Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, March 9
The following deaths have taken place:
- Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin
- Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick and Scotland
- John Sheridan, Bruckless
- Kevin (Colm) Ward, Downings
- Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal
- Leon Kelly, Lifford
- Danny McColgan, Malin
- Marion Darcy, Bruckless
- Eileen Barr, Derry and Burnfoot
Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin
The sudden death has occurred of Seamus Goe McShane, Ballymore, Teelin.
Sadly missed and dearly loved by his wife Noreen, children Barry (Amanda), Amanda (Dermot), Isla (David), grandchildren Jess, Cora, Beth, Cora, Kian, Callum, Mia and Evie, brother Colm, sisters Mairead and Maire, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents Tommy and Brigid and his brother Sean.
House strictly private at all times as per Seamus's wishes.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick and Scotland
The death has taken place of Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick, and formerly of Paisley, Scotland. She passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.
Predeceased by her parents John and Cassie, her brothers John and Seoirse, her sisters Anne, Vera and Rose, her brothers-in- law Hugh, Owenie, Ernie and John and her nephew Kieran. Mary Bridget will be sadly missed by her sisters Jane and Kathleen, her sisters-in-law Rita and Mary Catherine, her nieces and nephews and extended family.
Her remains are reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Removal from there to St Columba’s Church, Carrick to arrive for 6pm, travelling via Killybegs.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John Sheridan, Bruckless
The death has occurred of John Sheridan, Ballyloughan, Bruckless and Carrick Sheltered Housing. He passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Mary, infant brother and sister, Paul and Kathleen and brother-in-law Francie Cunningham. Sadly missed and deeply loved by his daughters Charmaine and Michelle and son-in-law Shay, his adoring grandchildren Leighann, Samantha, Richard, Stewart and Owen, his brothers, Charles (Susan), Des (Karolyn), Francis, Connor and Maurice, sisters Bernie (Francie RIP), Irene (Sean) and Kathleen, his nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing on Sunday at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A from 4pm to 7 pm followed by removal to the Church of St Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 8 pm and repose overnight.
Funeral mass on Monday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Kevin (Colm) Ward, Downings
The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Kevin (Colm) Ward, Murlog, Downings, F92 A6K5
Predeceased by his parents Colm and Agnes and his siblings, Brian and Joan. Forever loved and deeply missed by his wife Kath, his daughters Catrina (Lee) Sarah (Frank) and Angela (John) his grandchildren Alanna, Aidan, Ellie and Sophie, his sister Maureen and brother Dermot and extended family and friends.
Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence. A bus service will run from Downings GAA Centre to and from the wake on Sunday from 1pm to 9pm. Rosary at 9pm. House private please after the rosary until noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Monday at 11am in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart with internment in the adjoining cemetary.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Hospice C/O any family member.
Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal
The death has taken place of Gemma McVeigh, Fermanagh and late of Cavan and Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital.
She is sadly missed by her son Oisín Doran (Eimear), her devoted partner Stephen Kelly, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kitty, and her beloved brothers and sisters Ronan (Elaine), Michelle (Kevin), Aisling (John), Marie Louise (Aidan), and Niall (Ríona). She was a treasured aunt and godmother to James, Orlagh, Kate, Luke, Conáll, Laoise, Méabh, Senán, Michael, Etaoin, Lugh, and Solan.
Reposal of Gemma's remains continues at her parents’ home, Tirconaill Lodge, Sligo Road, Enniskillen BT74 7JY, from 4pm to 8pm Sunday. House strictly private to immediate family on Monday morning.
Her funeral will leave the family home on Monday morning at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, followed by burial in Cross Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Gemma’s memory to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o any family member or Jim Barnett, Funeral Directors, 4 Mill St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen BT94 1GR.
Leon Kelly, Lifford
The death has taken place at his home of Leon Kelly, 42 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, F93 KW6P.
Much-loved father of Kian, Freya and Zack. Cherished son of Rosemary and Michael, dearly loved brother of Stephen, Michelle, Michael, Tegan and the late Shaun. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sons, daughter, mum, dad, brothers, sisters and family circle.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 9am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Danny McColgan, Malin
The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Danny McColgan, Ballynamona, Culkeeny, Malin, F93 P7K8.
Beloved husband of Philomena and much-loved father of Fran (Paul), Daniel (Grainne), Kevin (Catherine), Linda (Dan), Dessie (Jacqueline) and Matthew. A devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Maggie and James Anthony and his brothers Tommy and Manus. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Anthony and Hughie and sister Sheila, his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Danny’s remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 9.45am for 10.30am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by interment in Lagg Cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Marion Darcy, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Marion Darcy, née Lightholder, Bruckless and Ballyfermot. She passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank. Forever loved and deeply missed by her daughters Naomi (Noel), Sonia (Philip), Fiona (Antoine), Laura (Shaun) and Orla (Terence), her adoring grandchildren Luke, Chloe, Katie, Ella, Molly May, Tilly, Rhys, Poppy, Brooke, Lottie, Paige and Isla, her brother Gearoid, son Stuart and children, Caoimhe and Michael.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless. Burial afterwards in Killybegs cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Eileen Barr, Derry and Burnfoot
The death has occurred of Eileen Barr, 20 Larkhill, Steelstown Road, Derry and formerly Avondale House, Tooban, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her parents Bridie and Jack Barr and brother Michael. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving brothers and sisters Patrick, Kathleen King, John, Jim and Deirdre, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal from the family home in Avondale House, Tooban, Burnfoot on Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
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