Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, May 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Keating, Donegal Town

- Mary Goggin, Termon and Cork

- Caoilan Bushe, Letterbarrow

- Sheila Barron, Limerick and Donegal

- Patricia McMahon, Killybegs and Mayo

- Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton

- Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey

- James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

John Keating, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila; deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise; all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Mary Goggin, Termon and Cork

The death has taken place of Mary B Goggin, née Mc Garvey. She passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in the care of the staff of Youghal and District Nursing Home, Gortroe.

Predeceased by her husband Tadgh, brothers John (USA) and Colm (New South Wales) sisters Anne (Greece) Rose (New South Wales) and Teresa (Termon), Mary B will be sadly missed by her children Maggie, Anne, Sean, Seamus, Dee, Brid, Catriona and Una, her 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children, sons-in-law Michael Rice, Frank Kelleher, Eamon Sexton, Nick Sutcliffe, Mattias Heydorn, daughters-in-law Marie Leahy, Mary Power and (Mary Goggin Tierney deceased), her sister Cathy and brother Finn, extended family, dear friend Nora, neighbours, staff and residents of Gortroe Nursing Home and the wider Youghal community.

Mary's remains are reposing in Egan's Funeral home Greencloyne, Youghal on Wednesday evening from 4.30pm until 6pm

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.30am in the Holy Family Church Youghal with Cremation afterwards at the Island Cremation Ringaskiddy

Caoilan Bushe, Letterbarrow

The death has taken place suddenly, following a road traffic accident, of Caoilan Bushe, age 30, Sallows, Selacis, Letterbarrow, County Donegal, F94 RV04.

Predeceased by his father Benny Bushe JR, grandfathers Seamus Maguire and Benny Bushe SR, grandmother Noreen Bushe and uncle Raymond Maguire, he will be loved and cherished by his heartbroken mum Karen, siblings Shaniene, Nathan, Rion, Tori, grandmother Nellie, uncles, aunts and extended family and his partner Anita, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at the family home at Selacis, Letterbarrow, F94 RV04, on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm, with house strictly private at all other times please and on the day of the funeral. Anyone attending the wake are kindly asked to park at the Church of the Holy Redeemer Carpark, where a shuttle bus will operate to and from the wake house.

Removal on Wednesday afternoon for 1pm Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, F94 PW86, followed by service of interment in the Cranny Road Cemetery, Frosses. Caoilan’s funeral mass can be viewed on John McGowan Funeral Directors and Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please.

Sheila Barron, Limerick and Donegal

The peaceful death has taken place of Sheila Barron, née Sheehan, Mauricetown, Ashford, Limerick and formerly Donegal. 

Predeceased by her husband Seamus, she is sadly missed by her loving daughters Hayley and Ashley, son Martin, son-in-law Ger (Fox), granddaughters Jodie, Lauren, Amelia and Ruby, brothers Michael, Martin and Timmy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Sexton's Funeral Home, Broadford, P56 PK73, on Monday from 6pm to 8pm. 

The funeral will arrive at St Ita's Church, Ashford on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial will take place afterwards in Dromcollogher Cemetery.

Patricia McMahon, Killybegs and Mayo

The death has occurred of Patricia McMahon (née Boyle), 20 The Moorings, Ballina, Co Mayo and formerly of Pearse Street, Ballina, and Killybegs. She passed away peacefully at home in her 95th year on May 16, surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur and cherished mother of Michael (Dublin), Maria (Ballina), Helen (Perth WA), Aileen (Letterkenny), Arthur (Ballina) and the late David. Deeply regretted by her daughters-in-law, Fiona and Denise, sons-in-law, Peter, Mathew and Ian, her adored grandchildren Rachel, Andrew, Nicole, Barbara, David, Kate, Brian, Clíona, Mark and Niamh of whom she was extremely proud her sister-in-law Phyllis, nephews, her devoted carers of whom she had many, good friends and neighbours.

Her remains will repose in McGowans Funeral Home, Ballina, F26 V274, on Monday from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. House strictly private please. 

Funeral will arrive for Requiem Mass to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Tuesday at 11.30am, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. Patricia’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Meals on Wheels Ballina care of McGowan’s Funeral Home.

Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his loving family, of Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Castle Street, Ramelton and formerly Strasallagh, Glenties.  

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lee Evelyn, son Marlon (Layla), daughter Valerie, grandchildren Devin, Florence and Julian, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home. House strictly private please.

Private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Tuesday at 2pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Callaghan, Navenny Street, Ballybofey F93 XOA2.

Predeceased by her father George, and husband Aidan. Much loved mother of Nuala (Moley), son-in-law Brendan, beloved grandmother of Rachael, Danny and Stefan.

Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother Katie, brothers Charlie (Frances), Seamus (Geraldine), Martin (Louise) and by her sisters Catherine (Ciarán), Liz (Billy), Rose (Harry), Breege (John), Colette (Mike), partner Patrick, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence, with wake continuing on Monday from 12 noon, concluding with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday at 11.15am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard

James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Corner House, Kilmacrennan, F92 A4X8. He passed away peacefully in care of the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents James and Rose, wife Mary, son John, siblings John, Catherine, Hugh aka Dimmy and Margery aka Dodda. Deeply regretted by his children Michael (Tilly), Anne, Hugh (Andrena), Rosemarie, Bernadette, Cathal (Sandra) and Claire, sister Rosemary (Okey) and cousin May. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren James (Azra), Michelle, Lucinda (Connall), Conor, Noel, Abigail, Gabrielle, Dylan and Easmae, great-grandchildren Aidan, Adam, Amelia, Cara and Daithí, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Monday morning for Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

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