Death notices for Donegal on Friday, June 2

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The following deaths have occurred:

Terry Tinney, London and Castlefinn 

The death has occurred of Terry Tinney, London and Castlefinn. He passed away peacefully early on Saturday morning, May 27 in London, England. 

Predeceased by Christy and Seamus, Terry will be sorely and deeply missed by his wife Jean, children, Dean, Jason and Kirsty, grandchildren, Orla, Erin, Trafford and Winter, brothers, Anthony and Laurence, sister in-laws, Doreen and Sylvia, son and daughter in-laws, Daniel and Rachel and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, June 23 at 10am, in St Aidan’s Catholic Church in East Acton, London. Followed by burial at Mortlake Cemetery.  

 

Mary Doherty, Moneydara

The peaceful death has taken place on May 31 in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland of Mary Doherty, nee McKinney, formerly of Glenshinney, Moneydara. Wife of the late Jim Doherty, Clorney, Carndonagh. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Edel Devine, Ballindrait and Lifford

The death has taken place at her home of Edel Devine, Tober, Ballindrait and formerly of Churchminster, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Beloved partner of Lyvinis, devoted mother of William, dearly loved daughter of Anne and Daniel Devine, much-loved sister of Martin and Daniel and sister-in-law of Amanda and Lisa.

Reposing at her parents’ home, Churchminster, Ballindrait.

Funeral leaving her parents’ home on Saturday, June 3 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Castlefin at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing partner, son, mum, dad, brothers, sisters-in-law nephews, nieces and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Family time please from 11p.m. to 11a.m.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/

Mary Clifford, Dublin and Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Mary Clifford (Ó Clúmháin) (née Galvin/ Ní Ghealbháin), Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Dunkineely, peacefully in her 91st year, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene and much loved mother of Eoghan, she will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter-in-law Claire, granddaughter Róisín, stepchildren Aidan, Brendan, Fionan and Siobhan, sisters Norita, Joan, Ethna and Sally, brothers Michael and Seamus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Castleknock Churchyard. 

Hugh Watters, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of Hugh Watters, 18, Gartan Avenue, Letterkenny, (F92 T6EP).

Predeceased by his parents, sisters Betty (USA), Kathleen (Mullingar) and brother, Jimmy (England), he is sadly missed by his wife Ita (née McBrearty), daughter Tracy Cannon, sons Peter, Tony, Damien and Declan, brothers, Frank and Billy (Mullingar), Peter (England), sister Ann (USA), grandchildren Adam, Leah, Erin, Mia, Rea-Mae, Indie and Lottie, son-in-law Liam, daughters-in-law Fiona, Marsha and Naomi and a wide circle of friends.

Hugh’s remains will repose at his late residence from 5pm to 9pm on Thursday, and from 12 noon to 9pm on Friday with Rosary at 9pm on both nights. Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on  www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Mary Herrity, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Mary Herrity, Ardravan, Buncrana F93 W6Y4 (née Bradley, Castle park), peacefully in the presence of her loving family.

Much loved wife of Hugh and cherished mother of Nicole, Kieran, Jarlath and Gemma. She is mourned and sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters and sons, grandchildren Liam, Shea, Isabelle, Ruairí, Erin, Ailbhe and Fíadh, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Her remains are reposing at her residence.

Removal from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery. The service can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Stephen Montgomery, Dunfanaghy

The tragic death has taken place of Stephen Montgomery, Ballymore, Dunfanaghy (F92 H4F4).

Predeceased by his loving father Thomas Montgomery, he is deeply mourned, much loved and sadly missed by his wife Doreen, cherished daughter Clara, mother Daphne, brothers Trever, Derek, Nigel, Andrew and Garvan, sisters Donna, Helen and Laura, father- and mother-in-law William and Margaret Sayers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and adored godchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. He is also missed by his extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time, please, from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral Service in his family home at Ballymore on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballymore Graveyard.

Family flowers only pleas; donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.

Alice Brew, Sligo and Frosses

The death has occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, of Alice Brew (née McHugh), Old Cartron, Sligo Town, Sligo and late of Frosses.

Predeceased by her husband James and brother Patsy McHugh; dearly loved mother of Francis and Emer (O’Connell). She is sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Fionn, Oisín and Meabh, brother Neil, sisters Bernadette (Meehan), Kathleen (McHugh), Winnie (Purcell) and Margaret (Tighe), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo, from 7.30pm on Thursday until removal at 8.30pm to Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Family home private, please. 

Mass of the Resurrection will take place at 2.30pm on Friday ollowed by burial in Sligo Cemetery. Funeral Mass livestreamed at https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/

Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Fund or the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay

Leanne Marie Stapleton, USA and Portnoo

The very sudden heartbreaking death has sadly occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Leanne Marie Stapleton, in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, formerly Kilclooney, Portnoo.

Deeply mourned by her loving son Ronan, heartbroken mother Susan and father Kevin, and stepmother Irene. She is sadly missed by her loving aunts, uncles, cousins in Donegal, Limerick, USA and Malta and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her family home in Kilclooney from 2pm to 9pm on Thursday and Friday.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in The Old Abbey Cemetery, Donegal Town. Leanne's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Shovlins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund c/o any family member. 

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