Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, December 27
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Joe Birkett, Clonmany
- Noreen Catterson, Castlefin and Derry
- Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough
- Sally Boyce, Falcarragh
- Lexie Ross, Carrigans
- Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh, Convoy and Ballybofey
- Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany
- Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary
- Nora Doherty, Derrybeg
- Trevor Henderson, Gleneely
- Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon
Joseph Houston, Cloghan
The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen
Joe Birkett, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph William (Joe) Birkett, Corner Cash, Straid, Clonmany.
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Caroline and Ken. Dear brother of Dot, Pat, Polly, Alan, Pete and Charlie. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Tamara, Karelina, Chyvonne and Nicole, his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, the McDermott Family, the Clafferty family, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 12 noon on Friday going to his late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Michael’s Church graveyard, Urris.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospice C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Noreen Catterson, Castlefin and Derry
The sudden death has occurred of Noreen Catterson, née Doherty, of Grahamsland Castlefin, and formerly from Shantallow, Derry.
Beloved wife of Ignatius and much loved mother of Darren and Senan and dear sister of James and Teresa Healy.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence Grahamsland, Castlefin from at 4pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm going to St Mary's Church, Castlefin for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough
The death has occurred peacefully at her home of Teresa Gallagher, née Langan, Massinass, Creeslough.
Much loved mother and will be sadly missed.
Reposal of her remains continues at her home (F92 Y3YO) on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Sally Boyce, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Sally Boyce, née Curran, Ballina, Falcarragh.
Beloved wife of Kevin and mother to PJ, Kevin, Sarah, Martin and Amy (Rose), dear sister of Roisín, Owen, Donal and Joe. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Friday from 12pm to 9pm where all are welcome to pay their respects. Rosary is at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Finians Church Falcarragh for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, Cancer Care West or Cloughaneely Food Bank co/ Sweeney Funeral Directors. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcmmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or on https://www.facebook.com/SweeneyFuneralDirectorsEmbalmers
Lexie Ross, Carrigans
The death has occurred in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin of Lexie Ross, 133 Dunmore, Carrigans, F93 WY1R
Lexie will be lovingly missed by his wife Anne, son Martin (Bronagh), daughters Ciara (Lee), Laura (Liam) and Una, grandchildren Charlie, Sam, Niamh and Iarlaith, brothers Eamon and Liam and sister Celine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends. Lexie was predeceased by his parents Mary and Willie and sister May. Rest In Peace.
Reposal of Lexie's remains continues at his late residence on Friday from 12pm to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Vincent De Paul c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh, Convoy and Ballybofey
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Bernard Rutherford, The Park, Ballyloskey and formerly Ballybofey and Convoy.
Beloved husband of Rose and much-loved father of Amanda and Paul and dear brother of Pat. Deeply regretted by his son, daughter, brother, his grandchildren Karlann, Kealan, Daisy, Kauri and Willow, his daughter-in-law Hilary, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his late residence where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.20am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the oncology unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors.
Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany
The death has taken place peacefully at home of Kathleen Crilly, née Duffy, 53, Messines Park, Derry City, Derry, BT48 8AR and formerly of Clonmany, Donegal.
Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, John and Elaine and mother-in-law of Billy, Dominic, Sonya and Ken, Devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, dearest sister of Michael and the late Bernadette and Eamon and sister in law of Kathy, Margaret and Patrick.
Her remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from the family home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry. Interment will take plac afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary
The death has taken place peacefully of Alicia Curran, née Hogan, of The Old Rectory, Killybegs and Cashel, County Tipperary.
Beloved wife of the late Dr Frank, she will be sadly missed by Cathie, Chris, Louis, Karl, John and Hugh, her brother Frank, her grandchildren Annalivia, Clara Rose, Olivia, Coco, Lucy, Charlie, Lela, Amabel, Milo, Aoibhínn and Odhrán, daughters-in-law Jessica, Claudia, Breena and Susie, son-in-law Vincent, nephews and nieces, sisters-in-law Fran, Maura and Margaret, brothers-in-law Daniel, John and Neil, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Killybegs on Friday from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday in St Mary's Church, Killybegs, at 11am followed by a private cremation.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.
Nora Doherty, Derrybeg
Fuair Nora Doherty, Nora Joe mar a b'fhearr aithne uirthi, as An Choiteann, Na Doirí Beaga, bás sa bhaile Dé Máirt.
Cuirfear Nora i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé hAoine, i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga.
The death has taken place at her home of Nora (Joe) Doherty, Cotteen, Derrybeg, formerly of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sister Margaret and brother Liam. Sadly missed by her daughters Bríd (John), Ann (Paul), Martina (Georgie), her son Seamus (Bridie), grandchildren Jonathan, Maria, Christine, Jamie, Orla, James, Eiméar, Seamus Gerard, Naoise, Lúca, Amber, Nathan and Liam and great grandchildren.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Friday with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Trevor Henderson, Gleneely
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Trevor Henderson, Garrabawn, Gleneely F93 TY83.
Much loved Son of Mary Doherty (Brick) and devoted and loving Father of Ethan (Maria - Ethan's Mammy). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Auntie Annie Henderson, his sisters Joan, Brenda (Noel Boyle), Danika (Kai), his brothers Brian, Shaun (Tricia), Jason (Aisling), and Bernard, his Uncle Jack (Ann), his nephew Ryan and niece and noddaughter Danielle (Nathan), all his nieces and nephews, cousins in Birmingham, Manchester and Isle of Wight, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from his home on Friday at 12pm going to Hillhead Presbyterian Church, Carndonagh for 1pm Funeral Service followed by Interment in Church of Ireland Cemetery, Gleneely.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to staff of the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Granaghan, Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, and formally of Ballinacarrick, Station Road, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Cassie and brother Declan, he is sadly missed by his daughter Katie, partner Liz, sisters, Catherine (Pat), Marie (Paul), Anita, Linda (John), brothers, Raymond (Annette), Roy and Katie’s mother Noelle. Forever remembered by his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal from the residence on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannnon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Patrick to Diabetes Ireland c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors of any family member.
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