Death notices for Donegal on Monday Morning, February 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Leila Speer, Ramelton and Canada

- Roy Beattie, Castlefin

- Bernie Cecilia Doherty, Donegal Town and Louth

- Geraldine Greene, Ballyshannon

- Willie Kelly, Newbuildings and Kerrykeel

- Ita Friel, Letterkenny and Creeslough

Leila Speer, née Patterson, Ramelton and Canada

The death has taken place in Vancouver, Canada of Leila Speer, née Patterson, wife of the late William Speer, formerly of Cashelshanaghan, Ramelton.

Daughter of the late Samuel John and Isa Patterson. Predeceased by her sisters Sadie Mitchell and Millie Mitchell also her brother Jim Patterson.; lovingly remembered by her son Ren, daughter-in-law Marilyn, grandson Brendan and Danna. Cherished sister of Isabel Hanna (Armagh), brother Mervyn Patterson and his wife Zoe (Portstewart), brother Winston Patterson and his wife Cynthia (Ballindrait) and sister-in-law Wendy, wife of the late Jim Patterson (Castlefin).

A service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Castlefinn, F93 DK40 on Sunday, February 9 at 2.30pm.

Roy Beattie, Castlefin

The death has taken place in Hillcrest nursing home of Robert John Beattie known as Roy, Lower Donaghmore, Castlefinn.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of son Robert (Cathy) and daughter Kate. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Kathleen and June.

His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s funeral home Ballyboe, Convoy, F93WF54, on Monday  between 3pm and 8pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects. Family home private please at the request of the deceased. Removal on Tuesday at 2pm going to St Patrick’s Church Donoughmore to repose overnight.

Funeral service on Wednesday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to St Patrick’s Church Donoughmore care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

Bernie Cecilia Doherty, Donegal Town and Louth

The death has taken place peacefully at Kilbrew, Demesne, Ashbourneof Bernie Cecelia Doherty, 33 Oaklawns, Dundalk County Louth and formerly of Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas John and Elizabeth Doherty, her sisters Margaret Mc Brearty, Eilis Kelly, Grainne O'Doherty, Frances O'Neill and brothers Tommy Doherty and Gene Doherty; she is sadly missed by her sister Sr Paula Doherty, brother-in-law Bert O'Neill, nieces, nephews, and all her relatives neighbours and friends. 

Her remains will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Monday from 2pm to 6pm. Removal from there to St Patrick's Church Donegal Town ariving at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Geraldine Greene, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place suddenly at home, of Geraldine Greene, née Rooney, 68 St Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon.

Beloved wife of Francis (Buddy) and adored mother of David (Colleen) and Stephanie (Ciaran). Geraldine will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her husband, son, daughter, her beloved grandchildren Keith, Erin and Bethany her sister Christina McGrath (Packie RIP), her nephew Shane (Deirdre), niece Caroline McNamara (Dessie), and all her relatives, great neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Packie and Dora Rooney, baby son Keith and grandson Nathan.

The funeral cortége will depart her late residence on Monday afternoon at 12.40pm to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery, Cashelard for burial service. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Willie (Liam) Kelly, Newbuildings and Kerrykeel

The death has taken place at his home of Willie (Liam) Kelly, 56 Stoneypath, Newbuildings and formerly of Kerrykeel.

Beloved husband of Mary, much-loved father of Malachy, Rosalynn and Ashling, father-in-law of Sinead, Jonny and Dave, dearly loved grandfather of Piper, Jack, Ryan and Niamh and brother of Teresa, Eamon and the late Michael and Anthony.

Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St  Eugene’s Cathedral at 11.30am. Private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Friends of Spruce House c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.

Ita Friel, Letterkenny and Creeslough

The death has taken place of Ita Friel, Hillcrest Nursing Home/Maples Lismonaghan, Letterkenny and formerly of Creeslough.

Sadly missed by her loving brothers and sisters Nora, John F, Mary, Columba, Michael, Cathal, Bernie, and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her loving parents John and Tessie and brother Ciaran.

Her remains reposed overnight at St Michael’s Church, Creeslough.

Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Monday at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Simon Community c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

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