Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, January 5
The following deaths have taken place:
- Margaret Kelly, Dublin and Clonmany
- Frankie McBride, Castlefinn
- Joseph Gallagher, Teelin
- Iris Daly, Tullaghan and Ballyshannon
- Eugene Diver, London and Urris
- Robert Whoriskey, Ramelton
- Julia Martin, Dublin, Kerry and Donegal Town
- Ann Maguire, Moville
- Teresa Gavin, Dublin and Teelin
- Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon
Margaret Kelly, Dublin and Clonmany
The death has occurred of Margaret Kelly (née Quearney) Shankill, Dublin and Clonmany, who passed away peacefully, on January 3 2024, at St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4 after a short illness. Previously under the wonderful care of the staff at St Joseph’s, Crinken. Formally of Bradford, England.Beloved wife of the late Daniel, devoted mother of Michael, Catherine, Daniel and Patrick and adored grandmother of Coral, Jordan, Sydney, Ross and Hazel.
She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, brother Hugh, sister Mary, sons-in-law Michael and Marc, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Frankie McBride, Castlefinn
The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his loving family at Brindley Manor nursing home, of Frankie McBride, Long Brae, Castlefinn, aged 95.
Predeceased by his wife Annie and son Aidan, His parents Hugh and Mary McBride brothers Gerard, Vincent, Cecil and sister Monica.
Lovingly missed by his sons Eunan, Francis and daughters Marie and Eimear, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
His remains will repose at his home at Long Brae Castlefinn F93 XE6F from 4pm today, Friday, January 5. Funeral from there at 10.15am on Sunday morning, going to St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn for 10.30 requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in the family plot.
Family time only from 10pm to 11am.
Joseph Gallagher, Teelin
The peaceful death has taken place of Joseph Gallagher (Joe Golly) Rhannakilla, Teelin, in Sligo University Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law, Pauline Gallagher, brother in law, Seamus Doogan, nephews Stephen Gallagher and Micheal Doogan, his nieces Jacinta Breslin and Noreen Doogan, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his father Johnny and mother Hannah, brother John and sister Mary Frances. Remains reposing at Mc Cabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, from 2pm until 7pm on Friday, January 5 with removal from there at 7pm going to St Columba's Church, Carrick, for 8.00pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Iris Daly, Tullaghan and Ballyshannon
The death has taken place at Sligo University Hospital of Iris Daly, (née Clarke) Tullaghan, Co Leitrim and formerly Ballyshannon. Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Eugene Diver, London and Urris
The peaceful death has taken place in London, England of Eugene Diver formerly Letter, Urris, Clonmany.
Beloved partner of Vivienne Green. Survived by his sisters Ann, Breedge, and Lena, brothers Dan, Con, James, Declan and Martin.
Predeceased by his parents Packie and Kathleen, brothers Patrick Joseph, Phil, Michael, Gregory, and John and sister Mary.
Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews and all his wider family and friends.
His remains will arrive at the Bridgend border today Friday 5th January at approximately 3pm, going to his brother Dan and sister in law Jill’s residence, Letter, Urris, F93TX92.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, January 7 at 9.40am, going to St Michael’s church, Urris, for requiem Mass at 10am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please tonight only from 10pm till 11am.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris.
Robert Whoriskey, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Robert Whoriskey, Ardrumman, Ramelton, F92 E2D1.
Remains will repose at his home on Saturday, January 6 from 2pm until 10pm and on Sunday, January 7 from 2pm until 10pm.
Funeral mass on Monday, January 8 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Private cremation on Tuesday, January 9 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Julia Martin, Dublin, Kerry and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Julia Martin, née O'Sullivan, formerly of Lohart, County Kerry, Walkinstown, Dublin and Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Brindley Manor, Convoy.
Predeceased by her loving husband Frank ‘Owen’ Martin, sisters, Kathleen, Mary, and brothers James, Francis, John Jo, Florence and Doney, she will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret (USA) and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will repose at Tir Chonaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94RYP6 from 4pm to 8pm on Friday followed by removal for overnight reposal at St Agath’s Church, Clar F94 VXT6.
Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal
Family flowers only please.
Ann Maguire, Moville
The death has taken place of Ann Maguire, née Lavin, formerly of Moville, Fermanagh and Roscommon. She died peacefully in the Nazareth House, Fahan surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Eugene, much loved by her children Jenny (Carl), Kieran (Natalie), Denis (Clare), Damian (Marie), Caroline (Aureli) and Eugene (Sarah). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, wide family circle and friends.
Ann's remains are reposing at the home of her daughter Caroline, Riverwood, Moville F93W6X5, where you are welcome to pay your respects on Thursday and Friday.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12pm in Cradien Chapel, Pobal, Tempo, BT74 4PA County Fermanagh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Gavin, Dublin and Teelin
The death has occurred of Teresa Gavin, née McLoughlin, Clondalkin and formerly Teelin, County Donegal. She died peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Craddockstown Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Denis and much loved mother to Tony, Bernie and Denis. Teresa will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving sons, daughter, son in law Aidan, daughter in law Jannette, grandchildren Rachel, Aisling, Sinead, Karla, Sean and Rory and her extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village (D22 EOCO) on Sunday, between 2pm and 4pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin followed by burial in Newlands Cemetery.
Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Frank Dorrian, Holloway, London, unexpectedly at his home.
Devoted father of Charlotte, beloved brother to Gerald, Katherine, James and Elaine, and beloved brother-in-law to Marie. Sadly missed by his four nieces and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his loving parents Frank and Margaret, née Doherty, of Ballyshannon and London.
His remains will be reposing at his home, 13 Melchester House, Wedmore Street, Holloway, London on the evening of January 11.
Funeral leaving from there for 10am Requiem Mass on January 12 at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Eden Grove, Holloway, London with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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