Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, March 7
The following deaths have taken place:
- Leon Kelly, Lifford
- Danny McColgan, Malin
- Marion Darcy, Bruckless
- Sean Furey, Ardara and Dublin
- Deirdre O’Donnell, Surrey and Letterkenny
- Eileen Barr, Derry and Burnfoot
- Susan Curran, Glen, Carrigart
Leon Kelly, Lifford
The death has taken place at his home of Leon Kelly, 42 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, F93 KW6P.
Much-loved father of Kian, Freya and Zack. Cherished son of Rosemary and Michael, dearly loved brother of Stephen, Michelle, Michael, Tegan and the late Shaun.
Reposing at his home on Saturday, March 8 from 12 noon. Funeral leaving his home on Monday (March 10th) at 9a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sons, daughter, mum, dad, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Danny McColgan, Malin
The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Danny McColgan, Ballynamona, Culkeeny, Malin, F93 P7K8.
Beloved Husband of Philomena and much-loved father of Fran (Paul), Daniel (Grainne), Kevin (Catherine), Linda (Dan), Dessie (Jacqueline) and Matthew. A devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents Maggie and James Anthony and his brothers Tommy and Manus.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Anthony and Hughie and sister Sheila, his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Danny’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Friday, March 7 at 5pm going to his home.
Funeral from there on Sunday, March 9 at 9.45am for 10.30am funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by interment in Lagg Cemetery. Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Marion Darcy, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Marion Darcy (nee Lightholder), Bruckless and Ballyfermot. She passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank. Forever loved and deeply missed by her daughters Naomi (Noel), Sonia (Philip), Fiona (Antoine), Laura (Shaun) and Orla (Terence), her adoring grandchildren Luke, Chloe, Katie, Ella, Molly May, Tilly, Rhys, Poppy, Brooke, Lottie, Paige and Isla. Her brother Gearoid, son Stuart and children, Caoimhe and Michael.
Remains reposing on Friday from 5pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm at the home of her daughter Laura and son in law Shaun, Darney, Bruckless F94 DWF9.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless. Burial afterwards in Killybegs cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Sean Furey, Ardara and Dublin
The death has occurred of Sean Furey, 10 Beinn Aoibhinn, Letterkenny, formerly of Edergole, Ardara and Raheny, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and his baby sister Carmel.
Deeply regretted by his son Gareth, his beloved sisters Pat, Evelyn, Margaret, Teresa & Geraldine, brothers-in-law Oliver, Neil and Cathal, nieces, nephew, and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 6pm to 8pm, Friday, March 7.
Funeral from Mc Cabes Funeral Home, Ardara, Saturday March 8,, going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Rehab Unit, St Conals Hospital, Letterkenny.
House private please, family time please before the funeral tomorrow.
Deirdre O’Donnell, Surrey and Letterkenny
The death has occurred on February 22 at King’s Hospital, London of Deirdre O’Donnell, Woking, Surrey and formerly Lower Sallaghraine, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her parents Joe and May O’Donnell, and sisters Mary and Eileen.
Lovingly missed by her children Donnell and Emmeline Stanley and their father Neil Stanley, brothers and sisters, Margaret, John, Pat and Teresa, sisters- in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 3pm to 5.30pm on Friday, March 7 where all are most welcome to their respects, concluding with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral , Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 6pm.
Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday, March 8, which can be viewed live on the link followed by funeral and burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Flowers welcome, donations in lieu if wished to King’s Hospital, Denmark Hill, London (SE5 9RS) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Eileen Barr, Derry and Burnfoot
The death has occurred of Eileen Barr, 20 Larkhill, Steelstown Road, Derry and formerly Avondale House, Tooban, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her parents Bridie and Jack Barr and brother Michael.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving brothers and sisters Patrick, Kathleen King, John, Jim and Deirdre, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Eileen’s remains will be reposing at the family home in Avondale House, Tooban, Burnfoot on Friday, March 7 from 12 noon where all are welcome to pay their respects. Family time please from 11.00pm to 12 noon.
Removal from there on Sunday, March 9 at 10.45am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Susan Curran, Glen, Carrigart
The sudden death has taken place of Susan Curran (Nee Shields ), Glen, Carrigart.
Predeceased by her husband Denis (2024) and survived by her sons DJ, Brian, and Maxi and sisters Patsy, Kathleen, and Eileen and brother Joe, grandchildren, nieces nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest on Thursday, March 6 at 3.30 pm going to her late residence where all are welcome to come and pay their respects , and on Friday, March 7 from 11am untill after the rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday, March 8, going to the Church of St John The Baptist for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
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