Notice re. Memoriams and Anniversaries

If you wish to place acknowledgements, memoriam notices, birthday and anniversary remembrances, please email them to advertising@roscommonpeople.ie or call us on 090 6634633 or by post, along with your name and contact details, to Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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RAFTERY Michael

Circular Road, Roscommon (9th Anniversary)

DAVIS Sonny (1st Anniversary)

“The Yard” Feeragh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Returned home to Spirit on 9th January 2022, and was reunited with God and his loving family.

Silent memories keep you near as time unfolds another year. Out of our lives you may have gone but in our hearts you still live on.

Lovingly remembered by Mary and family.

DAD

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

Lovingly remembered by Sandra.

GRANDDAD

Loving and kind gentle and true these are the memories we have of you.

Love Darcie and Daniel.

Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Monday, 6th February at 11am.

McDERMOTT Benny

Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon and Aughris Templeboy, Sligo. (2nd Anniversary)

I will greet this day with love in my heart, and how will I do this. I will look upon all things with love, and I will be reborn again.

I will love the Sun for it warms my bones: I will love the Moon for it illuminates the night sky. I will love the rain for it cleanses my Spirit. I will love the Light for it shows me the way: Yet, I will love the darkness for it shows me the Stars I will welcome happiness for it enlarges my Heart: Yet I will endure sadness for it opens my Soul. And when the Heart weeps for what it has lost, the Spirit laughs for what it has truly found – Eternity Sonny forever held sacred in our hearts – nephews, Padraig, Gerry, Peter - nieces, Anna – Marie – Angela, precious friends, neighbours and faithful community.

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Farewell Tribute to Sonny’s Community Family of Knockcroghery.

You were his true and trusted friends; you loved him as your own He drank sweetly from your cup of kindness and always felt at home.

Bless you all, for your loyalty, your love, your music, and nights of fun

You served him well – you showed you cared – now your work is done

The moon is now an angel’s wing, resting gently over Galey Bay, the regaling of stories and songs of old – will continue and be told –farewell for a while my friends - Auld Stock - Sonny

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 11th February in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery at 7pm.

Thanksgivings

UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY

Lenehan

Dermot & Gertie

Late of Dean Cogan Place, Navan, formerly Carrislira, Strokestown Dermot’s 2nd Anniversary

Who passed away on 3rd February, 2021

Also remembering at this time his wife Gertie’s 8th Anniversay.. Memories are precious, they don’t fade away, we think of you always, especially today. From family and friends.

Birthday Remembrance

DINEEN Breege (Brigid Catherine)

In loving memory of our wonderful Wife and Mother whose Birthday occurs on 2nd February.

A day that is filled with sadness returns to us today, to mark the day you left us in such a sudden way. But no special day is needed for us to think of you for you were someone special and we thought the world of you.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Gertie, Orlaith, Neil, Ethna, Sean, Claire and grandchildren.

Benny’s 2nd Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 4th of February 2023 at 11am.

Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. A.M.K.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. B.N.

Prayer to St. Brigid Brigid, you were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious. And may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.

Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made. Brigid, you were a voice for the wounded and the weary. Strengthen what is weak within us. Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit. Amen.

Always loved and fondly remembered by Christy, Lisa, Nigel, Lorraine, Olivia, Baby Vanessa, Cathal, Danielle, Christopher and Declan.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace that she so richly deserves.

Birthday Remembrance Mass for Breege and all the deceased adorers of Castlerea Eucharistic Adoration- Thursday, 2nd February at 7pm in Castlerea Church.

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

KELLY Con

Marian Crescent, Lisnamult (formerly Tonlegee) (16th Anniversary)

Who passed away on 6th February 2007

HOARE Kathleen

12 Circular Road, Roscommon

Who passed away on 6th February 2015 (8th Anniversary)

Feerick

John Kinnity, Four Mile House. Who passed away on 2nd February 2019 (4th Anniversary)

MONTH’S MIND MASS

NAUGHTON John

Shanballymore, Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 7th January 2023.

Thanksgivings

PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE

For urgent need...

Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted. (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) May I receive your blessings and favours. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. M.C.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER

In loving memory of a wonderful father

DAD

They say there is a reason they say that time will heal but neither time or reason will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache that lies beyond our smile no one knows how many times we’ve broken down and cried. We want to tell you something Dad so there won’t be any doubt. You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to live without.

Forever loved, sadly missed and always remembered by your son Tommy, daughter-in-law Nikita and grand-daughters Lacey and Lucia. XXXX

Devine

Michael Lisboy, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Who passed away on 8th February 2020 (3rd Anniversary)

As each day dawns we think of you, as each night falls we pray for you and throughout our lives no matter where, in our hearts you are always there.

Remembered by his wife Kathleen and family.

Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea on Sunday, 5th February at 12 noon.

If we could write a story, it would be heartfelt and so true, about a very special person that person would be you. A thousand smiles on every page and in every memory that we share, so that when we need to read it back, it feels as if you are there. Chapters filled with stories, of happiness, joy and pain and every time we’re feeling down, we read it back again. Tears would fall on every page and on every word we had penned, but this story is like the love we shared Mam, it will never ever end.

So deeply loved and missed by all your family.

Daly

Patrick (Pat)

28 Beechgrove, Roscommon. (1st Anniversary)

Who passed away on 5th February 2022

Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Loved and sadly missed by Niall, Martina, James, Daire, Leah, Mikey, Ian and Jon.

Patrick’s Anniversary Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 11th February at 7pm.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept to love, to cherish and never forget.

May John Rest In Peace. Sadly missed by his loving family.

Anniversary Mass in Four Mile House Church on Friday, 3rd February at 8pm.

Delaney

Johnny Drinane, Ballygar, Co. Galway (5th Anniversary)

Who passed away on 30th January 2018

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, just a memory fond and true. In our hearts you will live forever, because we thought the world of you.

Loved and sadly missed by his wife Ann and family.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 4th February at 7.30pm.

John’s wife Carmel, his sons Matt, Sean, Joe, Eugene, David and their families, his brothers Malachy and Paddy and his sisters Margaret, Lena, Nancy and Teresa, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us on the recent sad passing of our beloved John. We are forever grateful to our families, relatives, neighbours and many friends who called to the house, provided food, phoned and sent messages, Mass Cards, online condolences and to the many people who travelled from near and far, to attend the Funeral Removal, Mass and Burial and provided emotional and practical support at this difficult time. Thank you all for your kind and sincere words. Your friendship and support gave us great comfort.

To Dr. Martin Daly, Dr. Miriam Mangan and the staff of Ballygar Medical Centre and the Palliative Care Team and the staff of St. Joseph’s and St. John’s Wards Portiuncula Hospital, thank you for your care, kindness and compassion shown to John during his illness. A special word of thanks to Fr. Louis Lohan who celebrated the beautiful Mass, your words provided great comfort and strength to us.

Thank you to Bernie Moran who sang and played so beautifully at the Mass and to Sean Collins who sang at the graveside.

Sincere thank you to David Moran, Moran & Co. Funeral Directors for your sensitive and professional handling of John’s Funeral arrangements. A special thank you to the gravediggers for the careful attention given to preparing John’s final resting place.

Thank you to the staff of Fallon’s Ballygar for the lovely meal and hospitality shown to us.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our sad loss more bearable.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. We will be eternally grateful to you all.

In gratitude, a Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered for your intentions.

John’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Friday, 10th February 2023 at 8 pm at St. Brendan’s Church,Tohergar, Co. Galway.

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. S.M.

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