Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, May 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- James Russell, Churchill
- Lizzie Williams, Letterkenny
- Molly McMenamin, Buncrana
- Neil Connor, London and Carrigart
- Michael Dunne, Bundoran and Tullamore
- Matt Sibanda, Buncrana
- Thomas McAuley, Lifford
- Brigid Chamberlain, Buncrana
- Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra
- Bernadette Cranley, Lifford and Dublin
James Russell, Churchill
The death has taken place of James Russell, Dreenagh, Ballyheigue, Co Kerry, V92W8D2, and formerly of Churchill, Letterkenny, Co Donegal on May 29, in the wonderful care of the Palliative care team at Kerry University Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Nora Russell, brother Charlie, sister Elma, and brother-in-law Alex. Beloved father of Marie and son-in-law Shane. Loving grandad (Dano) of Charlie and Callum.
He will be sadly missed by his partner Kathleen, brother John, sisters Ruth, Sandra & Louise, his step-children Christina, Michelle, Laura & Mark, extended family, neighboursand many friends.
James will repose at his daughter Marie & son-in-law Shane’s Home, Dreenagh, Ballyheigue, V92 W8D2, Friday, May 30 from 3 pm to 10 pm, where all are welcome to pay your respects. House private, please, at all other times.
The funeral cortege will pass through Ballyheigue Village on Saturday, May 31 at approximately 11 am, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired, to the Palliative Care Unit, Kerry University Hospital.
“A Man of kindness, strength, humour and deep love for his family and friends. James’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him”.
Lizzie Williams, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place on Wednesday, May 28 at The Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Lizzie Williams, née Larkin, Fortwell Place, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny and formerly from 108 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her brother Frank Larkin and sisters Loretto Flaherty, Lelia Colfer, and Josephine McHugh (USA), nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and a wide circle of family, friends, and neighbours.
Lizzie is predeceased by her husband Mel Williams, goddaughter Geraldine Breen née Larkin, sisters Barbara Larkin, Annette Gallagher, Margaret Salih, Bobbie Smith, and Yvonne McGranaghan, brothers Gabriel, James, and Alec, and her parents Frank and Cis.
Lizzie’s remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Friday, May 30 from 4pm with removal at 5.45pm to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass there on Saturday, May 31 at 11am, which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Molly McMenamin, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Molly McMenamin, 35 Castle Avenue, Buncrana.
Deeply saddened by her passing are her sons Denis, Sean, Mark, and Michael, extended family circle, and friends.
Molly will be reposing at her late residence from 7pm this evening, Thursday, May 29th where you are welcome to come and pay your respects.
House private from 10pm to 11am each night.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Sunday, June 1 at 12 noon going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Funeral Mass at 12.30 followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Cockhill.
Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.
Family flowers only please, Donations, in lieu, if desired to Nazareth House Fahan, Residents Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.
Matt Sibanda, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Matt Sibanda, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving mother Bonnie, his extended family, and friends.
Matt’s remains will be reposing in St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana on Friday, May 30 from 7pm to 10pm.
Requiem mass will take place on Saturday morning, May 31 at 9:30am followed by interment in St Mary’s cemetery, Cockhill.
Neil Connor, London and Carrigart
The death has taken place in London, England, of Neil Connor, formerly of Carrick, Carrigart.
His remains will leave the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, at 5pm on Thursday, May 29 going to the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Friday, May 30 at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Neil will be forever missed by his sisters, Mary and Rosaleen and his nieces and nephews, and his many friends.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund c/o any family member.
Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
Michael Dunne, Bundoran and Tullamore
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Dunne, Drumacrin Road, East End, Bundoran and formerly of Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
He passed away peacefully on May 27, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by Rose Dunne, his beloved son David and daughter-in-law Tanya (née O’Shea) .
Mick will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family sons Niall (Louise), Rory(Tanya RIP), daughters Claire (James), Regina and Eimear (Thomas Wilmott RIP), his beloved grandchildren Aaron, Ruby, Riain and Adam, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Thursday, May29 from 2pm to 8pm. All welcome.
Removal from his late residence at 10.15am on Friday to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Thomas McAuley, Lifford
The sudden death has taken place of Thomas McAuley, Glencush, Lifford, F93 DR97.
He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, wider family circle, and many friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence from 6pm on Wednesday, May 28.
Funeral from his home on Friday, May 30 at 1.15 pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in Clonleigh Church of Ireland (St. Lugadius) Lifford, followed by burial in the adjoining Graveyard Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Clonleigh Church of Ireland (St. Lugadius), Lifford, care of Gillian Graham or any family member.
Brigid Chamberlain, Buncrana
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Brigid Chamberlain, Lower Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co Donegal.
Brigid will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her loving husband Ian and her cherished daughter Claire, and her loving siblings Seamus, William, Sadie, Margaret, Cornelius, and Frances nieces and nephews, neighbours, and the wider family circle.
Brigid is predeceased by her son Shaun, her parents James and Frances, and her siblings Rose, Jane and Patrick.
Brigid’s remains are reposing at her late residence.
Wake on Thursday, May 28 from 12 noon until 9pm where all are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, May 29, leaving at 10am, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Brigid’s funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra
The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney) of Chesterfield, UK and formerly of Ballintra. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.
Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister Kay, brother Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
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