Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, June 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Laura Finnegan (née Duncan), Kerry and Culdaff

- Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

- Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

- Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

- Monsignor William McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

- Robert William Stewart, Letterkenny

- Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

- Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra

Laura Finnegan (née Duncan), Kerry and Culdaff

The death has occurred of Laura Finnegan (née Duncan), Derra, Brosna, Co. Kerry and formerly of Culdaff, Co. Donegal.
She passed away peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday, June 3.

Laura is very sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, sons John and Patrick, daughters-in-law Caroline and Ellen, adored grandchildren Daniel, Shauna, Neil, Ariane, Ciara, Jaime and Clodagh, great-grandsons Zayn and Noah, brother Patsy, sisters Phyllis, Maria, Bernadette and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, all her other relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Thursday, June 5 from 6p.m. until 8.00 p.m.
Removal on Friday, 6th June to St. Carthage’s Church Brosna to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12.00 p.m.
Interment afterwards in The New Cemetery Brosna.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on St. Carthage’s Church Brosna Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. If you would like to donate to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry in memory of Laura please use this link.
House strictly private please.
The Finnegan family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the medical doctors, the palliative doctors, nurses and all the staff at Rathass Ward, University Hospital Kerry for the wonderful care they provided to Laura and all her family.

Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Ita Boyle (nee O’Donnell) of Glen Road, Glenties, peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 3, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary of Main Street, Glenties.

Dearly loved wife of Hugh and beloved mother of Ciaran (Vallisa), Deirdre and Breidin, and adoring grandmother of Jude and Ada.

Mary Ita will be sadly missed and forever remembered by sisters Irene and Barbara (Pat RIP), brothers Michael (Marie RIP), James (Brenda) and Aidan (Terry), her sisters-in-law Anne (Hughie), Margaret (Sean), Mary (Hughie RIP), her Uncle Frank Rawl and Aunt Maggie Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence Glen Road, Glenties, F94VK12, on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 from 11 am to 10 pm. Rosary each night at 9 pm.

Removal on Friday, June 6th to St Connell’s Church, Glenties for requiem Mass at 11 am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family only on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.  Family flowers only, please.

Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.

Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

The death has occurred of Susan Hamilton (nee Craig), Manorcunningham.

Predeceased by her husband Joseph, brother James and her parents James and Jeannie.

Susan will be forever missed by her loving daughters Joanne (Mickey), Amanda (Gerard), Rachel (Kevin), Lisa (Stephen) and her 10 grandchildren Kayla, Joseph, Jack, Jessica, Ciara, Leighton, Jamie, Eoghan, Lily and Micheál.

Sadly missed by her brother John (Josie), sisters Margaret (Denis) and Ruby in Kildare, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Susan’s remains will be reposing at her daughter Amanda’s home in Rossbracken, Letterkenny, F92 HR2K, on Wednesday, June 4 from 11 am to 10pm where all are welcome to pay your respects.

House is strictly private from 10.00 pm to 11.00 am on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and on the morning of the funeral.

Rosary each night at 9 pm.

Removal on Friday, June 6at 9.45 am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube, Fahah Parish.

Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

The death has occurred of Sheila McDaid (nee Canning), Knockalla, Church Street, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, V94 AXW4, and formerly of Glenvar, Co. Donegal, on Tuesday, June 3. She passed away peacefully at home in her 100th year, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Eamon and cherished mother of Kieran, Declan, Fergus, Enda, Brighdín, Eunan, Malachy, Dympna (Mangan), Colum, Eamon, Garvan, Fidelma (Delaney), Brian and Phelim.

She will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, sisters Nora (Dunne), Vera (McElhinney), brother John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at home on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 from 3pm to 8pm. Arriving at St Mary's Church, Askeaton on Friday, June 6 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton. The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Palliative Homecare Team.

Monsignor William McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

The peaceful death has taken place at the Nazareth House, Fahan of Monsignor William McLaughlin, fondly known as Fr Billy, Ad Fines Terrae, Ardagh, Ballyliffin.

Dear brother of Neil, Seán, and Colm, predeceased by his sister Mary, and his brothers Michael and Pat.

Deeply regretted by Seán’s partner Dácil, his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cockhill on Wednesday June 4 at 1pm.

All are welcome to pay their from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday, June 5 from 10pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place there at 11am on Friday, June 6, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Mary O'Brien, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Mary O'Brien (née Brennan) Derries, Ballintra, Donegal, F94 R2W9 and formerly of Ardfarna, Bundoran.

Mary passed away in Sligo University Hospital in her 62nd year  following a long battle with illness.

Predeceased by her parents, Annie (Nancy) and Patrick (Paddy) Brennan, siblings; brothers, Paddy, Kieran, Andy and James O'Brien (grandson)

Mary will be forever missed by her dear husband, Martin, her sons, James (Alison), Thomas (Tracey) and her daughters, Anna (Stephen), Theresa (Dylan) and  Francess (Shane)

She will be cherished by her grandchildren, Katie, Sophie, Jay, Lexi, Conor, Lucas, Méabh, Ella & Dylan.

Sadly missed by her sisters & brothers of the Brennan Family, Kevin, Josephine, Bernadette, Declan, Eileen, Noel, Mick, Vincent, Martin, Ann, Gerry, Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews.

Reposing at her late residence in the Derries, Ballintra, (F94 R2W9) on Wednesday from 12pm until 9pm.

Please note a one way traffic system will be operational to the wake house on Wednesday, with entry via Ballintra village at the Bay Bush Bar. Please continue to follow the signs to complete the loop on exiting. Parking will be available in Kerrigan's Haulage Yard, adjacent to the wakehouse.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family home strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.

Mary's funeral mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Croí Centre, Galway. 

Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane Doneyloop.

He passed away peacefully in Watford, England, on May 28.

Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle and many good friends.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra

The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney) of Chesterfield, UK and formerly of Ballintra. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.

Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister Kay, brother Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

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