Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, March 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin
- Mary Coll, Letterkenny
- Stewart Scott, Raphoe
- Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny
Mary McMahon, Fintown
The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Mary McMahon, Fintown.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, brothers Pete and Gerry and sister Breid and survived by her sister Meave and brother Connie.
Her remains will repose in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, from 7pm on Saturday, and on Sunday, with Rosary at 7pm in the Chapel on Sunday. House strictly private please.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Monday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Colmcille's Chapel Facebook page.
Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin
The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Bundoran, and late of Dublin. Christy passed away after a short illness, bravely and courageously borne, with his soulmate and best friend Mirette by his side, having been in the excellent care of Professor Orla McArdle and her team at SLRON at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen, his brother and sister, Charles Joseph and Mary Patricia, who both died in infancy, and by his brother Bishop Emeritus Liam MacDaid.
Christy was a former and retired teacher at Presentation Brothers NS Glasthule and Willow Park School Blackrock.
He was Founder and Leader of Willow Wheelers Cycling Club. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his cycling and missionary communities in Dublin, Africa and Brazil, also by his cousins and extended family and by his wide circle of friends and former colleagues.
Commemorative Mass took place on Saturday morning at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, Dublin followed by drive-through Willow Park School and Blackrock College.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon Monday at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, followed by burial at St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Christy to the Willow Wheelers Charity
Mary Coll, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Mary Coll of Clachan Mór, Windyhall, Letterkenny and late of Arranmore Island . She passed away unexpectedly in the care of the wonderful staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.
Pre-deceased by her mother Brigid, her father John and her brothers Patrick and Danny, she is deeply regretted and sadly missed by Rose Dillon and family, the Sweeney family, her grandnephews Fionn, Andrew, Aaron and Odhrán and grandnieces Caragh, Aoibheann and Lola, her dear neighbours and friends.
Reposal of her remains continues at her home (F92AK4H) all day Saturday.
Mary will make her final journey home to Arranmore Island on the 12 noon ferry on Sunday. Requiem Mass in St Crone’s Church Arranmore at 1pm, followed by burial, alongside her grandparents, in the old graveyard. Mass can be viewed here
Donations in lieu of flowers to the RNLI.
Stewart Scott, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place of Stewart Scott, McBride Street, Raphoe at his sister’s home Delores Thompson, Ballybofey.
Predeceased by his brothers Billy and Leonard, sisters Sadie, Marty, May and Florence. Stewart will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Delores, brother-in-law Jim, brother Robin, sister-in-law Avy, nieces, nephews and the extended family circle.
Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence in Raphoe from 12 noon to 10pm on Saturday.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2.15pm for 2.30pm Funeral Service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Medical 6 Letterkenny University Hospital care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Charlie Harvey, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Charlie Harvey, Conwal, Letterkenny, F92 XH1X.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Cecilia, daughter Sarah and husband Alan, sons Ollie and wife Ciamhe and Cathal and wife Suzanne, grandchildren James, Sadie, Grace, Anna, Faye, Charlie, Lucy and Ella, brother Jim, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Reposal of Charlie's remains continues at his late residence on Saturday from 12pm until after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.45pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 2.30pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
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