Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning, October 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patrick McDonagh, Letterkenny
- Eileen Connolly, Letterkenny
-Mary McGinley, Falcarragh
- Danny Kelly, Ballybofey
- Vincent Morrow, Dunkineely
- Philomena Mc Allister, Donegal Town
- Colm McHugh, Convoy
- Joan Pigott, Dublin and Moville
- Deirdre McDaid, Buncrana
- Eileen Greene, Loughanure
- Sheelagh O'Connor, Culdaff and Limerick
- Nora Doherty, Muff and formerly Fanad
- Rose Kelly, Ballybofey
- Dessie Lafferty, Killygordon
- Oliver Norris, Mayo and Lifford
Patrick McDonagh, Letterkenny
The death has taken place suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny.
Devoted husband and father to wife Margaret, son Andrew (Steff), Daughters, Clare (Stephen) and Marie (Barry). Fondly remembered by sisters Mary & Teresa. Patrick will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Morgan, Iona, Tristan, Shay, Sianna, Aoife and Charlie, extended family and friends.
Patrick's remains will be reposing at his daughter Marie’s residence, 7 Carolina Park (F92 N6W4) on Wednesday from 11am.
Funeral from there on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Letterkenny followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657
Eileen Connolly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at her home of Eileen Connolly, née McCutcheon, 82, Ard O’Donnell Letterkenny, F92 RK7N.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by her family, sons Noel (Glasgow), Brian (Jenny) Offaly, daughter Martina (Paddy) and grandchildren Ciaran, Declan, Sam, James, Lauren, Nicole (Ciaran), Jordan, Brandon, Katie, Emma and Kingsley, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon to 9 pm each day, concluding with Rosary at 9 pm on both nights. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Thursday to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on 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.
Mary McGinley, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Mary McGinley, Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh F92 AY76 surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Danny, her granddaughter Aisling, her parents Nancy and Tom, sisters Bridget, Katie and Nellie, brothers Eddie, Johnny, Jimmy and Dan. Survived by her sons Charlie and Tommy, daughter Kathleen, daughters-in-law Mary and Anne, son-in-law Henry, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Joe, nephews, nieces and a circle of family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Wake will commence take place on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am with Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private after Rosary till 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Danny Kelly, Ballybofey
The death has taken place on Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey, F93 XK7H. He passed away peacefully at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home,Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved son of the late Pat and Nellie, much loved brother of the late John, Harry, Pat, James, Eileen, and Mary. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand- nieces,extended family neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence on Tuesday from 2pm. Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 6.20pm to arrive at St.Mary’s church, Sessiaghoneill at 7pm, to repose overnight. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Vincent Morrow, Dunkineely
The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family, of Vincent Morrow, Springfield, Dunkineely.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Jim, his brother Frankie and sister Bridie, sadly missed by his sisters, Margaret, Maura, Sally and Winnie, brothers-in-law Denis, Tom and Bob, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and good friends.
His remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 N923, on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, arriving at 8pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Philomena Mc Allister, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Philomena Mc Allister, 4 Clareden Drive Donegal Town, and former nurse in Donegal Community Hospital. She died peacefully in Sligo University Hospital.
Reposal of Philomena’s remains will continue in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home Drumrooske Donegal Town from 2pm until 6.30pm on Tuesday, with removal to St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town for 7pm.
Requiem Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Wednesday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.
Colm McHugh, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Colm McHugh, 249 Townparks Convoy, F93DD0P.
Predeceased by his wife Vera and son Columba. Much loved father of Gerard (Violet), Ann (Danny), Maresa (Dermot) and Paul (Debbie), Cherished grandfather of Michael, Patrick, Ciara, Aisling, Megan, Gerard, Múirne, Danielle, Niall, Cólm, Sinéad and also great grandson Caomhán. Survived by his dear sister Movita.
His remains are reposing at his home with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy followed by burial in the family plot in the old graveyard.
Family flowers only.
Joan Pigott, Dublin and Moville
The death has taken place in her 95th year of Joan Pigott,née Denneny, Clonskeagh, Dublin and formerly of Moville. She passed away in the kind and gentle care of the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her husband Pierce. A beloved mother and devoted grandmother, Joan will be sadly missed by her children John, Helen, and Catherine, daughter-in-law Karen and sons-in-law Joe and Joe, her grandchildren Fiona, Ronan, Aisling, Ben, Sophie, Eva Rose, Sarah and, Anna and their respective partners.
Her remains are reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Assumption and SS Columbanus & Gall, Milltown arriving at 9.50am for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Deirdre McDaid, Buncrana
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Deirdre McDaid, née Callaghan, Meenagorey, Buncrana.
Her remains are reposing at her brother Kevin Callaghan’s house, Clonglash, Buncrana, F93XP80. House private from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10am for 11am funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to iCare, iAdult and Sonas.
Eileen Greene, Loughanure
The death has occurred of Eileen Greene, née Sweeney, Loch an Iúir. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 28.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Hudaí Greene and sadly missed by her children Roma (Shaun), Francis (Linda), Lochlán (Helena), Hugo (Mary Ellen) and John Joe (Michelle), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her daughter's home in Loughanure, F94 Y566. House private after Rosary until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary's followed by internment in the old cemetery at St Mary’s Star of the Sea, Annagry, F94 K022.
Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Donegal Hodpice. Mass can be viewed live here.
Sheelagh O'Connor, Culdaff and Limerick
The death has occurred of Sheelagh O'Connor, née Griffin, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, formerly of Culdaff, Co Donegal. She passed away peacefully in the tender care of Milford Hospice on September 27.
Predeceased by her loving husband Pat. Much loved mother of Fiona, Patrick, Sean, Tony, Seamus, Roisin and Alan, daughters in-law Joan, Penny and Pauline, sons in-law Richard and Jim, grandchildren Rory, Padraig, Art, Eoghan, Enda, Donal, Grace (deceased), Ella, Anna and Jamie, granddaughters in-law Brooke and Aoife, great-grandchildren Saskia and Sage, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at home, Tontines, Castleconnell, V94 PXR3, on Tuesday from 2pm.
Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday for 11.30am Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell, which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Hospice.
Nora Doherty, Muff and Fanad
The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Nora Doherty, née Blaney, Sappagh, Muff, F93D2XO and formerly Fanad.
Beloved wife of Andy and much-loved mother of Mary Cunnell. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, nieces, nephews, her extended family and friends.
Nora’s remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Removal on Tuesday at 10.15am to St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.
Rose Kelly, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her home of Rose Kelly, 27 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey, F93 PR9V, and formerly Cappry, Ballybofey.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Marie (Tony), Ann, Monica (David), Sophie (Liam), Charlie, John, Michael, and Eugene, cherished sister of May. Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Annie, sister Bridie, brothers John, Hugh, and daughter in law Sonia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her, sons, daughters, sister, brother in law Patrick, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and very many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral leaving her residence on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny or care of any family member.
Dessie Lafferty, Killygordon
The death has occurred peacefully at Donegal Hospice, after a short illness of Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon, Donegal, F93 T3K7.
Husband of Kathleen, father of Serena (Sean), Siobhan (Malcolm), Brian, Lorraine and the late Darren (Mary), brother of Bridie and Kieran. Dessie will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from his late residence on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.
Oliver Norris, Mayo and Lifford
The death has occurred of Oliver Norris, Cogaula, Westport, Mayo, Lifford and formerly of Boher, Streamstown, County Westmeath. He passed away peacefully at The Mayo Hospice on September 28. Ex-Irish Army, Lifford, Co Donegal and FCA Westport, Co. Mayo.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breige (née Gibbons formerly of Ballintra), brothers Frank, Finian and Edward, sisters Patricia, Josephine and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass took place at St Patrick's Church, Islandeady at 7.15pm on Monday evening.
Removal on Tuesday at 9am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for Cremation Service at 12 noon.
No flowers by request. Donations if desired to The Mayo Hospice or c/o of McGings Funeral Directors
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