Death in Donegal, Friday evening, May 19, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Philip Gillespie, The Demesne, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, formerly Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana
- Rosie Doherty, Kilconnell, Glebe, Kilmcarennan, formerly Tullychullion, New Mills
- Philip Gillespie, Roscommon and Buncrana
- Charlie Harkin, London, Glenties and Killybegs
- Annie Teresa Rooney, Convoy
- Maggie Kelly, Stranorlar and Castlefin
- Kathleen Keeney, Glencolmcille
- William Burke, Glasgow and Newtowncunningham
- Ned Boyce, Downings
Philip Gillespie, The Demesne, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, formerly Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Philip Gillespie, The Demesne, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, formerly Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana.
Philip will lie in repose in The Gibbons Funeral Home, Ballinagare, Roscommon on Saturday evening 20th May from 6 o’clock to conclude with evening prayer at 8 o’clock.
Funeral will arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare on Sunday 21st May, for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm.
Burial afterwards in Drummin Cemetery.
House private please.
Rosie Doherty, Kilconnell, Glebe, Kilmcarennan, formerly Tullychullion, New Mills
The death has occurred of Rosie Doherty, Kilconnell, Glebe, Kilmcarennan, formerly Tullychullion, New Mills.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 8pm today, Friday 19th of May. Funeral mass will take place on Sunday 21st of May at 1pm in St Columbas Chruch, Kilmacrennan with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time only from 10pm till 10 am and on the morning of the funeral.
Any enquiries contact Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.
Philip Gillespie, Roscommon and Buncrana
The death has occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, of Philip Gillespie, The Demesne, Frenchpark, County Roscommon and formerly of Buncrana.
Recently predeceased by his eldest son Declan, he is deeply mourned by his heartbroken wife Anne, son Shane and daughters Emma and Janine. Beloved grandfather to Connor, Ethan, Donnacha, Emily and Eleanor and father-in-law to Emma and Steven; cherished brother of Frank, Eileen, John, Dinny, Mary, Annie and Kevin and the late Roseanne, Bridget, William and Patsy. He is sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Philip will lie in repose in The Gibbons Funeral Home, Ballinagare on Saturday from 6pm until evening prayer at 8pm. House private please.
Funeral will arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare, Sunday for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm with burial afterwards in Drummin Cemetery. Philip’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on The Gibbons Funeral Home Facebook page
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association / Roscommon Palliative Homecare Team c/o Noel Gibbons, Funeral Director, Ballinagare.
Charlie Harkin, London, Glenties and Killybegs
The death has occurred of Charlie Harkin, New Eltham, London and formerly of Glenties and Killybegs.
He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Nan Harkin.
Charlie's remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, on Friday from 4.30pm with removal at 6pm to St Connell's Church, Glenties, for 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am, followed by committal in the family plot in Killybegs Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o James McGuinness & Sons
Funeral Directors, Main Street Glenties.
Annie Teresa Rooney, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Annie Teresa Rooney, Killynure, Convoy.
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and grandson Patrick, Annie will be deeply missed and remembered, with much love by her son Patrick and wife Rosie, son James and wife Alison, grandchildren Michael, Charlena and Roisin and great-grandchildren Finn, Jackson, Lily, Bethany and Lorcan, her loving sister Kathleen Mc Glynn, neighbours, friends and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 6pm. Family time from 10pm to 10am, with Rosary each evening at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 1.30pm for Funeral Mass at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Convoy with interment afterwards in the family plot in The Old Cemetery, Convoy.
Maggie Kelly, Stranorlar and Castlefin
The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Margaret (Maggie) Kelly, (née Mc Closkey) Upper Tivockmoy, Stranorlar, F93 RT98 and formerly Blairstown, Castlefin.
Beloved wife of Patsy and much loved mother of Susie, Noel, Bernie, Margo, John, Brid, Barry, Michelle, Jeanette, and Barbara, cherished sister of Michael and the late Neil, Charlie, Annie, John, Hughie and Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brother, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers and sisters in law, 30 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 4pm with Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. One way system in operation - enter L7084 at Tyrcallan on Main N13, Stranorlar, to Kilross Road and exit via Lettermakenny
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 1.15pm for Requiem Mass at 2pm in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Kathleen Keeney, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Keeney, (née Friel), Cashel, Glencolmille and formerly of Fanaghan, Inver.
Predeceased by her son Tommy; beloved wife to Thomas, much loved mother to Valerie, Patricia (Anthony), Charlotte (Martin), Cathal (Clare), Helen (Thomas) and Michael. Sadly missed by all her grandchildren, her sisters Bríd and Winnie and brothers Anthony, Connie, John and Pat, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law.
Her remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, (F94 N923) on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm. They will repose at her late residence at Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 1pm at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamlined at www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
William Burke, Glasgow and Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred in Castle Milk, Glasgow of William Burke, formerly Monfad, Newtowncunningham.
Willliam was the son of the late George and Mary Burke. Deeply missed by his brother and sisters Eamon, Marian Tourish and Breege Healy, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Prayers will be offered on Saturday at 6.30pm Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com
Funeral will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday at 10am with cremation afterwards.
Ned Boyce, Downings
The death has taken place of Edward (Ned) Boyce formerly of Pier Road, Downings.
Edward left Donegal in the 1940s and worked on the Hydro Dams in Scotland, Australia and the UK. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends in Ireland and the UK.
The funeral will take place at St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Diocese of Westminster, London in the coming weeks.
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