Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning, November 12

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Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Margaret Ferry, Gweedore

- Colman O'Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana

- Thomas Mc Ginley, Milford

- Annie Cannon, Gortahork

- Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town

- Sean Kelly, Carndonagh

- Ann McKay, St Johnston

- Paddy Byrne, Letterkenny and Kilcar

- Maureen Kelly, Creeslough

Margaret Ferry, Gweedore

Fuair Margaret Uí Fhearraigh, Maggie Mháire Mhór mar a b'fhearr aithne uirthi, bás in Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn, inniú an 12ú Samhain.

Dhéanfar í a fhaire sa bhaile De Céadaoin agus Déardaoin ón 11a chlog go dtí'n 8 a chlog. Beidh an paidrín an dá oíche ag a 8 a chlog.

Cuirfear Maggie i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga, ar an Aoine.

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Ferry, Carrick Mc Garvey, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her husband James, brothers Denis, Ned, Charlie, Paddy, Joe, Feilimí and Colm and sisters Máire & Kitty.

Sadly missed by her daughters Máire and Bríd, sons Seamus, Neil, Philip, Denis, Sean and Eamonn, brother Sean, sons-in-law Jack and Tony, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Gráinne, Noreen, Breidge, Geraldine and Bernadette, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home on Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 8pm, with Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Friday with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Colman O'Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana

The death has taken place peacefully in the kind care of all the staff of the Newtownpark House Nursing Home, of Colman O'Doherty, Dalkey, County Dublin, and late of Buncrana.

Beloved husband of the late Pat, loving father of Sharon, John, Mark, and Colie, he is sadly missed by his children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Gina, Leanne, Emma, Sarah, Sean, Laura and Maria, his sister Jill Tripp, extended family and his many friends. Remembering also his late brother Ronnie.

His remains will repose in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96 EW88 on Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm.

Removal on Thursday to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial on Friday in Templetown Cemetery at 2.15pm approximately, following a short blessing in All Saints Church, Templetown at 2pm.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Dublin Simon Community. House private.

Thomas Mc Ginley, Milford

The death has taken place suddenly at Letterkenny General Hospital. of Thomas McGinley, 236 Lower Mount Marian, Milford.

Predeceased by his father Francie. Deeply regretted by his mother Teresa, sister Teresa, grandmother Philomena, uncle Jock, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Tuesday at 3pm going to the residence of his aunt Anne and Andy Burke, 1 Cul Glas, Milford, F92 E063. House private from 11pm until 10am.

Requiem Mass on Thursday November at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Annie Cannon, Gortahork

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Annie Cannon, née O'Brien, Meencarrick, Gortahork, F92 D6H6 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Manus, parents Madge and John, brothers Neddie, Denis, Paddy, Philip and Johnny, she is survived by her daughters May, Bridie and Anna, sons in law Danny, Alex and James, Grandchildren Roy, Alexander, Martin, Lisa, Sinead and Kieran, great grandchildren Kaithlin, Grace, Aidan, Mila, Emily and Anna, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence in Meencarraick with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town

The unexpected death has taken place of Shane Gillespie, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan F92 P9Y3 and formerly of Brookfield, Donegal Town (Teacher in PCC Falcarragh).

Predeceased by his grandparents Ned and Nora Brogan, Patsy and Kathleen Gillespie and his uncle Francie Brogan, Shane will be sadly missed by his loving wife Donna, daughters Katie and Amy, parents Sean and Rosemarie, sister Gemma (Dave), brother Patrick (Sharon), Ronan (Aileen), mother-in-law Mary Sweeney, father-in-law James Sweeney, brothers-in-law Mark (Jill) and Owen, nieces and nephews Molly, Peadar, Sadie, Doireann and Oscar, friends, team mates, work colleagues and good neighbours.

Shane’s remains are reposing at his late residence. The house is strictly private to family and close friends only please.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-Agathas-clar-donegal

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders Group, care of any family member.

Sean Kelly, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, of Sean Kelly, Churchtown, Carndonagh, F93 TRW2.

Son of the late Charles and Rose Kelly, Millbrae. Sean will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Marie, much loved father of Mark, Shaun and Judith. Loving grandfather of Juliette and Grace and a beloved father-in-law of Andrew and Siobhan. Predeceased by brother Seamus, deeply regretted by sisters Maureen, Roisin and Kaye, and brother Charles.

His remains are reposing at his late residence

Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.20am, travelling via Inishowen Oil Company, to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Ann McKay, St Johnston

The sudden death has occurred of Ann McKay, Castledooey, St Johnston

Ann will be deeply and sadly missed by Kathleen Ann Doherty and all her extended family and friends.

A service of Thanksgiving will take place at Kelly’s Funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Wednesday at 10am afterwards travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for Private Cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pet Rescue c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Paddy Byrne, Letterkenny and Kilcar

The peaceful death has taken place, in the gentle care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice, of Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, 26 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, F92 P21V, and formerly of Kilcar.

Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Christine, son James, daughters Helena and Joanne, sons-in-law Eamonn Ferry and Donal Kelly, his six granddaughters, Ciara, Aoife, Aisling, Eimear, Orla and Niamh. Dear brother of Máire O’Donnell (Annagry), John-Joe, Micheal, Martin (Kilcar), dear brothers-in-law Paddy-Joe O’Donnell (Annagry), Seamus and Paddy O’Donnell (Killybegs), and missed by his many nieces and nephews. Paddy is predeceased by his sister Kathleen O’Donnell (Ardara) and his parents John and Nellie.

Reposal of his remains continues at his late home, concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.

Maureen Kelly, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Maureen Kelly, née McLaughlin, Creesloughbeg, Creeslough, aged 93. She passed away peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Willie and much-loved mother of Mary (Terry), Kevin (Maeve), Liam (Ann Marie), and Carol (David). She will be very sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Ciaran, Michael, Ronan, Liam, Sarah, Aoife, Jonathan, Daniel, Andrew, Aoibhinn and Cillian, sister Pam and brother Malachy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

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