Josephine (Jo) McGovern, (nee Blessing)
Kinkeen , Drumreilly, & formerly Acres, Aughavas, Co. Leitrim
Friday 24th July 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Pat and her brothers John & Peter
Sadly missed by her family Marie (Brendan Sweeney), Patrick, Josephine (Jimmy McDermott), Clare (Tim Blayney) & Susan (Gerard Houston), grandchildren Aoife (Jonny), Emma (Emmet), Bernard & Brian; Kate, Leah & James; Aoibhe; Jack, Daniel, Ben & Sophie; great-grandson Elliot, sisters-in-law Jane Blessing (Luton), Mary Blessing (Acres), Briggie Taylor (N.Y.) & Susan Toland (Dublin), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing on Monday evening, July 27th, at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St. Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, (N41 TD62) from 6pm until 8pm, and on Tuesday, July 28th , at her home (N41 PX06).
Removal on Wednesday morning, July 29th, from her home to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Drumlea (H12XY92), for Funeral Mass at 12noon.
Burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to the North West Hospice using the link below or c/o Smith’s Funeral Directors
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