin and formerly Elphin, Co. Roscommon, beloved sister of the late
Kathleen (O'Callaghan).
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The removal from Fanagan's Funeral
Home, Aungier Street to St. Patrick's Church, Elphin took place on Monday afternoon,
March 14th. Mass on Tuesday was followed by funeral to the adjoining cemetery.
May Egan,
Mount Cashel
THE death occurred peacefully on March 13th,
2005, in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home,
Longford of Mary (May) Egan (nee Feehily), Clondra, Co. Longford and late of Mount
Cashel, Co. Roscommon, in her one hundredth year, beloved wife of the late Michael
Francis, loving mother of Mary, Christine, Tom, Ann, Gerry, Alfie, Emily, Dermot,
Paddy, Doreen, Kevin and the late PJ.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
The removal from Laurel Lodge Nursing Home to St. Brendan's Church, Clondra took
place on Monday, March 14th. Funeral Mass on Tuesday was followed by burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
Vincent Feeney,
Upper Elphin Street,
Strokestown
THE death occurred on March 13th, 2005, at
the County Hospital, Roscommon of Vincent Feeney, Upper Elphin Street, Strokestown.
He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brother Brian, sister-in-law, relatives,
neighbours and friends. The removal from McHugh's Funeral Home, to Kiltrustan church
took place on Monday evening, March 14th. Funeral Mass on Tuesday was followed by
burial in Strokestown Cemetery.
Buddy Dolan,
Cloonslanor,
Strokestown
THE death occurred peacefully on March 15th,
2005, at the County Hospital, Roscommon, of Brian A. (Buddy) Dolan, Cloonslanor,
Strokestown, loving husband of Mai and much loved father of Padraic, Fiona, Michelle,
Brian, Hazel and Cormac.
He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,
grandchildren, brother John P., sister Maura and Teresa, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and many friends. The removal from his residence
to Carniska Church took place on Thursday evening, March 17th. Funeral Mass on Friday
was followed by burial in Strokestown Cemetery.
Ciss Boland,
Taughmaconnell
THE death occurred peacefully on March 16th,
2005, at the family home of Cecilia (Ciss) Boland (nee Finneran), Cruice Rath, Rathcoole,
Co. Dublin and formerly of Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon, wife of the late Caoimhghín
(Kevin Ó Beoláin).
Her death is deeply regretted by her grieving daughters Síle, Caitlín
(Duignan), sons Brendán and Fachtna, brother Paddy and son-in-law PJ, grandchildren,
nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends. The removal
from the family home to the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole took place on St.
Patrick's Day. Mass on Friday was followed by burial in Newcastle Cemetery, Co. Dublin.
Michael Nolan,
Doohan,
Ballydangan
THE death occurred peacefully on March 16th,
2005, after a short illness, in Portiuncula Hospital, of Michael (Christie) Nolan,
Cappahill, Doohan, Ballydangan, Athlone, husband of the late Kate.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving sons Thomas, Paul and Peter, daughters
Jacqueline and Ellen, brothers, sisters, grandchild, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives
and friends. The removal from Portiuncula Hospital to St. Brigid's Church, Drum took
place on Friday evening, March 18th. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday was followed
by burial in the local cemetery.
Basil Belton,
Clogher,
Ballymacurley
THE death occurred suddenly on March 17th,
2005, of Basil Belton, beloved son of Michael and Molly, Clogher, Ballymacurley,
Co. Roscommon.
He will be sadly missed by his parents, brothers Edward, Andrew and Michael, sister
Anne-Marie, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sister-in-law Jacinta, relatives, neighbours
and many friends. The removal from Smyth's Funeral Home to Ballinaheglish Church
on Sunday, March 18th. Funeral Mass on Monday was followed by burial in Oran Cemetery.
Elizabeth Croghan,
Aughamuck,
Kilrooskey
THE death occurred peacefully on March 18th,
2005, in the loving care of all the staff at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon
of Elizabeth Croghan, Aughamuck, Kilrooskey, Roscommon.
She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sister-in-law,
relatives and friends. The removal from McHugh's Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church,
Ballagh took place on Saturday, March 19th. Funeral Mass on Sunday was followed by
burial in Lissonuffy Cemetery.
Michael Kelly,
Carrownabrickna,
Roscommon
THE death occurred on March 20th, 2005, following
a short illness, in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Roscommon County
Hospital, of Michael Kelly, Carrownabrickna, Roscommon, beloved husband of the late
Delia.
He will be sadly missed by his sons Micheál and Seán, daughters Mary,
Kathryn and Helen, brothers Martin, Frank and George, sister Kate, grandchildren,
daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The removal
from Smyth's Funeral Home to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon took place on Tuesday
evening, March 22nd. Funeral Mass on Wednesday was followed by burial in St. Coman's
Cemetery.
Malachy Gannon,
Strokestown
THE death occurred on March 22nd, 2005, at
St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, of Malachy Gannon, Moneylagan, Longford and formerly
of The Corner House, Strokestown, loving husband of Claire and much loved father
of David.
He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and son, daughter-in-law Maureen, grandchildren
Dara, Aisling and Colm, brother William, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, relatives
and many friends. The removal from McHugh's Funeral Home to Kiltrustan Church took
place on Thursday evening, March 24th. Funeral prayers on Good Friday were followed
by burial in Strokestown Cemetery.
Patrick Keely,
Martry,
Elphin
THE death occurred peacefully on March 23rd,
2004, of Patrick Keely, Martry, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, beloved husband of the late
Josie Keely (nee Gannon), loving father of Geraldine, Joseph, Vincent, Colm and Niall.
His death is deeply regretted by his family, sisters Molly and Anita, son-in-law,
daughters-in-law, grandchildren Cian, Shaun, Niamh, Katie, Josephine, Jade, Clodagh,
Eabha and Moya, relatives and friends. The removal from Brady's Funeral Home, Elphin
to St. Patrick's Church, Elphin took place on Saturday evening, March 26th. Funeral
Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in Caldra Cemetery.
Annie Brennan,
Bella,
Ballinameen
THE death occurred peacefully on March 24th, 2005, in the loving care of her family, at her residence, of Annie Brennan (nee Brennan), Bella, Ballinameen, Frenchpark, pre-deceased by her loving son John, daughter Mary (Byrson), daughter-in-law Martina, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Rioghnach, Cathal and Lorcan, sister Mary, nephews Padraig and Seamus, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. The removal from her residence to St. Attracta's Church took place on Saturday, March 26th. Requiem Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in Cloonshanville Cemetery.
Anne Doherty,
Ballintubber,
Castlerea
THE death occurred peacefully on March 24th,
2005, in the loving care of the Matron, nurses and staff of Áras Mháthair
Phóil, Castlerea, of Anne Doherty, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
and formerly of Ballindrimley, Castlerea.
Her death is deeply regretted by her nephew John Boyle, niece Maura (Boyle), Larragy,
Leixlip, nephew-in-law Joe, grandnieces Anna and Sarah, the Finn family (Ballintubber),
relatives and friends. The removal from Gaynor's Funeral Home, Castlerea to St. Bride's
Church, Ballintubber took place on Holy Saturday, March 26th. Mass of the Resurrection
on Easter Monday was followed by funeral to Ballintubber Cemetery.
Annie Kenny,
Cartron,
Ballygar
THE death occurred peacefully on March 25th,
2005, at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe of Annie Kenny (nee Noone), Cartron, Ballygar,
Co. Galway, relict of Bill, dearly loved mother of Marie, Peter, Brendan, Angela,
Desmond, Tony, Christine, Paul, Helen and David.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,
grandchildren, sister Bridie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The removal
from Moran's Funeral Home, Ballygar to St. Mary's Church, Ballygar took place on
Saturday evening, March 26th. Funeral Mass on Sunday was followed by burial in the
adjoining cemetery.
Christina McDermott,
Oran
THE death occurred on March 26th, 2005, of
Christina (Chrissie) McDermott (nee Lyons), Oran, Roscommon, wife of the late Harry.
Her death is deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, brothers, sister, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends. The removal from Smyth's Funeral Home to Clooneycolgan Church took place
on Sunday evening, March 27th. Funeral Mass on Monday was followed by burial in Oran
Cemetery.
Keith Martin,
Curnaseer,
Kiltoom
THE death occurred tragically on March 27th,
2005, of Keith Martin, Curnaseer, Kiltoom, Athlone, following an accident, in his
28th year, beloved son of the late Mary.
He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken dad Mick, sisters Aishling and Michelle,
grandmother Evelynn, uncles, aunts, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends.
The removal from St. Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell to the Church of the Risen
Christ, Kiltoom took place on Tuesday evening, March 29th. Funeral Mass on Wednesday
was followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Mary Martin,
The Derries,
Kiltoom
THE death occurred peacefully on March 27th,
2005, at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, of Mary Martin (nee Watson), The
Derries, Kiltoom, Athlone, beloved wife of the late Paddy.
Her death is deeply regretted by her loving family PJ and Eugene (Kiltoom), Tony
(Shannon), Michael (Rathcoole), Betty Lennon (Drum), Maureen Carroll (Moyvoughley),
Teresa Corcoran (Maynooth) and Mariam McManus (Shannonbridge), her sister Lena (London),
daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister-in-law Bridgie
Watson, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. The removal from her
residence to the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay took place on Tuesday evening,
March 29th. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday was followed by funeral to Kiltoom
Cemetery.
Willie Ryan,
Wilsbrooke,
Castlerea
THE death occurred peacefully on March 28th,
2005, at the County Hospital, Roscommon, of William (Willie) Ryan, Cloonfad, Wilsbrooke,
Castlerea.
His death is deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law,
nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. The removal from Gaynor's
Funeral Home, Castlerea to St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea took place on Wednesday,
March 30th. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday was followed by burial in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
Bridie Beirne,
Lisathuca,
Strokestown
THE death occurred peacefully on March 29th,
2005, in the loving care of the matron, nurses and staff of the County Hospital,
Roscommon, of Bridie Beirne (nee Keigher), Lisathuca, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon,
beloved wife of the late Tommy and beloved mother of Margaret (Athleague), Marion
(Strokestown) and Tommy (Home).
Her death is deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, son, brothers, sisters,
daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces,
relatives and friends. The removal from her residence to the Church of SS Eithne
and Fidelma, Tulsk took place on Thursday, March 31st. Funeral Mass on Friday was
followed by burial in Kilcooley Cemetery.
Maggie May Clarke,
Ussey,
Glinsk
THE death occurred on March 29th, 2005, at University College Hospital, Galway, of Margaret (Maggie May) Clarke, Ussey, Glinsk, Castlerea (nee Kelly), relict of the late Patrick and loving mother of Tom, deeply regretted by Tom, Del, grandchildren Padraig, Mary and Roger, nieces, relatives and friends. The removal from Flanagan's Funeral Home to St. Michael's Church, Glinsk took place on Wednesday evening, March 30th. Funeral Mass on Thursday was followed by burial in Kilcolumb Cemetery.
Ara Fitzmaurice,
Athleague
THE death occurred on March 30th, 2005, in
the wonderful care of the staff of Roscommon County Hospital, of Sarah (Ara) Fitzmaurice,
Athleague, Roscommon.
Her death is deeply mourned by her brothers, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews,
relatives and friends. The removal to St. Patrick's Church, Athleague took place
on Friday, April 1st. Funeral Mass was followed by private cremation.
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