Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 20
The following deaths have occurred:
- Noreen McShane, Letterkenny and Dungloe
- Frances Graham, Donegal Town
- Julia McGinley Dublin and Donegal
- Bernard Gillespie, Killybegs
- Ellen Doherty, Ballindrait and Strabane
- Derek McGrath, Laghey
- Teresa O'Donnell, Buncrana
- Danny Sharkey, Bridgend
- Kathleen Irwin, Stranorlar
- Liz McGlinchey, Letterkenny
- Christy McCarron, St Johnston
Noreen McShane, Letterkenny / Dungloe
The sudden death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Noreen McShane, Breenagh, Letterkenny, F92 Y938 and formerly of Meenatotten, Dungloe.
Predeceased by her loving husband Connie. Sadly missed by her sons Rory and partner Mandy and Conal and husband John, grandson Paddy, brother Denis London and sister Mary Rossnowlagh.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence from 10am to 11pm on Thursday, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in the family plot in Kilpheak Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.raphoediocese.ie/parish/glenswilly-templedoughlas
Frances Graham, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Frances Graham, Summerhill, Donegal Town.
Loving wife of Billy, and loving mother of Sarah (Paddy) and Jonathan.
House private to family and close friends only please.
Funeral service in Killymard Parish Church at 2pm Saturday, followed by burial in Laghey Parish Graveyard. Family flowers only please.
Julia McGinley Dublin and Donegal
The death has occurred peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family, of Julia McGinley, (née Sheridan), Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Rathmullan.
Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne, she will be sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Allison, sons-in-law Mark and Chris, grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, her sisters Mary, Philomena and Anne (predeceased by her sisters Pam and Kathleen), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1.15pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed at https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/
Bernard Gillespie, Killybegs
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernard Gillespie, Croaghlin, Conlin Road Killybegs (F94N611).
Predeceased by his sons Brian and Martin and daughter Gemma. Sadly missed by his wife Annie, son Sean (Roisin), daughters Lorraine Kennedy (Peter) and Karen McSharry, grandchildren and his sister Mary.
His remains reposing at his home. House is strictly private to the family on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary's of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with interment in the local cemetery.
Ellen Doherty, Ballindrait and Strabane
The death has occurred of Ellen Doherty (née Doherty) Cavanacor, Ballindrait, Lifford and 8 Pearse Gardens, Strabane, Tyrone, (BT829AS).
Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Hanna, Marie, Eileen, Joan, Irene, Margaret, Caroline, Sharon, John and late Neil and sister of the late Mary and Neil.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm. to 11am.
Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Derek McGrath, Laghey
The death has occurred unexpectedly, at his home, of Derek McGrath, Trummon East, Laghey.
Predeceased by his mother, Dorothy, his father, Michael, brothers, Joe, Sammy and Jim, sisters, Bridie and May. Derek will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his caring wife Bernie, his sons, PJ and Shane (Elaine), daughters, Amanda (Killian) and Leanne (Chris), hid doting grandchildren, Tyler Jay, Nadia Rose and Brayden. Dearly loved by his brothers and sisters and by his In-laws, extended family and friends.
House private to family only, please.
Removal from his late residence on Friday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family, can do so on www.jackiecarronfuneraldirectors.com
Teresa O'Donnell, Buncrana
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Teresa O'Donnell, (née Duffy), Clonbeg, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband Gerald. Much loved mother of Kevin, Anita, Amanda and Gerald; loving sister of Mary, Charlie and the late Kay. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brother, wider family circle and her many friends.
Removal from her home on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Teresa's Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Danny Sharkey, Bridgend
The death has occurred, at his residence, of Danny Sharkey, Elaghbeg, Burnfoot. Retired principal of St Aengus' NS, Bridgend and former presenter on Highland Radio.
Predeceased by his wife Máire, his daughter Máire and his brother John Patrick. Much loved father of Donal, Patrick and John and dear brother-in-law of Breege Hampson. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, his wider family circle and many friends.
His remains are reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home (F93 PW96) on Thursday from 4pm to 10pm and on Friday from 3pm to 6pm with removal at 6pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass Saturday morning at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt
Kathleen Irwin, Stranorlar
The death has occurred peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family, of Kathleen Irwin, 19 Mulreany Terrace, Stranorlar.
Beloved wife of the late Francie and devoted mother of Maria (Stewart), Geraldine, Patricia (John), Josephine (Duncan), Frank (Caitriona), Veronica (Seamus), Cecilia (John), Rosemary (Martin), Margaret (Alan), Martin (Kathryn), Katrina (Keith), Barry (Zoe), Brendan (Tracy), cherished sister of Jean, Rosemary, Grace, and the late Ian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
The House is private to family, neighbours and close friends, please.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at: https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or care of any family member.
Liz McGlinchey, Letterkenny
The peaceful death took place on Monday at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Liz McGlinchey, (née Stewart), Brookside House, Covehill, Port Road, Letterkenny and formerly from West Port, Ballyshannon.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Karen, Adrienne and Dolores and sons Paul and Ray, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Carmel Revello (Dublin) and Dolores Daggitt (Enniskillen), her good friend Eleanor, nieces, nephews and wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from her home on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Private cremation will follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Christy McCarron, St Johnston
The sudden death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Christy McCarron, 384 Ard Baithin, St Johnston.
Lovingly missed by his wife Mary, daughters and sons Sheena, Diane, Louise, Finola, Esther, Imelda, Christina, Ciera, Christopher, Leona, Nicola, Charlotte, Darren, Sophie, sons-in-law, and daughters-in-law, his 15 grandchildren, brother Colm (Scotland), nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Funeral leaving from his home on Thursday at 10.15am 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 The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
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