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Patrick Farmer

The death occurred on December 22 at the age of 82 years in the Erne Hospital of Patrick Farmer (Paddy). The eldest son of five children of Joseph and Elizabeth Farmer, Lesky, Boa, Paddy was pre-deceased by his brother, Charlie in 2001. His education was in the Public Elementary School, Boa. At 14 years of age, Paddy left school and worked the family farm and did any other work which was to be found. He moved into lodgings in Enniskillen due...>>> more

Patrick Greene

THE DEATH has taken place of Patrick Greene, Condra, Kinawley, which occurred in the Graan Nursing Home, Enniskillen, where he had been a patient there for some time. Patrick, a single man, had lived most of his life in Condra, were he managed his farm there, and was blessed to have many good neighbours and friends living near him who he could call upon in times of need. However, due to declining of his health he moved to the Graan Nursing Home...>>> more

Packie Waterson

At the funeral in St. Ninnidh's Church of the late Packie Watterson , very well known and highly respected Derrylin personality and former top Gaelic Football referee, who died on St. Stephen's day, mourners heard this moving and evocative personal tribute paid by Packie's long time friend and former Derrylin O'Connell's club Chairman, Tommy Gunn; "We gather together this morning, in faith, to lay to rest Packie Watterson, one of this...>>> more

Sister Margaret McGovern

The death has occurred of Sister Margaret McGovern, aged 55 years, in Cape Town, South Africa. The youngest of four children of Michael and Elizabeth McGovern, Gilhorn, Tempo, Margaret was pre-deceased by her sister, Annie who died in Birmingham. In 1969, at the young age of 15 years, Margaret decided to dedicate her life to God and joined the Holy Cross Missionary Order as a novice at their Glen Road Convent in St. Theresa's Parish, Belfast. ...>>> more

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Francey Lynch When someone dies, it's like a library burning down. The recent passing of Francey Lynch of Roslea feels that intense. To the end he carried with him an air of enchantment; a wonder that life that offered him such a rich experience; disbelief that people should love him and venerate him the way he did. Francey was not defined by his age; he was defined by his energy, his enthusiasm and by his true originality. Perhaps, this was a...>>> more

Katie Mc Hugh

with pic It was with deep regret and much sadness that the community learnt of the sad death in the Tilery Private Nursing Home Florencecourt of Katie Mc Hugh, Clonliff, Macken, aged 91 years which occurred on Tuesday September 15 after a lengthy illness. From a very early age she attended the local primary school at Aughakillymaude where in 1932 she received a certificate for elementary education. From a young age she became involved at...>>> more

James McBrien

The death has taken place of James McBrien, formerly of Derryclegna. James passed away in the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen, where he had been a patient for a short time. Removal of his remains took place to St Naile's Church, Kinawley. Following Requiem Mass burial took place to the adjoining St Naile's Cemetery. He is survived by his sister Etta and nieces and nephews. Brother Macartan McCaffrey The death took place, recently, in Dublin of...>>> more

Obituaries

Robert Ernest Crozier The death has take place, peacefully, on 11th July, at his home, Drumcard, Derrylester of Ernie Crozier. Ernie was born on 11th April,1923 at Drumcard. He was the only son of the late Thomas and Margaret Crozier and was pre-deceased by his three sisters, Florence, Elizabeth and Jean. In 1954, he married Betty Ferris and they were blessed with five children. Ernie was a helpful man and a knowledgeable farmer who bred...>>> more

Patrick Joseph McManus

The death of Patrick Joseph McManus, Clonliff Macken occurred at his home on Wednesday 15th July. It followed a short illness and evoked genuine sadness and regret. He was in his 86th year. PJ, as he was familiarly known, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of deep moral standards who was hard working, good living and honest. On the 14th February 1950 he married Margaret Gilleece, from the...>>> more

Eamon Maguire

(This has to go with pic) The death has taken place, suddenly of Eamon Maguire, Gortacarn, Killesher. He was 73. He was the eldest of the family of Terence and Margaret Maguire, Gortacarn and was a pupil at The Crossroads Primary School from 1941 to 1951. In 1953, he emigrated to England and lived in St Albans, Hertfordshire, where he found work in the building industry. He became well known in St Albans and was very popular in the building...>>> more

Obituary - Joan Aileen Allen, E

Joan Aileen Allan Enniskillen ******** + Picture ********* The death took place on 17th July last in the Erne Hospital, Enniskillen of Joan Aileen Allan (1922 - 2009). Born to Stanley and Frances Beater in Howth, Co. Dublin in 1922, she was an only child. Her father was a Director of Arnott's Department Store in Dublin and her mother sat on the Board of many hospital and charity organisations. Joan, a lifelong rugby fan, grew up in the...>>> more

Loretta Moon

The recent death of Loretta Moon, Kilmacormick Road, Enniskillen evoked genuine sorrow and regret. She was 69, the widow of Richard who died 15 years previously, the mother of five and grandmother of ten. The deceased was a daughter of David and Mary Ann Baird, Kesh. Her schooling days over, she began her lengthy association with the hospitality industry, first as a waitress and then as an accomplished cook. She worked in most of the eateries in...>>> more

Molly Drumm

The death took place recently of Mrs Molly Drumm Drummersee, Swanlinbar in the Breffni Care Nursing Home, Ballyconnell. She was 85. The deceased had been in failing health for some time, and had spent a period of time in Sligo General Hospital. The deceased was a native of Stramatt, Kinawley. She attended the local primary school before entering Loughry Agriculture College. After graduating, she took up employment as an inspector of conditions...>>> more

Mary Bogue

The death occurred Mary Bogue, following a long illness, at her residence, Redhill, Ballyvary, Co. Mayo. The eldest of three children of Tom and Mary (nee Lannon) Deacy, Carrowrodger, Ballyvary, Mary was predeceased by her late brother, James who died in infancy. Following her education, Mary worked in the Convent in Foxford, Co. Mayo, before she departed to the UK, first to London and then to Birmingham where she worked as a bus conductress....>>> more

Thomas McManus

The death has occurred in Hudson, New York of Thomas McManus, who was formerly from Clonliff, Macken. It followed a lengthy illness. Aged 76 years, he was the son of Patrick and Celia McManus, Clonliff, Macken, and was one in a family of 10 children. His family was steeped in the G.A.A. and is well known in GAA circles. In fact, Thomas and all his brothers played for either Club or County or both at some level. Thomas will be remembered as a...>>> more

Thomas McManus

The death has occurred in Hudson New York of Thomas Mc Manus who was formerly from Clonliff Macken. It followed a lengthy illness. Aged 76 years, he was the son of Patrick and Celia McManus, Clonliff, Macken, and was one in a family of 10 children. His family was steeped in the G.A.A. and is well known in GAA circles. In fact, Thomas and all his brothers played for either Club, or County, or both, at some level. Thomas will be remembered as a...>>> more

Rebecca Higgins

The death has occurred of Rebecca Higgins at her home at Rossbrick, Magheraveely, on 20th May, at the age of 97 years. Rebecca was daughter of Henry and Ellen Courtney, Golan, Magheraveely. She was the last of the family of four brothers and three sisters to pass away. She was educated at Kilturk School. After leaving school, she spent time looking after her mother and father. In her early years, she worked in Dublin, cooking and...>>> more

Greta Taylor

The death has taken place of Greta Taylor, from Glasgow in Scotland. Greta, aged 72 years, died in St Margaret's Hospice, Clydebank, Scotland where she had been a patient for some time. She was a native of Belcoo, where she spent her early childhood. Her funeral Mass took place in St Peters, Partick, on the 30th of May in her local parish Chapel, following which she was laid to rest in Clyde Bank Cemetery . She is survived by her husband George,...>>> more

Dr PJ (Paddy) Porteous

Dr Patrick (Paddy) Porteous, who died aged 88 on May 9th in the Erne hospital, Enniskillen was a doctor in General Practice in Co Fermanagh between 1949 and 1990. PJ to his parents and Paddy to everyone else, he was born in Derrygonnelly in February 1921 to Sara Benson from Monaghan and Ted Porteous from Glasgow. An only child, he went to Primary School with his mother, wherever she taught and appeared not to suffer from 'teacher's child'...>>> more

Maureen Owens

The death occurred peacefully at home in Enniskillen on 29th May of Maureen Owens. She was 92. The deceased was the wife of the late Patrick Owens and had been in reasonable health until her short illness. She was a daughter of John and Bridget Leonard and was one in a family of ten children, seven boys and three girls. Her only surviving brother, Cyril and sister, Bernadette live in the US. Maureen was born in Garvary and was educated at...>>> more

Hugh Ferguson

Hugh Ferguson, who has died aged 64, was a raconteur, a some-time poet and, although not officially, a man of letters. He was born to Patrick and Alice Ferguson (née O'Brien) of Garrison, in the townland of Drumnasrene. The second youngest of a family of eight, he started his education at a school in Dernacross where he immediately showed great promise and then moved to the Technical College in Ballyshannon. During his youth, he became...>>> more

Joe McCusker

The death has occurred of Joe McCusker of Derryclegna, Kinawley. He had been ill for some time. Aged in his early 1960s, he was a native of Brookborough. Joe was always very interested in mechanical work, or anything to do with cars, as he was very gifted man with his hands. He went to work and reside in England for a number of years, It was here that he met his wife to be, the former Miss Margaret Brough from Derrylin. They had three...>>> more

Mary McGovern

pic Great sadness has been felt throughout the community following the death of May McGovern who died on 19th April last in the Erne Hospital. She was 90, having been born on 27th May, 1918. May was the only child of Katherine and Patrick McGrath. She went to school in Mullaghdun, and after she left school, she worked on the family farm for many years until she met her husband, Paddy McGovern, whom she married on 28th November, 1946. May and...>>> more

Enda Maguire

The death took place on Sunday, 26th April of Enda Maguire (33) who lived with his wife, Tina and their four children at Slieve View, Teemore. His remains left his late home on Monday, 27th, arriving at St Ninnidh's Church, Derrylin where the funeral Mass was celebrated the following morning. The burial was in St Mary's Cemetery, Teemore. The following is an appreciation of his short life. 'There could be no more fitting tribute to Enda's time...>>> more

Mary McMurray, Letterbreen

The recent death of Mary McMurray, in the Erne Hospital, brought deep shock and sadness to her family, friends and neighbours. Mary (nee Gilleece), late of Leamore, Letterbreen, was born in Tiraroe, Derrylin. She was the youngest daughter of the late Francis and Ellen Gilleece and much loved sister of Margaret, Teresa and Willie. She was predeceased by her brothers, Sonny and Tommy Gilleece. Mary attended Aughakillymaude Primary School, to...>>> more

Olive Hamilton

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Ellen Watson

The peaceful death has taken place of Ellen Watson at Shannagh Private Nursing Home, Belleek, on Wednesday, 11th February - her 96th Birthday. Ella, as she was known, was born on 11th February, 1913 at Cavangarden just outside Ballyshannon, to Robert and Frances Morrow. She attended Cavangarden School with her six sisters and one brother. Ella left school at fourteen years of age and went into service at the Manse in Ballyshannon. It was while...>>> more

Jack Purdy

Jack Purdy, youngest son of the late William and Kate Purdy died at his home in Mugglinagrow, Garrison, on 18th January last, aged 92. Jack was predeceased by his brothers, Bobby and Tommy. After attending Knockaraven Primary School, Jack developed a keen interest in cattle dealing, attending marts and fairs all over Ireland. He was a very popular figure in the local community and gave a warm welcome to everyone who called at his home. He had...>>> more

Unetta Jane Burrell

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Leo Anthony Paul Fivey

Leo Fivey, aged 61 years unexpectedly passed away at The Manor House Leisure Centre, Killadeas on Saturday 21st February 2009. He lived at the family home on Boa Island. Leo was born outside Irvinestown in the 'Long Bog', Kilgartnaleague, Mossfield in 1947. He was the youngest of eight children of the late Harriette and Jack Fivey. He attended Primary School at Whitehill. His secondary schooling days were at St Mary's Irvinestown where he was a...>>> more