Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning, October 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork

- Michael Kelly, Letterkenny and Westmeath

- Martin Gallagher, Bundoran, Leitrim and Sligo

- Alice Doogan, Kinccasslagh

- Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny

- Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island

- Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon

- Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork

The peaceful death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Susan Whoriskey, Baltoney, Gortahork F92 AX80 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her daughter Maryann, her parents Grace and Dominic, her brothers Hudie, Dónal and Paddy. Survived by her husband Neilly, daughter Kathleen and husband Seamus, sons Dominic and his wife Sharon, Donald and his wife Portia and Micheal and his partner Anne, her son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren David, Matthew, Adam, Stephaine and Niamh, brothers Dominic and Joe, in-laws, nieces, nephew and a wide circle of family and friends.

Wake will commence Tuesday at 12noon with Rosary both nights at 8pm house private after Rosary till 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday, October 17 at 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnlive.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

Michael Kelly, Letterkenny and Westmeath

The peaceful death has taken place at his home surrounded by his loving family, of Michael Kelly, Ballindurrow, Multyfarnham, County Westmeath and formerly of Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.  

Predeceased by his brothers Frank, John and Liam and his sister Betty. Michael will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila, sons Ciarán and Seán, daughters-in-law Audrey and Maeve, grandsons Luke and Joseph, brother Phonsie and his wife Margaret, sister Mary Kate, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home (N91 V189) on Tuesday from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Michael’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Nicholas’ Church, Multyfarnham followed by burial in the adjoining St Andrew’s Cemetery.

No flowers please; donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Martin Gallagher, Bundoran, Leitrim and Sligo

The sudden death has taken place of Martin Gallagher, Bundoran and formerly of Kinlough, County Leitrim and Carrowreagh Cooper, Tubbercurry, County Sligo.

Martin will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his adoring parents Hubert and Nancy, his heartbroken siblings Mary (Turner), Wexford Town, Ann (Denny), Wexford Town, Gabrielle, (Corofin, County Galway), John (Dromahair, County Leitrim), Kevin (Ransboro, Sligo) and Paschal, (Carraroe, Sligo), his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his brother Kevin, Ransboro, County Sligo, F91Y227 on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm, all welcome. Please park at Ransboro Church carpark and follow signs to house. The house is private at all other times. All other family homes strictly private please. 

Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Moylough, Tubbercurry, County Sligo, F91XW22, with removal afterwards via Bundoran to arrive at St Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough for burial service at approximately 2.15pm.

Flowers welcome

Alice Doogan, Kinccasslagh

The peaceful death has taken place in Hillcrest House Letterkenny of Alice Doogan formerly Belcruit and Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, F94D6C1.

Reposal of her remains continues in McGlynns Funeral Home, Dungloe on Tuesday in the family home in Gortnasade (F94D6C1) from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with Interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/kincasslagh

Family flowers only please.

Joe McGroarty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Mc Groarty, 3 Croagh Patrick Avenue, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Jonnie (Martina), Mickie (Linda), Gerry (Michelle), Marty and daughters Caroline (Noel), Tina (Jonny) and Mariosa (Sean), 15 Grandchildren, brother Seamus, sisters Mausheen, Mina and Peggy. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary, brothers Michael and Noel and sisters Eileen, Kathleen and Rosie.

Reposal of his remain continues at his late residence from 12noon to Rosary at 9pm on Tuesday. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only.

Jimmy Doohan, Tory Island

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Jimmy Doohan of West Town, Tory Island surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Biddy and Johnny, his bother John and brother in law Patsy dan. Survived by his sister Kathleen, brothers William and Pádraig, nieces Breda, Majella/ Daniel, Christina/Noel, nephew Sean, great nephews Dean and Finn and a circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Tory Island.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 12.30pm requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Tory with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher Funeral Directors facebook page

Paddy Cassidy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Paddy Cassidy, 11 Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Martina, his children Alana (Graham), Jamie (Sinead), Shonagh (Kevin), Lauren (Ultan), his adored grandchildren Iris, Theo, Nahla, Arlo, Torin, Pàidì, Tallin, brothers John, Joe, and sister Anne Treanor, nieces, nephews, all extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Annie, sister Marie

Reposal of his remains continues at his residence on Monday from 11am to 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from his residence on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass followed by Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 3.30pm. Paddy's family would appreciate if everyone would wear bright colours on the morning of the funeral please.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to North West Hospice or c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.

Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

The death has occurred of Maeve Lydon, née Ryan, St John’s Point, Co Donegal and late of Mount Merrion. She passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital with her loving husband Donal by her side.

She will be very sadly missed by Donal and by her brother Padraig, her sisters Breeda and Caroline, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Seamus (Jim) and Edward, and her sisters Mairead and Antoinette.

Removal on Tuesday to Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for 10am funeral Mass. Prayers at Ballymacward Parish Church at 3pm followed by burial in Ballymacward Cemetery, County Galway.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).

House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

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