Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 1

The following deaths have taken place:

- Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin

- Mary Coll, Letterkenny

- Stewart Scott, Raphoe

- Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny

- Nan McLoughlin, Sligo and Ardara

- Seamus McCaffrey, Sligo and Donegal Town

- Ernie Sterritt, Letterkenny

- Jimmy Friel, Churchill

Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin

The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Bundoran, and late of Dublin. Christy passed away after a short illness, bravely and courageously borne, with his soulmate and best friend Mirette by his side, having been in the excellent care of Professor Orla McArdle and her team at SLRON at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen, his brother and sister, Charles Joseph and Mary Patricia, who both died in infancy, and by his brother Bishop Emeritus Liam MacDaid. 

Christy was a former and retired teacher at Presentation Brothers NS Glasthule and Willow Park School Blackrock.

He was Founder and Leader of Willow Wheelers Cycling Club. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his cycling and missionary communities in Dublin, Africa and Brazil, also by his cousins and extended family and by his wide circle of friends and former colleagues.

Commemorative Mass at 11.30am Saturday at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, Dublin followed by drive-through Willow Park School and Blackrock College. Mass can be viewed live on www.booterstownparish.ie

Funeral Mass at 12 noon Monday at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, followed by burial at St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Christy to the Willow Wheelers Charity

Mary Coll, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Coll of Clachan Mór, Windyhall, Letterkenny and late of Arranmore Island . She passed away unexpectedly in the care of the wonderful staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by her mother Brigid, her father John and her brothers Patrick and Danny, she is deeply regretted and sadly missed by Rose Dillon and family, the Sweeney family, her grandnephews Fionn, Andrew, Aaron and Odhrán and grandnieces Caragh, Aoibheann and Lola, her dear neighbours and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues at her home (F92AK4H) all day Saturday.

Mary will make her final journey home to Arranmore Island on the 12 noon ferry on Sunday. Requiem Mass in St Crone’s Church Arranmore at 1pm, followed by burial, alongside her grandparents, in the old graveyard. Mass can be viewed here

Donations in lieu of flowers to the RNLI.

Stewart Scott, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place of Stewart Scott, McBride Street, Raphoe at his sister’s home Delores Thompson, Ballybofey.

Predeceased by his brothers Billy and Leonard, sisters Sadie, Marty, May and Florence. Stewart will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Delores, brother-in-law Jim, brother Robin, sister-in-law Avy, nieces, nephews and the extended family circle.

Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence in Raphoe from 12noon to 10pm on Saturday.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2.15pm for 2.30pm Funeral Service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Medical 6 Letterkenny University Hospital care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Charlie Harvey, Conwal, Letterkenny, F92 XH1X.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Cecilia, daughter Sarah and husband Alan, sons Ollie and wife Ciamhe and Cathal and wife Suzanne, grandchildren James, Sadie, Grace, Anna, Faye, Charlie, Lucy and Ella, brother Jim, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Reposal of Charlie's remains continues at his late residence on Saturday from 12pm until after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.45pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 2.30pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Nan McLoughlin, Sligo and Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Nan McLoughlin, née Herron, Glencoe Cottage, The Bridge, Strandhill, Co Sligo F91 K261, and formerly Glencoe, Ardara.

Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Marie (Michael), Paraic, Ann (Glenn), Fiona (Jeff), Michael, Kathleen (John), Beatrice (John) Niall, Lorraine (Peter), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers John (Grange), Frankie (Ardara), and sister Beattie Kelly (Raphoe) and all her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Nan was predeceased by her husband Paraic, parents Mamie and Patrick, brothers and sisters Mick, Patsy, Mollie Moore, and Kathleen Gallagher.

Nan's remains are reposing at her late residence Glencoe Cottage, The Bridge, Strandhill F91 K261.

Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence on Saturday at 3.30pm in the afternoon going to St Patrick’s Church, Strandhill for 4pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the St Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Scarden. Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam https://www.churchservices.tv/strandhill

Seamus McCaffrey, Sligo and Donegal Town

The deahth has taken place of Seamus McCaffrey, Chapel Street, Sligo and formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Anna, daughter Caroline (Connolly), son Martin, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Michael. Niamh, Ciara and Daniel, brothers Gerry, Charlie and Denis, sisters Bernie, Maureen, Rosaleen, Kathleen, and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral will arrive to Saint Adamnan's Church, Skreen, F91E621 on Saturday for 12 noon Funeral Mass followed by burial in Saint Mary's Cemetery Skreen. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/skreen/

Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice or the Irish Heart Foundation C/o Gerard Clarke & Sons Funeral Directors Ballisodare, Co Sligo.

Ernie Sterritt, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully at his residence of Ernest (Ernie) Sterritt, Ard View, Killyclug, Letterkenny, F92 C2YH.

Predeceased by his parents, baby daughter Deidre, brothers James and David; treasured and much loved husband of wife Catherine (Cathy), sons David (Lisa), Clive (Nikki) and daughter Karen (late husband Dave); fondly remembered by his brother Alec (Canada) and sister Connie (UK). He is sadly missed by his grandchildren whom he adored, Eva, Thea, David and Noah, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.

Service of thanksgiving will take place at his late residence on Saturday at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Medical 3 Letterkenny, University Hospital care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

Jimmy Friel, Churchill

The death has taken place of Jimmy Friel, Lossett, Churchill, F92 FV34. He passed away peacefully in caring hands of the staff in the Donegal hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents James and Mary Friel, baby sister Rose, sister Breege, brothers Barney, Pat, Dan and infant son James, Jimmy is survived by devoted wife Annamarie, son Martin and wife Orna, daughter Maryanne and husband Des. He is fondly remembered by grandchildren James, Seàn, Patrick, Saoirse, Eilìs and Ailbhe, sister Mary, brothers Frank and Hughie, nieces, nephews extended family, friends and neighbours.

Family time on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral from there on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Gartan cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors.

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