Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, December 19, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:

- Shiela Fletcher (née Gallagher), Lower Glassagh, Gweedore

- Joseph Devenney, Cormullion, Laghey

- Rev. Fr. James Anthony Boyle, Drumletterfin, Inver

- Dennis McLaughlin, Cloghbane, Downings

- Peggy McNelis, Glencolmcille

- Bridget Greene, Crolly

- Rose McLaughlin, Clonmany

- Patrick Joseph Diver, Clonmany

- Bobby Porter, Lifford

- Brendan McNulty, Ballybofey

- Barry Kearney, Carndonagh

- Margo Bye, Castlefinn and Meath

- Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill

- Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely

- Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon 

- Vivienne Mc Daid (née Lynch), Boston, Massachusetts and formerly of Umricam, Buncrana

- Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone

- Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

Shiela Fletcher (née Gallagher), Lower Glassagh, Gweedore

The death has occurred of Shiela Fletcher (née Gallagher), Lower Glassagh, Gweedore.

The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Shiela Fletcher, Lower Glassagh, Gweedore.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, her daughters, Annemarie, Christine and Mary, her son Paul, her sisters, Sr. Bridie, Sr. Kathleen, Ellen and Ann, sisters-in-law, Nellie and Kitty, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her sister Mary and her brothers Peadar, Charlie, John and Pádraig.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X) on Tuesday from 2pm to 6.15pm. Removal afterwards to St. Colmcille's Church, Cnoc Fola, for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Chnoc Fola, on Wednesday, December 21 at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Áras Ghaoth Dobhair.

Joseph Devenney, Cormullion, Laghey

The death has occurred of Joseph Devenney, Cormullion, Laghey at Sligo University Hospital Sligo.

Joseph’s remains will repose at his home on Monday, December 19, from 1 o'clock until 9 o'clock and Tuesday from 12 o'clock to 4pm. House private at all other times, please.
 
Remains will arrive at St Brigets Church Ballintra on Tuesday evening for 6pm to repose overnight.  Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
 
There will be a shuttle bus in operation both days from the Rambling House car park main street Laghey. There is no parking on the Pettigo Road, please.  Any enquiries can be made to Martin Gallagher, Funeral Directors Laghey on 0863547875.

Rev. Fr. James Anthony Boyle, Drumletterfin, Inver

The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. James Anthony Boyle, Drumletterfin, Inver. He passed away suddenly at his residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Enquiries to Gallagher's Funeral Home Mountcharles.

Dennis McLaughlin, Cloghbane, Downings

The death has taken place of Dennis McLaughlin, Cloghbane, Downings.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday, at 3.30pm, going to his late residence. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Peggy McNelis, Glencolmcille

The peaceful death has occurred of Peggy McNelis, 45 Fr McDyer Terrace, Cashel, Glencolmcille, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.
Sadly missed by her sons John, Patrick, Brendan, Eamon, Christopher (RIP), Robert, Paul and Noel. Her daughters, Christine Byrne, Angela McBrearty and Dodi McNelis, her Sons in Law, Daughters in law, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends.
Reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara from 7pm to 8pm on Sunday, December 18 with removal to her late residence for 9pm.
Removal from her late residence on Tuesday for Funeral Mass at 11am in St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private from 10pm - 11am on both nights.
Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin.

Bridget Greene, Crolly

The death has occurred at her home of Bridget Greene, Crolly, originally from Derrynamansher.

Predeceased by her husband Doney and her son Patrick. Sadly missed by her daughters Kathleen, Ava, Sheila and Marie and sons Hughie and Michael, sister Anna (Fleming), in-laws, grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home on Monday from 3pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal afterwards to her home in Crolly to repose overnight. House private to family, only.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, on Tuesday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Rose McLaughlin, Clonmany

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Rose McLaughlin (née Gordon), Figart, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, F93 R61V.

Beloved wife of the late Daniel, much-loved mother of John, Liz and Donna. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended family.

Funeral from her home on Tuesday at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or McFeeley’s Funeral Directors. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Patrick Joseph Diver, Clonmany

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick Joseph Diver, Roxtown, Clonmany. F93 NC89.

His remains will be leaving the Eternal Light Chapel on Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday, December 19, at 1pm, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there at 10.30am on Wednesday, December 21 going to St. Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/urris.

Enquiries to McFeeley’s Funeral Directors at 0877618864. 

Bobby Porter, Lifford

The death has taken place at his home, of Bobby Porter, Rossgier, Lifford.

Beloved husband of Becky, much-loved father of Carole, Kym, Robyn, Shane, Gail, Leigh and Ray and brother of Gary, Niall, Mary, Elva, Teenie, Pauline, Margaret, Vie and the late Tony and Ted.

Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, December 19 at 1.25pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.

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

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam, https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.

Brendan McNulty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Brendan McNulty, Donegal Street, Ballybofey.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much-loved father to sons Gerard, Brendan and Kevin, daughters Roisin, Nuala, and Aideen, dearly loved grandfather to Nicole, Lynn, and Ultan, cherished brother of the late Jennie, Maggie, Harry, Danny, Paddy, Charlie, Johnny, Marian, Rose, Bridie and Carmel, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son- in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence from 6pm on Sunday, December 18. Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday at 10.40am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member. Family time from 9.30pm to 11am each day, and on the morning of the funeral.

Barry Kearney, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Barry Kearney, Churchtown, Carndonagh. Predeceased by his wife Susie, sadly missed by his sisters Marlene, Josephine and Emer, his children Paul, Elizabeth, Joanne, Barry and Siobhan, his sons and daughter-in-law and grandsons.

Reposing at his family home from 1pm Sunday, December 18 with removal from there at 10.15am on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh with burial thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time only from 10pm to 12pm.

Mass can be viewed at https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal.

Margo Bye, Castlefinn and Meath

The death has occurred of Margo (Margaret) Bye (née Porter) Castlerickard, Longwood, Meath, A83 FX70 and Castlefinn.

Beloved wife of the late Walter H and loving mother of Avril (Jacob), Hazel, Gordon and Mervyn. Sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Raymond, daughter-in-law Jean, grandchildren; Russell, Shaun, Laura, Eric and Harry, her long-time friend and carer Ann, extended family friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her home in Castlerickard on Monday from 3pm. Removal on Tuesday at 12 noon to St Ultan's Church, Rathcore, Enfield A83YX70 arriving for funeral service at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill

The death has occurred of Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill. She passed away peacefully in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny. Predeceased by parents John and Roseann Mc Laughlin and husband Denis Mc Connellogue.

Deeply regretted by daughter Rosemarie and son-in-law Peter (Ballymacool, Letterkenny), sons James (Canada), John and partner Maria (Glasgow), Denis and wife Angela (Luton), Daniel and wife Clare (Luton), Kevin and wife Valerie (Mayo).

Fondly remembered by brother John Charles Mc Laughlin (Glendowan) and grandchildren Daniel Jnr, Oisín, Aiobhe and Matthew. Always remembered by extended family members, good neighbours and friends. 

Funeral arrangements later.

Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
 
Predeceased by her Husband Robert, son John, daughters Mary and Patricia, brothers Ralph, Seamus and Andy, sisters Eileen, Anne, May and Theresa.
 
Sadly missed by her sons Robert and Dessy, daughters-in-law Angela, Bernadette and Linda, son-in-law Mickey, her adoring grandchildren, her brother Peter, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
 
Remains reposing on Sunday at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Ardara from 4pm to 6pm for family members and close friends, with removal to the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 7pm to repose overnight.
 
Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
 
Mass can be viewed at Church of St Joseph and St Conal Facebook page.

Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, F94ED21 on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Removal on Monday at 10.30am from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Alzheimers Society of Ireland c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mary's funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Vivienne Mc Daid (née Lynch) Boston, Massachusetts and formerly of Umricam, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Vivienne McDaid (née Lynch) in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly of Umricam, Buncrana.

Deeply saddened by her loss are her husband Eamon, son Damien and daughter Chloe, mother Mary, father Gerard, brothers Calvin, Jason, Spencer and sister Amanda, mother and father-in-law, Lily and Owen, all her brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Vivienne’s remains will be reposing at her family home in Umricam, Buncrana F93Y5F1. Wake house will commence on Saturday, December 17 from 5pm. House private from 11pm-11am and also private on the morning of Vivienne’s funeral.

Due to limited car parking space at Vivienne’s residence, cars can be parked at Umricam shop and a shuttle bus will be in operation to facilitate anyone attending the wake house. This will commence from 5pm-11pm on Saturday, December 17, and from 12-11pm on Sunday, December 18.

Funeral will be leaving on Monday, December 19, at 10am, travelling to Cockhill Chapel for Mass at 11am, with burial after in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Cancer Bus and can also be given to any family member.

Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone

The death has occurred of Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone. 

Much loved brother of Mary, Carmel, William, Patrick, Yvonne, Paul and the late Fidelma. Reposing at his sister Mary Catterson's home, Curraghlane, Lifford F93 F2CX on Saturday, December 17, from 4pm. Funeral leaving his sister's home on Monday, December 19, at 10.25am for requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Lifford at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Columba's Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters,nieces, nephews and family circle. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.

Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

The death has taken place at her home of Theresa Curran, Newtownards, County Down and formerly 64 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny F92 V52P.

Predeceased by her partner Brian, parents Bobby and Kathleen and brothers Sean, Michael and Eddie.

Deeply missed by her sons Paul (Australia) and Liam and wife Tonia (Ashlawn, Letterkenny), grandchildren Holly and Jai, sisters Ann Mitchell (Lifford) and Patricia Gallen (Killygordon), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Theresa’s remains will be reposing at 64 Ard O’Donnell on Sunday, December 18 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am travelling over Lower Ard O’Donnell, to St Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery.

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

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