Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, August 20
The following deaths have taken place:
- Conor Porter, Raphoe
- Mickey McCormack, Churchill
- John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg
- Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon and Kerry
- Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles
- Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport
- Vera Owens, Letterkenny
- Mary Teresa (Mamie) McLaughlin, Castlefinn
- Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), Ballyshannon and Donegal Town
- Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs
- Veronica Behan, Carrigart and Dublin, UK and Canada
Conor Porter, Raphoe
The death has occurred surrounded by his loving family of Conor Porter, Townparks, Raphoe.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son Conor, his daughters Diane and Sarah-Jane, daughter-in-law Jessica, sons-in-law Darryl and Andy, his grandchildren: Anna, Niall, Ryan, Fíonn, Oisín, Conor and Ciarán and his sisters and brothers Margaret (Skerries), Mary (Letterkenny), Catherine, Joseph, Patricia, Raymond (Philadelphia), Bernadette (Hove), Carmel (Philadelphia), John Michael (New Ross), Liam, Fionnuala (Philadelphia), Una (Philadelphia), his Uncle George, Aunt Rita, Uncle Pat, Aunt Philomena, all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
Conor was predeceased by his wife Mary and parents Kathleen and Joe, may they Rest In Peace. Conor will repose at his late residence, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 Y864 on Wednesday, August 20 from 4.00pm to 9.00pm and on Thursday, August 21 from 11.00am to 9.00pm.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am travelling to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery
The Mass may be viewed online via Kelly’s Funeral Directors' Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Mary’s Meals and Brindley Manor Residence Fund c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Mickey McCormack, Churchill
The death has taken place of Mickey Mc Cormack, Glendowan, Churchill.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Andy and Mary, baby McCormack, son Michael, and grandson Daniel.
Survived by his loving wife Celia, daughter Amanda & her husband John, grandchildren Gavin, Fíonn, Sàoirse and Cuinn. Great-grand children Aria, Charlotte, Faidh & Ella. Deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours & many friends.
Mickey’s remains will repose at his daughter Amanda Boyce’s residence, Cornagullion, Glendowan, (F92 NX94) from 11am on Wednesday, August 20.
Funeral from there on Friday morning 22nd Aug for Requiem Mass in St.Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill.
John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Edward Coyle of An Draighean, Bunbeg and formerly of Glasgow. Predeceased by his parents; Bridget and Manus.
Sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughters; Caitlín, Treasa & Róisín, son-in-law Michael, sisters; Bríd, Winnie, Madge, Ann-Marie and Maureen, brothers; Pata, Joe, Eddie, Jim & Paul and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home (F92 TX49) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
John's Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, August 21 at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the church webcam.
There will be a one-way system in operation to the wake house, enter at the old chemist and exit on the factory road.
Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon and Kerry
The death has taken place of Tommy Lynch, 46 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal and formerly of Ballylongford, Co Kerry.
He passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Dolan). Tommy will be sadly missed by his children Ciarán & Sinéad, daughter-in-law Tara, son-in-law Jason, his Grandchildren, Evan, Oran, Anna and Ronan, his brother Michael (New York), sisters-in-law Norann Lynch and Anna Dolan, brothers-in-law Eddie Mangan, Martin & Eugene Dolan, Nephews, Nieces, close relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Lynch, his brothers John and Donal and Sister Mary B and the deceased members of the Lynch and Dolan families.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in lieu of flowers to the patient comfort fund at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Charles Sheeran, Stonepark, Mountcharles, peacefully.
Greatly missed by his family, David, John and Catherine, and large extended family.
Predeceased by his wife Catherine, parents John and Matilda, and his brother’s and sister.
Remains reposing at his late residence. House private to family only please.
Funeral mass on Thursday, August 21 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Peter Paul Ward, Burtonport.
Peter’s remains will be reposing in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe on Tuesday, August 19 from 3pm with rosary at 8pm.
Removal afterwards to St Columba’s Church, Acres to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 20 at 11am with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
Vera Owens, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Vera Owens under the exceptional care of the staff in St Eunan’s nursing home, Letterkenny, 41 McNeely Villas, Oldtown, Letterkenny.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Terry, devoted mother to Tara, Kerri (Matthew), deeply regretted and sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Patrick and family, neighbours and good friends, pre-deceased by her sons Barry and Terence, brother Nelis, sisters Bobby and Mary-Frances and her parents Nelis and Shelia Doherty.
Vera will be reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm on, Monday, August 18, and from 12 noon to 10pm on Tuesday, August 19.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral mass on Wednesday, August 20 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed at www.steunanscatherdal.ie.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please with family flowers only, with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Con McDaid Funeral Directors.
Mary Teresa (Mamie) McLaughlin, Castlefinn
The death has taken place at her home of Mary Teresa (Mamie) McLaughlin (née Catterson), Drumnahaw, Castlefinn and formerly of Owenreagh Drive, Strabane.
Beloved wife of Michael, much-loved mother of Gerard, Catriona, Sinead, Michelle, Theresa and Cecelia and sister of Noeleen and the late Margaret and John.
Reposing at her daughter Catriona’s home, Drumnahaw, Castlefinn on Monday, August 18 from 12 noon.
Funeral leaving her daughter’s home on Wednesday, August 20 at 11.15a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Doneyloop at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, sister, grandchildren, family circle and friends.
House private please to family, friends and neighbours.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Doneyloop Chapel YouTube channel.
Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), Ballyshannon and Donegal Town
The peaceful death has taken place in Sligo University Hospital after a long illness of Margaret Flood (née Caldwell), The Rock, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 CK74 and formerly of Donegal Town.
Margaret is sadly missed by her children, Siobhan, Tracey, Marina, Claire, Celine and Nuala, her sons-in-law Patrick, Liam and Joe, her sister Celene (Danny), her brothers Tommie (Brid RIP), Conor (Charlotte) and Kevin (Eileen); her 17 adored grandchildren Katie, Ruth, Aoibhinn, Caolan, Dearbhla, Tiernan, Diarmuid, Eimear, Beth, Darragh, Ciara, Mollie, Eve, Aoife, Tom, Grace and Jack and her great granddaughter Roisin, and her great friend and sister-in-law Betty.
Predeceased by her parents Tom and Teresa and her siblings Seamus (Maura), Mena (Liam), Gerry (Philomena) and Brendan.
Reposing at her late residence (F94 CK74) on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 from 2pm until 8pm.
Funeral to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon on Wednesday, August 20 for Mass of Resurrection at 11 o’clock with service of Cremation in Lakeland’s crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 4pm.
Donations, if so desired, in lieu of flowers, to SHOUT Oncology Unit at Sligo University Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
House strictly private outside of reposing times.
Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs
The peaceful death has occurred of Lilyan Holmes, née Melly, formerly of The Hill, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully at her home in Edmonds, Seattle, USA surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her infant son Noel and her parents John and Rosaleen, she will be sadly missed by her husband John, sons John (Kate) and Michael, her grandchildren, Jack, John Victor, Freddie and Niamh, her brothers and sisters, Michael, Faustina (Hughie), Fiona and Shane, her much loved Nieces and Nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass to be held in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Thursday at 7pm.
Veronica Behan, Carrigart and Dublin, UK and Canada
The death has taken place of Veronica Behan, née McDarby, Gortnabrade, Carrigart and formerly London, Ontario and Shantalla Road, Whitehall, Dublin. She passed away surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice.
Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin, brothers and sisters, she will be greatly missed and remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Her remains will arrive at Frank Jennings undertaker Greendale Road, Foxfield, Dublin 5 for repose on Tuesday from 2pm to pm.
Funeral Mass at The Church of The Holy Child, Whitehall on Wednesday at 11am.
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