Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, March 13
The following deaths have taken place:
- Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo
- Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny and Sligo
- Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon
- Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Letterkenny
- John Govan, Frosses
- Michael O Byrne, Kilcar
- Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin
Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo
The sudden death has occurred in Manhattan, New York of Jenna Shovlin, The Rock, Clogher West, Portnoo.
Jenna will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, Frankie and Kathleen, brothers Christopher (Tanya), Keith (Hannah), nieces Lilly and Jodie, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later.
Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny and Sligo
The peaceful death has occurred at Ramelton Community Hospital of Ursula McGlinchey, née Henry, 'Breffni', Gortlee, Letterkenny, and formerly or Maryville, Sligo.
Predeceased by her husband Danny, parents Pat and Ethel Henry, sisters Sheila, Breege, Mary, Kitty and brother Paddy; deeply regretted by her brother Michael, her children Bryan, Noelle, Paddy, Steven and Derek, daughters-in-law Anne, Kate and Maeve. She is fondly remembered by her grandchildren Sarah, Eoin, Rachel, Euan, Iarla, and Matthew, step-grandchildren Eamonn, Kevin and Una, her cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday, in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81, which can be viewed online followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to Ramelton Community Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Anne McGovern, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Anne McGovern, née Drummond, Abbey View, The Abbey, Ballyshannon, F94 N2D7. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family under the exceptional care of the nurses and doctors of the Northwest Hospice.
Predeceased by her husband Eugene, parents Patrick and Elizabeth Drummond, sisters Barbara and Maureen, brothers PJ, Sean and William, Anne will be sadly missed by her children Susan (Tommy), Eugene (Angela), Colin (Kerry), Sandra (Jervis) and Derval (Kevin). She will be forever remembered by her grandchildren Sarah, Lisa, Emma, Ciaran, Niamh, Eadhain and great-grandchildren Suzanna, Eoin, Jessica, Joe, Roisin and James.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 7pm.
Removal on Friday at 10.15am going to St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by service of cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 3pm.
Donation in memory of Anne to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family of Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Ros Cuilinn, Cornagill, Letterkenny, F92 PTD8.
Predeceased by his sister Fionnuala and his parents Bill and Elizabeth (Durrow, Laois); sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken wife Eileen, sons Ciarán, Colm and Finnian, daughters Fionnuala and Deirdre, daughters-in-law Laura, Danielle and Lucy, and son-in-law David Power, his 12 grandchildren Aisling, Éabha, Malachy, Alannah, Iona, Ruairí, Cara, Donnacha, Dónall, Ailbhe, Rossa, and Aidan. Dear brother of Deirdre Wall (Crookstown, Cork), Enda (Sydney, Australia), Mairín Dunlea (Dublin), Eamonn (Tralee), and missed by his extended family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, colleagues and many friends.
His remains are reposing at his late home, on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects. Private family time only please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 which can be viewed here
A private family cremation will take place later.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice and Irish Cancer Society c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.
John Govan, Frosses
The death has occurred of John Govan, Ballymacahill, Frosses, F94ED91 and formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin. He passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family.
Predeceased by his infants sons Joseph and William and his mother Theresa; dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife Caroline; loving dad to Emma and Sean; he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.
John's remains will repose at his home on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm to family, close friends and neighbours. House strictly private at all others times please. Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Irish Kidney Association or the Irish Cancer Society care of John McGowan Funeral Directors.
Michael O Byrne, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Michael O'Byrne Main Street, Kilcar.
Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen (Nellie), sister Kathleen and brother Paddy; sadly missed by his sister Máire (Paddy Joe), brothers John Joe and Martin and sister-in-law Christine. Remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
House strictly private at Michael's request.
Removal from Shovlin's Funeral Home on Thursday to arrive at Kilcar Cemetery for burial at 1pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.
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.
His remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon at St Columba's Church, Carrick, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation C/O Michael L Byrne, Funeral Director or any family member.
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