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Arlene Forbes, Enniskillen

The death in the Intensive Care Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital on 26th March last following a road traffic accident near her home, in which her father was also injured, of Arlene Forbes (19), from Sycamore Drive, Enniskillen evoked widespread genuine shock and sympathy. She was the only daughter of Dessie and Maura and she was pre-deceased by her only brother, Darren who died suddenly in August, 1999. He was 20. Arlene and her father were...>>> more

Mary McGovern Belcoo

The recent untimely death in the Graan Nursing Home of Mary McGovern after a lengthy illness, caused widespread shock and genuine sorrow. Mary was a devoted, loyal and loving wife to her husband, Francie, whom she married in 1974. Francie was her constant companion at GAA venues all over the country. She was a dedicated teacher who regarded her chosen profession, not as work, but as a vocation, instilling in her pupils a love and respect for...>>> more

Mrs Ita Kane, Enniskillen

The death took place of Catherine Bridget (Ita) Kane, peacefully, on 9th March, aged 90 years. She will be best remembered for the personal service which she gave to her many customers during 60 years as a Pharmacist at Darling street, Enniskillen. Born in April 1917 in Mullaghdun, Co. Fermanagh, Ita was the third of the five children of Michael and Susan Headon (nee Farmer). She was educated by the sisters of Mercy, Enniskillen, attending the...>>> more

Edward McManus, Roslea and Leitrim

The death took place in Sligo General Hospital recently of the late Edward McManus. Edward was born on 19th September, 1926, the eldest child and only son of Andrew and Mary McManus, Ervey, Roslea. He grew up on the family farm and attended Derryneese Primary School. After leaving school, he helped his uncle James on his farm at Cornamurvey, Roslea, before leaving Ireland to make a life for himself in Luton, England. There he joined Vauxhall...>>> more

Bridget Hughes, London and Roslea

Bridget Hughes (nee Croarken) of Wembley, London, formerly of Roslea passed away on January 10th last. She was aged 93. Bridget was born in January, 1914 at Derryard, Roslea, the eldest daughter of Michael and Bridget Croarken (nee Clerkin). Her youngest sister, Mary Catherine Smythe, who died 1998, lived in Glasgow and another sister, Elizabeth (Bessie), who was 92, died only last December in Roslea. After working in a hotel in Mayo, Bridget...>>> more

Mr Frank McManus, Enniskillen

It was with deep regret and much sadness that the community learned of the very sudden and totally unexpected death of Francis McManus, Market Street, Enniskillen, which occurred at his home on Saturday 23rd February. Aged 83 years, Frank as he was popularly known by his legion of friends both near and far, was born in Gortoral, Kinawley, where he spent his boyhood days helping on the family farm there. But it was at a time when there were very...>>> more

Mr Frank McManus, Enniskillen

It was with deep regret and much sadness that the community learned of the very sudden and totally unexpected death of Francis McManus, Market Street, Enniskillen, which occurred at his home on Saturday 23rd February. Aged 83 years, Frank as he was popularly known by his legion of friends both near and far, was born in Gortoral, Kinawley, where he spent his boyhood days helping on the family farm there. But it was at a time when there were very...>>> more

Bridget Hughes,London and Roslea

Bridget Hughes (nee Croarken) of Wembley, London, formerly of Roslea passed away on January 10th last. She was aged 93. Bridget was born in January, 1914 at Derryard, Roslea, the eldest daughter of Michael and Bridget Croarken (nee Clerkin). Her youngest sister, Mary Catherine Smythe, who died 1998, lived in Glasgow and another sister, Elizabeth (Bessie), who was 92, died only last December in Roslea. After working in a hotel in Mayo, Bridget...>>> more

Edward McManus, Roslea and Leitrim

The death took place in Sligo General Hospital recently of the late Edward McManus. Edward was born on 19th September, 1926, the eldest child and only son of Andrew and Mary McManus, Ervey, Roslea. He grew up on the family farm and attended Derryneese Primary School. After leaving school, he helped his uncle James on his farm at Cornamurvey, Roslea, before leaving Ireland to make a life for himself in Luton, England. There he joined Vauxhall...>>> more

Terry Smyth, Kinawley

One of Kinawley's best-known and well liked characters, Terry Smith, from Carnview died last month in the Erne Hospital. He had been a patient there for a short time, having previously spent time in the Graan Nursing Home where he had the consolation of being near his only sister Kathleen, a resident there. He was 77 years, and was the son of John and Ellen Smith, Clonfane, Kinawley, one in a family of 15 children. He was born in an era when...>>> more

Bridie McMahon, Lisnaskea

The regretted death took place, peacefully at her home at Carrowshee Park, Lisnaskea recently of Bridie McMahon, nee McDonnell, a native of the town. She had been in failing health since July last year. She was 86. The deceased was one in a family of six and lived her early years in Main Street. She attended the local Moate Primary School and many's a story she told about her school days. Bridie met and married her late husband, Tommy McMahon,...>>> more

Brigid McKeagney, Clogher

The untimely death of the well known Brigid McKeagney (nee Hughes) was the cause of considerable regret throughout the Clogher Valley and County Fermanagh. The Belfast girl from the Old Park Road district had settled in Fivemiletown as the bride of Tom McKeagney, then head of Physical Education at St Mary's Irvinestown, and was a familiar face to her new neighbours who had watched her for the previous two years as one of the resident singers...>>> more

Eileen Dawson, Lisnaskea

The death occurred, during December last, in the Erne hospital, following a short illness, of Eileen Dorothy Dawson who lived at Highlands, Lisnaskea. She was 89 and was the widow of the late Wesley Dawson, a well-known local businessman and founding partner of F.D.H. Stores, Lisnaskea. The deceased was a daughter of James and Emily Bryson (nee Dowler) from Drumshanbo, County Leitrim where Mrs Bryson ran a business with her brother, Frank in...>>> more