Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, November 2
The following deaths have taken place:
- Grace McHugh, Falcarragh
- Nora Breslin, Ballindrait
- Patsy Keeney, Letterbarrow
- Pearl Watt, Raphoe, Galway and Derry
- Mary Begley, Fanad and Limerick
- Joe Harrold, Ballybofey
- Anna Griffin, Frosses and England
- Phillip Mc Gettigan, Kilmacrennan
- Sinead Boyce, Downings
- Charlie McMenamin, Cloghan
- Gerry Mannion, Ballyshannon and Sligo
- Gerard Sheerin, Porthall and Ballindrait
- Jim Mailley, Kerrykeel and Scotland
- Thomas Doherty, Kincasslagh and Wicklow
- Ann Kelly, Letterkenny
- Mary Jo Murrin, Dungloe and Killybegs
- PJ Gallagher, Stranorlar
- Bernie Whoriskey, Burt and Leitrim
- Eamonn McCarthy, Dublin and Malin Head
Grace McHugh, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in Glasgow of Grace McHugh, formerly Derryreel, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by her parents Anna May and Frank and sister Mary Campbell, she is sadly missed by her partner Roger Jamieson, nephew Colin Campbell and the Boyle Family Falcarragh.
Her remains will repose at 14 Cnoc na Gaoithe, Dunfanaghy F92 RNDY on Tuesday from 7.30pm until 11pm. House private after 11pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church or on Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook at https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral
Nora Breslin, Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Nora Breslin, née Donnelly, Gortin North, Ballindrait, Lifford, F93 XR1E.
Lovingly missed by her sons John, Brian and daughter Anne, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all her extended family and friends. Nora was predeceased by her husband Connie.
Her remains will repose at her late residence Gortin North, Ballindrait from 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from her late residence on Monday at 11.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society Donegal Branch, c/o Any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Patsy Keeney, Letterbarrow
The death has occurred peacefully at Inbhear Na Mara, Bundoran, of Patsy Keeney, Selacis, Letterbarrow.
His remains will be reposing at Inbhear Na Mara on Saturday from 6pm until 8pm and then reposing at his late residence in Selacis, Letterbarrow, on Sunday.
Funeral Mass on Monday in the Church of the Holy Redeemer Drimarone at 1pm, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Community Palliative Care team North West Hospice. House private, please.
Pearl Watt, Raphoe, Galway and Derry
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of Margaret Jane (Pearl) Watt, Carnone, Raphoe F93 NN76.
Much loved wife of her late husband Mitchell. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Hilary (Raymond) and Jennifer (Paul). Beloved grandmother of Adam, Scott, Kane and Megan.
Family and friends are welcome to call to her home on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 10pm. House private at all other times please.
Funeral leaving from the family home at 1.30pm on Monday, going to Carnone Presbyterian Church for 2pm for service of thanksgiving, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s society Donegal branch care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Anna Griffin, Frosses and England
The death has taken place of Anna Griffin, Gillingham, England and formerly of Gargrim, Frosses.
She will be loved and missed by her sisters and brothers and extended family and friends.
A Mass for the repose of Anna’s soul will take place on Monday at 7pm in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses and can be viewed on the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Mary Begley, Fanad and Limerick
The death has taken place peacefully at The Good Counsel Nursing Home, Kilmallock Road, Limerick, of Mary Begley, Shannagh, Fanad and late of Limerick.
Predeceased by her husband James, brothers John, Eddie and Peter, her sisters Shiela and Teresa and her nephews Paul Flaherty, Sean Murphy and Paul Clinton; deeply regretted by her sisters Susanna Flaherty (UK) and Catherine Power (Limerick), brother-in-law Ned Power, her extended family, kind neighbours and many friends.
Mary's remains will arrive at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 6pm on Saturday to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass will be held on Sunday at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Joe Harrold, Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family, of Joseph (Joe) Harrold, Dooish, Ballybofey, F93 YY73.
Predeceased by his loving wife Bríd in 2019; much loved father of Catriona (Brian), Brenda (Joe), Roisin (Shane); dearly loved grandfather to Joey, Leigh, Patrick, Aoibhinn, Amy, Charlie, and Caoimhe, cherished brother of Pat and Ita Kelly.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, Jim and Patrick, sister-in-law Mary, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and special friends.
Reposal of his remains continues at his home on Saturday from 12 noon until 10pm, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Sunday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment takes place afterwards in Drumboe cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Phillip Mc Gettigan, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place suddenly at his residence, of Phillip McGettigan, Casheleenan, Kilmacrennan.
Predeceased by his wife Susan (2004), parents Bridget and Johnny, brother John Joseph and sister Margaret, he is sadly missed by his daughter Mairéad, sisters Josephine (Jerry) and Kathleen (Johnny), brother Willie, nieces, nephews, great neighbours and good friends.
Phillip’s remains are reposing at the residence of his daughter Mairéad, 19 Beinn Aoibhinn, Letterkenny, F92 X984. House private please to family and close friends. Family time only please on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass will take place in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan on Sunday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan
Donations in lieu of flowers, directly to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny via https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or any family member.
Sinead Boyce, Downings
The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Sinead Boyce, Kinnelargy, Downings.
Predeceased by her parents Peadar and Aine Noone and her infant daughter Aoibheann; sadly missed by her loving husband Denis, her sons Frank (Sarah) and Peadar (Maria), her daughters Cliodhna (Jason), Sorcha (David) and Etain (Brian), her grandchildren Elena, Bridin, Isobel, Abigail, Aodan, Grainne, Olivia, Ellie, Anna, Sophie, Aoibh and Fionn, her brothers Miceal and Peadar, her sisters Noirin, Anne and Mairead, her aunt Sr Phyllis, her nieces and nephews and her extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence (F92 C2F1) in Kinnelargy, Downings. Rosary nightly at 9pm. House private please, each night from after the Rosary until noon, and also on the morning of the funeral. Please park at the GAA centre car park in Downing’s village for the wake. A return bus service will run from the car park to her residence from 12 pm each day.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 11.30am in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart, with internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. ‘
Charlie McMenamin, Cloghan
The death has occurred in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, of Charlie McMenamin, Meenagoland, Cloghan.
Predeceased by his wife Maggie, brothers Paul, Seamin and Mickey; deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Josie, sons Robert, Peter and Cathal, brother Sean, daughters-in-law Maeve and Sarah, grandchildren Conor, Liam and Colm.
His remains are reposing at his home in Meenagoland with Rosary at 9 pm. Family time from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass at 1.30pm on Sunday in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Gerry Mannion, Ballyshannon and Sligo
The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital of Gerard (Gerry) Manion,Five Oaks, Knather, Ballyshannon and formerly of Sligo.
He is predeceased by his parents Paddy Joe and Lily and his baby sister Claire. Loving husband of Jackie and dear father of Keith, Bryan and Derek, he will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter-in-law Erica, grandchildren Charlie, Arran and Lily, brother Padraic, sisters Freda, Noleen, Martha, Hilary and Dervla, mother-in-law Ursula and her partner Padraig, aunt Anne (Liam) Dublin, cousin Padraig Kerins (Dublin), nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends.
House strictly private please.
A celebration of Gerry’s life will take place on Sunday at 12 noon for family and close friends only at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo. Reposing after from 1pm to 2.30pm with funeral proceeding to St Nathy’s Cemetery, Collooney, County Sligo for burial. You can view Gerry’s Celebration of Life on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Croí, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
Gerard Sheerin, Porthall and Ballindrait
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gerard Sheerin, Glenfad, Porthall, Lifford and formerly of Tober, Ballindrait.
Much loved brother of the late Gladys, Ethna, Joan, Cissie, William and Patricia.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving his home on Sunday at 11.20am for Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live
Jim Mailley, Kerrykeel and Scotland
The unexpected death has occurred of James (Jim) Mailley, Carlan Lower, Kerrykeel and formerly Dunbarton, Scotland.
Deeply regretted by his partner Mary Rose McVey, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Saturday at 11am. Jim's remains will then be repatriated to Scotland where a cremation will take place at a later date.
Thomas Doherty, Kincasslagh and Wicklow
The peaceful death has occurred in Mount Carmel Hospital Dublin of Thomas Doherty, Greystones. Wicklow and Meenbannad Donegal.
Sadly missed by his sister Rita, and family members Audrey, John Paul, Alexandra, Sophie and Jack Thomas and extended family and friends.
Removal on Saturday morning at 11.30am to St Mary's Church Kincasslagh for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Ann Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully in the Donegal Hospice of Ann Kelly, 7 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her parent's Michael and Ellen Glackin, brother Finbar and son Joseph, she is sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, sons Michael (Clodagh), Francis (Siobhan), Conal (Una; daughters Eileen(Martin) and Breid; brothers Pat,Con and Jim; sisters Katie and Madge; grandchildren, nieces,nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law.
Family time only please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Mary Jo Murrin, Dungloe and Killybegs
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Jo Murrin (The Cope) Quay Road, Dungloe and formally Killybegs.
Predeceased by her husband Brendan, parents Jim and Tina and sister Nancy, she will be sadly missed by her brothers Paddy and Jim, nephews nieces family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.
PJ Gallagher, Stranorlar
The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family of PJ Gallagher, Mullindrait, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Martin (Laura), devoted grandfather to Finn, and Rían; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, wife, son, grandchildren, sister Adrienne, brother in law Jim, extended family, and very many friends.
Funeral leaving from the Chapel of Rest on Saturday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment takes place afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Bernie Whoriskey, Burt and Leitrim
The death has occurred at The Donegal Hospice of Bernie Whoriskey, née Clancy, Carrowen, Burt and formerly Hollymount House, Glenboy, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy Joe and Mary Clancy, her brothers Joe, Tommy and Mickey, her sisters Margaret and Breege and her nephews Michael and Tucker. She will be forever missed by her loving husband Seamus, their amazing dog Major, brothers Pat, Anthony, Peter, Gerard and Eugene, sisters Kathleen and Anna B, in-laws, nieces, nephews and all her extended family.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Saturday at 1.15pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 2pm followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Eamonn McCarthy, Dublin and Malin Head
The death has taken place of Eamon McCarthy, Lucan, County Dublin and formerly of Malin Head. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the ICU team at the Hermitage Clinic.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary, his sister Frances and brother Declan, Eamonn will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret and his family Aisling, Aoibheann, Gerard, Ciara, Roisin, Cormac, and brothers Dillon, Ciaran and Desmond. Adored by Conor, Jessica and Jack and remembered with love by Uncle John and Ann, his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal on Saturday morning to Newlands Cross Crematorium for a celebration of Eamonn’s life at 10am.
Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.
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